KATHMANDU, July 27: Veteran journalist and press freedom fighter Arjun Gyawali died on Sunday night while undergoing treatment at B and B Hospital in Kathmandu. He was 80.
Gyawali, who had been battling heart and lung ailments for a long time, breathed his last at 8:40 pm, according to his son, Sagar Gyawali.
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Originally from Chidika in Arghakhanchi, Gyawali later settled in Shankarnagar of Tilottama, Rupandehi.
A retired teacher, he taught Nepali for many years at Shanti Model Secondary School in Manigram before devoting himself to journalism. He also served as editor of the weekly Lumbini Sandesh and trained aspiring journalists.
Known for his simple and patriotic writing, Gyawali remained active in journalism well into his eighties, contributing regularly to newspapers and online news portals in Butwal.
He entered journalism in 1967 and earned several honours during his career, including the Federation of Nepali Journalists' Press Freedom Fighter title, the Government of Nepal's Senior Journalist Award, the Gopal Gotame Gold Medal, and the Lumbini Province Social Service Medal.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons. His family said his last rites will be performed at Pashupati Aryaghat in Kathmandu on Monday morning.
