Their Majesties King Gyanendra and Queen Komal (File Photo)

Their Majesties King Gyanendra and Queen Komal (File Photo)
Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed deep grief over the sad demise of Minister of State for Forest and Soil Conservation Gopal Rai, his spouse, Charge d’Affaires of Finland Mr Pauli Mustonen, Acting Secretary at the Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation Dr Damodar Prasad Parajuli and eminent personalities, both from Nepal and abroad, who had distinguished themselves with their path breaking contributions to the fields of nature conservation and bio-diversity in the country, along with journalists and crew members, in an helicopter accident in Taplejung district last Saturday, a statement of the press secretariat of Royal Palace said today.

Their Majesties believe that the unfortunate accident has caused an irreparable loss to the nation. Their Majesties extend heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and also pray for the eternal peace of the departed souls, the statement further said.