
October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till…
October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till…
October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW…
October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to…
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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1.2 and 3 liters capacity. Moreover, the rice cookers in the categories Drum, Deluxe and Steamer are available in 23 models.</p> <p>The company informed that Drum rice cooker has the capacity from 1-4.2 liters. Similarly, Deluxe cooker has the capacity of 1.5 to 2.8 liters. The company believes that the new attractive floral designed rice cooker will provide the consumers with traditional cultural experiences. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4408', 'image' => '20161006125355_cg\'s.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4577', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shrestha Becomes CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Machhapuchhre Bank has appointed Niraj Shrestha as its Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of Machhapuchhre Bank elected Shrestha as CEO on October 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Niraj Shrestha has been appointed as the new CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. 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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1.2 and 3 liters capacity. Moreover, the rice cookers in the categories Drum, Deluxe and Steamer are available in 23 models.</p> <p>The company informed that Drum rice cooker has the capacity from 1-4.2 liters. Similarly, Deluxe cooker has the capacity of 1.5 to 2.8 liters. 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The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. 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October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October…
October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively.…
October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout…
October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next…
October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory…
October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility…
October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4.…
October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the…
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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. 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The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreem', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreement, money sent by Nepali people living abroad through City Express can be received from all the branches of the bank. 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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1.2 and 3 liters capacity. Moreover, the rice cookers in the categories Drum, Deluxe and Steamer are available in 23 models.</p> <p>The company informed that Drum rice cooker has the capacity from 1-4.2 liters. Similarly, Deluxe cooker has the capacity of 1.5 to 2.8 liters. The company believes that the new attractive floral designed rice cooker will provide the consumers with traditional cultural experiences. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4408', 'image' => '20161006125355_cg\'s.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4577', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shrestha Becomes CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Machhapuchhre Bank has appointed Niraj Shrestha as its Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of Machhapuchhre Bank elected Shrestha as CEO on October 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Niraj Shrestha has been appointed as the new CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreem', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreement, money sent by Nepali people living abroad through City Express can be received from all the branches of the bank. 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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1.2 and 3 liters capacity. Moreover, the rice cookers in the categories Drum, Deluxe and Steamer are available in 23 models.</p> <p>The company informed that Drum rice cooker has the capacity from 1-4.2 liters. Similarly, Deluxe cooker has the capacity of 1.5 to 2.8 liters. The company believes that the new attractive floral designed rice cooker will provide the consumers with traditional cultural experiences. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4408', 'image' => '20161006125355_cg\'s.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4577', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shrestha Becomes CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Machhapuchhre Bank has appointed Niraj Shrestha as its Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of Machhapuchhre Bank elected Shrestha as CEO on October 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Niraj Shrestha has been appointed as the new CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreem', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreement, money sent by Nepali people living abroad through City Express can be received from all the branches of the bank. 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According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Himalayan Bank has distributed grants to earthquake victims for re-construction of their private residences. According to the bank, it has distributed such grants to 5,565 people till date. On June, 2016, the bank entered in an agreement with National Reconstruction Authority to distribute grants for the construction of private residence. As per the agreement, the bank has opened accounts of 13,917 beneficiaries from seven districts outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4411', 'image' => '20161006015259_himalayan bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4580', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction of Chilime-Trishuli Transmission Line Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW elec', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Construction of 220 kV Chlime-Trishuli Transmission line has started. The new transmission line is being built as the existing 66 kV Chilime-Trishuli-Kathmandu transmission line which is under operation cannot supply additional electricity. The new transmission line will facilitate the supply of 600MW electricity which will be produced by various projects in the Chilime- Trishuli corridor. The construction of the project was inaugurated by Energy Minister Janardan Sharma on October 5.