KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 23

Bimala Devi Goyal, mother of industrialist and social worker Kailash Chandra Goyal, chairman of the Goyal Group, died on Friday at the age of 81.

Originally from Budhabare in Jhapa, she was the wife of the late Om Prakash Goyal, who was known for his contributions to business, social service and philanthropy.

Om Prakash Goyal is remembered for donating Nepal’s first ambulance. In recognition of his contribution to society, he was posthumously awarded the Prabal Jana Sewa Shree medal. The government also issued a Rs 10 postage stamp in his honour in 2025.

Bimala Devi supported her husband’s social and philanthropic work throughout their family life. She is survived by three sons and a daughter, along with grandchildren and other family members.