Tuladhar cremated with state honours

This

undated image shows senior leftist politician and human rights activist

Padma Ratna Tuladhar. Photo: Padma Ratna Tuladhar's Facebook

**KATHMANDU, Nov. 5 -- **Senior leftist politician and human

rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar was

cremated with state honours at Shova Bhagbawati in Kathmandu today. Tuladhar passed away yesterday at the age of 78.

His mortal remains were kept at his residence

in Lazimpat for family, friends and public to pay their last tributes

to him before cremation.

The final rituals were performed as per the Newari tradition.