https://kathmandupost.com/The Kathmandu Post : Find the latest breaking news from Nepal, opinion and analysis on Nepali politics, business, culture and arts, sports, movies, food and travel, books, education, auto and more at kathmandupost.comhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/indian-prime-minister-modi-congratulates-rsp-leaders-on-election-successModi expresses commitment to work with Nepal’s new government for mutual prosperity and stronger bilateral ties.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/kathmandu-airport-s-international-flights-drop-sharply-amid-gulf-tensionsFlight operations have declined notably since February 28, TIA officials said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-wins-125-fptp-seats-maintains-wide-lead-in-proportional-representation-vote-countThe RSP leads with 4,641,131 votes, around 48 percent of the valid votes, followed by Congress with 1,557,109 votes, and UML with 1,299,001 votes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-candidate-sudhan-gurung-wins-from-gorkha-1Gurung defeats Congress candidate Prem Kumar Khatri by 14,498 votes in a decisive victory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/nischal-rai-wins-ilam-1-seat-for-nepali-congressRai defeats Vinod Nembang Limbu of Shram Sanskriti Party by 911 votes in a closely contested race.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/at-least-14-dead-after-migrant-boat-crashes-into-coast-guard-vessel-off-southern-turkeyTurkey said six migrants and one Turkish national were ​rescued.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/09/nepse-closes-after-three-circuit-breakers-triggered-by-6-percent-surgeBenchmark index jumps 162 points within minutes of trading as post-election optimism drives market rally.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/03/09/new-national-assembly-members-sworn-inNA chair Dahal administerd oath of office to new members elected on January 25.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/balendra-shah-s-election-expenses-total-rs1-4-millionRSP senior leader’s highest spending recorded during a 15-day ward-level door-to-door campaign, costing Rs580,000.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-maintains-strong-lead-in-fptp-seats-and-proportional-votesRSP secures 124 seats and leads in one constituency as of 161 declared seats.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/iran-conflict-forces-central-banks-into-sharp-policy-rethinkDeveloped market central banks, such as the Federal Reserve, also face a tricky act balancing growth, inflation and increasing political pressure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/young-representatives-of-a-young-countryAs many as 59 parliamentarians under 40 have been elected in the lower house in the March 5 election.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/iran-names-khamenei-s-hardline-son-mojtaba-as-new-supreme-leader-oil-surgesThe position gives Mojtaba the final say in all matters of state in the Islamic Republic.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/09/today-s-weather-march-8-2026-1773024751Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/09/through-art-she-observes-life-more-deeplyFrom personal memories to city streets, artist Bidhata KC turns everyday experiences into questions about identity, culture and society.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/09/kirtan-artist-radhika-das-to-perform-at-patan-museumThe London-based singer will lead an evening of mantra, rhythm and collective chanting.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/09/old-parties-crumble-as-rsp-heads-for-two-thirds-majorityVoters’ frustration with decades of instability and corruption fuels sweeping mandates, raising hopes for political stability and economic reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/women-s-day-rally-calls-for-protection-of-rights-and-recognition-of-unpaid-labourAround 150 participants, including women’s organisations and human right advocates, join a march in Kathmandu led by NAWHRD, calling out prejudices against women.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/experts-urge-new-government-to-make-healthcare-top-priorityRising preventable deaths, frustrated doctors, and mounting health challenges put pressure on the incoming government to act swiftly.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/parliament-building-still-under-construction-where-will-new-lawmakers-conveneThe building was originally scheduled to be ready by 2022, but work faced repeated delays, and officials plan a sixth extension.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/03/09/with-a-two-thirds-majority-for-a-party-the-argument-for-a-direct-executive-is-deadSuch a supermajority means the government has no excuses. It will have the power to resolve everything within the parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/09/five-years-for-balenShah should be the new prime minister and allowed to rule for the full five years.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/09/for-whom-the-bell-tollsThe ringing of bells offers Nepalis an opportunity to look ahead with fresh, renewed hope.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/03/09/rampant-india-complete-cricket-t20-world-cup-treble-nz-fall-short-againThe victory will taste particularly sweet for India since it came at a venue where they were beaten by Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup three years ago.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/report-on-gen-z-protest-crackdown-could-be-implemented-in-stagesThen police chief and Kathmandu CDO are among those implicated, sources say.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-wins-124-seats-leads-in-one-more-dominates-proportional-voteNepali Congress wins 17 seats and leads in one constituency, while UML secures eight seats and leads in one.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/ec-directs-deferral-in-result-announcement-in-dhanusha-1Commission orders returning officer to withhold winner’s announcement until Supreme Court ruling on disqualified RSP candidate.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-candidate-parasmani-gelal-wins-from-udayapur-1Gelal maintained a clear lead from the beginning of the vote count and secured a comfortable victory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-candidate-pokharel-wins-from-bardiya-2Pokharel defeats Nepali Congress rival Kishor Rathour.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/13-of-16-rsp-women-candidates-record-historic-electoral-successPolitical parties are often criticised for fielding women candidates in constituencies where their chances of victory are considered slim.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-leads-with-120-seats-dominates-proportional-vote-with-2-5-million-ballotsNepali Congress secures 17 seats, UML and Nepali Communist Party win seven seats each.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/08/panel-picking-iran-s-supreme-leader-has-reached-consensus-member-saysIranian media said the group had a minor disagreement over whether they would need to meet in person to issue ​their final decision, or bypass this formality.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-candidate-budhathoki-wins-from-ramechhap-1Budhathoki defeats UML rival Madhav Prasad Dhungel by a margin of 7,199 votes in the latest parliamentary count.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/congress-candidate-shahi-secures-victory-in-muguShahi defeats UML rival Purna Bahadur Rokaya by a margin of 1,196 votes in the latest parliamentary count.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-leads-with-119-seats-in-election-resultsNepali Congress secures 17 seats; UML and Nepali Communist Party win seven each as RSP dominates proportional vote.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/winning-either-way-amresh-kumar-singh-s-political-storyCongress president Thapa suffers a major electoral setback as Singh wins comfortably in Sarlahi-4.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/03/08/harka-sampang-wins-sunsari-1 The Shram Sanskriti Party chair defeats Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Goma Tamang.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/karki-led-commission-submits-report Prime Minister Sushila Karki says she will study the commission’s report with the home minister, implement its recommendations, and decide on public disclosure.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/08/how-the-iran-war-could-create-a-fertiliser-shockA closure of the strait would threaten not only oil and gas exports but also the physical flow of nitrogen-based fertilisers and what is needed to make them.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/08/russell-and-mercedes-dominate-australian-grand-prixIt was a tough day ​for McLaren, with home hero Oscar Piastri’s race over before it begun with a crash during ⁠a reconnaissance lap some 40 minutes before the start.