गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Nagendra Sah named Nepal Oil Corporation Chief Breaking Nagendra Sah named Nepal Oil Corporation Chief KathmanduPati August 06, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], August 6 – Nepal’s government has appointed Nagendra Sah as the Executive Director of the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said on Thursday. Ministry spokesperson Netra Prasad Subedi said the Council of Ministers approved Sah’s appointment at its meeting on Wednesday. A chartered accountant from Nagarain Municipality-3 in Dhanusha district, Sah had been serving as the corporation’s officiating executive director before securing the top post through an open and competitive selection process. The appointment follows recommendations made by a government committee tasked with selecting the corporation’s executive director. On Aug 2, the committee shortlisted three candidates including Sah, Kaushal KC of Pyuthan and Sanji Kumaar Dev of Saptari. Nepal Oil Corporation is the country’s state-owned enterprise responsible for importing, storing and distributing petroleum products. Sah’s appointment comes as the corporation continues efforts to strengthen fuel supply management and operational efficiency across Nepal. Write your comments RELATED NEWS China’s mega water project delivers 80 billion cubic meters Youth protests present fresh challenge for Modi government US intelligence warns Russia could test NATO soon WHO honours Nepal Eye Care network for excellence Trump faces pressure to compromise on Hormuz deal Nepal Central bank updates foreign exchange rates Saturday Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier
