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Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal has said that the flyover construction at Gwarko, Lalitpur will be completed by mid-June.

During his inspection of the project site this morning, Minister Dahal said that no further delays will be allowed in the completion of the construction work. He added that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the flyover should be ready for vehicle operations by mid-June.

Secretary at the Ministry Keshab Kumar Sharma stated that some technical issues had been identified during construction but have since been sorted out. 

Director General of the Department of Roads Ramhari Pokharel highlighted the project’s significance for traffic management in the Kathmandu Valley.

According to the Department, the major construction work on the project has now been completed. 

The project, costing Rs 176 million, was supposed to be completed by February 23, 2024, but the deadline was not met. 

Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has said that the constitution should be amended with the consensus of all parties along with a review of all systems of the state in the context of the completion of 10 years since the promulgation of the constitution.

Speaking with journalists here today, he stated that it would only be feasible to amend the constitution with the agreement of the Nepali Congress and the CPN -UML.He also stressed that the consent of the House of Representatives, the National Assembly, and the provincial government is also necessary for the amendment of the Constitution..

Lawmaker Sitaula emphasises that the state machinery must work honestly by focusing on good governance, service delivery, and the development and construction to prevent increased despair among the people.

Suggesting the political parties to manage their affairs in a systematic manner along with internal democracy by keeping the country and the people at the centre, Sitaula said in a democracy all should listen to the voices of the opposition. 

He expressed the view that all political party leaders should responsibly fulfill their duties to strengthen the federal democratic republican system.

Leader Sitaula said that the Home Minister does not need to resign regarding the subject under investigation by the constitutional body. He mentioned that the Nepali Congress' general convention could take place in the month of Mangsir in the year 2083 BS.

Situala expressed the opinion that there should be a discussion in Parliament regarding the referendum and the establishment of a Hindu state. He also reiterated that the monarchy will not be reinstated.

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 13 people and injured 56 civilians across the country since Friday, according to regional officials, BBC reported.

Russia launched 250 drones and 14 ballistic missiles against Kyiv alone, Ukraine's air force said, causing fires in residential buildings.

At least 14 people were injured in the capital. It was one of the biggest combined aerial assaults on the city since the war began.

The air force said it had downed six missiles and 245 drones, according to BBC.

"With each such attack, the world becomes more certain that the cause of prolonging the war lies in Moscow," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.

Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has described her five-day visit to Japan as 'fruitful'.

Upon her return home last night, she stated that her visit has helped further strengthen Nepal-Japan relations while expanding cooperation in various development sectors.

Minister Rana informed media persons that she held various important meetings with Japanese officials, including Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi, discussing various issues ranging from strengthening bilateral relations, and cooperation in various projects.

“During this visit, we discussed various issues of Nepal-Japan relations, ongoing cooperation and future projects in Nepal. Similarly, the visit also provided an opportunity to learn about policies and welfare systems implemented in Japan for senior citizens,” she said.

A bilateral meeting between Minister Rana and her counterpart Takeshi touched on various aspects of Nepal-Japan bilateral relations, mutual interests, and common global concerns. Minister Rana expressed her gratitude for Japan's continued support in Nepal's development journey.

On May 23, the minister also met with President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr Tanaka Akihiko, and discussed the timely implementation and completion of JICA-funded projects in Nepal. She thanked Japan for its long-standing support to Nepal's economic and social development endeavors.

Earlier, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, IKUINA Akiko, paid a courtesy call on Minister Rana on the sidelines of the recently concluded "Sagarmatha Sambad" last week in Kathmandu.

She expressed her appreciation for Akiko's active participation in the dialogue.

While in Japan, Minister Rana also addressed an international conference on senior citizens in Tokyo and shared Nepal's efforts and challenges in policy development and welfare for senior citizens.

Upon her arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, she was welcomed by officials including Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amrit Bahadur Rai.

Foreign Minister Rana had left for Japan last Monday.