October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping…
October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping…
October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year.…
October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of…
October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of…
October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full…
October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on…
October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day…
October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago.…
October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India.…
October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October…
October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19…
October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in…
October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today.…
October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga.…
Goldstar shoes will now be available in the US market. A grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York organized amid a presence of prominent…
Notice (8): Undefined variable: file [APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60]Code Context// $file = 'http://aabhiyan:QUVLg8Wzs2F7G9N7@nepalstock.com.np/api/indexdata.xml';if(!$xml = simplexml_load_file($file)){$viewFile = '/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'articles' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'current_user' => null, 'logged_in' => false ) $articles = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14141', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Reliance on Foreign Shipping Firms Raising Transportation Cost of Foreign Trade', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although transportation cost is a major factor in foreign trade, the private sector is worried that trade competitiveness is declining due to inability to reduce these shipping costs. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ashok Kumar Temani, coordinator of FNCCI’s Transport and Transit Committee of Province 2, states that there is monopoly of foreign companies in shipping as the government has been unable to promote private sector in transit service.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Transit is not only the foundation of foreign trade, but also of the economy. However, the government has so far taken it lightly. Indifference to the expansion of infrastructure related to transit services has led to high transportation cost," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to entrepreneurs, India, which is Nepal's largest trading partner, has reduced its transportation cost to fifteen percent and plans to bring it down to 10 percent in the next few years. Compared to this, Nepal’s transportation cost for foreign trade is more than thirty percent. Entrepreneur Pradip Kumar Kedia says that the cost has not come down though the government has sought alternatives to Indian seaport, made procedural improvements, and expanded infrastructure at the border points.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importers have been experiencing higher transportation costs despite the improvements in infrastructure and required procedures. “Infrastructure and procedural improvements alone are not enough. Domestic companies should be mobilized in its operation," opined Kedia who is also the former president of FNCCI Birgunj chapter. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The volume of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing every year. However, foreign companies dominate the transportation and transit service. "Transit services that take place via third countries through sea, rail and land routes are all offered by international companies. Until now no domestic company has been established to offer cargo services. We are lagging behind in terms of policy," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Temani suggests the private sector of the country should be promoted to reduce the transportation cost by increasing competition in transit services. Entrepreneur Rajendra Gupta argues that the government has instead discouraged domestic companies through unstable policy. "Without a stable policy, infrastructure of transit services cannot be consolidated. Without any reasonable basis, the government sometimes imposes and removes VAT on transportation services. Such practice creates confusion in trade," shares Gupta. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importer Navneet Agrawal says that despite some infrastructural and procedural improvements related to transit services in the last few years, the domestic importers have not been able to experience any reform.</span></span></span></p> <p><br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13886', 'image' => '20211018025403_20200421011816_1587419377.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 14:53:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14140', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolakha to Spend Rs 18 Million for Tourism Promotion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. Shiva Sapkota, the chief of the Division Forest Office informed that the amount would be spent through the Division Forest Office for 10 different programmes.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sapkota, up to Rs 3 million has been allocated under the programme at various local levels of the district. Out of the allocated amount, Rs 3 million has been allocated for the construction of infrastructure at Kotihome religious site in Bhimeshwor Municipality-3. Similarly, Rs 2 million has been allocated for the construction of Buddha Park in Baiteshwor Municipality-6, Rs 2 million for construction of historic Golma Raja-Golma Rani Chhorten in Shailung Municipality, Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Furkesalla-Shailung of Melung Municipality-4 and Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Kalidevi-Deurali Gadhi of Tamakoshi Municipality.</span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Kalinchok-Trek-960x490%281%29.jpg" style="height:490px; width:960px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rs 1.5 million has been set aside for construction of cultural footpath in Sankhola Chowk, Rs 1.5 million for Pandav Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-4, Rs 1.5 million for Tamakoshi-Deurali-Hile Footpath in Tamakoshi Municipality, Rs 1.5 million for construction of Bhadrawati Kunda and Rs 1.5 million for construction of Deurali Picnic Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, according to Division Chief Sapkota.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Under the title of National Forest Conservation and Management, Rs 13.6 million has been allocated for programmes like fruit farming, bamboo planting, environment protection and urban forest programme. However, Division Chief Sapkota said that there has been a problem in moving forward with the programmes as the Division Forest Office does not an engineer. He said that the office is in touch with the concerned ministry to resolve this issue. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/20181230033201_2222.jpg" style="height:512px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13885', 'image' => '20211018014738_Kalinchowk-of-Nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 13:45:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14139', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Lending Electricity worth Rs 20 million per Day to India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal.', 'content' => '<p><strong>Bedraj Poudel</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), India has started consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal on a daily basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India sells electricity to Nepal at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. As per this calculation, Nepal is lending 2 million units of electricity worth Rs 19.2 million for 12 hours a day to India at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. When there is a shortage of electricity in Nepal during the dry season, India will return the electricity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Suresh Bahadur Bhattarai, spokesperson of NEA, a total of 355 MW of electricity including 85 MW from Raxaul, 150 MW form Duhabi, 70MW from Ramnagar, 50 MW from Dhalkebar is provided to Bihar, India from 6 pm to 10 am as per the demand from the neighbouring country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On an average, India is currently consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bhattarai said that the Ministry of Energy of the Government of India is borrowing the electricity from Nepal as there is no official decision on purchasing electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">He revealed that the Ministry of Energy of India will soon sign an agreement with the Government of Nepal to purchase electricity as there is a shortage of electricity in India. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13884', 'image' => '20211018122022_1634513608.Clipboard03.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 12:18:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14138', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Construction of Sub-station in Nawalpur Reaches Final Stage ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion. The structure for the 132-33 KVA power transmission line is under construction at Nawalpur of Lalbandi Municipality-1 in Sarlahi district. It is being constructed for extending the central electricity line in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been constructing the sub-station at a cost of Rs 463.6 million. It is expected that the electricity supply in the district would become reliable and regular with the construction of this sub-station. Its construction was started in Fiscal Year 2018/2019. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Chief of the sub-station, Niranjan Saha said although the construction of the sub-station could not be completed in time due to the lockdown, it would be accomplished within the current fiscal year. He said the construction company is carrying out works so as to complete the project within one month from now. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, electricity service would be supplied to the sub-stations at Haripur and Malangawa after the completion of the Nawalpur sub-station, which will resolve the electricity problem in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Currently, three sub-stations based in the district are importing power from the Dhalkebar sub-station in Dhanusha and the Chandranigahapur sub-station of Rautahat district. With the construction of the Nawalpur sub-station, power can be directly supplied to Lalbandi and Hariwon while operating service from the sub-station at Haripur and Malangawa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Saha said the electricity brought from the outside districts is not adequate to meet the power demand in the district. Moreover, there is interruption in power supply in the district for many hours even due to a minor problem in the transmission line as the transmission line from these districts to Sarlahi passes through forest areas. --RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13883', 'image' => '20211018082455_20210105010101_20200818043659_1597700431.Clipboard08.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:24:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14137', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '131 Roads Partially Operational ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Department of Roads informed that these roads would be repaired to operate two-way traffic in the coming days. These roads had been opened for one-way traffic by removing the obstruction immediately after road traffic on these roadways came to a grinding halt. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Deputy Director General at the Department, Bhimarjun Adhikari said opening the one-way traffic on the roads that are obstructed becomes the first priority as the halt in transportation adversely affects the normal life of the locals. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said since 'specific' works have to be carried out for repair and maintenance of the roads which are now opened only for one-way traffic, the concerned Division Road Offices will carry out such works by hiring contractors. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Adhikari, who is also the Chief of the Roads Repair Division, shared that their priority is to first open the blocked roads for one-way traffic. The department, nevertheless, has been opening roads for two-way traffic on which there is much traffic pressure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, there might be problem if two lanes are not operated on the East-West highway, including the Narayangadh-Butwal section. However, even a single lane can do in roads of the hill areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Many roads have been damaged due to monsoon-induced disaster this year than previous years. The roads have been damaged due to heavy rain for a long period this year. The department stated that among the damaged roads, none is completely obstructed at present. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Besisahar-Chame road, Araniko Highway, the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road suffered much damage this year. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Two hundred and twenty six roads were obstructed due to rain this year. Among these roads, 95 roads are operational for two-way traffic while 131 are opened for one-way traffic at present. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13882', 'image' => '20211018082330_20201103032211_1604363440.2 Road news.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:23:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14136', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rainfall Likely to Continue for 2 More Days', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The impacts of the weather system would remain for two more days and will likely cause light to moderate rainfall in some areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology under the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas will see heavy rainfall coupled with storms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">There is also the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in some high hills and mountainous areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">On Monday, the weather is partly cloudy across the country including the Kathmandu Valley and light to moderate rainfall occurred in the eastern belt and the Valley, said the Department. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Valley's sky is foggy since Monday morning. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13881', 'image' => '20211018080919_20210613043257_2021SECVPF.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:08:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14135', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Offices Reopen ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Following this, the offices have witnessed a pressure of service seekers. Government offices remained closed for six days during the 15-day Dashain (on Ghatasthapana that marks the beginning of the festival and from seventh day to 11th day). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Most of ministries in the Kathmandu Valley have seen a dense presence of service seekers. Singha Durbar, the government's main administrative centre, has also resumed its work. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reported back for duty, according to Karki's personal secretary Rajji Thapa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, the market has reopened while vehicles have started plying. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The 15-day festival is still underway and today is the 12th day of the festival. During the festival, Hindus across Nepal visit their relatives and families to receive 'Tika' and 'Jamara' and blessings from their elders. The festival concludes on Kojagrat Purnima that falls on October 19 this year. