Kathmandu, Sept. 24 -- Suresh Raj Sharma, founding vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University and a prominent educationist, was cremated with state honours on Thursday.

At Pashupati Aryaghat, Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel paid tribute to Sharma by draping the national flag over his body. A contingent of the Nepal Police presented a ceremonial salute during the final farewell.

The Ministry of Education and Sports said Sharma was accorded a state funeral following a decision by the home ministry at the ministry's request.

Known as a leading figure in the development of higher and technical education in Nepal, Sharma died on Wednesday. The education ministry had earlier opened a condolence book, while his body was taken to th...