Ranabhat ill; undergoing treatment at NORVIC Hospital

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Taranath Ranabhat was admitted to NORVIC Hospital Thursday, after he fell unconscious.

Ranabhat, who was suffering from sinus trouble, fell unconscious at 4.00 p.m. and was rushed to Om Hospital.

Later in the evening, he was taken to NORVIC Hospital, after X-ray and ECG text in Om Hospital.

He is to undergo a general operation to clear a blood clot in the forehead. He is said to be out of danger.

A team of doctors led by Dr Upendra Devkota is examining Ranabhat.

Ranabhat, who faced criticism for not actively taking part in the pro-democracy movement of the country resigned from the post of Speaker after the King reinstated the HoR. nepalnews.com pb May 19 06