March 9, Biratnagar – The Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, is mourning the loss of his mother. 91-year-old Januka Devi Karki passed away on Wednesday evening at her residence in Gauradaha, Jhapa. According to Vikram Luintel, the Chief Minister’s press advisor, Januka Devi underwent surgery at Birat Teaching Hospital in Biratnagar about a month ago after suffering a fractured leg. The late Mrs. Karki is survived by two sons and five daughters.