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13880', 'image' => '20211017031849_20200402094346_singha durbar gate.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 15:18:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14134', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Leather Industry Losing its Competitiveness', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. However, export of leather has shrunk now as it is becoming difficult for the leather industries to compete with the price of leather produced in India.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The management of Narayani Leather Manufacturing Industry of Bara-Parsa Industrial Corridor, which was honored as the best exporter by the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past, has become a challenging task now. This is a common problem for all the 13 leather industries in the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Managing Director of Narayani Leather, Manoj Chachan, says that the leather industry has become problematic. The main market of leather produced in Nepal is India. Some industries were also exporting to third countries.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Mohammad Junaid Iftakhar, general secretary of the Nepal Leather Tanners Association and managing director of Nepal Leather Industries, the export of leather has dropped by 20 percent in the last five years. “In the fiscal year 2073/74, leather worth Rs. 750 million was exported. Likewise, in the last fiscal year 2077/78, the export of leather dropped to Rs 150 million,” he said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As per the association, leather worth only Rs 110 million was exported in the fiscal year 2076/77 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Industrialists say that the product has not been able to compete in the market due to the high customs duty and value added tax levied on the import of raw materials. Chachan blames the government's policy of taking exorbitant revenue from import of raw materials and cumbersome export policy.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nevertheless, the government has a policy of giving up to 5 percent cash incentive to the leather industry for export. However, the industrialists complain that the implementation of this policy has been made very cumbersome. Entrepreneurs demand zero customs and value added tax on imports of all kinds of raw materials.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India, on the other hand, has zero customs duties on imports of raw leather and auxiliary raw materials to protect its industry.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that they cannot compete in the Indian market as the leather produced in India is up to 35 percent cheaper.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that even if the government refunds the VAT paid on raw materials after the leather is exported, its implementation is very cumbersome. Secretary General Iftakhar says that despite the policy of refunding VAT, it has not been refunded yet and such amount has become an additional burden on production.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13879', 'image' => '20211017023544_20210914025646_Leathertools.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 14:34:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14133', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Exports Palm Oil worth Rs 7 Billion in Just Two Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. Nepal has exported refined palm oil worth Rs 7.56 billion within a period of just two months from mid-July to mid-September in the current fiscal year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Data provided by the Department of Customs shows that 4.34 million liters of palm oil have been exported to India within the review period.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India had imposed a ban on import of palm oil since June 2020, which was then lifted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade after a year effective from 1<sup>st</sup> July 2021.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In just one month (mid-July to mid-August), refined Palm oil worth Rs 2.15 billion was exported. Meanwhile, palm oil worth Rs 5.35 billion was exported from mid-August to mid-September.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In the fiscal year 2076/77, refined palm oil was the top export product of Nepal. In the same year, palm oil worth Rs 18.31 billion was exported from Nepal to India. However, exports of palm oil declined by 100 percent last year after the Indian government imposed the ban.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to the Trade and Export Promotion Center, palm oil worth Rs 545,000 was exported last year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nepali entrepreneurs import crude palm oil from Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries. The crude oil is then processed and exported to India. Palm oil is consumed in Nepal as well. Entrepreneurs say that importing crude palm oil, processing it and selling it adds up to 30 percent value to its original value.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13878', 'image' => '20211017122325_20210702051202_20191103092810_20190807121918_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 12:22:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14132', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Manakamana Cable Car Resumes Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Unlike in previous Dashain festival when the service would remain closed for three days in general, this year the service remained closed for only two days, said Ujjwal Sherchan, Deputy General Manager of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The service that was halted for a long time due to COVID-19 had reopened from September 8. Since then, 55000 people availed the service as of October 13, said Sherchan. --RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13877', 'image' => '20211017081244_cable-car-inner-sm-1-1024x768.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 08:12:16', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14131', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic Tourists up in Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Langtang, one of the major tourist destinations of the country and Gosaikunda, an alpine freshwater lake are considered as natural heritage of Rasuwa district. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%288%29.jpg" style="height:433px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The arrival of domestic tourists these days is encouraging, the state-owned national news agency RSS reported citing the local hotel owners. The area has attracted visitors with the slowing down of COVID-19 infections and weakening monsoon. These areas were relatively calms for months due to COVID-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotelier Ramsharan Gajurel said they were seeing the arrival of guests since the first day of the Dashain festival. People visiting Langtang and Gosaikunda can enjoy amazing natural beauty. Currently, around 1,000 visitors are in Langtang and Gosaikunda. Those visitors have reportedly reached there by trekking. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotel owners along the trekking route are seen busy supplying foodstuff with the help of mules. Hotels and lodges which had remained shut for months are back into business gradually with the arrival of tourists. The journey to Langtang seems comfortable as the monsoon has already weakened. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%287%29.jpg" style="height:420px; width:750px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%284%29.jpg" style="height:449px; width:889px" /></span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-16', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13876', 'image' => '20211016081155_Langtang Tourists (6).jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-16 08:07:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14130', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalese Celebrating Vijaya Dashami across the Country ', 'sub_title' => 'People seek blessings from elderly on this day', 'summary' => 'October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal. On this day, people of all caste and creed seek blessings from the elderly. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">To celebrate this festival which spans over 15 days on the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Ashwin, people from far and near return home.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees worship Goddess Bhavani Siddhi-Datri, who is considered the embodiment of victory. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This day is celebrated as the day of victory of good over the evil.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Holy texts mention that Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the world, invoked Goddess Siddhi-Datri on this day and acquired the form of the all-powerful Ardha-nareshwar, which means half male and half female.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is also said that Lord Vishnu, during his incarnation of Lord Ram, worshipped various forms of Goddess Bhavani during the nine nights of Dashain to obtain blessing to defeat the demon Ravan.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The goddesses which are invoked during the first nine days of the festival are bade farewell on the tenth day. With the end of worshipping begins merrymaking. People celebrate the festival for the next five days until the full moon. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They visit their near and dear ones to pay respect.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Elderly people give blessings of longevity to the younger members of the family.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The auspicious time for receiving blessings and tika during this Dashain has been fixed at 10 o'clock and two minutes, according to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-15', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13875', 'image' => '20211015080752_20191013122604_dashain.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-15 08:06:59', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14129', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalis Observe Ninth Day of Dashain ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today (October 14). This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahagauri, who is considered as the embodiment of truth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is believed that the purpose of her existence is to establish peace in the world. Goddess Mahagauri rides a white oxen and wears a white dress. Mahagauri is a form of Goddess Parvati when she was 16 years old and unmarried. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees also sacrifice buffaloes, goats, lamb, rooster, and ducks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Others who prefer not to kill animals offer banana or cucumber to the goddess. Hundreds of people flock to the Taleju Bhavani temple at Basantapur Durbar Square on the ninth day of Dashain. This temple which lies to the north of Hanuman Dhoka in the heart of Kathmandu is open for public only on this special day.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees also visit other temples like Guheshwari, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Bhadrakali, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshin Kali, Naradevi, Bijeshwari, Bagalamukhi.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-14', 'modified' => '2021-10-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13874', 'image' => '20211014080129_20210927121504_dashain-2016.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-14 08:00:46', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14128', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Astami Observed ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. Among the many forms of goddess Durga, Hindu devotees revere Goddess Mahakali at various shrines and temples on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The eighth day of Dashain is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali –who is represented in Hindu scriptures as the fiercest form of godess Durga Bhawani. The chronicles of Hindu scriptures depict Goddess Mahakali of having dark blue skin, wild hair and her red tongue sticking out of her mouth. Mahakali also holds multiple weapons – a severed head, a garland made of human skulls and a bowl to hold the falling blood. Only her husband Lord Shiva can calm her wrath, when Goddess Bhawani takes the form of Mahakali. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On the night of Maha Astami which is also knwon as Maha-Kaal Ratri, animal sacrifices are made in different temples as well as personal houses of the people to please Goddess Mahakali. Maha Kaal Ratri marks one of the four nights of Hindu religion with special importance.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Motor vehicles and small arms owned personally are also worshipped on the occasion of Maha Astami. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees in large number visit the temples of Durga Bhavani in Kathmandu valley such as Guhesshowri, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshinkali and other shrines on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-13', 'modified' => '2021-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13873', 'image' => '20211013075715_1634086943.mahaaastami.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-13 07:56:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14127', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepali footwear brand Goldstar enters US market ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Goldstar shoes will now be available in the US market. A grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York organized amid a presence of prominent guests.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Goldstar Shoes, a popular Nepal footwear brand, has formally entered into the US market. Issuing a statement on Sunday, Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, the manufacturer and distributor of Goldstar shoes, said that it appointed an authorized distributor for its products in the American market. </p> <p>According to the statement, it organized a grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York on Sunday amid a presence of prominent guests. </p> <p>Bishnu Prashad Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, was the chief guest of the launch. Mark Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, along with leaders of diaspora organizations, and other dignitaries were also present in the launching ceremony. <br /> During the launch, Amir Pratap JB Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, said that Goldstar shoes will now be available from designated places in the US. <br /> “We are proud to introduce the products in the US that are designed at the top of the world,” said Chairman Rana. <br /> Also speaking at the event, Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, said that it was a moment of joy and pride not only for him but also for entrepreneurs and the business community of Nepal. </p> <p>Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, said that he was happy to welcome the Nepali footwear brand in the US. “I am sure that this brand will win the hearts of American consumers. Consumers want to buy comfortable footwear. If Goldstar satisfied consumers' demand, it would be able to compete with other foreign brands including Nike,” he said. </p> <p>Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturing, said that she is filled with immense gratitude and pride to announce the launch of Goldstar shoes in New York. “It is our company's dream and mission to take the brand to every continent in the world . And slowly and steadily we are working towards realising that dream,” she said. “I hope the US market will accept and love our brand as much as it is loved back home,” she added. <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-12', 'modified' => '2021-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13872', 'image' => '20211012093138_Goldstar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-12 09:23:58', 'homepage' => true, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '35' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Warning (2): simplexml_load_file() [<a href='http://php.net/function.simplexml-load-file'>function.simplexml-load-file</a>]: I/O warning : failed to load external entity "" [APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60]file not found!Code Context// $file = 'http://aabhiyan:QUVLg8Wzs2F7G9N7@nepalstock.com.np/api/indexdata.xml';if(!