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The project is being built with the financial support by European Union, German Development Assistance (KfW) and European Investment Bank. The length of the transmission line will be 27 km from Chilime to Trishuli. The project will cost Euro 60.50 million. A contract has already been signed with the donors for Euro 60 million for the construction of the project.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking at the program, minister Sharma said that the constructions of nationwide and cross border transmission lines will go rapidly. He requested to invest in mega projects in order to tackle the impending power crisis in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“The project being the nearest transmission line from the capital will help to ease the power-cut problem in the valley,” said Kulman Ghising, Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to Ghising, the 600 MW electricity will be firstly distributed the region and the rest will be supplied to the Kathmandu Valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4410', 'image' => '20161006012354_chilime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4579', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank to Distribute Bonus Shares', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to d', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: NIC Asia Bank is distributing 26 percent bonus share to its shareholders. The 19<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank held on October 4 has endorsed a proposal to distribute the 26 percent bonus share. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to issue 15 percent right shares of the paid-up capital maintained after distributing bonus shares.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the AGM also approved ambitious branch expansion plan of the bank. According to the plan, the bank will operate additional 40 branches in both urban and rural areas within the current FY 2073/74. Likewise, the bank will also conduct tree-plantation program as a part of its corporate social responsibility. The bank has also announced to forward the concept of paperless office in the AGM. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4409', 'image' => '20161006011507_NIC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4578', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG's New Rice Cooker in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Consumer Electronics Brands CG has introduced new models of multi cooker and rice cooker in the Nepali market. According to the company, the multi cooker can be used to cook food, prepare noodles and soup, and boil water and eggs. The cookers that are available in the market are of 1.2 and 3 liters capacity. Moreover, the rice cookers in the categories Drum, Deluxe and Steamer are available in 23 models.</p> <p>The company informed that Drum rice cooker has the capacity from 1-4.2 liters. Similarly, Deluxe cooker has the capacity of 1.5 to 2.8 liters. The company believes that the new attractive floral designed rice cooker will provide the consumers with traditional cultural experiences. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4408', 'image' => '20161006125355_cg\'s.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4577', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shrestha Becomes CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Machhapuchhre Bank has appointed Niraj Shrestha as its Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of Machhapuchhre Bank elected Shrestha as CEO on October 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Niraj Shrestha has been appointed as the new CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank. The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the bank appointed Shrestha in the post on October 3. According to the bank, the tenure of newly appointed CEO Shrestha will be of four years starting from October 14. Earlier, he served as Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank and CEO of Ace Development Bank. He started his banking career in 1989 from Standard Chartered Bank (then Grindlays Bank). </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4407', 'image' => '20161006122831_mbl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4576', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Hands Over Bike to Shrestha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. ', 'content' => '<p>October 6: Ncell has handed over a motorbike to Prem Krishna Shrestha of M P Med, Thamel, Kathmandu as a gift under its Channel Loyalty project on October 5. M P Med is one of the Ncell’s 10,000 authorized retailers serving the purpose of availability of SIM cards, recharge card and other Ncell products to customers, informs the company in a press statement.</p> <p><br /> According to the statement, the gift was handed over by Ncell Bagmati sales team amid a function. "Ncell started the loyalty project in 2014 to gratify and motivate retailers for promoting Ncell products based on their sales performance. M P Med is one of the highest selling retailers to be eligible to receive a motorbike under the project," reads the statement.</p> <p><br /> Previously, Dinesh Dura of Lamjung Communication, Kathmandu and Ganesh Kumar Shrestha of Simran and Shinja Enterprises, Gandaki had received a motorbike and a scooter respectively, as a gift under the Channel Loyalty project. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4406', 'image' => '20161006121352_ncell bike.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4575', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Opens Branch in Baglung Bazar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Laxmi Bank has started its 55th branch at Baglung Bazar on October 5. As a key financial and trading hub of the region, Baglung Bazar is a strategic fit to Laxmi Bank’s goal of expanding their retail business and presence across all emerging markets, said the bank in a press statement. According to the statement, the bank offers a full range of banking solutions to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance through the branch. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the opening, the bank runs two branches in Baglung district including Burtibang and Baglung Bazar. The bank's network spans 55 branches, 2 extension counters and 75 ATMs across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4405', 'image' => '20161006112945_laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4574', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Launches 'Soundz of Music' to Promote Nepali Music', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 6: Chaudhary Group (CG) has launched 'Nepal Ice Soundz of Music' program to promote, conserve and develop music in Nepal. