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/2026/03/13/us-issues-30-day-sanctions-waiver-for-purchase-of-russian-oil-at-seaThe US Treasury previously issued a 30‑day waiver on March 5 specifically for India, allowing ​New Delhi to buy Russian oil stuck at sea.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/13/the-thunderous-rhythm-of-dhime-bajaFrom jatras to weddings, the traditional Newa drum continues to echo across Kathmandu, carried forward by youth, women, and cultural groups.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/13/bhaktapur-film-festival-from-march-20The two-day festival will showcase 24 films, offering a platform for independent filmmakers.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/13/today-s-weather-march-13-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/13/guglielmo-arena-is-nepal-men-s-football-team-s-new-head-coachArena signed the agreement with ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/13/patan-high-court-orders-anfa-to-rehear-three-star-dispute-properlyThree Star Club’s A Division status has not been reinstated yet. The court quashes disciplinary and appeal decisions, highlighting a lack of natural justice, and directs the footballing body to provide a proper hearing.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/13/nepse-this-week-1773368612Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/13/rsp-majority-expected-to-reduce-nepal-s-near-term-political-risk-fitchThe American-British credit rating agency says strong mandate could improve policy predictability and reform momentum, but warns weak implementation capacity may constrain results.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/13/as-peak-forest-fire-season-nears-concern-grows-over-worsening-air-pollutionThe NDRRMA has been without a focal person to oversee forest fire management for months.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/13/after-poll-rout-congress-and-uml-chiefs-face-calls-to-step-downNepali Congress has called a central committee meeting to review election results, but CPN-UML is still undecided on formal assessment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/13/rsp-will-have-to-navigate-a-maze-of-foreign-policy-challengesBalancing ties with India, China and the United States, and adapting to global shifts will test the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s promise of development diplomacy, say experts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/13/inisa-bk-died-from-excessive-bleeding-after-sexual-assault-postmortem-confirmsProtests erupt nationwide demanding justice for the Birendranagar teenager, who was found dead Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/development-spending-of-provincial-governments-remains-abysmalPolitical uncertainty, budget cuts and election preparations stall projects across the country.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/two-girls-die-one-missing-while-returning-from-wedding-feastTheir bodies were found on Sani Bheri river bank on Tuesday. Whereabouts of Sapana Oli, who was with the two, remains unknown.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/12/no-bigger-causeCutting air pollution that leads to suffering and deaths should be the new government's top priority. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/12/new-beginning-or-illusion-of-changeNepal is on the brink of change. Whether that change is positive remains uncertain.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/12/embracing-china-embracing-opportunitiesAs we embark on the 15th Five-Year Plan, we welcome Nepal to join us in seizing ‘China Opportunity 2.0.’https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/12/iranian-oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-even-as-gulf-neighbours-exports-shutVessel tracking service Kpler pegged Iranian exports in the first 11 days of March even higher at about 16.5 million barrels.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/12/ethiopia-landslide-kills-at-least-52-people-regional-officials-sayA photo posted on Facebook by the Ethiopian Broadcasting ​Corporation showed residents standing ​at the scene of the landslide, with parts of a nearby hillside ​stripped of vegetation and ​some people standing knee-deep in mud.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/12/half-filled-lpg-cylinders-to-be-sold-to-curb-panic-buyingThe corporation has decided to sell 7.1 kg of cooking gas effective from Friday, instead of the usual 14.2 kg.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/reliance-mills-share-price-surges-for-12-days-investors-reach-breakevenAnalysts criticise revised NEPSE rule, claiming it penalises the growth-oriented companies.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/12/world-kidney-day-2026 Protecting the environment is therefore an essential strategy in preventing kidney disease.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/students-stages-protest-in-tulasipur-over-inisa-s-rape-and-murderThey demand strict enforcement of laws against rape, murder.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/cib-team-reaches-surkhet-to-investigate-inisa-s-deathPolice say they will reach the final conclusion after the probe reports are received.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/inisa-death-body-remains-at-provincial-hospital-for-five-daysFamily says it will not receive body until justice is delivered.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/12/six-vessels-attacked-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-as-war-puts-merchant-ships-on-front-linesIran’s Revolutionary Guards have said that if attacks on Iran continued, they would not allow “one litre of oil” to be shipped from the Middle East to the US, Israel or their partners.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/12/two-including-police-official-injured-in-incident-in-manahariPolice say fire was opened in self-defence after attack on police official.https://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.