$xml = simplexml_load_file($file)){$viewFile = '/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'articles' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'current_user' => null, 'logged_in' => false ) $articles = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14141', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Reliance on Foreign Shipping Firms Raising Transportation Cost of Foreign Trade', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although transportation cost is a major factor in foreign trade, the private sector is worried that trade competitiveness is declining due to inability to reduce these shipping costs. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ashok Kumar Temani, coordinator of FNCCI’s Transport and Transit Committee of Province 2, states that there is monopoly of foreign companies in shipping as the government has been unable to promote private sector in transit service.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Transit is not only the foundation of foreign trade, but also of the economy. However, the government has so far taken it lightly. Indifference to the expansion of infrastructure related to transit services has led to high transportation cost," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to entrepreneurs, India, which is Nepal's largest trading partner, has reduced its transportation cost to fifteen percent and plans to bring it down to 10 percent in the next few years. Compared to this, Nepal’s transportation cost for foreign trade is more than thirty percent. Entrepreneur Pradip Kumar Kedia says that the cost has not come down though the government has sought alternatives to Indian seaport, made procedural improvements, and expanded infrastructure at the border points.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importers have been experiencing higher transportation costs despite the improvements in infrastructure and required procedures. “Infrastructure and procedural improvements alone are not enough. Domestic companies should be mobilized in its operation," opined Kedia who is also the former president of FNCCI Birgunj chapter. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The volume of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing every year. However, foreign companies dominate the transportation and transit service. "Transit services that take place via third countries through sea, rail and land routes are all offered by international companies. Until now no domestic company has been established to offer cargo services. We are lagging behind in terms of policy," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Temani suggests the private sector of the country should be promoted to reduce the transportation cost by increasing competition in transit services. Entrepreneur Rajendra Gupta argues that the government has instead discouraged domestic companies through unstable policy. "Without a stable policy, infrastructure of transit services cannot be consolidated. Without any reasonable basis, the government sometimes imposes and removes VAT on transportation services. Such practice creates confusion in trade," shares Gupta. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importer Navneet Agrawal says that despite some infrastructural and procedural improvements related to transit services in the last few years, the domestic importers have not been able to experience any reform.</span></span></span></p> <p><br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13886', 'image' => '20211018025403_20200421011816_1587419377.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 14:53:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14140', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolakha to Spend Rs 18 Million for Tourism Promotion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. Shiva Sapkota, the chief of the Division Forest Office informed that the amount would be spent through the Division Forest Office for 10 different programmes.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sapkota, up to Rs 3 million has been allocated under the programme at various local levels of the district. Out of the allocated amount, Rs 3 million has been allocated for the construction of infrastructure at Kotihome religious site in Bhimeshwor Municipality-3. Similarly, Rs 2 million has been allocated for the construction of Buddha Park in Baiteshwor Municipality-6, Rs 2 million for construction of historic Golma Raja-Golma Rani Chhorten in Shailung Municipality, Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Furkesalla-Shailung of Melung Municipality-4 and Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Kalidevi-Deurali Gadhi of Tamakoshi Municipality.</span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Kalinchok-Trek-960x490%281%29.jpg" style="height:490px; width:960px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rs 1.5 million has been set aside for construction of cultural footpath in Sankhola Chowk, Rs 1.5 million for Pandav Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-4, Rs 1.5 million for Tamakoshi-Deurali-Hile Footpath in Tamakoshi Municipality, Rs 1.5 million for construction of Bhadrawati Kunda and Rs 1.5 million for construction of Deurali Picnic Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, according to Division Chief Sapkota.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Under the title of National Forest Conservation and Management, Rs 13.6 million has been allocated for programmes like fruit farming, bamboo planting, environment protection and urban forest programme. However, Division Chief Sapkota said that there has been a problem in moving forward with the programmes as the Division Forest Office does not an engineer. He said that the office is in touch with the concerned ministry to resolve this issue. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/20181230033201_2222.jpg" style="height:512px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13885', 'image' => '20211018014738_Kalinchowk-of-Nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 13:45:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14139', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Lending Electricity worth Rs 20 million per Day to India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal.', 'content' => '<p><strong>Bedraj Poudel</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), India has started consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal on a daily basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India sells electricity to Nepal at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. As per this calculation, Nepal is lending 2 million units of electricity worth Rs 19.2 million for 12 hours a day to India at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. When there is a shortage of electricity in Nepal during the dry season, India will return the electricity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Suresh Bahadur Bhattarai, spokesperson of NEA, a total of 355 MW of electricity including 85 MW from Raxaul, 150 MW form Duhabi, 70MW from Ramnagar, 50 MW from Dhalkebar is provided to Bihar, India from 6 pm to 10 am as per the demand from the neighbouring country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On an average, India is currently consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bhattarai said that the Ministry of Energy of the Government of India is borrowing the electricity from Nepal as there is no official decision on purchasing electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">He revealed that the Ministry of Energy of India will soon sign an agreement with the Government of Nepal to purchase electricity as there is a shortage of electricity in India. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13884', 'image' => '20211018122022_1634513608.Clipboard03.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 12:18:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14138', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Construction of Sub-station in Nawalpur Reaches Final Stage ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion. The structure for the 132-33 KVA power transmission line is under construction at Nawalpur of Lalbandi Municipality-1 in Sarlahi district. It is being constructed for extending the central electricity line in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been constructing the sub-station at a cost of Rs 463.6 million. It is expected that the electricity supply in the district would become reliable and regular with the construction of this sub-station. Its construction was started in Fiscal Year 2018/2019. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Chief of the sub-station, Niranjan Saha said although the construction of the sub-station could not be completed in time due to the lockdown, it would be accomplished within the current fiscal year. He said the construction company is carrying out works so as to complete the project within one month from now. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, electricity service would be supplied to the sub-stations at Haripur and Malangawa after the completion of the Nawalpur sub-station, which will resolve the electricity problem in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Currently, three sub-stations based in the district are importing power from the Dhalkebar sub-station in Dhanusha and the Chandranigahapur sub-station of Rautahat district. With the construction of the Nawalpur sub-station, power can be directly supplied to Lalbandi and Hariwon while operating service from the sub-station at Haripur and Malangawa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Saha said the electricity brought from the outside districts is not adequate to meet the power demand in the district. Moreover, there is interruption in power supply in the district for many hours even due to a minor problem in the transmission line as the transmission line from these districts to Sarlahi passes through forest areas. --RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13883', 'image' => '20211018082455_20210105010101_20200818043659_1597700431.Clipboard08.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:24:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14137', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '131 Roads Partially Operational ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Department of Roads informed that these roads would be repaired to operate two-way traffic in the coming days. These roads had been opened for one-way traffic by removing the obstruction immediately after road traffic on these roadways came to a grinding halt. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Deputy Director General at the Department, Bhimarjun Adhikari said opening the one-way traffic on the roads that are obstructed becomes the first priority as the halt in transportation adversely affects the normal life of the locals. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said since 'specific' works have to be carried out for repair and maintenance of the roads which are now opened only for one-way traffic, the concerned Division Road Offices will carry out such works by hiring contractors. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Adhikari, who is also the Chief of the Roads Repair Division, shared that their priority is to first open the blocked roads for one-way traffic. The department, nevertheless, has been opening roads for two-way traffic on which there is much traffic pressure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, there might be problem if two lanes are not operated on the East-West highway, including the Narayangadh-Butwal section. However, even a single lane can do in roads of the hill areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Many roads have been damaged due to monsoon-induced disaster this year than previous years. The roads have been damaged due to heavy rain for a long period this year. The department stated that among the damaged roads, none is completely obstructed at present. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Besisahar-Chame road, Araniko Highway, the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road suffered much damage this year. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Two hundred and twenty six roads were obstructed due to rain this year. Among these roads, 95 roads are operational for two-way traffic while 131 are opened for one-way traffic at present. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13882', 'image' => '20211018082330_20201103032211_1604363440.2 Road news.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:23:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14136', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rainfall Likely to Continue for 2 More Days', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The impacts of the weather system would remain for two more days and will likely cause light to moderate rainfall in some areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology under the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas will see heavy rainfall coupled with storms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">There is also the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in some high hills and mountainous areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">On Monday, the weather is partly cloudy across the country including the Kathmandu Valley and light to moderate rainfall occurred in the eastern belt and the Valley, said the Department. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Valley's sky is foggy since Monday morning. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13881', 'image' => '20211018080919_20210613043257_2021SECVPF.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:08:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14135', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Offices Reopen ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Following this, the offices have witnessed a pressure of service seekers. Government offices remained closed for six days during the 15-day Dashain (on Ghatasthapana that marks the beginning of the festival and from seventh day to 11th day). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Most of ministries in the Kathmandu Valley have seen a dense presence of service seekers. Singha Durbar, the government's main administrative centre, has also resumed its work. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reported back for duty, according to Karki's personal secretary Rajji Thapa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, the market has reopened while vehicles have started plying. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The 15-day festival is still underway and today is the 12th day of the festival. During the festival, Hindus across Nepal visit their relatives and families to receive 'Tika' and 'Jamara' and blessings from their elders. The festival concludes on Kojagrat Purnima that falls on October 19 this year. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13880', 'image' => '20211017031849_20200402094346_singha durbar gate.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 15:18:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14134', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Leather Industry Losing its Competitiveness', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. However, export of leather has shrunk now as it is becoming difficult for the leather industries to compete with the price of leather produced in India.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The management of Narayani Leather Manufacturing Industry of Bara-Parsa Industrial Corridor, which was honored as the best exporter by the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past, has become a challenging task now. This is a common problem for all the 13 leather industries in the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Managing Director of Narayani Leather, Manoj Chachan, says that the leather industry has become problematic. The main market of leather produced in Nepal is India. Some industries were also exporting to third countries.