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/2026/03/05/voter-arrivals-create-dashain-atmosphere-in-villagesBy Wednesday evening, over 900,000 residents had left the Valley to cast their votes in parliamentary election.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/05/nepal-votes-todayA total of 18,903,689 voters will determine the fate of 6,541 candidates vying for 275 seats in the House of Representatives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/kathmandu-s-election-exodus-creates-dashain-like-atmosphereBy Wednesday morning, over 800,000 people had left the Valley to cast their votes in Thursday’s parliamentary election.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/04/england-have-belief-and-skills-to-take-down-india-says-brookEngland’s top two wicket-takers in the tournament are spinners Adil ​Rashid and Liam Dawson.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/prime-minister-karki-briefs-president-paudel-on-election-preparednessNational Security Council reviews arrangements, says all measures are in place for a peaceful election.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/iran-war-breaks-un-charter-strike-on-school-shocking-un-probe-saysThe United Nations Charter bans the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence ​of any state.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/khamenei-s-son-mojtaba-is-alive-and-favoured-to-succeed-him-iranian-sources-sayIsrael said it would hunt down whoever was chosen.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/canada-pm-carney-says-iran-conflict-a-failure-of-the-international-orderUS and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran on Saturday after negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme stalled.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/ec-plans-fptp-election-results-within-24-hours-after-counting-beginsThe electoral body warns against opinion polls and premature declarations of victory, claiming that such activities violate election laws and the code of conduct.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/kathmandu-roads-thin-as-884-000-leave-valley-ahead-of-march-5-pollsWith vehicle movement halted from midnight on Wednesday ahead of elections, only medium-distance services are operating on the final day.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/submarine-attack-on-iranian-ship-off-sri-lanka-leaves-at-least-101-people-missing-sources-sayLocal media reported the ship had signalled it was in distress ⁠off ​the coast of Galle in southern Sri ​Lanka, and that the injured had been admitted to a hospital in the city.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/president-vice-president-to-refrain-from-votingPrime Minister Sushila Karki, however, will cast her vote at a polling centre located at a school in Dhapasi.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/us-strike-on-iran-ahead-of-game-plan-but-global-markets-rattled-energy-prices-soarAirline and tourism industries scrambled to deal with more than 20,000 flight cancellations and governments rushed to bring stranded travellers home from ​the Middle East.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/iranians-to-bid-farewell-to-late-supreme-leader-khamenei-at-tehran-ceremonyHojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, ​said the farewell ceremony would continue ​for three days and the funeral ⁠procession will be announced later.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/03/04/two-election-staff-airlifted-from-upper-dolpa-polling-centreOfficials develop breathing complications at high-altitude site in ward 6 of Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/03/04/nepali-army-to-conduct-aerial-patrols-in-sensitive-polling-centres-in-karnali356 highly sensitive sites under north western division; air surveillance begins ahead of March 5 vote.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/pentagon-identifies-first-us-soldiers-killed-in-iran-warAmong the six US military deaths so far, the four soldiers were members of an Iowa unit of the US Army Reserve. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/04/gold-price-drops-by-rs11-000-per-tolaGold falls to Rs317,600; silver also declines by Rs275.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/home-ministry-says-preparations-complete-for-elections All 77 districts report ready as security arrangements and election materials reach polling centres.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/03/04/police-arrest-five-including-jsp-n-candidate-yadavSiraha–3 parliamentary candidate held with Rs487,000 in unaccounted cash.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/no-easy-way-out-for-tens-of-thousands-looking-to-leave-gulf-amid-iran-conflictTravellers scramble for lengthy cross-border land routes as regional conflict shuts down key Gulf airspace corridors.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/04/middle-east-conflict-widens-as-israeli-us-strikes-again-hit-iran-oil-soars-shares-slideIn response to the fierce assault, Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Saudi Arabia after previously hitting the mission in Kuwait.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/04/today-s-weather-march-4-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/03/04/a-refugee-s-struggle-at-the-heart-of-prawasi-jiwanThe film tries to unpack migration’s psychological toll, even as its storytelling feels rushed in parts.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/04/everyday-ai-rishav-dasDas is a biotechnologist and the founding president of Youth Activism Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/04/nepal-braces-for-impact-as-gulf-crisis-pushes-oil-pricesNepal Oil Corporation says supply intact for now, to tap stabilisation fund if needed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/nepal-votes-early-amid-youth-uprising-legacy-and-mixed-voter-moodObservers notice youth enthusiasm about voting their favourite candidates to power.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/gharial-returns-to-devghat-after-three-decadesRiver pollution, sand extraction and fishing nets remain major threats to the critically endangered crocodile species.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/conflict-in-west-asia-jolts-regional-security-threatens-nepal-s-economyAnalysts caution that prolonged instability could heighten inflationary pressure in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/04/kathmandu-begins-evacuating-nepalis-in-the-gulf-to-safetyOnline portal launched to register stranded citizens and coordinate rescue efforts across West Asia.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/03/03/uk-rapper-ghetts-jailed-for-killing-nepali-student-in-hit-and-runThe award-winning artist pleaded guilty in December to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north London last year.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/03/tune-them-outAttempts to influence voters tend to continue even during the silent periods.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/03/will-the-election-deliver-federalismTomorrow’s ballot may change centre’s faces, but federalism is not ensured by electoral arithmetic alone.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/03/enough-with-ideology-show-us-the-resultsPost-elections, Nepal needs transparent governance and bold, benchmarked bureaucratic reforms. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/03/03/hospitals-form-a-rapid-response-team-to-handle-possible-election-day-emergenciesOfficials say provincial health secretaries would guide health workers at the district and local levels during poll holidays.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/03/un-warns-200-000-more-afghan-children-face-acute-malnutrition-in-2026Expulsion policies in neighbouring Pakistan ​and Iran have resulted in over 5 million returnees since late ​2023https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/03/two-injured-in-suspicious-object-explosion-in-bardibasOne device detonates after being disturbed by pedestrians; another safely disposed of by Nepali Army.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/03/03/nepali-mission-in-uae-seeks-details-of-stranded-nationalsOnline system launched to gather information on stranded workers and those facing visa-related difficulties.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/03/03/world-cup-ticket-frenzy-unfolds-amid-global-unrestFIFA has said nearly two million tickets were sold in the first two sales phases, with demand so intense that World Cup tickets were oversubscribed over 30 times.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/03/35-arrested-nationwide-for-misuse-of-social-media-and-ai-ahead-of-electionsPolice say suspects were involved in anti-election activities and spreading rumours through digital platforms.