KATHMANDU, March 24: Veteran Radio journalist Krishna Tamrakar passed away. The 86-year-old, Tamrakar, who was being treated at Annapurna Neuro Hospital for a few days after experiencing health complications, died at 10 pm on Thursday.
She was hospitalized after developing pneumonia. She worked for a long time in Radio Nepal as a news anchor. She has worked in Radio Nepal since 2018 BS. She used to read news in Hindi and later in Nepali language.
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Tamrakar worked in radio for almost 60 years. But she retired from Radio Nepal in 2049 BS. Even then she was active in communication.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that he was very saddened by the news of Tamrakar's death. “An unforgettable voice in the history of Nepali radio - Krishna Tamrakar. An opportunity arose to honor her a few days ago. I am deeply saddened by the news of her death. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family," Oli said.
