TU shuts offices

KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan University on Monday shut down all its affiliate campuses and offices across the country to mourn the death of Baburam Bhattarai, Dean, Institute of Engineering, and member of the academic council, TU. Bhattarai, who joined TU service 30 years ago, was appointed Dean of the institute two years ago. Bhattarai, 52, is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.