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.comIran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israelhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/10/iran-bets-on-endurance-energy-disruption-to-outlast-us-israelUS President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers on Monday the ⁠war would continue until Iran is “totally and decisively defeated” but predicted it would be over soon.When ambition becomes harmfulhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/10/when-ambition-becomes-harmfulStriving for success can drive growth, but when it consumes identity, it can jeopardise mental health.Today’s weather: March 10, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/10/today-s-weather-march-10-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.How travel can trigger acnehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/10/how-travel-can-trigger-acneKeeping the skincare routine minimal but consistent can help maintain healthy skin during travel.ANFA, footballers at loggerheads, once againhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/03/10/anfa-footballers-at-loggerheads-once-againWith ANFA yet to announce the schedule of A Division league, players resort to protest, their second in four months.Vegetable prices fluctuate up to 200 percent in a month amid electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/10/vegetable-prices-fluctuate-up-to-200-percent-in-a-month-amid-electionsCommerce Department report finds sharp swings in prices of cauliflower, broccoli and other produce despite stable supply conditions.Rastriya Janamorcha loses leftist bastion in Baglung despite poll alliance with NCPhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/10/rastriya-janamorcha-loses-leftist-bastion-in-baglung-despite-poll-alliance-with-ncpChitra Bahadur KC blames the results mostly on what he called foreign influence.Haze and pollution shroud Nepal for nearly a weekhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/10/haze-and-pollution-shroud-nepal-for-nearly-a-weekMet officials predicted light rainfall on Monday in one or two places across the Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, but it will not clear out air pollution and hazy conditions.18 infected in measles outbreak in Dhorpatanhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/03/10/18-infected-in-measles-outbreak-in-dhorpatanIt is the second outbreak of the deadly disease in six weeks, after a hiatus of more than two years.Supreme Court allows expansion of Birgunj main roadhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/10/supreme-court-allows-expansion-of-birgunj-main-roadThe top court dismissed five writ petitions, allowing Division Road Office Hetauda to widen the road 25 metres on both sides.Balen Shah’s rise contributes to the fall of identity politicshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/10/balen-shah-s-rise-contributes-to-the-fall-of-identity-politicsMost parties with regional and identity agendas have been decimated in Thursday’s election.Indian Prime Minister Modi congratulates RSP leaders on election successhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/indian-prime-minister-modi-congratulates-rsp-leaders-on-election-successModi expresses commitment to work with Nepal’s new government for mutual prosperity and stronger bilateral ties.Youthquake in Parliamenthttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/09/youth-quake-in-parliamentThe cohort of younger MPs can bring the state closer to the large youth population of Nepal. Nepal’s majority moment: Opportunities and testshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/09/nepal-s-majority-moment-opportunities-and-testsIn Nepal, a strong majority government represents both an opportunity and a test.Nepal’s comatose federalism https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/09/nepal-s-comatose-federalismSubnational planning becomes impossible when the centre can pull the plug at will.Kathmandu Airport’s international flights drop sharply amid Gulf tensionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/kathmandu-airport-s-international-flights-drop-sharply-amid-gulf-tensionsFlight operations have declined notably since February 28, the day US and Israel first attacked Iran. Around 17 daily flights from the Gulf have been cancelled.RSP wins 125 FPTP seats, maintains wide lead in proportional representation vote counthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-wins-125-fptp-seats-maintains-wide-lead-in-proportional-representation-vote-countThe RSP leads with 4,641,131 votes, around 48 percent of the valid votes, followed by Congress with 1,557,109 votes, and UML with 1,299,001 votes.RSP candidate Sudhan Gurung wins from Gorkha-1https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-candidate-sudhan-gurung-wins-from-gorkha-1Gurung defeats Congress candidate Prem Kumar Khatri by 14,498 votes in a decisive victory.Nischal Rai wins Ilam-1 seat for Nepali Congresshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/nischal-rai-wins-ilam-1-seat-for-nepali-congressRai defeats Vinod Nembang Limbu of Shram Sanskriti Party by 911 votes in a closely contested race.At least 14 dead after migrant boat crashes into coast guard vessel off southern Turkeyhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/at-least-14-dead-after-migrant-boat-crashes-into-coast-guard-vessel-off-southern-turkeyTurkey said six migrants and one Turkish national were ​rescued.Nepse closes after three circuit breakers triggered