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Mohammad Junaid Iftakhar, general secretary of the Nepal Leather Tanners Association and managing director of Nepal Leather Industries, the export of leather has dropped by 20 percent in the last five years. “In the fiscal year 2073/74, leather worth Rs. 750 million was exported. Likewise, in the last fiscal year 2077/78, the export of leather dropped to Rs 150 million,” he said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As per the association, leather worth only Rs 110 million was exported in the fiscal year 2076/77 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Industrialists say that the product has not been able to compete in the market due to the high customs duty and value added tax levied on the import of raw materials. Chachan blames the government's policy of taking exorbitant revenue from import of raw materials and cumbersome export policy.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nevertheless, the government has a policy of giving up to 5 percent cash incentive to the leather industry for export. However, the industrialists complain that the implementation of this policy has been made very cumbersome. Entrepreneurs demand zero customs and value added tax on imports of all kinds of raw materials.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India, on the other hand, has zero customs duties on imports of raw leather and auxiliary raw materials to protect its industry.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that they cannot compete in the Indian market as the leather produced in India is up to 35 percent cheaper.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that even if the government refunds the VAT paid on raw materials after the leather is exported, its implementation is very cumbersome. Secretary General Iftakhar says that despite the policy of refunding VAT, it has not been refunded yet and such amount has become an additional burden on production.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13879', 'image' => '20211017023544_20210914025646_Leathertools.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 14:34:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14133', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Exports Palm Oil worth Rs 7 Billion in Just Two Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. Nepal has exported refined palm oil worth Rs 7.56 billion within a period of just two months from mid-July to mid-September in the current fiscal year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Data provided by the Department of Customs shows that 4.34 million liters of palm oil have been exported to India within the review period.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India had imposed a ban on import of palm oil since June 2020, which was then lifted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade after a year effective from 1<sup>st</sup> July 2021.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In just one month (mid-July to mid-August), refined Palm oil worth Rs 2.15 billion was exported. Meanwhile, palm oil worth Rs 5.35 billion was exported from mid-August to mid-September.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In the fiscal year 2076/77, refined palm oil was the top export product of Nepal. In the same year, palm oil worth Rs 18.31 billion was exported from Nepal to India. However, exports of palm oil declined by 100 percent last year after the Indian government imposed the ban.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to the Trade and Export Promotion Center, palm oil worth Rs 545,000 was exported last year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nepali entrepreneurs import crude palm oil from Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries. The crude oil is then processed and exported to India. Palm oil is consumed in Nepal as well. Entrepreneurs say that importing crude palm oil, processing it and selling it adds up to 30 percent value to its original value.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13878', 'image' => '20211017122325_20210702051202_20191103092810_20190807121918_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 12:22:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14132', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Manakamana Cable Car Resumes Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Unlike in previous Dashain festival when the service would remain closed for three days in general, this year the service remained closed for only two days, said Ujjwal Sherchan, Deputy General Manager of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The service that was halted for a long time due to COVID-19 had reopened from September 8. Since then, 55000 people availed the service as of October 13, said Sherchan. --RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13877', 'image' => '20211017081244_cable-car-inner-sm-1-1024x768.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 08:12:16', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14131', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic Tourists up in Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Langtang, one of the major tourist destinations of the country and Gosaikunda, an alpine freshwater lake are considered as natural heritage of Rasuwa district. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%288%29.jpg" style="height:433px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The arrival of domestic tourists these days is encouraging, the state-owned national news agency RSS reported citing the local hotel owners. The area has attracted visitors with the slowing down of COVID-19 infections and weakening monsoon. These areas were relatively calms for months due to COVID-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotelier Ramsharan Gajurel said they were seeing the arrival of guests since the first day of the Dashain festival. People visiting Langtang and Gosaikunda can enjoy amazing natural beauty. Currently, around 1,000 visitors are in Langtang and Gosaikunda. Those visitors have reportedly reached there by trekking. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotel owners along the trekking route are seen busy supplying foodstuff with the help of mules. Hotels and lodges which had remained shut for months are back into business gradually with the arrival of tourists. The journey to Langtang seems comfortable as the monsoon has already weakened. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%287%29.jpg" style="height:420px; width:750px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%284%29.jpg" style="height:449px; width:889px" /></span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-16', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13876', 'image' => '20211016081155_Langtang Tourists (6).jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-16 08:07:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14130', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalese Celebrating Vijaya Dashami across the Country ', 'sub_title' => 'People seek blessings from elderly on this day', 'summary' => 'October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal. On this day, people of all caste and creed seek blessings from the elderly. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">To celebrate this festival which spans over 15 days on the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Ashwin, people from far and near return home.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees worship Goddess Bhavani Siddhi-Datri, who is considered the embodiment of victory. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This day is celebrated as the day of victory of good over the evil.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Holy texts mention that Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the world, invoked Goddess Siddhi-Datri on this day and acquired the form of the all-powerful Ardha-nareshwar, which means half male and half female.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is also said that Lord Vishnu, during his incarnation of Lord Ram, worshipped various forms of Goddess Bhavani during the nine nights of Dashain to obtain blessing to defeat the demon Ravan.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The goddesses which are invoked during the first nine days of the festival are bade farewell on the tenth day. With the end of worshipping begins merrymaking. People celebrate the festival for the next five days until the full moon. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They visit their near and dear ones to pay respect.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Elderly people give blessings of longevity to the younger members of the family.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The auspicious time for receiving blessings and tika during this Dashain has been fixed at 10 o'clock and two minutes, according to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-15', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13875', 'image' => '20211015080752_20191013122604_dashain.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-15 08:06:59', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14129', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalis Observe Ninth Day of Dashain ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today (October 14). This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahagauri, who is considered as the embodiment of truth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is believed that the purpose of her existence is to establish peace in the world. Goddess Mahagauri rides a white oxen and wears a white dress. Mahagauri is a form of Goddess Parvati when she was 16 years old and unmarried. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees also sacrifice buffaloes, goats, lamb, rooster, and ducks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Others who prefer not to kill animals offer banana or cucumber to the goddess. Hundreds of people flock to the Taleju Bhavani temple at Basantapur Durbar Square on the ninth day of Dashain. This temple which lies to the north of Hanuman Dhoka in the heart of Kathmandu is open for public only on this special day.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees also visit other temples like Guheshwari, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Bhadrakali, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshin Kali, Naradevi, Bijeshwari, Bagalamukhi.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-14', 'modified' => '2021-10-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13874', 'image' => '20211014080129_20210927121504_dashain-2016.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-14 08:00:46', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14128', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Astami Observed ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. Among the many forms of goddess Durga, Hindu devotees revere Goddess Mahakali at various shrines and temples on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The eighth day of Dashain is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali –who is represented in Hindu scriptures as the fiercest form of godess Durga Bhawani. The chronicles of Hindu scriptures depict Goddess Mahakali of having dark blue skin, wild hair and her red tongue sticking out of her mouth. Mahakali also holds multiple weapons – a severed head, a garland made of human skulls and a bowl to hold the falling blood. Only her husband Lord Shiva can calm her wrath, when Goddess Bhawani takes the form of Mahakali. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On the night of Maha Astami which is also knwon as Maha-Kaal Ratri, animal sacrifices are made in different temples as well as personal houses of the people to please Goddess Mahakali. Maha Kaal Ratri marks one of the four nights of Hindu religion with special importance.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Motor vehicles and small arms owned personally are also worshipped on the occasion of Maha Astami. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees in large number visit the temples of Durga Bhavani in Kathmandu valley such as Guhesshowri, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshinkali and other shrines on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-13', 'modified' => '2021-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13873', 'image' => '20211013075715_1634086943.mahaaastami.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-13 07:56:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14127', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepali footwear brand Goldstar enters US market ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Goldstar shoes will now be available in the US market. A grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York organized amid a presence of prominent guests.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Goldstar Shoes, a popular Nepal footwear brand, has formally entered into the US market. Issuing a statement on Sunday, Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, the manufacturer and distributor of Goldstar shoes, said that it appointed an authorized distributor for its products in the American market. </p> <p>According to the statement, it organized a grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York on Sunday amid a presence of prominent guests. </p> <p>Bishnu Prashad Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, was the chief guest of the launch. Mark Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, along with leaders of diaspora organizations, and other dignitaries were also present in the launching ceremony. <br /> During the launch, Amir Pratap JB Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, said that Goldstar shoes will now be available from designated places in the US. <br /> “We are proud to introduce the products in the US that are designed at the top of the world,” said Chairman Rana. <br /> Also speaking at the event, Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, said that it was a moment of joy and pride not only for him but also for entrepreneurs and the business community of Nepal. </p> <p>Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, said that he was happy to welcome the Nepali footwear brand in the US. “I am sure that this brand will win the hearts of American consumers. Consumers want to buy comfortable footwear. If Goldstar satisfied consumers' demand, it would be able to compete with other foreign brands including Nike,” he said. </p> <p>Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturing, said that she is filled with immense gratitude and pride to announce the launch of Goldstar shoes in New York. “It is our company's dream and mission to take the brand to every continent in the world . And slowly and steadily we are working towards realising that dream,” she said. “I hope the US market will accept and love our brand as much as it is loved back home,” she added. <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-12', 'modified' => '2021-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13872', 'image' => '20211012093138_Goldstar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-12 09:23:58', 'homepage' => true, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '35' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Notice (8): Undefined variable: file [APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133]Code Context// $file = 'http://aabhiyan:QUVLg8Wzs2F7G9N7@nepalstock.com.np/api/subindexdata.xml';if(!$xml = simplexml_load_file($file)){$viewFile = '/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'articles' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'current_user' => null, 'logged_in' => false ) $articles = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14141', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Reliance on Foreign Shipping Firms Raising Transportation Cost of Foreign Trade', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although transportation cost is a major factor in foreign trade, the private sector is worried that trade competitiveness is declining due to inability to reduce these shipping costs. