Basant Raj Mishra, former VP of CNI, passes away at 70

KATHMANDU: The passing of Basant Raj Mishra, former Vice President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), this morning has come as a shock. He was 70.

Mishra had contracted dengue some days back and was receiving treatment at Norvic International Hospital. His body was kept at his residence in Kupandol, Lalitpur for two hours to pay tributes before being cremated at Pashupati Aryaghat this afternoon, according to family sources.

Mishra, who had been active in Nepal's tourism industry for over four decades, was a dedicated and loyal guardian of the sector. 

He played a significant role in attracting foreign tourists to Nepal. He was the founder of Temple Tiger Group and Company and served as Vice President of CNI from 2013 to 2016.

The CNI has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family while paying heartfelt tributes to the late Mishra.