Former chief reporter of RSS, Risal, passes away

Kathmandu, April 6: Former chief reporter of the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Bhairav Risal, passed away today.     

Risal was 97-year-old. He breathed his last at Frontline Hospital, Old Baneshwor.     

Noted journalist Risal was receiving treatment for cardiac and lungs diseases at the hospital, according to brother Puru Risal.     

Risal was born at Tithali, Bhaktapur on Saun 29, 1985BS.     

The late Risal was devoted to journalism and social service throughout his life. He penned the books named 'Sadhulai Suli', Logne Swasni', 'Kehi Mitraka Chithi', and 'Bhairav Dai'.     

He had already announced donation of his body (lifeless) to the Patan Hospital for research and study.     

'Uhile Bajeka Palama' was a popular radio programme aired in the Radio Sagarmatha which he presented for long. He had bagged various awards relating to human rights and environment.     

He is lived by a spouse, two sons and two daughters.(RSS)