KATHMANDU, July 9: Singer and artist Robin Tamang's funeral is being held today. His mortal remains were kept in the premises of the Music and Drama Academy in Naxal this morning from 8 am to 11 am to pay respects before being brought to Shobha Bhagwati in Bijeshwari for the last rites.

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma and Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati paid their respects by draping the national flag over the body of singer Tamang. Nepali Congress General Minister Gagan Thapa and artists were present at the last tribute. 

After paying respects, his body will be taken to Shobha Bhagwati and cremated for the last rites. Singer Tamang passed away last Tuesday. He was found dead in his residence at Budanilkantha.