- Thursday, 25 June 2026
Biratnagar, May 25: 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 emphasized 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 to 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.
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Indian tourist dies after falling in toilet
Bharatpur, May 25: An Indian tourist who came to visit Manakamana has died after falling in the toilet.
Sixty two-year-old Mannu Prasad Bhatt from Palanpur, Gujarat died after falling in the toilet located at the Manakamana cable car station in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality–4, Chitwan district.
According to Police Inspector Pratik Singh of the area police office in Muglin, Bhatt, who was found unconscious after falling in the toilet, was brought to the Ichchhakamana Basic Hospital in Kurintar for treatment, where the doctors declared him dead. The body has been taken to Bharatpur Hospital for post-mortem examination.
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Karnali Province CM initiates upgrading of Mulpani-Ranighat- Bhurigaon road
Kankrebihar (Surkhet), May 25: Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, today initiated the upgrading works on the seven-kilometre Mulpani-Ranighat section of the Mulpani-Ranighat-Telpani-Bhurigaon road at Palate, Birendranagar Municipality-2.
This road is the shortest road connecting the Karnali province with Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Addressing the programme, Chief Minister Kandel emphasized that everyone involved, including the government and private sector, should cooperate in infrastructure development and efforts to improve the living standards of the people.
He said that the construction work is not only the responsibility of the government offices and the construction companies, stressing the positive thinking, monitoring, and trust of the local residents and stakeholders will also contribute to the development and construction works.
The Chief Minister also stated that if this road is completed, people need not take a detour through Kohalpur in Banke to reach Bardiya and Sudurpaschim Province and they can directly travel to Bardiya.
“Development and construction works should be carried out as soon as possible, and everyone should be concerned about it. A contract of Rs 320 million had been opened for bidding for the construction of the road, and the contractor company has been awarded a contract for Rs 180 million and has begun work,” he said.
Stating that this road is the main gateway to the Karnali’s tourism region, Chief Minister Kandel urged construction entrepreneurs to carry out works with quality and effectiveness. He also gave the assurance that the provincial government will facilitate in case any problems arise during the work.
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Gwarko’s flyover will be readied for vehicular movement by mid- June: Minister Dahal
Kathmandu, May 25: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, has announced 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 initially scheduled for completion by February 23, 2024, but the deadline was not met.
