Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comParties working to pick MPs for proportional representationhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/parties-working-to-pick-mps-for-proportional-representation Six parties that crossed the three percent vote threshold have secured seats under the PR category.F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabiahttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/15/f1-calls-off-april-races-in-bahrain-and-saudi-arabiaThe grand prix went ahead after teams received safety assurances and drivers met for more than four hours to discuss the situation.US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summithttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/15/us-china-economic-chiefs-meet-in-paris-to-clear-path-to-trump-xi-summitThe two sides are expected to review their progress in meeting commitments under the October 2025 trade truce declared by Trump and Xi in Busan, South Korea. Dhulikhel-Khawa road faces daily 11-hour closurehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/dhulikhel-khawa-road-faces-daily-11-hour-closureThis 4.155-kilometre stretch has long been a source of local frustration, as work has witnessed prolonged delays.Today’s weather: March 15, 2026 https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/15/today-s-weather-march-15-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Namatar-Kalikatar road set for blacktopping after 4 decadeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/namatar-kalikatar-road-set-for-blacktopping-after-4-decadesConstruction of the track had started 43 years ago, but the route remained unpaved for decades, reflecting the area’s longstanding infrastructural neglect. Tarai records highest inflation despite production advantagehttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/15/tarai-records-highest-inflation-despite-production-advantageCentral bank data shows Madhesh Province leading price rise. Economists say weak supply systems and market distortions may be driving up costs in Nepal’s agricultural heartland.Settlements left vulnerable by rising leopard incursionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/settlements-left-vulnerable-by-rising-leopard-incursionsCollective anxiety shapes daily life across eight local units in Bardiya as eight people have been killed in less than a year.FICTION: The postman who delivered soundhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/15/the-postman-who-delivered-soundFive years from now, an algorithm has muted Kathmandu. But one ageing postman continues to carry the sounds of bells, buses, rain, and memory—keeping alive what the system cannot erase.Dalawa residents waiting for land ownership certificates for over six decadeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/dalawa-residents-waiting-for-land-ownership-certificates-for-over-six-decades Every monsoon, they are forced to seek higher ground and live under tarpaulins for months to escape floods.Painting stories, one stranger at a timehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/15/painting-stories-one-stranger-at-a-timeRuth is only four or five years into painting, yet she speaks about the craft as though she has always lived inside it.Can Madheshi parties make a political comeback?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/can-madheshi-parties-make-a-political-comebackWiped off the election map, they can revive so long as the issue of marginalisation remains intact, analysts say.RSP to amend charter to make Balendra Shah prime ministerhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/rsp-to-amend-charter-to-make-balendra-shah-prime-ministerThe PM candidate is said to be in favour of forming a Cabinet of around 15 members. Prologue to a new erahttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/15/prologue-to-a-new-eraThe next government and opposition play vital roles in pulling the country out of difficult times. End of old party dominancehttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/15/end-of-old-party-dominanceRSP's future hinges on unity of leaders, governance capability and fulfillment of tall promises. The next five years won’t be easyhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/15/the-next-five-years-won-t-be-easyRSP’s historic mandate meets a fractured world, an untested bureaucracy and a fragile economy.Israel continues attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanonhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/israel-continues-attacks-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanonA shelter of a Nepal Army battalion was destroyed in Israeli airstrikes on Friday night.Seven Indian pilgrims killed in Manakamana microbus accidenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/seven-indian-pilgrims-killed-in-manakamana-microbus-accidentSeven people injured in the accident have been taken to Anbukhaireni Hospital.Fears over fuel supply boost demand for electric stoveshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/14/fears-over-fuel-supply-boost-demand-for-electric-stovesEscalating tensions in West Asia raise concerns about gas shortages, prompting consumers to turn to induction hobs, rice cookers, and compatible cookware.North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drillshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/14/north-korea-fires-10-ballistic-missiles-during-us-south-korea-military-drillsOn Thursday, South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss ways to reopen dialogue with the ​North.UML finalises