KATHMANDU: Senior journalist, Mahindra Raj Shrestha passed away due to heart attack yesterday. He was 86.
Shrestha was among the three founders of the national news agency, Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) along with Ramraj Poudel and Govinda Biyogi.
Born at Tahachal in Kathmandu Metropolis, Shrestha breathed his last on his way to Thapathali-based Norvic International Hospital following cardiac arrest, according to his family sources. He is survived by his spouse, a daughter and a son.
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