Kathmandu, Oct. 18
President of Federation of Nepal Gold, Silver, Gem and Jewellery Associations Ramesh Maharjan died of COVID-19 on Monday. He had founded R. B. Diamond Jewellers about 24 years ago.
He was tested COVID-19 positive last week and admitted to Mediciti Hospital in Lalitpur. He succumbed to the disease on Monday at 11:00 AM.
Other members of his family were also tested COVID-19 positive and recovered from it.
Maharjan was also the Central Committee Member of Sajha Party and fought the last local level election for the post of Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Likewise, he was serving as the President of Nepal Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
R.B. Diamond had sponsored the recent fashion show at the foothills of Sagrmatha.
Maharjan’s last rites will be performed on Tuesday. He is survived by a son and two daughters.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 19 October 2021.
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