Kathmandu, 7 January: Noted social worker Dr. Jayaballav Das died at his home in Janakpurdham Saturday. Dr. Das, 76, was undergoing treatment at home.
Dr. Das was widely known for the numerous institutions he helped establish. Among them are the Janakidas Hospital established 47 years ago, the Ramswarup Ramsagar Multipurpose Campus, the Chitragupta Sewa Samiti, the Janaki Eye Hospital and the Bhola Singh Lions School.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.