--By TC Correspondent
Prominent industrialist Atmaram Murarka passed away in Kathmandu on August 14. He was 72.
Murarka breathed his last at Norvic Hospital on Wednesday morning. He was admitted to the hospital a week ago and was diagnosed of respiratory and heart ailments and high blood pressure. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
His youngest son Pashupati Murarka is currently the vice-president of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and handles the Murarka Organization founded by late Murarka.
The Murarka Organization has over a dozen industries, including Pashupati Paints. The organization has business interest in hydro sector, rolling mills, cement factory, vegetable ghee, oil, GI wire and banks, among others.
Late Murarka served in the executive committee of FNCCI for two terms. He also became the vice-president of FNCCI in 1997.
FNCCI President Suraj Vaidya covered Murarka´s body with FNCCI´s flag before the last rites. Issuing a press statement, FNCCI expressed deep sorrow on the death of Murarka.