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the program was jointly inaugurated by Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG and James Pradhan, Nepali musician and singer at a ceremony held at Patan Museum Café in Lalitpur on October 4.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"The objective of Soundz of Music is to promote and conserve Nepali music. It recognizes both established and upcoming musical talents and gives them a common platform," said Nirvana Chaudhary. "We aim to create a magical musical collaboration by bringing together musicians and singers from different genres such as folk and pop."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The sponsor of the Soundz of Nepal is Nepal Ice, CG's premium brand.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, The Soundz of Nepal program will have two seasons in the initial phase. The first season will comprise of 12 episodes of live performance and recording, each of 15 minutes duration. Top musicians and singers from Nepal will perform in the program. The highlight of the program will be a unique fusion of folk and pop music. The recorded performances will be broadcast through Youtube, online media, TV, and radio for wider reach.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"There will be five types of performances in the Soundz of Nepal including new interpretations, re-creations, collaborations, fusion and mashups. The live performance and recording will start in November 2016. Interested musicians and singers may contact Chaudhary Group with their performance plan," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Popular Nepali singers and musicians including Sanjay Shrestha, Deepak Bajracharya, Nabin K. Bhattarai, Prabesh Man Shakya, Kutumba band, Shadows band and Yamabuddha were present at the inaugural function, the statement further adds</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4404', 'image' => '20161006110921_cg.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4573', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players' Autumn Winter Collection for Festive Season', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 6: Surya Nepal has unveiled John Players Autumn Winter collection to celebrate this festive season. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the consumer can get the immediate discount on purchase of John Players apparels worth Rs 9,999-plus and Rs 7,499-plus and get instant cash discount of Rs 1500 and Rs 1000 respectively. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the statement, the collection has the finest fabrics and offers contemporary fashion to youth at affordable prices. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">John Players has been offering clothing for the discerning youth with a vibrant wardrobe essentials spanning across formal wear, casual wear, party wear and jeans. The company claims that it has everything that appeals to the new generation: class, quality and style and offers an exclusive collection that is analogous to international styling.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">"This offer is availableacross the nation for all ranges of apparels with so many styles, designs and textures to choose from, shop till you drop and get stocked up," reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-06', 'modified' => '2016-10-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4403', 'image' => '20161006105428_john players.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4572', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT to Become 1st 4G Service Provider in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to become the first telecommunications company in the country to operate 4G service. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently approved NT's application for 4G and asked for detail rollout plan.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The NTA has asked to submit a detail rollout plan to operate 4G services on October 2. Earlier NT has announced to operate 4G services to its customers within two months after getting approval from NTA.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Meanwhile, NTA informed that it has sought detail plan from NT to begin 4G service in Nepal. It further said that it will only permit the 4G licence to any company after they study the rollout plan and convinced with its strategy. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4402', 'image' => '20161005055403_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4571', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s GDP Growth 5% in 2017: WB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year.', 'content' => '<p>October 5: Difficulties in the Nepali economy will ease in 2017, says a new World Bank report. According to the biannual South Asia Economic Focus, Nepal’s GDP growth will accelerate to 5 percent next year. However, the bank estimates weak economic outlook for Nepal for 2016. “Nepal has had a difficult year due to the earthquake, border disruptions with India, and reduced remittances. Its economic activity is recovering with growth expected to rebound to 5.0 percent in 2017, after a weak year 2016 at only 0.6 percent growth,” says the bank. As per the bank, next year’s recovery will be aided by rise in agricultural output and increase in construction activities. “Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon, while increased disbursements of housing reconstruction grants will help as well,” mentions the bank. </p> <p>The report says that South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region in the world in 2016. The bank expects the region’s economic growth to gradually accelerate from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017led by the performance of India.<br /> According to the bank, the region remains a global growth hotspot and has proven resilient to external headwinds such as China’s slowdown, uncertainty around stimulus policy in advanced economies, and slowing remittances. “The main challenges remain domestic, and include policy uncertainty as well as fiscal and financial vulnerabilities,” notes the bank. India sets the pace for South Asia as a whole. The bank expects the country’s economic activity to accelerate to 7.7 percent in 2017, after maintaining a solid 7.6 percent in 2016.