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/2026/03/20/6-000-nepalis-in-gulf-apply-to-return-home82,100 Nepalis have registered on the foreign ministry portal, but lately fewer are reporting unsafe conditions, say officials.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/03/20/landslide-blocks-kanti-lokpathRoad section at Gangate in Bhimphedi blocked after rain-triggered landslide; traffic halted in both directions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/arjun-narasingha-kc-to-administer-oath-to-new-mps-as-senior-most-member Parliament Secretariat says KC, born in 1947, will chair first sitting and take oath from President before swearing in lawmakers on March 26.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/20/security-concerns-grow-around-world-cup-in-us-after-stalled-fundingWhile security at such events is always intense, US law enforcement officials have been on especially heightened alert since the start of the war on Iran and have raised concerns over retaliatory threats.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/rising-tensions-in-west-asia-leave-bodies-of-nepali-migrant-workers-strandedEmbassies say preparations are underway to repatriate remains once flights resume.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/civil-society-organisations-say-polls-peaceful-but-flag-gaps-in-voter-educationJoint observation report highlights low turnout, accessibility issues and calls for legal and digital reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/iran-detains-nepali-national Foreign ministry says details of arrest in Strait of Hormuz remain unclear.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/20/marriott-linked-hotels-distribute-rs25-58-million-bonus-to-employeesThe company said the bonus reflects its strong financial performance and underscores its continued commitment to recognising and rewarding the dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions of its workforce. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/20/iran-attacks-wipe-out-17-of-qatar-s-lng-capacity-for-up-to-five-years-qatarenergy-ceo-saysState-owned QatarEnergy will have to ​declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years for LNG supplies bound for Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China due to the two damaged trains, Kaabi said.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/20/israel-launches-new-wave-of-attacks-on-iran-as-crisis-deepensThe conflict has killed thousands of people, spread to neighbouring nations and hit the global economy since the United States ‌and Israel launched strikes on February 28, after talks about Tehran’s nuclear program failed to yield a deal.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/20/today-s-weather-march-20-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/why-are-south-asia-s-communist-bastions-crumblingLeftist leaders and analysts say the steady decline of communist parties stems from a mix of ideological drift, leadership failures, and changing voter expectations.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/20/if-a-thief-is-honest-can-he-be-excused-for-his-sins‘Charandas Chor’ at Mandala Theatre Nepal follows a man whose strange honesty challenges ideas of right and wrong.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/20/anfa-postpones-national-league-and-women-s-league-citing-technical-reasonThe decision came after intervention from the Department of Immigration, as there have been complaints that overseas players only had tourist visas.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/20/police-defeat-army-in-jay-trophy-s-final-againSagar Dhakal picked four wickets, while Karan KC and Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi bagged three each, as Police now required 227 to win.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/20/nepse-this-week-1773972938Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/kmc-assigns-waste-collection-to-private-companiesThe companies will start collection once transfer stations are ready.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/nepali-congress-set-to-reject-gagan-thapa-s-resignation-as-presidentVice-president Bishwa Prakash Sharma will table a proposal at the central committee towards this end.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/20/rsp-landslide-puts-electoral-reform-debate-on-iceExperts say past hung parliaments were due more to uninspiring candidates and vague agendas of parties.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/20/global-oil-shock-tests-nepal-but-electric-cooking-cushions-blowNepal is better prepared than before as West Asia tensions push up fuel prices.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/20/the-jumla-paradigmThe path to a healthy Nepal is being paved in Jumla. It is time the rest of the country caught up.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/20/what-s-at-stake-for-bjp-in-four-state-pollsThe question is to what extent the Opposition can stop the BJP from expanding its national footprint.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/20/women-leaders-deserve-more-than-a-maternal-metaphorReducing femininity to motherhood limits women’s political roles and the imagination of leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/20/nepal-japan-relations-old-ties-new-gainsThe friendship between the two countries has already stood the test of time. Now, it must deliver shared prosperity.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/man-booked-for-suicide-abetment-after-wife-two-children-found-dead-in-riverParents claim their daughter was driven to the extreme step due to continuous domestic violence by the husband.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/balendra-shah-to-be-sworn-in-as-pm-on-march-27A meeting of party chair Lamichhane and leaders Shah, Aryal and Wagle agreed to begin government formation after lawmakers’ oath.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/high-tech-surveillance-helps-nab-notorious-poachers-in-chitwanChitwan National Park currently employs 25 spy cameras alongside seven drones to monitor its 952 sq km territory and buffer zone areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/fund-delays-stall-irrigation-project-in-dadeldhuraThe project covers Dadeldhura, Doti, Bajura, and Achham and includes river control works on the West Seti, Budhiganga, and Thuligad rivers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/commercial-yam-cultivation-rewards-chepang-farmersNative root crops help bolster food security and provide steady income in remote Makwanpur.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/19/europe-and-japan-ready-to-help-stabilise-energy-prices-and-secure-oil-chokepointAt a summit in Brussels, European Union leaders were set to try to offset the jump in energy costs, with few easy options available.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/19/slovenia-election-pits-liberals-against-populist-right-in-tight-raceOpinion polls vary but analysts predict a tight race between Jansa’s Slovene Democratic Party and Golob’s Freedom Movement, with neither looking likely to win a majority in the 90-seat parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/19/seventeen-bodies-recovered-in-comoros-from-boat-carrying-african-migrantsThe hospital director gave a death toll of 18 and said survivors reported they were from the Democratic Republic of Congo.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/election-commission-submits-poll-report-to-president-paudelEC report includes the final names of the 275 members elected under the first-past-the-post and the proportional representation systems.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/03/19/human-ai-alliance-conference-to-convene-in-kathmandu-on-march-21‘The Future of Leadership is Human+AI’ explores one of the most pressing questions in modern business: How do leaders thrive in an AI-driven world?https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/19/rpp-picks-shahi-as-parliamentary-party-leaderIn the House of Representatives elections, the RPP secured one seat under the first-past-the-post system and four seats under the proportional representation system.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/19/nepse-surges-by-64-69-points-on-thursdayTurnover crosses Rs21.22 billion as share prices of 240 companies advance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/shrestha-returns-with-first-hand-experience-of-war-in-east-asiaMisleading content, videos fuel anxiety among Nepali families.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/19/qatar-says-iran-attacked-lng-hub-uae-shuts-gas-facilitiesRas Laffan, located 80 km (50 miles) north of Doha, is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies including Shell, the world’s biggest LNG trader.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/19/wildfire-at-ramechhap-forest-continues-for-two-daysInferno threatens highlander settlements.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/19/europe-tells-trump-iran-is-not-our-warEuropean leaders have ​rejected direct involvement in US-Israeli military operations against Iran, wary of getting sucked into an unpredictable conflict whose aims they do not fully understand and is unpopular with their own citizens.