Educationist Suresh Raj Sharma cremated with state honours
Summary
Suresh Raj Sharma, founding vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University and a leading figure in Nepal’s higher education sector, was cremated with state honours at Pashupati Aryaghat. The government is preparing a bill to help realize his vision of making Kathmandu University fully autonomous.
Key Points
- Suresh Raj Sharma was cremated with state honours on Thursday at Pashupati Aryaghat.
- Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel paid tribute, and the Nepal Police presented a ceremonial salute.
- The government plans to table a bill in Parliament to move Kathmandu University toward a Board of Trustees model.
- Kathmandu University will hold a memorial gathering in Dhulikhel and remain closed on Monday as a day of mourning.
