Government announces today as National day of mourning; NESPE to remain close today
Thu, Feb 28, 2019 7:28 AM on Stock Market, Latest,
The government has announced a public holiday today to mourn the death of those killed in the chopper crash that took place in Pathibhara, Taplejung on Wednesday.
An Air Dynasty chopper crashed near Pathibhara of Taplejung district yesterday afternoon, killing all the seven people including Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari on board.
All the educational institutes, government offices, diplomatic missions will remain closed with a national flag lowered half-most to mourn the death.
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) will also be closed today to mourn this national tragedy.