candidates for 16 PR seatshttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/14/uml-finalises-candidates-for-16-pr-seatsParty secretariat meeting endorses list of proportional representation lawmakers.Nepali embassy in Doha urges travellers to obtain tourist visa when returning via Saudi Arabiahttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/03/14/nepali-embassy-in-doha-urges-travellers-to-obtain-tourist-visa-when-returning-via-saudi-arabiaNepali nationals holding a valid residence permit in Qatar and intending to transit through Saudi airports are advised to apply for Saudi tourist visa.UAE arrests 10, including a Nepali, for sharing misleading war footage onlinehttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/03/14/uae-arrests-10-including-a-nepali-for-sharing-misleading-war-footage-onlineAuthorities say suspects posted real interception videos and AI-generated clips of explosions.RSP secretariat meeting postponed to Sundayhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/rsp-secretariat-meeting-postponed-to-sundayMeeting to discuss PR lawmaker selection and statute amendments now set for 10 am at party office.Traditional parties suffer major setback in PR votehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/traditional-parties-suffer-major-setback-in-pr-voteProportional data suggests erosion of institutional support for established parties despite strong candidate performances.Booming Taiwan can well afford more military spending, president sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/14/booming-taiwan-can-well-afford-more-military-spending-president-saysChina views Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to take the island under its control. ⁠Lai ​rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, saying only the island’s people ​can decide their future.US General Vowell arriving on Sundayhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/us-general-vowell-arriving-on-sundayOn March 12, General Vowell held a meeting with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and discussed avenues to further strengthen the India-US defence partnership, according to the Indian Army statement.Germany funds four community development projects in Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/14/germany-funds-four-community-development-projects-in-nepalThe projects focus on empowering marginalised communities, improving livelihoods and strengthening social protection systems across several districts in Nepal.Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blockedhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/14/trump-threatens-to-strike-iran-s-kharg-island-oil-network-if-shipping-lanes-remain-blockedIran continued to export crude oil while other producers in the Gulf halted their shipments for fear of Iranian attacks.EVENTS: March 14 to March 20, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/14/events-march-14-to-march-20-2026 The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.Today’s weather: March 14, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/14/today-s-weather-march-14-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Keeping Nepalbhasa and Ranjana script alivehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/14/keeping-nepalbhasa-and-ranjana-script-aliveThrough education, media, and digital initiatives, Nitu Dangol is working to revive Nepalbhasa and traditional scripts among younger learners.When your dreams become datahttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/14/when-your-dreams-become-dataWhat if an establishment manages to record your dreams, assessing if you’re a potential threat to society or not, and in the case of the former detain you?Bringing together poetry, music and spoken-word narrativeshttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/14/bringing-together-poetry-music-and-spoken-word-narrativesA 90-minute multilingual poetry-musical titled ‘Apwoh Misa: Marching On’ is happening at Shilpee Theatre.West Asia tensions could rattle Nepal’s economyhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/14/west-asia-tensions-could-rattle-nepal-s-economyExperts warn prolonged conflict may fuel inflation, disrupt remittances, and heighten risks for migrant workers.Dhading bus accident probe panel submits reporthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/dhading-bus-accident-probe-panel-submits-reportRecommends driver fatigue management system for public transport.Nepal stops on-arrival visas for Iranianshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/nepal-stops-on-arrival-visas-for-iraniansOfficials aim to curb potential influx of refugees as the Gulf conflict escalates.Measles is spreading across Baglung, dozens of children hospitalisedhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/03/14/measles-is-spreading-across-baglung-dozens-of-children-hospitalisedSeveral have high fever and some have developed pneumonia as a complication of measles. Ministry of Health asks aid agencies for emergency vaccine doses.Madheshi women break stereotypes to enter Parliamenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/madheshi-women-break-stereotypes-to-enter-parliamentThree Madheshi women secured victories for the Rastriya Swatantra Party by wide margins in the March 5 polls.Supreme Court orders probe into 2019 killing of Paudelhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/14/supreme-court-orders-probe-into-2019-killing-of-paudelSarlahi police instructed to investigate ex-home minister Thapa and 11 others over the killing of the Maoist leader.