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/2026/03/17/dalit-and-non-dalit-couple-wed-in-rare-arranged-marriageManju Ramtel and Sangam Rana Magar exchanged traditional vows in the presence of families and local government officials Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/17/gen-z-activists-continue-protest-as-government-withholds-probe-reportGovernment spokesperson Aryal did not show up for an expected regular press briefing on Monday, when the details of the report were supposed to be made public.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/17/kmc-expands-free-cervical-cancer-and-breast-cancer-screening-and-treatmentThese two of Nepal’s leading cancers will be screened and treated at Bir Hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/17/potholes-for-prideThere must be a tighter project pipeline, which ensures only investment-ready projects enter the budget.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/17/foreign-policy-in-a-changing-contextNepal would do well to avoid unnecessary geopolitical adventurism when global governance is weak.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/17/new-party-trapIt’s one thing to win elections. Turning public frustration into lasting political power is quite another.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/17/monsoon-looms-but-repairs-on-landslide-prone-tuinkhola-slopes-still-pendingLast year, this section along the Narayanghat-Mugling road, a vital link to the Capital, was blocked for 184 hours.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/17/china-protests-burning-of-xi-jinping-s-book-in-morang-collegeHundreds of copies of the book were set on fire at Manamohan Technical College on Saturday night. This is the latest in a series of events in Nepal that has irked China.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/17/nepal-risks-losing-up-to-132-000-jobs-1-billion-after-ldc-exitILO warns reduced exports after November may cost jobs, mainly for women, unless Nepal boosts competitiveness.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/13-000-people-including-612-fugitives-from-september-9-riots-placed-on-immigration-blacklistDoI intensifies monitoring at airports and land borders to prevent fugitives from fleeing or entering the country.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/16/hamas-holds-talks-with-trump-led-board-as-iran-war-strains-gaza-planBefore the war in Iran, Trump’s plan ​for Gaza was his flagship initiative for the Middle East.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/16/british-teens-resist-australian-style-social-media-banYoung people aged 16 to 18 at one south London school said Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok helped them socialise, make new connections and learn about the world.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/mother-of-gen-z-martyr-steps-into-parliament-seeking-justiceHer son Rasik had taken to the streets of Baneshwar demanding an end to corruption.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/transport-federation-demands-fare-adjustment-citing-fuel-price-hikeFNNTE warns that rising petrol and diesel costs will directly impact transport operations nationwide.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/16/nepse-drops-by-double-digits-on-mondayTurnover falls to Rs11.97 billion as share prices of 211 companies decline.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/16/seoul-under-pressure-as-us-president-trump-calls-for-naval-support-in-hormuzSeoul officials said that the government has not yet received a formal request from Washington to deploy military forces at this stage.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/03/16/gen-z-activists-continue-protest-demanding-release-of-karki-commission-reportCommission was mandated to investigation crackdown on Gen-Z protest on September 8-9.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/ck-raut-announces-retirement-from-parliamentary-politicsHis announcement comes in the wake of his party’s poor performance in the recently concluded parliamentary polls.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/16/iran-s-asymmetric-warfareIt was clear to Iran’s astute military planners that a strategy was needed to cope with this challenge.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/16/trump-demands-others-help-secure-strait-of-hormuz-japan-and-australia-say-no-plans-to-send-shipsTrump also ratcheted up pressure on European allies to help protect the strait, warning that ​NATO faces a "very bad" future if its members fail to come to Washington's aid.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/16/iran-wants-serious-review-of-gulf-ties-denies-role-in-saudi-oil-attacksEnayati denied that Iran was responsible for the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/16/nicci-roundtable-flags-policy-gaps-infrastructure-shortages-in-nepal-s-startup-ecosystemThey urged policymakers to revise procurement policies to prioritise home-grown technology and products.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/16/a-quiet-reflection-on-inner-strengthArtworks at ‘Ma, Myself’ encapsulate the essence of womanhood and identity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/16/artists-see-new-possibilities-in-nepal-s-political-shiftVoices across film, music, literature and theatre say the moment offers a chance to rethink how creative work is valued. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/premonsoon-activities-improve-nepal-s-air-qualityMet officials say that premonsoon activities--rainfall, wind, hail and thunderstorms--will occur in the coming days.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/six-national-parties-submit-pr-lists-to-election-commissionAround two-thirds of the representatives under the category are women.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/patihani-dudhaura-safari-route-reopens-in-chitwan-buffer-zoneOn a scenic 12‐km ride, visitors may encounter rhinos, deer, gharials, even the elusive tiger.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/after-voting-nepali-migrant-workers-head-back-to-india-urge-leaders-to-deliver-on-pledgesThousands who came home to vote in the March 5 snap parliamentary elections are now returning, forced by poverty into jobs far from families.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/escaping-poverty-at-home-nepali-women-fall-into-the-gulf-trapThousands of women outside Nepal government’s records are confined by restrictive Kafala rules.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/16/nepal-s-17-pride-projects-may-take-41-years-to-finish-warns-world-bankTree and land clearance approvals take two years each due to compensation disputes and red tape, says report.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/16/raped-and-left-to-die-teenager-s-family-wants-answersInisa BK died after what police say was forcible sexual assault. Her father learned only after her death that the school had spoken to one accused’s family—and said nothing to him.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/16/time-for-renewalThere is still room for the comeback of regional parties in Madhesh.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/16/climate-change-a-pressing-challenge-for-nepal-s-new-governmentElevating water security to the same level as job creation or energy targets is vital. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/03/16/leaders-aren-t-gods-and-progress-is-possible-only-through-collective-leadershipA fusion of Balen Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party makes this election’s result representative of the Gen Z mandate.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/03/15/consensus-picks-hem-raj-sharma-as-nrna-presidentNRNA urges legal reforms to implement Non-Resident Nepali citizenship.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/pm-karki-appoints-personal-secretary-shrestha-as-ntnc-chairpersonJust four days after assuming the role of prime minister’s chief personal secretary, Shrestha had appointed his wife to the secretariat.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/15/vietnam-votes-as-communist-party-fields-nearly-93-percent-of-parliamentary-candidatesThe unicameral parliament has virtually no power to challenge the party’s key decisions, including on personnel, but it has occasionally ​amended proposed laws.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/cabinet-recommends-home-minister-aryal-for-national-assembly-seatOne seat in the upper house, to be nominated by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, had remained vacant.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/kmg-calls-for-application-for-new-editor-in-chief-of-kantipur-dailyThis follows the resignation of Umesh Chauhan, who served in the role for three years and led the daily through several challenging periods.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/15/nepse-index-rises-4-45-pointsTurnover reaches Rs14.32 billion as 124 companies post gains.