RAMPUR: District working committee member of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Palpa and a journalist serving Radio Muktinath, Churamani Neupane, has passed away.

Cardiac patient Neupane (39), breathed his last while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu on Tuesday evening. Neupane was cremated at Ramdi on Wednesday.

FNJ Palpa Chapter organised a condolence meet and closed its office on Wednesday in Neupane's honour.

Journalist Neupane had been working at Radio Muktinath since its establishment. He was associated to Press Chautari Nepal.