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/world/2026/03/12/oil-tankers-burn-near-iraq-as-iranian-strikes-defy-trump-s-claim-to-have-won-the-warUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Trump had ‌authorized the release ⁠of 172 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve from next week.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/12/today-s-weather-march-11-2026-1773283900Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/je-vaccination-for-35-residents-in-nawalarasi-east-begins-tomorrowFunding crunch forced the government to target only high-risk groups and just one district, say officials.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/congress-s-election-results-unexpected-will-be-discussed-in-party-says-sitaulaAnother National Assembly member, Jitjung Basnet says holding the special general convention just before thepolls had ruined the party’s prospects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/voter-turnout-revised-to-60-percent-lowest-since-1991Six parties cross PR threshold to become national parties. RSP nears two-thirds majority.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/a-national-plan-would-be-needed-to-evacuate-nepalis-from-gulf-foreign-minister-sharma-saysSharma emphasises that if necessary, the state must rescue Nepali citizens at any cost.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/12/phantom-scarcity We are a nation haunted by ghosts of past shortages. Yet there seems to be enough LPG for everyone.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/12/nepal-s-new-leadership-s-challengesA major test for Nepal’s new PM is pursuing development goals without getting caught in geopolitics.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/12/consistency-over-intensity-building-a-sustainable-fitness-routineMany people think they need intense workouts to see results, but what really matters is exercising regularly.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/12/rethinking-electoral-systemsAny reform must respect our geographic diversity, cultural pluralism and historical political evolution.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/defectors-from-established-parties-ride-rsp-wave-to-victoryRastriya Swatantra Party’s FPTP wins saw 42 defectors knock seasoned leaders from major parties.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/12/a-canvas-turned-inwardAt Kala Salon, Sangee Shrestha’s ‘Antardrishti’ explores memory and spirituality through bold colours, geometry and symbolism.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/12/nepal-set-for-fresh-fertiliser-crunch-as-iran-war-hits-supply-pushes-up-pricesConflict in West Asia is disrupting global fertiliser markets and threatening Nepal’s rice inputs ahead of crucial planting season.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/nepal-s-communists-lose-electoral-gripLeft parties consistently enjoyed popular vote of around 40 percent, which has dropped to 21 percent this time.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/11/three-more-vessels-hit-by-projectiles-in-strait-of-hormuz-showing-merchant-ships-remain-in-firing-lineIran’s ​Revolutionary Guards have warned that any ship passing through the Strait will be targeted.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/ec-mulls-change-in-voter-education-strategyMore than five percent of votes under the first-past-the-post system were invalid in the House elections.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/no-immediate-need-to-evacuate-nepalis-from-gulf-region-says-mofaOut of 15 Nepalis injured in Iran attack in the Gulf and Israel, 14 have returned to work after treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/11/quick-witted-wife-saves-india-s-world-cup-hero-s-train-ruseWhile his companions boarded first, Dube slipped on at the last ​moment, made for his coach and climbed to the top berth, hoping for a quiet ‌eight-hour ride.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/ec-announces-closure-of-election-information-and-operations-centresThe commission set up the EEIC on December 26, 2025, to ensure the effective dissemination of election-related information to media organisations, stakeholders and voters.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/11/nepse-index-falls-46-78-points-as-market-decline-continuesTurnover drops sharply to Rs13.18 billion on Wednesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/pr-vote-counting-completes-rsp-secures-highest-votesFinal results awaiting as data entry continues: EChttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/11/air-strikes-reported-across-the-middle-east-iran-clamps-down-on-dissentThe conflict has effectively blocked vital shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, halting the flow of one-fifth of the world’s fossil energy supplies from the petroleum-rich Gulf.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/family-launches-demonstrations-in-surkhet-over-death-of-teenage-girlFour arrested as family demands impartial investigationhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/11/gold-price-increases-rs-2-000-per-tola-to-trade-at-rs-319-000-todaySilver price remains unchangedhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/rsp-chief-lamichhane-s-election-expenses-stand-at-nearly-rs-1-millionLamichhane submits polls spending details to EChttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/11/heaviest-day-of-strikes-yet-on-iran-despite-market-bets-that-war-will-end-soonEarly on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported another round of attacks was unleashed on US military installations in Bahrain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/budget-woes-stall-karnali-academy-of-health-sciences-expansionAmbitious nine-year master plan envisions modern medical facilities and expanded healthcare for Karnali residents.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/11/what-i-watch-online-pavitra-gautamGautam is the CEO and co-founder of Karkhana. He is an educator and entrepreneur.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/11/today-s-weather-march-11-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/11/footballers-end-protest-after-deal-to-start-a-division-league-on-april-13Clubs feel left out and pressurised as they were not part of the agreement between players and ANFA to hold the remaining matches of the top-tier regularly from May 3.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/03/11/after-measles-hits-over-60-children-baglung-to-start-vaccination-fridayOfficials target 7,000 children aged 10-19. Vaccination status of infected children unknown.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/11/the-human-story-behind-the-floodDirector Kim Byung-woo blends disaster cinema with philosophical inquiry in ‘The Great Flood’, where memory and AI blur the boundaries of human experience.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/is-rsp-leadership-hesitant-to-confirm-shah-as-pmWhile Lamichhane and Aryal’s remarks raise questions, lower-rung leaders say there is no question of deviating from the previous agreement.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/political-bastions-collapse-as-voters-embrace-new-faces-across-nepalLong-established politicians were defeated and traditional parties displaced as RSP gained sweeping nationwide influence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/11/rsp-eyes-prosperity-via-development-diplomacy The RSP calls it “development diplomacy.” Experts say it's an attempt to attract investment and aid without the political strings that have made MCC and BRI so controversial.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/11/kathmandu-frets-over-cooking-gas-but-oil-corporation-says-supply-normalThailand, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh roll out energy-saving measures.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/11/foul-play-1773189355We cannot expect gold-medal football performances on a copper-coin budget managed with leaden hands.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/11/when-the-bell-tollsDelivery will test whether the rabble-rousers can remain relevant amid mounting challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/11/how-public-expectations-are-redefining-political-legitimacy-in-nepalFollowing decades of progress, the challenge today is making democratic governance effective. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2026/03/11/question-themSupporting the new government is vital but vigilance is needed to prevent yet another political disaster.