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The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Explained: After Bhatt’s testimony, the Mamta Kafle murder trial turns on one question: how she died

Naresh Bhatt admits dismembering his wife’s body but says she died by suicide. Here’s what to know about the trial so far.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Sudurpaschim set Karnali 177-run target

Binod Bhandari and Saif Zaib put on 68 for the first wicket before Karnali's bowlers pulled things back.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Landslide dams river, forming lake in Gorkha

Water continues to flow from the newly formed lake in Chumnubri, with conservation officials reporting no immediate danger but urging residents to remain alert.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Supreme Court registers petition challenging removal of Nepal Police chief

Dan Bahadur Karki has asked the court to overturn the Cabinet decision appointing Manoj Kumar KC as police chief, arguing that his removal before the end of his tenure violated due process.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail

The United Malays National Organisation raised 50 million ringgit through crowdfunding to pay the fine required under a royal pardon, paving the way for Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Passengers to get live view of baggage handling at Kathmandu airport

Screens in the arrival hall will show luggage being unloaded from aircraft, giving passengers a better idea of when their bags will reach the baggage carousel.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Bagmati Province to build homes for 1,000 homeless families

The provincial government has allocated Rs400 million this fiscal year, with a focus on providing housing for Chepang communities and other disadvantaged families.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Naresh Bhatt says he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead

Testifying in his murder trial, Bhatt said he tried to revive Mamta Kafle Bhatt before moving her body to the bathroom and stopping the dismemberment because he lacked the strength to continue.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

As arrest rumours swirl, Congress sees plot to silence Thapa

Accuses ‘state-backed groups’ of spreading misinformation about its president, Gagan Thapa, after he stepped up criticism of the government.

The Kathmandu Post11 h ago

Supreme Court to decide on ousted IG Karki’s writ petition today

Registrar defers registration citing that the plea needs an examination before registering.

The Kathmandu Post1 d ago

Too unfit to run the police, yet fit to advise the PM?

Karki faces no charges and no disciplinary action. The government’s answer was to create a job for him next door. The logic does not hold.

The Kathmandu Post1 d ago

Kathmandu cruise to nine-wicket win over Biratnagar, climb to second

A disciplined bowling display restricted Biratnagar to 83 before David Warner and Will Bosisto guided Kathmandu to victory in just 9.4 overs.