Kathmandu: Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and singer/musician Natikaji might be of the same age but Prime Minister Koirala looks quite agile and active compared to his contemporaries.

Today, Mr Koirala went to the stage briskly and honoured singer and musician Natikaji by embracing him.

At a golden jubilee evening organised by Radio Nepal on the occasion of its golden jubilee celebrations today, Natikaji tried but failed to complete a national song.

Natikaji, who was sitting on a chair at the stage tried, after a while, to go to the audience gallery. But the Prime Minister himself went to the stage to honour him.

The veteran singer broke into tears and the whole atmosphere was charged with emotion.

Meanwhile, Radio Nepal golden jubilee festival evening was organised as part of golden jubile celebrations of Radio Nepal here today.

Renowned and senior singers and musicians including Nati Kaji, Amber Gurung, Shiva Shanker and others presented their songs on the occasion.

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala also attended the function.

Also present at the programme were Minister for Information and Communications Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta, ex-ministers and Ministers of State for Information and Communications and other distinguished persons.