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Ex-NAST VC Bajracharya no more

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KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Former Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) and Scientist Dayananda Bajracharya has passed away on Monday. He was 69.



Bajracharya was suffering from respiratory-related disease for some time.[break]



Bajracharya, who was rushed to Chabahil-based Om Hospital, was declared dead as soon as he was brought to the hospital.



“He took last breath before being brought to the hospital at around 11 am”, said, Dr Bhola Rijal, hospital chairman.



“He died as blood transmission in his heart and brain was stopped due to sudden complications in his lungs,” Rijal added.



His last rites is set to be performed this afternoon at Shova Bhagawati. Bajracharya is survived by a son and daughter. He had served as VC of the NAST twice.



Bajracharya, who authored books entitled as ‘Andhyaro ma ek kanti Salai’, ‘Baigyanik Goretoma’ and ‘Chetana ko Yatra’ was also columnist in the Nagarik Daink newspaper.



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