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ashok Kumar Temani, coordinator of FNCCI’s Transport and Transit Committee of Province 2, states that there is monopoly of foreign companies in shipping as the government has been unable to promote private sector in transit service.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Transit is not only the foundation of foreign trade, but also of the economy. However, the government has so far taken it lightly. Indifference to the expansion of infrastructure related to transit services has led to high transportation cost," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to entrepreneurs, India, which is Nepal's largest trading partner, has reduced its transportation cost to fifteen percent and plans to bring it down to 10 percent in the next few years. Compared to this, Nepal’s transportation cost for foreign trade is more than thirty percent. Entrepreneur Pradip Kumar Kedia says that the cost has not come down though the government has sought alternatives to Indian seaport, made procedural improvements, and expanded infrastructure at the border points.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importers have been experiencing higher transportation costs despite the improvements in infrastructure and required procedures. “Infrastructure and procedural improvements alone are not enough. Domestic companies should be mobilized in its operation," opined Kedia who is also the former president of FNCCI Birgunj chapter. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The volume of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing every year. However, foreign companies dominate the transportation and transit service. "Transit services that take place via third countries through sea, rail and land routes are all offered by international companies. Until now no domestic company has been established to offer cargo services. We are lagging behind in terms of policy," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Temani suggests the private sector of the country should be promoted to reduce the transportation cost by increasing competition in transit services. Entrepreneur Rajendra Gupta argues that the government has instead discouraged domestic companies through unstable policy. "Without a stable policy, infrastructure of transit services cannot be consolidated. Without any reasonable basis, the government sometimes imposes and removes VAT on transportation services. Such practice creates confusion in trade," shares Gupta. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importer Navneet Agrawal says that despite some infrastructural and procedural improvements related to transit services in the last few years, the domestic importers have not been able to experience any reform.</span></span></span></p> <p><br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13886', 'image' => '20211018025403_20200421011816_1587419377.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 14:53:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14140', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolakha to Spend Rs 18 Million for Tourism Promotion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. Shiva Sapkota, the chief of the Division Forest Office informed that the amount would be spent through the Division Forest Office for 10 different programmes.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sapkota, up to Rs 3 million has been allocated under the programme at various local levels of the district. Out of the allocated amount, Rs 3 million has been allocated for the construction of infrastructure at Kotihome religious site in Bhimeshwor Municipality-3. Similarly, Rs 2 million has been allocated for the construction of Buddha Park in Baiteshwor Municipality-6, Rs 2 million for construction of historic Golma Raja-Golma Rani Chhorten in Shailung Municipality, Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Furkesalla-Shailung of Melung Municipality-4 and Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Kalidevi-Deurali Gadhi of Tamakoshi Municipality.</span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Kalinchok-Trek-960x490%281%29.jpg" style="height:490px; width:960px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rs 1.5 million has been set aside for construction of cultural footpath in Sankhola Chowk, Rs 1.5 million for Pandav Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-4, Rs 1.5 million for Tamakoshi-Deurali-Hile Footpath in Tamakoshi Municipality, Rs 1.5 million for construction of Bhadrawati Kunda and Rs 1.5 million for construction of Deurali Picnic Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, according to Division Chief Sapkota.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Under the title of National Forest Conservation and Management, Rs 13.6 million has been allocated for programmes like fruit farming, bamboo planting, environment protection and urban forest programme. However, Division Chief Sapkota said that there has been a problem in moving forward with the programmes as the Division Forest Office does not an engineer. He said that the office is in touch with the concerned ministry to resolve this issue. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/20181230033201_2222.jpg" style="height:512px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13885', 'image' => '20211018014738_Kalinchowk-of-Nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 13:45:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14139', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Lending Electricity worth Rs 20 million per Day to India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal.', 'content' => '<p><strong>Bedraj Poudel</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), India has started consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal on a daily basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India sells electricity to Nepal at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. As per this calculation, Nepal is lending 2 million units of electricity worth Rs 19.2 million for 12 hours a day to India at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. When there is a shortage of electricity in Nepal during the dry season, India will return the electricity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Suresh Bahadur Bhattarai, spokesperson of NEA, a total of 355 MW of electricity including 85 MW from Raxaul, 150 MW form Duhabi, 70MW from Ramnagar, 50 MW from Dhalkebar is provided to Bihar, India from 6 pm to 10 am as per the demand from the neighbouring country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On an average, India is currently consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bhattarai said that the Ministry of Energy of the Government of India is borrowing the electricity from Nepal as there is no official decision on purchasing electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">He revealed that the Ministry of Energy of India will soon sign an agreement with the Government of Nepal to purchase electricity as there is a shortage of electricity in India. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13884', 'image' => '20211018122022_1634513608.Clipboard03.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 12:18:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14138', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Construction of Sub-station in Nawalpur Reaches Final Stage ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion. The structure for the 132-33 KVA power transmission line is under construction at Nawalpur of Lalbandi Municipality-1 in Sarlahi district. It is being constructed for extending the central electricity line in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been constructing the sub-station at a cost of Rs 463.6 million. It is expected that the electricity supply in the district would become reliable and regular with the construction of this sub-station. Its construction was started in Fiscal Year 2018/2019. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Chief of the sub-station, Niranjan Saha said although the construction of the sub-station could not be completed in time due to the lockdown, it would be accomplished within the current fiscal year. He said the construction company is carrying out works so as to complete the project within one month from now. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, electricity service would be supplied to the sub-stations at Haripur and Malangawa after the completion of the Nawalpur sub-station, which will resolve the electricity problem in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Currently, three sub-stations based in the district are importing power from the Dhalkebar sub-station in Dhanusha and the Chandranigahapur sub-station of Rautahat district. With the construction of the Nawalpur sub-station, power can be directly supplied to Lalbandi and Hariwon while operating service from the sub-station at Haripur and Malangawa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Saha said the electricity brought from the outside districts is not adequate to meet the power demand in the district. Moreover, there is interruption in power supply in the district for many hours even due to a minor problem in the transmission line as the transmission line from these districts to Sarlahi passes through forest areas. --RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13883', 'image' => '20211018082455_20210105010101_20200818043659_1597700431.Clipboard08.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:24:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14137', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '131 Roads Partially Operational ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Department of Roads informed that these roads would be repaired to operate two-way traffic in the coming days. These roads had been opened for one-way traffic by removing the obstruction immediately after road traffic on these roadways came to a grinding halt. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Deputy Director General at the Department, Bhimarjun Adhikari said opening the one-way traffic on the roads that are obstructed becomes the first priority as the halt in transportation adversely affects the normal life of the locals. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said since 'specific' works have to be carried out for repair and maintenance of the roads which are now opened only for one-way traffic, the concerned Division Road Offices will carry out such works by hiring contractors. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Adhikari, who is also the Chief of the Roads Repair Division, shared that their priority is to first open the blocked roads for one-way traffic. The department, nevertheless, has been opening roads for two-way traffic on which there is much traffic pressure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, there might be problem if two lanes are not operated on the East-West highway, including the Narayangadh-Butwal section. However, even a single lane can do in roads of the hill areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Many roads have been damaged due to monsoon-induced disaster this year than previous years. The roads have been damaged due to heavy rain for a long period this year. The department stated that among the damaged roads, none is completely obstructed at present. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Besisahar-Chame road, Araniko Highway, the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road suffered much damage this year. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Two hundred and twenty six roads were obstructed due to rain this year. Among these roads, 95 roads are operational for two-way traffic while 131 are opened for one-way traffic at present. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13882', 'image' => '20211018082330_20201103032211_1604363440.2 Road news.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:23:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14136', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rainfall Likely to Continue for 2 More Days', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The impacts of the weather system would remain for two more days and will likely cause light to moderate rainfall in some areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology under the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas will see heavy rainfall coupled with storms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">There is also the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in some high hills and mountainous areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">On Monday, the weather is partly cloudy across the country including the Kathmandu Valley and light to moderate rainfall occurred in the eastern belt and the Valley, said the Department. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Valley's sky is foggy since Monday morning. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13881', 'image' => '20211018080919_20210613043257_2021SECVPF.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:08:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14135', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Offices Reopen ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Following this, the offices have witnessed a pressure of service seekers. Government offices remained closed for six days during the 15-day Dashain (on Ghatasthapana that marks the beginning of the festival and from seventh day to 11th day). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Most of ministries in the Kathmandu Valley have seen a dense presence of service seekers. Singha Durbar, the government's main administrative centre, has also resumed its work. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reported back for duty, according to Karki's personal secretary Rajji Thapa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, the market has reopened while vehicles have started plying. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The 15-day festival is still underway and today is the 12th day of the festival. During the festival, Hindus across Nepal visit their relatives and families to receive 'Tika' and 'Jamara' and blessings from their elders. The festival concludes on Kojagrat Purnima that falls on October 19 this year. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13880', 'image' => '20211017031849_20200402094346_singha durbar gate.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 15:18:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14134', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Leather Industry Losing its Competitiveness', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. However, export of leather has shrunk now as it is becoming difficult for the leather industries to compete with the price of leather produced in India.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The management of Narayani Leather Manufacturing Industry of Bara-Parsa Industrial Corridor, which was honored as the best exporter by the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past, has become a challenging task now. This is a common problem for all the 13 leather industries in the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Managing Director of Narayani Leather, Manoj Chachan, says that the leather industry has become problematic. The main market of leather produced in Nepal is India. Some industries were also exporting to third countries.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Mohammad Junaid Iftakhar, general secretary of the Nepal Leather Tanners Association and managing director of Nepal Leather Industries, the export of leather has dropped by 20 percent in the last five years. “In the fiscal year 2073/74, leather worth Rs. 750 million was exported. Likewise, in the last fiscal year 2077/78, the export of leather dropped to Rs 150 million,” he said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As per the association, leather worth only Rs 110 million was exported in the fiscal year 2076/77 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Industrialists say that the product has not been able to compete in the market due to the high customs duty and value added tax levied on the import of raw materials. Chachan blames the government's policy of taking exorbitant revenue from import of raw materials and cumbersome export policy.