Nepal has made history by appointing its first woman Prime Minister. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the interim leader of the country. The ceremony took place at the presidential residence in Kathmandu, ending a period of uncertainty and negotiations. This is a significant milestone for Nepal, as Ms. Karki is the first woman to hold this top position. Election Date Set and Ceremony Attendees During the event, it was officially announced that the next general elections will be held on March 5, 2026. The swearing-in was attended by important national figures, including President Ramchandra...

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Nepal appointed its first woman Prime Minister, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, who was sworn in as interim leader at the presidential residence in Kathmandu. The ceremony—attended by President Ramchandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat, and the Indian Ambassador—also announced the next general election date: March 5, 2026. Karki’s selection followed intense public pressure from Generation Z–led protests against corruption and unemployment that forced the previous prime minister to resign; those protests saw heavy police responses and casualties. Other potential leaders considered included Kulman Ghising and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah. Karki, Nepal’s first female chief justice, is viewed as a strong anti‑corruption figure; she previously faced an impeachment motion but retained public support. The news coverage also referenced related developments: 36 protest deaths with injured treated in hospitals, peace rallies, advisories from the Nepali Army against fake news, insurance directives from the Nepal Insurance Authority, and resumption of public bus services.

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