POLITICS

Balen Shah govt restructures cabinet, reduces ministries  to 16

Balen Shah govt restructures cabinet, reduces ministries  to 16

Prime Minister Shah retained the Defence and Industry and Commerce portfolios himself, while the remaining 14 ministers...

Prime Minister Shah retained the Defence and Industry and Commerce portfolios himself, while the remaining 14 ministers...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

Former PM Oli skips PM Balen’s oath taking ceremony

Former PM Oli skips PM Balen’s oath taking ceremony

According to the Office of the President’s Secretariat, Oli had informed in advance that he would be unable to att...

According to the Office of the President’s Secretariat, Oli had informed in advance that he would be unable to att...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

Home Minister Gurung ranks third in Balen-led Cabinet; Full ministerial line-up revealed

Home Minister Gurung ranks third in Balen-led Cabinet; Full ministerial line-up revealed

In the 15-member cabinet, Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle holds the second rank, while Minister for Home Affairs S...

In the 15-member cabinet, Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle holds the second rank, while Minister for Home Affairs S...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen and his cabinet colleagues take oath of office and secrecy

PM Balen and his cabinet colleagues take oath of office and secrecy

Following the swearing-in of newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen), the ministers in his cabinet also too...

Following the swearing-in of newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen), the ministers in his cabinet also too...

Mar 27, 2026

SOCIETY

Gagan Thapa pledges initiative to connect Nepali-origin communities worldwide with Nepal

Gagan Thapa pledges initiative to connect Nepali-origin communities worldwide with Nepal

Thapa made the commitment during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation from the Association of Nepali Origin (ANO), in...

Thapa made the commitment during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation from the Association of Nepali Origin (ANO), in...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

Newly appointed PM Balen takes oath

Newly appointed PM Balen takes oath

He was sworn in by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

He was sworn in by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

Amresh rejects offer to take Industry Ministry in Balen’s Cabinet

Amresh rejects offer to take Industry Ministry in Balen’s Cabinet

Following his refusal, Prime Minister Balen has reportedly decided to retain the Industry Ministry portfolio along with...

Following his refusal, Prime Minister Balen has reportedly decided to retain the Industry Ministry portfolio along with...

Mar 27, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices drop in domestic market

Gold, silver prices drop in domestic market

In the international market, gold is trading at 4,434 US dollars per ounce, while silver is priced at 69 US dollars per...

In the international market, gold is trading at 4,434 US dollars per ounce, while silver is priced at 69 US dollars per...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

New faces, high expectations: Inside Balen Shah’s first cabinet

New faces, high expectations: Inside Balen Shah’s first cabinet

RSP Vice-Chair Dol Prasad Aryal is likely to be appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, according to a party...

RSP Vice-Chair Dol Prasad Aryal is likely to be appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, according to a party...

Mar 27, 2026

POLITICS

How much will Balen earn as PM?

How much will Balen earn as PM?

The pay, allowances, and other benefits for the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers, State Ministers, and A...

The pay, allowances, and other benefits for the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers, State Ministers, and A...

Mar 27, 2026