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nevertheless, the government has a policy of giving up to 5 percent cash incentive to the leather industry for export. However, the industrialists complain that the implementation of this policy has been made very cumbersome. Entrepreneurs demand zero customs and value added tax on imports of all kinds of raw materials.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India, on the other hand, has zero customs duties on imports of raw leather and auxiliary raw materials to protect its industry.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that they cannot compete in the Indian market as the leather produced in India is up to 35 percent cheaper.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that even if the government refunds the VAT paid on raw materials after the leather is exported, its implementation is very cumbersome. Secretary General Iftakhar says that despite the policy of refunding VAT, it has not been refunded yet and such amount has become an additional burden on production.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13879', 'image' => '20211017023544_20210914025646_Leathertools.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 14:34:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14133', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Exports Palm Oil worth Rs 7 Billion in Just Two Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. Nepal has exported refined palm oil worth Rs 7.56 billion within a period of just two months from mid-July to mid-September in the current fiscal year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Data provided by the Department of Customs shows that 4.34 million liters of palm oil have been exported to India within the review period.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India had imposed a ban on import of palm oil since June 2020, which was then lifted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade after a year effective from 1<sup>st</sup> July 2021.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In just one month (mid-July to mid-August), refined Palm oil worth Rs 2.15 billion was exported. Meanwhile, palm oil worth Rs 5.35 billion was exported from mid-August to mid-September.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In the fiscal year 2076/77, refined palm oil was the top export product of Nepal. In the same year, palm oil worth Rs 18.31 billion was exported from Nepal to India. However, exports of palm oil declined by 100 percent last year after the Indian government imposed the ban.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to the Trade and Export Promotion Center, palm oil worth Rs 545,000 was exported last year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nepali entrepreneurs import crude palm oil from Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries. The crude oil is then processed and exported to India. Palm oil is consumed in Nepal as well. Entrepreneurs say that importing crude palm oil, processing it and selling it adds up to 30 percent value to its original value.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13878', 'image' => '20211017122325_20210702051202_20191103092810_20190807121918_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 12:22:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14132', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Manakamana Cable Car Resumes Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Unlike in previous Dashain festival when the service would remain closed for three days in general, this year the service remained closed for only two days, said Ujjwal Sherchan, Deputy General Manager of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The service that was halted for a long time due to COVID-19 had reopened from September 8. Since then, 55000 people availed the service as of October 13, said Sherchan. --RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13877', 'image' => '20211017081244_cable-car-inner-sm-1-1024x768.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 08:12:16', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14131', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic Tourists up in Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Langtang, one of the major tourist destinations of the country and Gosaikunda, an alpine freshwater lake are considered as natural heritage of Rasuwa district. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%288%29.jpg" style="height:433px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The arrival of domestic tourists these days is encouraging, the state-owned national news agency RSS reported citing the local hotel owners. The area has attracted visitors with the slowing down of COVID-19 infections and weakening monsoon. These areas were relatively calms for months due to COVID-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotelier Ramsharan Gajurel said they were seeing the arrival of guests since the first day of the Dashain festival. People visiting Langtang and Gosaikunda can enjoy amazing natural beauty. Currently, around 1,000 visitors are in Langtang and Gosaikunda. Those visitors have reportedly reached there by trekking. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotel owners along the trekking route are seen busy supplying foodstuff with the help of mules. Hotels and lodges which had remained shut for months are back into business gradually with the arrival of tourists. The journey to Langtang seems comfortable as the monsoon has already weakened. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%287%29.jpg" style="height:420px; width:750px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%284%29.jpg" style="height:449px; width:889px" /></span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-16', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13876', 'image' => '20211016081155_Langtang Tourists (6).jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-16 08:07:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14130', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalese Celebrating Vijaya Dashami across the Country ', 'sub_title' => 'People seek blessings from elderly on this day', 'summary' => 'October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal. On this day, people of all caste and creed seek blessings from the elderly. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">To celebrate this festival which spans over 15 days on the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Ashwin, people from far and near return home.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees worship Goddess Bhavani Siddhi-Datri, who is considered the embodiment of victory. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This day is celebrated as the day of victory of good over the evil.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Holy texts mention that Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the world, invoked Goddess Siddhi-Datri on this day and acquired the form of the all-powerful Ardha-nareshwar, which means half male and half female.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is also said that Lord Vishnu, during his incarnation of Lord Ram, worshipped various forms of Goddess Bhavani during the nine nights of Dashain to obtain blessing to defeat the demon Ravan.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The goddesses which are invoked during the first nine days of the festival are bade farewell on the tenth day. With the end of worshipping begins merrymaking. People celebrate the festival for the next five days until the full moon. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They visit their near and dear ones to pay respect.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Elderly people give blessings of longevity to the younger members of the family.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The auspicious time for receiving blessings and tika during this Dashain has been fixed at 10 o'clock and two minutes, according to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-15', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13875', 'image' => '20211015080752_20191013122604_dashain.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-15 08:06:59', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14129', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalis Observe Ninth Day of Dashain ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today (October 14). This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahagauri, who is considered as the embodiment of truth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is believed that the purpose of her existence is to establish peace in the world. Goddess Mahagauri rides a white oxen and wears a white dress. Mahagauri is a form of Goddess Parvati when she was 16 years old and unmarried. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees also sacrifice buffaloes, goats, lamb, rooster, and ducks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Others who prefer not to kill animals offer banana or cucumber to the goddess. Hundreds of people flock to the Taleju Bhavani temple at Basantapur Durbar Square on the ninth day of Dashain. This temple which lies to the north of Hanuman Dhoka in the heart of Kathmandu is open for public only on this special day.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees also visit other temples like Guheshwari, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Bhadrakali, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshin Kali, Naradevi, Bijeshwari, Bagalamukhi.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-14', 'modified' => '2021-10-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13874', 'image' => '20211014080129_20210927121504_dashain-2016.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-14 08:00:46', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14128', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Astami Observed ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. Among the many forms of goddess Durga, Hindu devotees revere Goddess Mahakali at various shrines and temples on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The eighth day of Dashain is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali –who is represented in Hindu scriptures as the fiercest form of godess Durga Bhawani. The chronicles of Hindu scriptures depict Goddess Mahakali of having dark blue skin, wild hair and her red tongue sticking out of her mouth. Mahakali also holds multiple weapons – a severed head, a garland made of human skulls and a bowl to hold the falling blood. Only her husband Lord Shiva can calm her wrath, when Goddess Bhawani takes the form of Mahakali. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On the night of Maha Astami which is also knwon as Maha-Kaal Ratri, animal sacrifices are made in different temples as well as personal houses of the people to please Goddess Mahakali. Maha Kaal Ratri marks one of the four nights of Hindu religion with special importance.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Motor vehicles and small arms owned personally are also worshipped on the occasion of Maha Astami. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees in large number visit the temples of Durga Bhavani in Kathmandu valley such as Guhesshowri, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshinkali and other shrines on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-13', 'modified' => '2021-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13873', 'image' => '20211013075715_1634086943.mahaaastami.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-13 07:56:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14127', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepali footwear brand Goldstar enters US market ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Goldstar shoes will now be available in the US market. A grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York organized amid a presence of prominent guests.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Goldstar Shoes, a popular Nepal footwear brand, has formally entered into the US market. Issuing a statement on Sunday, Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, the manufacturer and distributor of Goldstar shoes, said that it appointed an authorized distributor for its products in the American market. </p> <p>According to the statement, it organized a grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York on Sunday amid a presence of prominent guests. </p> <p>Bishnu Prashad Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, was the chief guest of the launch. Mark Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, along with leaders of diaspora organizations, and other dignitaries were also present in the launching ceremony. <br /> During the launch, Amir Pratap JB Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, said that Goldstar shoes will now be available from designated places in the US. <br /> “We are proud to introduce the products in the US that are designed at the top of the world,” said Chairman Rana. <br /> Also speaking at the event, Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, said that it was a moment of joy and pride not only for him but also for entrepreneurs and the business community of Nepal. </p> <p>Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, said that he was happy to welcome the Nepali footwear brand in the US. “I am sure that this brand will win the hearts of American consumers. Consumers want to buy comfortable footwear. If Goldstar satisfied consumers' demand, it would be able to compete with other foreign brands including Nike,” he said. </p> <p>Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturing, said that she is filled with immense gratitude and pride to announce the launch of Goldstar shoes in New York. “It is our company's dream and mission to take the brand to every continent in the world . And slowly and steadily we are working towards realising that dream,” she said. “I hope the US market will accept and love our brand as much as it is loved back home,” she added. <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-12', 'modified' => '2021-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13872', 'image' => '20211012093138_Goldstar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-12 09:23:58', 'homepage' => true, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '35' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Warning (2): simplexml_load_file() [<a href='http://php.net/function.simplexml-load-file'>function.simplexml-load-file</a>]: I/O warning : failed to load external entity "" [APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133]file not found!Code Context// $file = 'http://aabhiyan:QUVLg8Wzs2F7G9N7@nepalstock.com.np/api/subindexdata.xml';if(!$xml = simplexml_load_file($file)){$viewFile = '/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'articles' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'current_user' => null, 'logged_in' => false ) $articles = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14141', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Reliance on Foreign Shipping Firms Raising Transportation Cost of Foreign Trade', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the transportation cost of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing significantly due to high dependence on foreign shipping firms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although transportation cost is a major factor in foreign trade, the private sector is worried that trade competitiveness is declining due to inability to reduce these shipping costs. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ashok Kumar Temani, coordinator of FNCCI’s Transport and Transit Committee of Province 2, states that there is monopoly of foreign companies in shipping as the government has been unable to promote private sector in transit service.