by six percent surgehttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/09/nepse-closes-after-three-circuit-breakers-triggered-by-6-percent-surgeBenchmark index jumps 162 points within minutes of trading as post-election optimism drives market rally.New National Assembly members sworn inhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/03/09/new-national-assembly-members-sworn-inNA chair Dahal administerd oath of office to new members elected on January 25.Balendra Shah’s election expenses total Rs1.4 millionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/balendra-shah-s-election-expenses-total-rs1-4-millionRSP senior leader’s highest spending recorded during a 15-day ward-level door-to-door campaign, costing Rs580,000.RSP maintains strong lead in FPTP seats and proportional voteshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/rsp-maintains-strong-lead-in-fptp-seats-and-proportional-votesRSP secures 124 seats and leads in one constituency as of 161 declared seats.Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethinkhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/iran-conflict-forces-central-banks-into-sharp-policy-rethinkDeveloped market central banks, such as the Federal Reserve, also face a tricky act balancing growth, inflation and increasing political pressure.Young representatives of a young countryhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/young-representatives-of-a-young-countryAs many as 59 parliamentarians under 40 have been elected in the lower house in the March 5 election.Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader, oil surgeshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/09/iran-names-khamenei-s-hardline-son-mojtaba-as-new-supreme-leader-oil-surgesThe position gives Mojtaba the final say in all matters of state in the Islamic Republic.Today’s weather: March 9, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/09/today-s-weather-march-8-2026-1773024751Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Through art, she observes life more deeplyhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/09/through-art-she-observes-life-more-deeplyFrom personal memories to city streets, artist Bidhata KC turns everyday experiences into questions about identity, culture and society.Kirtan artist Radhika Das to perform at Patan Museumhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/09/kirtan-artist-radhika-das-to-perform-at-patan-museumThe London-based singer will lead an evening of mantra, rhythm and collective chanting.Old parties crumble as RSP heads for two-thirds majorityhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/09/old-parties-crumble-as-rsp-heads-for-two-thirds-majorityVoters’ frustration with decades of instability and corruption fuels sweeping mandates, raising hopes for political stability and economic reforms.Women’s Day rally calls for protection of rights and recognition of unpaid labourhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/women-s-day-rally-calls-for-protection-of-rights-and-recognition-of-unpaid-labourAround 150 participants, including women’s organisations and human right advocates, join a march in Kathmandu led by NAWHRD, calling out prejudices against women.Experts urge new government to make healthcare top priorityhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/experts-urge-new-government-to-make-healthcare-top-priorityRising preventable deaths, frustrated doctors, and mounting health challenges put pressure on the incoming government to act swiftly.Parliament building still under construction. Where will new lawmakers convene?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/parliament-building-still-under-construction-where-will-new-lawmakers-conveneThe building was originally scheduled to be ready by 2022, but work faced repeated delays, and officials plan a sixth extension.With a two-thirds majority for a party, the argument for a direct executive is deadhttps://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/03/09/with-a-two-thirds-majority-for-a-party-the-argument-for-a-direct-executive-is-deadSuch a supermajority means the government has no excuses. It will have the power to resolve everything within the parliament. Five years for Balenhttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/09/five-years-for-balenShah should be the new prime minister and allowed to rule for the full five years.For whom the bell tollshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/09/for-whom-the-bell-tollsThe ringing of bells offers Nepalis an opportunity to look ahead with fresh, renewed hope.Rampant India complete cricket T20 World Cup treble, NZ fall short againhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/03/09/rampant-india-complete-cricket-t20-world-cup-treble-nz-fall-short-againThe victory will taste particularly sweet for India since it came at a venue where they were beaten by Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup three years ago.Report on Gen Z protest crackdown could be implemented ‘in stages’https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/09/report-on-gen-z-protest-crackdown-could-be-implemented-in-stagesThen police chief and Kathmandu CDO are among those implicated, sources say.RSP wins 124 seats, leads in one more; dominates proportional votehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/08/rsp-wins-124-seats-leads-in-one-more-dominates-proportional-voteNepali Congress wins 17 seats and leads in one constituency, while UML secures eight seats and leads in one.