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One Year Ago, Nepal Turned to Sushila Karki After Gen Z Protests Changed the Country

One year ago, on September 12, 2025, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, taking charge of an interim government after the Gen Z movement, deadly unrest and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli pushed the country into an extraordinary political crisis. Karki, already known as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and for her strong anti-corruption image, was given the immediate responsibility of restoring stability and taking the country toward a new House of Representatives election within six months.

Sep 13

No Dark Glasses, No Casual Dress? Nepal Parliament Moves Toward Stricter Rules

House of Representatives Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal is moving to tighten parliamentary discipline, with lawmakers expected to follow formal or culturally appropriate dress standards, display the official parliamentary emblem and avoid unnecessarily leaving the chamber while meetings are underway. A further reported proposal would restrict dark sunglasses inside the chamber without a medical justification, as Parliament seeks to make proceedings more disciplined and professional.

Aug 6

Parliament Building Misses Sixth Completion Deadline as Government Plans Seventh Extension

Nepal's new Parliament Building at Singha Durbar has missed its sixth construction deadline after reaching 96 percent completion yet. The government is now preparing a seventh deadline extension to finish the remaining work, nearly four years after the project was originally scheduled for completion.

Jul 29

Main Chamber Of New Parliament Building Completed As Leaders Inspect Progress

Nepal's new federal parliament building has completed its main House of Representatives chamber, with parliamentary leaders inspecting the facility on Sunday. The modern complex includes a 700-seat assembly hall, offices for political parties, parliamentary support facilities, and infrastructure designed to support future legislative operations.

Jun 15