25.09°C KathmanduRastriya Swatantra Party surges towards landslide victory
Observers say voters punished old parties for their failure to deliver, abuse of power, and widespread corruption.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
RSP extends lead in proportional votes, dominates FPTP seats
The party ahead in early national tally with 57 pecent of proportional votes; wins 25 FPTP seats.
Voting wasn’t easy for Nepalis with disabilities
On Thursday, some polling stations introduced priority lines and assistance, but many voters still found it hard to navigate the voting process.
Middle East war triggers cancellations in Nepal’s peak spring season
Flight disruptions and uncertainty force tourists to postpone trips, raising fears of a sharp drop in arrivals and economic fallout for the sector.
What can—and cannot—be achieved with a two-thirds majority
A simple majority in the House of Representatives requires 138 seats while a two-thirds majority will require winning 184 seats.
OPINION
Job well done
All the stakeholders in the current electoral process deserve the highest praise.
Thirty million voices, one message: fix government!
It can fix free-riding behaviour, end patronage and discourage the exodus of Nepali youth.
What Nepal must do to break the cycle of instability
Expecting socio-economic transformation without changing political culture is pointless.
Publisher’s note
Karki delivers election
LATEST UPDATES
Congress leaders suffer heavy defeats to RSP across constituencies
Senior party figures, including Paudel, Ghimire, and Koirala, lose by wide margins.
Balen Shah leads by wide margin in Jhapa-5
RSP’s senior leader Shah tops count with over 39,000 votes, far ahead of UML chair Oli.
RSP extends lead in proportional votes, dominates FPTP seats
The party ahead in early national tally with 57 pecent of proportional votes; wins 25 FPTP seats.
Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang edges ahead in Sunsari-1
RSP’s Goma Tamang trails as NCP’s Tikaram Rai remains third.
RSP’s Rukesh Ranjit defeats Prem Suwal in Bhaktapur-1
Nepal Majdoor Kishan Party veteran Suwal loses as Ranjit secures 33,436 votes.
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender,’ complicating diplomatic paths
About 300,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon in the past four days, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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Mahabir Pun wins Myagdi seat
The former minister triumphs with 22,850 votes.
EVENTS: March 7 to March 13, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Vote counting suspended in Rukum West
Counting halted following votes mismatch.
RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane secures third win in Chitwan-2
Lamichhane seals victory with 54,402 votes, with a wide lead over Congress and UML rivals.
How Reels are shaping the way artists create
Short-form content offers wider reach, but artists today are tackling pressure to stay visible on social media while trying to protect the integrity of their craft.
A petty thief’s story at Mandala Theatre Nepal
‘Charandas Chor’ is written by the late Habib Tanvir, a famous Urdu playwright.
RSP’s Rubina Acharya wins Morang-6 by wide margin
Congress veteran Shekhar Koirala finishes second with 12,850 votes
Public PULSE
Why did voters overwhelmingly support the Rastriya Swatantra Party this elections?
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Culture & Arts
EVENTS: March 7 to March 13, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
How Reels are shaping the way artists create
Short-form content offers wider reach, but artists today are tackling pressure to stay vis...
A petty thief’s story at Mandala Theatre Nepal
‘Charandas Chor’ is written by the late Habib Tanvir, a famous Urdu playwright....
The politics beneath Nepal’s rural roads
‘Infrastructures of Democracy’ examines how road construction influenced community lif...
At Dining Room, a menu shaped by global kitchens
Led by chef Ajay Kumar Pudasaini, the restaurant offers flavours shaped by his years worki...
Climate & Environment
Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere
- Drizzle fails to wash away Kathmandu Valley’s haze
- Smog alert! Nearly 1,200 brick kilns nationwide start firing today
- Dry, warm winter likely for fourth year in a row
- COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal as Indigenous fight for forest
Science & Technology
India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own
- TikTok clinches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
- New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss
- Nvidia’s strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now
- Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
World
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender,’ complicating diplomatic paths
- Sri Lanka moving 208 rescued Iranian ship crew to naval camp, sources say
- US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike
- Iran warns US after frigate sunk, Sri Lanka says trying to safeguard lives on second Iranian ship
- Iranian sailors recovering in Sri Lankan hospital after US submarine attack, authorities say
Nepali Diaspora
UK rapper Ghetts jailed for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run
The award-winning artist pleaded guilty in December to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north London last year.
Nepali mission in UAE seeks details of stranded nationals
Online system launched to gather information on stranded workers and those facing visa-rel...
One Nepali among three killed in Iranian attack in UAE
UAE’s defence ministry said debris resulting from interceptions fell in several areas, c...
Qatar urges residents to remain indoors unless necessary amid regional tensions
Around 400,000 Nepalis are currently working in the Gulf nation....
Nepal requests Portugal to grant reprieve to Nepalis caught in fake stamp scandal
Portugal’s immigration authority has sent emails to dozens of Nepalis, instructing them ...