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/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.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/15/rsp-recommends-57-candidates-as-pr-lawmakersShram Sanskriti Party has also finalised the names of four lawmakers under the PR category.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/nepali-in-the-uae-asked-to-refrain-from-spreading-rumours-misleading-commentsEngaging in illegal and unauthorised activities could lead to one to three years in prison and fine of 100,000 to 200,000 dirhamshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/15/trump-rejects-efforts-to-launch-iran-ceasefire-talks-sources-sayA senior White House official confirmed Trump has rebuffed those efforts to start talks and ​is focused on pressing ahead with the war to further weaken Tehran’s military capabilities.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/15/manang-lodge-named-among-time-s-world-s-greatest-places-to-stayMountain Lodges of Nepal’s high-altitude property recognised for bringing upscale comfort to the Annapurna region.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/15/he-was-asleep-in-his-room-then-a-drone-struck-to-wake-him-upAnil Tamang from Nuwakot sustained injuries when the drone crashed inside his room.https://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.https://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.https://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. https://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.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. https://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. https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.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.https://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.https://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. https://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. https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/14/uml-finalises-candidates-for-16-pr-seatsParty secretariat meeting endorses list of proportional representation lawmakers.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.https://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.