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Kathmandu Valley has seen a series of impulsive, rage-fueled killings over the past few weeks. These violent outbursts, which are often triggered by seemingly trivial disputes, are posing a significant challenge for law enforcement. Four such murders committed in the heat of the moment have been reported in the valley in the space of two weeks. In one such case, Ripesh Khati (30), originally from Ramechhap, was fatally stabbed late on March 27 in Imadol, Lalitpur. Police have arrested Suman Rasaili (25), also from Ramechhap, in connection with the killing.

According to Lalitpur Police Chief Shyam Krishna Adhikari, Rasaili became enraged upon learning that Khati had allegedly harassed his 14-year-old sister. He asked Khati to meet him at an isolated location and attacked him with a khukuri, inflicting severe wounds to his neck and face. Khati died before he could receive medical help. “The murder was a result of uncontrolled anger,” Adhikari said, adding that the tragedy might have been averted had the harassment been reported to the police earlier.

In another incident, Abhay Gole from Dhungedada was killed near LRI School in Kalanki, Kathmandu, at around 9 pm on March 24 during a street altercation. A group, including Rohit Khadka, Binay Lama and Parbit Natesh, attacked Gole with a khukuri and an iron rod. Gole was found injured on the street and rushed to Shahid Memorial Hospital, where he was declared dead.

Kathmandu Police Range Spokesperson Apil Raj Bohora said a minor disagreement during Holi celebrations escalated into the incident. “This happened because of unchecked egos and lack of parental oversight over young adults,” said Bohora. “The group tried to resolve the issue themselves, and a young man lost his life.”

Earlier, on March 11, Laxman Khadka (32) was beaten to death in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur. Police arrested Yadav Paudel (39) of Sarlahi and Anish Tamang (24) of Sindhuli in connection with the fatal attack.  According to Bhaktapur Police Chief SP Dhundi Raj Neupane, the suspects have admitted to attacking Khadka over a petty dispute.  He was found unconscious in Magargaun and later succumbed to injuries.

In yet another case, Om Prakash Rai from Khotang was found murdered at Nilbarahi Picnic Spot in Bhaktapur, with injuries to his head and ears. Police arrested Himal Budha Magar of Rolpa for a probe. According to police, Himal has confessed to killing Rai during an argument over
Rs 100 offered by devotees.
Police records show Kathmandu Valley alone saw 842 homicide-related cases in the first eight months of the fiscal year 2024-25. Kathmandu district accounted for 624 cases, followed by Lalitpur with 124 and Bhaktapur with 94. Additionally, 1,638 social crime complaints were registered during the same period. 

Nepal Police Spokesperson Dinesh Kumar Acharya described these impulse-driven murders as part of a disturbing trend. “Unlike premeditated crimes, these incidents show no warning signs, making prevention nearly impossible,” he said. “Police can only investigate and ensure justice for victims.” Acharya underlined the need for increased social awareness to prevent such incidents. “Families must pay close attention to behavioral changes in their children,” he said. “Crimes often occur in heated moments. The risk of violence has been growing with rising unemployment and aimlessness among youths.” He added that most of these crimes stem from personal issues, such as financial problems or relationship conflicts.

Lalitpur Police Chief Adhikari said that although police monitor individuals with known criminal backgrounds, it is difficult to prevent spontaneous disputes among friends or within families.

Former DIG of Nepal Police, Hemant Malla Thakuri, said passion-driven crimes are difficult to anticipate. “These acts happen suddenly, without clear signals. But some could be prevented if people at the scene exercised caution,” he said.

Shri Krishna Pranami Nijananda Sampradaya – Ohio, USA is organizing a seven-day religious event marking the beginning of the first Sri Krishna Pranami Temple in Columbus.

This week-long program will not enrich devotees spiritually but also provide a historic opportunity to raise funds for the temple’s construction, the organizer said.

According to the program schedule, the event will start on May 20, Tuesday.  The program will begin with Kalash Yatra at 8 am.

Similarly, on may 21, Shri Mad Brahmavani will be held followed by      Satsang Sagar Discussion on May 22,      Shri mad Bhagwat Mahapurana Katha on May 23,      Speeches, Bhajans on May 24 and      Dance And Cultural Program on May 25. The program will start at 8 am and end at 8 pm everyday.

On May 26, the final day of the program, Purnahuti and concluding ceremony will be held from 8 am to 2 pm.

This event aims to promote spiritual knowledge and raise funds for the proposed Shri Krishna Pranami Temple in Columbus.

 Shri Krishna Pranami Nijananda Sampradaya – Ohio, USA, is a branch of the international Shri Krishna Pranami mission, established in 2015. The organization’s purpose is to globalize the benevolent and noble principles of the Shri Krishna Pranami faith.

Presently there is a combined effect of local and westerly winds. The wind in the low pressure area around Uttar Pradesh of India has also affected the weather of the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. 

The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today. 

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at some places of the hilly region of Koshi and other Provinces.. 

According to the Division, there is a chance of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi Province. Also there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of the high hilly and mountainous region of the country. 

Similarly, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces tonight.

There is a chance of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali Provinces. 

Light rain and snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life, BBC reported.

A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b has detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

This is the second, and more promising, time chemicals associated with life have been detected in the planet's atmosphere by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

But the team and independent astronomers stress that more data is needed to confirm these results.

The lead researcher, Prof Nikku Madhusudhan, told me at his lab at Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy that he hopes to obtain the clinching evidence soon, according to BBC.

"This is the strongest evidence yet there is possibly life out there. I can realistically say that we can confirm this signal within one to two years."