<br /> <br /> “A reality check reveals that private investment – a key future growth driver across South Asia – is yet to be ignited to sustain and further increase economic growth,” said Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Region’s Vice President. “Countries will need to activate the full potential of private investment and exports to accelerate economic activity further, reduce poverty and boost prosperity.” <br /> <br /> The bank’s reality check on the state of private investment in South Asia shows that the region has fallen short of expectations. “Mobilizing domestic savings remains key at the aggregate level. However, remittances and foreign direct investment prove very effective on a per-dollar basis, and the region should make the most of them,” says the bank, adding, “India can further rely on public infrastructure to crowd-in private investment, while finance may constrain investment in Pakistan.”</p> <p>According to the bank, many South Asian countries show potential for accelerated growth in the short to medium term. </p> <p><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/table%282%29.JPG" style="height:446px; width:700px" /></p> <p><br /> “Political economy risks are widespread across South Asia, and uncertainty will need to be managed, particularly with a view to creating an attractive environment for domestic and foreign investment alike,” said World Bank South Asia Region’s Chief Economist Martin Rama. “Delivering the necessary energy, infrastructure, and regulatory improvements remains critically important to increasing private investment, thus boosting job creation and reducing poverty.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4401', 'image' => '20161005052349_world bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4569', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between NRB and Bangladesh Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh on exchange of supervisory information.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, the NRB informed that the MoU was signed by NRB's Executive Director of Supervision Department, Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director Mohammad Saiful Islam.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NRB has entered into Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangladesh Bank in a bid to promote greater co-operation and share supervisory information, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Before this, NRB has already made such agreement with Reserve Bank of India, Central Bank of India and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Central Bank of China. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4399', 'image' => '20161005050633_nrb.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4568', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tara Air Initiates Everest Cleaning Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">October 5: Tara Air in association with Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has commenced the waste management program in Sagarmatha region from October 3 as a part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Issuing a press release, Tara Air informed that it has joined hands with SPCC to air lift the garbage from Lukla and hand it over to the Kathmandu Municipality for it’s proper disposal free of cost. SPCC plans to collect approximately 12 tons of garbage annually for disposal. At present SPCC has collected 2.6 tons of garbage from three VDCs including Chaurikharka, Namche and Khumjung of Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the statement, Tara Air in the spring of 2008, in co-operation with the SPCC and The Himalaya Club, Lukla, had air lifted approximately 17 tons of empty beer bottles from Lukla for proper disposal in Kathmandu.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4398', 'image' => '20161005034930_tara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4567', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UNDP Launches Electronic Building Permit System in Kirtipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. ', 'content' => '<p>October 5: UNDP's Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme (CDRMP) in collaboration with Kirtipur Municipality has officially launched Electronic Building Permit System(e-BPS) in Kirtipur Municipality October 4. </p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a web-based application software suite which has been developed to assist municipalities to improve their current building permit process and to maintain current building records. Amid the launching ceremony, State Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Shree Prasad Jabegu said that the application will ease citizens to get their building permit in an easy, transparent and accountable way. Similarly, UNDP Deputy Country Director Sophie Kemkhadze highlighted that adoption of e-BPS is fully linked with national building code compliant construction that contributes towards achievement of Building Back Better (BBB) goal in the country.</p> <p><br /> e-BPS is a distributed system and can be accessed from both municipal head offices as well as their respective ward offices. The system also allows citizens to submit as well as track their application(s) and its status respectively over the internet. It enables municipal staff members to maintain a building permit database and ensure National Building Code and Building Bye-laws compliance for individual buildings through an intuitive web interface. </p> <p><br /> Kathmandu Metropolitan City has already adopted e-BPS with support from UNDP and The Department for International Development (DFID) in 14 wards of KMC from 2015 and expanded it to all 35 wards . UNDP's CDRMP is supporting establishment of a fully operational e-BPS in Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan and aligned with Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development’s plan for establishment of a central server, the piloting of eBPS in Kirtipur Municipality, which has been under testing from July 2016 in Kirtipur. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4397', 'image' => '20161005033636_undp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '4566', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Remit Agreement Between City Express and Swabalamban', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreem', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">October 5: Swabalamban Microfinance and City Express Money Transfer have signed an agreement on remittance payment. The press release jointly issued by the institutions says that after the agreement, money sent by Nepali people living abroad through City Express can be received from all the branches of the bank. Currently the bank has 123 branches around the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-10-05', 'modified' => '2016-10-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4396', 'image' => '20161005032013_ct express.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-10-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $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