Sushila Karki: Nepal’s first woman PM and a friend of India

Nepal has entered a historic phase with the appointment of Sushila Karki as its interim Prime Minister, the first woman ever to hold the post.  At 73, the former Chief Justice is regarded as a figure of integrity who stood firm against corruption during her judicial career. Her elevation comes amid a wave of public anger and […]

Ex-Nepal Chief Justice Sushila Karki chosen to lead protesters in talks with army

In a dramatic turn in Nepal’s political crisis, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been chosen as the representative of the Gen Z protest movement for negotiations with the Army on government formation, media reports said.  The decision came late Wednesday after a six-hour meeting among protest leaders. The youth-led demonstrations, which have swept across Nepal […]

Nepal political crisis: Army, protesters to discuss interim leader after violence kills 30

Violent protests in Nepal have forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week, pushing the country into a fresh political crisis. Now, the army is leading talks with “Gen Z” protesters, to help decide on an interim leader. The discussions are expected to continue today, September 11, as Kathmandu remains under heavy […]

Nepal violence: Former PM’s wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar burnt alive by protester mob

In a gruesome killing in the ongoing Nepal violence, former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal’s wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of burn injuries on September 9. A mob of protesters set her house on fire in the Dallu area. Suffering from severe burns, she was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.

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