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Transit is not only the foundation of foreign trade, but also of the economy. However, the government has so far taken it lightly. Indifference to the expansion of infrastructure related to transit services has led to high transportation cost," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to entrepreneurs, India, which is Nepal's largest trading partner, has reduced its transportation cost to fifteen percent and plans to bring it down to 10 percent in the next few years. Compared to this, Nepal’s transportation cost for foreign trade is more than thirty percent. Entrepreneur Pradip Kumar Kedia says that the cost has not come down though the government has sought alternatives to Indian seaport, made procedural improvements, and expanded infrastructure at the border points.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importers have been experiencing higher transportation costs despite the improvements in infrastructure and required procedures. “Infrastructure and procedural improvements alone are not enough. Domestic companies should be mobilized in its operation," opined Kedia who is also the former president of FNCCI Birgunj chapter. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The volume of Nepal's foreign trade is increasing every year. However, foreign companies dominate the transportation and transit service. "Transit services that take place via third countries through sea, rail and land routes are all offered by international companies. Until now no domestic company has been established to offer cargo services. We are lagging behind in terms of policy," said Temani.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Temani suggests the private sector of the country should be promoted to reduce the transportation cost by increasing competition in transit services. Entrepreneur Rajendra Gupta argues that the government has instead discouraged domestic companies through unstable policy. "Without a stable policy, infrastructure of transit services cannot be consolidated. Without any reasonable basis, the government sometimes imposes and removes VAT on transportation services. Such practice creates confusion in trade," shares Gupta. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Importer Navneet Agrawal says that despite some infrastructural and procedural improvements related to transit services in the last few years, the domestic importers have not been able to experience any reform.</span></span></span></p> <p><br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13886', 'image' => '20211018025403_20200421011816_1587419377.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 14:53:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14140', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolakha to Spend Rs 18 Million for Tourism Promotion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">October 18: Bagmati Province Government is set to spend Rs 18 million in Dolakha district under the Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Programme in the current fiscal year. Shiva Sapkota, the chief of the Division Forest Office informed that the amount would be spent through the Division Forest Office for 10 different programmes.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sapkota, up to Rs 3 million has been allocated under the programme at various local levels of the district. Out of the allocated amount, Rs 3 million has been allocated for the construction of infrastructure at Kotihome religious site in Bhimeshwor Municipality-3. Similarly, Rs 2 million has been allocated for the construction of Buddha Park in Baiteshwor Municipality-6, Rs 2 million for construction of historic Golma Raja-Golma Rani Chhorten in Shailung Municipality, Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Furkesalla-Shailung of Melung Municipality-4 and Rs 2 million for construction of footpath in Kalidevi-Deurali Gadhi of Tamakoshi Municipality.</span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Kalinchok-Trek-960x490%281%29.jpg" style="height:490px; width:960px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rs 1.5 million has been set aside for construction of cultural footpath in Sankhola Chowk, Rs 1.5 million for Pandav Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-4, Rs 1.5 million for Tamakoshi-Deurali-Hile Footpath in Tamakoshi Municipality, Rs 1.5 million for construction of Bhadrawati Kunda and Rs 1.5 million for construction of Deurali Picnic Park in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, according to Division Chief Sapkota.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Under the title of National Forest Conservation and Management, Rs 13.6 million has been allocated for programmes like fruit farming, bamboo planting, environment protection and urban forest programme. However, Division Chief Sapkota said that there has been a problem in moving forward with the programmes as the Division Forest Office does not an engineer. He said that the office is in touch with the concerned ministry to resolve this issue. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/20181230033201_2222.jpg" style="height:512px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13885', 'image' => '20211018014738_Kalinchowk-of-Nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 13:45:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14139', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Lending Electricity worth Rs 20 million per Day to India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal.', 'content' => '<p><strong>Bedraj Poudel</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 18: The State Government of Bihar, India has started borrowing 355 MW of electricity from Nepal during off-hours after the supply of electricity from thermal plants in India started declining due to lack of coal. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), India has started consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal on a daily basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India sells electricity to Nepal at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. As per this calculation, Nepal is lending 2 million units of electricity worth Rs 19.2 million for 12 hours a day to India at the rate of Rs 9.60 per unit. When there is a shortage of electricity in Nepal during the dry season, India will return the electricity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Suresh Bahadur Bhattarai, spokesperson of NEA, a total of 355 MW of electricity including 85 MW from Raxaul, 150 MW form Duhabi, 70MW from Ramnagar, 50 MW from Dhalkebar is provided to Bihar, India from 6 pm to 10 am as per the demand from the neighbouring country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On an average, India is currently consuming 2,000 MW/hour of electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bhattarai said that the Ministry of Energy of the Government of India is borrowing the electricity from Nepal as there is no official decision on purchasing electricity from Nepal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">He revealed that the Ministry of Energy of India will soon sign an agreement with the Government of Nepal to purchase electricity as there is a shortage of electricity in India. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13884', 'image' => '20211018122022_1634513608.Clipboard03.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 12:18:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14138', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Construction of Sub-station in Nawalpur Reaches Final Stage ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The construction of a sub-station in Nawalpur has reached the final stage of completion. The structure for the 132-33 KVA power transmission line is under construction at Nawalpur of Lalbandi Municipality-1 in Sarlahi district. It is being constructed for extending the central electricity line in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has been constructing the sub-station at a cost of Rs 463.6 million. It is expected that the electricity supply in the district would become reliable and regular with the construction of this sub-station. Its construction was started in Fiscal Year 2018/2019. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Chief of the sub-station, Niranjan Saha said although the construction of the sub-station could not be completed in time due to the lockdown, it would be accomplished within the current fiscal year. He said the construction company is carrying out works so as to complete the project within one month from now. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, electricity service would be supplied to the sub-stations at Haripur and Malangawa after the completion of the Nawalpur sub-station, which will resolve the electricity problem in the district. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Currently, three sub-stations based in the district are importing power from the Dhalkebar sub-station in Dhanusha and the Chandranigahapur sub-station of Rautahat district. With the construction of the Nawalpur sub-station, power can be directly supplied to Lalbandi and Hariwon while operating service from the sub-station at Haripur and Malangawa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Saha said the electricity brought from the outside districts is not adequate to meet the power demand in the district. Moreover, there is interruption in power supply in the district for many hours even due to a minor problem in the transmission line as the transmission line from these districts to Sarlahi passes through forest areas. --RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13883', 'image' => '20211018082455_20210105010101_20200818043659_1597700431.Clipboard08.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:24:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14137', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '131 Roads Partially Operational ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: One hundred and thirty one roads which were obstructed due to flood or landslide during the monsoon period have not yet come into full operation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Department of Roads informed that these roads would be repaired to operate two-way traffic in the coming days. These roads had been opened for one-way traffic by removing the obstruction immediately after road traffic on these roadways came to a grinding halt. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Deputy Director General at the Department, Bhimarjun Adhikari said opening the one-way traffic on the roads that are obstructed becomes the first priority as the halt in transportation adversely affects the normal life of the locals. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said since 'specific' works have to be carried out for repair and maintenance of the roads which are now opened only for one-way traffic, the concerned Division Road Offices will carry out such works by hiring contractors. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Adhikari, who is also the Chief of the Roads Repair Division, shared that their priority is to first open the blocked roads for one-way traffic. The department, nevertheless, has been opening roads for two-way traffic on which there is much traffic pressure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to him, there might be problem if two lanes are not operated on the East-West highway, including the Narayangadh-Butwal section. However, even a single lane can do in roads of the hill areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Many roads have been damaged due to monsoon-induced disaster this year than previous years. The roads have been damaged due to heavy rain for a long period this year. The department stated that among the damaged roads, none is completely obstructed at present. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Besisahar-Chame road, Araniko Highway, the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road suffered much damage this year. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Two hundred and twenty six roads were obstructed due to rain this year. Among these roads, 95 roads are operational for two-way traffic while 131 are opened for one-way traffic at present. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13882', 'image' => '20211018082330_20201103032211_1604363440.2 Road news.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:23:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14136', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rainfall Likely to Continue for 2 More Days', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 18: The impacts of the low pressure system in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India and the westerly wind system that has been developing caused cloudy weather and rainfall in Nepal on Sunday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The impacts of the weather system would remain for two more days and will likely cause light to moderate rainfall in some areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology under the Meteorological Forecasting Division, some areas will see heavy rainfall coupled with storms. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">There is also the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in some high hills and mountainous areas. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">On Monday, the weather is partly cloudy across the country including the Kathmandu Valley and light to moderate rainfall occurred in the eastern belt and the Valley, said the Department. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The Valley's sky is foggy since Monday morning. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-18', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13881', 'image' => '20211018080919_20210613043257_2021SECVPF.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-18 08:08:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14135', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Offices Reopen ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: Government offices across the country that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five-day closure. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Following this, the offices have witnessed a pressure of service seekers. Government offices remained closed for six days during the 15-day Dashain (on Ghatasthapana that marks the beginning of the festival and from seventh day to 11th day). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Most of ministries in the Kathmandu Valley have seen a dense presence of service seekers. Singha Durbar, the government's main administrative centre, has also resumed its work. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reported back for duty, according to Karki's personal secretary Rajji Thapa. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, the market has reopened while vehicles have started plying. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The 15-day festival is still underway and today is the 12th day of the festival. During the festival, Hindus across Nepal visit their relatives and families to receive 'Tika' and 'Jamara' and blessings from their elders. The festival concludes on Kojagrat Purnima that falls on October 19 this year. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13880', 'image' => '20211017031849_20200402094346_singha durbar gate.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 15:18:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14134', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Leather Industry Losing its Competitiveness', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: The leather industry of Nepal was at the forefront of export until a decade ago. However, export of leather has shrunk now as it is becoming difficult for the leather industries to compete with the price of leather produced in India.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The management of Narayani Leather Manufacturing Industry of Bara-Parsa Industrial Corridor, which was honored as the best exporter by the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past, has become a challenging task now. This is a common problem for all the 13 leather industries in the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Managing Director of Narayani Leather, Manoj Chachan, says that the leather industry has become problematic. The main market of leather produced in Nepal is India. Some industries were also exporting to third countries.