Home Minister directs security agencies to stay prepared for Disaster Risk Management

Kathmandu- Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to remain on standby for effective disaster risk management and mitigation. He gave the directive during an inspection visit to the Nepal Police Disaster Management Office in Samakhusi.

During the visit, Minister Aryal observed a simulated disaster rescue drill, inspected the stockpile of rescue equipment, and was briefed on related activities.

Speaking at the program held after the inspection, he praised Nepal Police for their efforts in disaster management despite limited resources and training. He further directed them to maintain readiness at all times so they can be mobilized immediately with dedication and high morale to minimize possible loss of lives and property from future disasters.

Home Minister orders CIB to resume Politically blocked cases

Kathmandu – Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to move forward with all cases that had been stalled due to political influence.

During his inspection of the CIB office, Aryal instructed newly appointed CIB Chief AIG Manoj KC to ensure impartial investigations into major cases. He said resuming files blocked by political pressure would mark a “breakthrough.”

“Cases that were halted or disrupted because of political connections will no longer remain so,” Aryal stated. He emphasized that the government’s mandate is good governance, adding that peace and security cannot exist without it, and free and fair elections within six months would not be possible otherwise.

Newly appointed ministers take oath of office and secrecy

Kathmandu- Three ministers participating in the interim government led by Sushila Karki took the oath of office and secrecy at the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas, today.

President Ram Chandra Poudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Om Prakash Aryal, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport and Urban Development Kulman Ghising, and Minister for Finance Rameshwor Khanal.

Ministers of the Interim Government to take Oath at 11:30 AM

Kathmandu – The ministers joining the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki will take their oath of office today at around 11:30 AM.

According to the Office of the President, President Ramchandra Paudel will administer the oath to newly appointed ministers Om Prakash Aryal, Kulman Ghising, and Rameshwor Khanal.

In Karki’s interim government, former NEA chief Kulman Ghising has been appointed Minister for Energy, Physical Infrastructure, and Urban Development, former Finance Secretary Rameshwor Khanal has been appointed Finance Minister, and Om Prakash Aryal has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.