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to Mohammad Junaid Iftakhar, general secretary of the Nepal Leather Tanners Association and managing director of Nepal Leather Industries, the export of leather has dropped by 20 percent in the last five years. “In the fiscal year 2073/74, leather worth Rs. 750 million was exported. Likewise, in the last fiscal year 2077/78, the export of leather dropped to Rs 150 million,” he said.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As per the association, leather worth only Rs 110 million was exported in the fiscal year 2076/77 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Industrialists say that the product has not been able to compete in the market due to the high customs duty and value added tax levied on the import of raw materials. Chachan blames the government's policy of taking exorbitant revenue from import of raw materials and cumbersome export policy.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nevertheless, the government has a policy of giving up to 5 percent cash incentive to the leather industry for export. However, the industrialists complain that the implementation of this policy has been made very cumbersome. Entrepreneurs demand zero customs and value added tax on imports of all kinds of raw materials.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India, on the other hand, has zero customs duties on imports of raw leather and auxiliary raw materials to protect its industry.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that they cannot compete in the Indian market as the leather produced in India is up to 35 percent cheaper.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Entrepreneurs say that even if the government refunds the VAT paid on raw materials after the leather is exported, its implementation is very cumbersome. Secretary General Iftakhar says that despite the policy of refunding VAT, it has not been refunded yet and such amount has become an additional burden on production.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13879', 'image' => '20211017023544_20210914025646_Leathertools.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 14:34:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14133', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Exports Palm Oil worth Rs 7 Billion in Just Two Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 17: After India lifted the ban imposed on import of palm oil into the country, Nepal has witnessed a surge in export of refined palm oil to India. Nepal has exported refined palm oil worth Rs 7.56 billion within a period of just two months from mid-July to mid-September in the current fiscal year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Data provided by the Department of Customs shows that 4.34 million liters of palm oil have been exported to India within the review period.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">India had imposed a ban on import of palm oil since June 2020, which was then lifted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade after a year effective from 1<sup>st</sup> July 2021.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In just one month (mid-July to mid-August), refined Palm oil worth Rs 2.15 billion was exported. Meanwhile, palm oil worth Rs 5.35 billion was exported from mid-August to mid-September.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In the fiscal year 2076/77, refined palm oil was the top export product of Nepal. In the same year, palm oil worth Rs 18.31 billion was exported from Nepal to India. However, exports of palm oil declined by 100 percent last year after the Indian government imposed the ban.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">According to the Trade and Export Promotion Center, palm oil worth Rs 545,000 was exported last year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nepali entrepreneurs import crude palm oil from Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries. The crude oil is then processed and exported to India. Palm oil is consumed in Nepal as well. Entrepreneurs say that importing crude palm oil, processing it and selling it adds up to 30 percent value to its original value.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13878', 'image' => '20211017122325_20210702051202_20191103092810_20190807121918_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 12:22:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14132', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Manakamana Cable Car Resumes Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">October 17: The operation of Manakamana Cable Car that was halted for two days (ninth and tenth day of the 15-day Dashain festival) has resumed from Saturday, October 17. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Unlike in previous Dashain festival when the service would remain closed for three days in general, this year the service remained closed for only two days, said Ujjwal Sherchan, Deputy General Manager of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The service that was halted for a long time due to COVID-19 had reopened from September 8. Since then, 55000 people availed the service as of October 13, said Sherchan. --RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-17', 'modified' => '2021-10-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13877', 'image' => '20211017081244_cable-car-inner-sm-1-1024x768.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-17 08:12:16', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14131', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic Tourists up in Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 16: The number of people visiting the Langtang Valley and Goasaikunda has increased of late, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 infection. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Langtang, one of the major tourist destinations of the country and Gosaikunda, an alpine freshwater lake are considered as natural heritage of Rasuwa district. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%288%29.jpg" style="height:433px; width:800px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The arrival of domestic tourists these days is encouraging, the state-owned national news agency RSS reported citing the local hotel owners. The area has attracted visitors with the slowing down of COVID-19 infections and weakening monsoon. These areas were relatively calms for months due to COVID-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotelier Ramsharan Gajurel said they were seeing the arrival of guests since the first day of the Dashain festival. People visiting Langtang and Gosaikunda can enjoy amazing natural beauty. Currently, around 1,000 visitors are in Langtang and Gosaikunda. Those visitors have reportedly reached there by trekking. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hotel owners along the trekking route are seen busy supplying foodstuff with the help of mules. Hotels and lodges which had remained shut for months are back into business gradually with the arrival of tourists. The journey to Langtang seems comfortable as the monsoon has already weakened. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%287%29.jpg" style="height:420px; width:750px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/Langtang%20Tourists%20%284%29.jpg" style="height:449px; width:889px" /></span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-16', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13876', 'image' => '20211016081155_Langtang Tourists (6).jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-16 08:07:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14130', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalese Celebrating Vijaya Dashami across the Country ', 'sub_title' => 'People seek blessings from elderly on this day', 'summary' => 'October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 15: Today is the tenth day of Dashain, the biggest festival of the Hindus residing in Nepal. On this day, people of all caste and creed seek blessings from the elderly. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">To celebrate this festival which spans over 15 days on the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Ashwin, people from far and near return home.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees worship Goddess Bhavani Siddhi-Datri, who is considered the embodiment of victory. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This day is celebrated as the day of victory of good over the evil.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Holy texts mention that Lord Shiva, the destroyer of the world, invoked Goddess Siddhi-Datri on this day and acquired the form of the all-powerful Ardha-nareshwar, which means half male and half female.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is also said that Lord Vishnu, during his incarnation of Lord Ram, worshipped various forms of Goddess Bhavani during the nine nights of Dashain to obtain blessing to defeat the demon Ravan.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The goddesses which are invoked during the first nine days of the festival are bade farewell on the tenth day. With the end of worshipping begins merrymaking. People celebrate the festival for the next five days until the full moon. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They visit their near and dear ones to pay respect.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Elderly people give blessings of longevity to the younger members of the family.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The auspicious time for receiving blessings and tika during this Dashain has been fixed at 10 o'clock and two minutes, according to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-15', 'modified' => '2021-10-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13875', 'image' => '20211015080752_20191013122604_dashain.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-15 08:06:59', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14129', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepalis Observe Ninth Day of Dashain ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 14: The Nepalese society is celebrating Mahanavami or the ninth day of the Dashain festival today (October 14). This day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahagauri, who is considered as the embodiment of truth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It is believed that the purpose of her existence is to establish peace in the world. Goddess Mahagauri rides a white oxen and wears a white dress. Mahagauri is a form of Goddess Parvati when she was 16 years old and unmarried. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On this day, devotees also sacrifice buffaloes, goats, lamb, rooster, and ducks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Others who prefer not to kill animals offer banana or cucumber to the goddess. Hundreds of people flock to the Taleju Bhavani temple at Basantapur Durbar Square on the ninth day of Dashain. This temple which lies to the north of Hanuman Dhoka in the heart of Kathmandu is open for public only on this special day.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees also visit other temples like Guheshwari, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Bhadrakali, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshin Kali, Naradevi, Bijeshwari, Bagalamukhi.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-14', 'modified' => '2021-10-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13874', 'image' => '20211014080129_20210927121504_dashain-2016.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-14 08:00:46', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14128', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Astami Observed ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">October 13: Today marks the eighth day of Dashain festival being celebrated all across the country by worshipping Goddess Durga. Among the many forms of goddess Durga, Hindu devotees revere Goddess Mahakali at various shrines and temples on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The eighth day of Dashain is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali –who is represented in Hindu scriptures as the fiercest form of godess Durga Bhawani. The chronicles of Hindu scriptures depict Goddess Mahakali of having dark blue skin, wild hair and her red tongue sticking out of her mouth. Mahakali also holds multiple weapons – a severed head, a garland made of human skulls and a bowl to hold the falling blood. Only her husband Lord Shiva can calm her wrath, when Goddess Bhawani takes the form of Mahakali. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">On the night of Maha Astami which is also knwon as Maha-Kaal Ratri, animal sacrifices are made in different temples as well as personal houses of the people to please Goddess Mahakali. Maha Kaal Ratri marks one of the four nights of Hindu religion with special importance.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Motor vehicles and small arms owned personally are also worshipped on the occasion of Maha Astami. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Devotees in large number visit the temples of Durga Bhavani in Kathmandu valley such as Guhesshowri, Naxal Bhagwati, Kalikasthan, Maitidevi, Sankata, Raktakali, Shova Bhagwati, Dakshinkali and other shrines on this day. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-13', 'modified' => '2021-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13873', 'image' => '20211013075715_1634086943.mahaaastami.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-13 07:56:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14127', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepali footwear brand Goldstar enters US market ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Goldstar shoes will now be available in the US market. A grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York organized amid a presence of prominent guests.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Goldstar Shoes, a popular Nepal footwear brand, has formally entered into the US market. Issuing a statement on Sunday, Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, the manufacturer and distributor of Goldstar shoes, said that it appointed an authorized distributor for its products in the American market. </p> <p>According to the statement, it organized a grand launch of Goldstar Shoes in New York on Sunday amid a presence of prominent guests. </p> <p>Bishnu Prashad Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, was the chief guest of the launch. Mark Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, along with leaders of diaspora organizations, and other dignitaries were also present in the launching ceremony. <br /> During the launch, Amir Pratap JB Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, said that Goldstar shoes will now be available from designated places in the US. <br /> “We are proud to introduce the products in the US that are designed at the top of the world,” said Chairman Rana. <br /> Also speaking at the event, Gautam, Consul General of Nepal in New York, said that it was a moment of joy and pride not only for him but also for entrepreneurs and the business community of Nepal. </p> <p>Jaffe, President and CEO of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, said that he was happy to welcome the Nepali footwear brand in the US. “I am sure that this brand will win the hearts of American consumers. Consumers want to buy comfortable footwear. If Goldstar satisfied consumers' demand, it would be able to compete with other foreign brands including Nike,” he said. </p> <p>Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Kiran Shoes Manufacturing, said that she is filled with immense gratitude and pride to announce the launch of Goldstar shoes in New York. “It is our company's dream and mission to take the brand to every continent in the world . And slowly and steadily we are working towards realising that dream,” she said. “I hope the US market will accept and love our brand as much as it is loved back home,” she added. <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-10-12', 'modified' => '2021-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13872', 'image' => '20211012093138_Goldstar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-10-12 09:23:58', 'homepage' => true, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '35' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
