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It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan. <br /> <br /> Global Bank Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal said, “After the merger, the new entity has been named Global IME Bank and will have a paid-up capital of around Rs 2.58 billion.” Dhakal continues to lead Global Bank as Chairperson and current CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya retained his position. <br /> <br /> According to the bank, its paid-up capital has reached Rs 2.18 billion, deposits - Rs 26 billion and credit - Rs 20 billion after the three financial institutions came together. It has also issued debentures worth Rs 400 million to expand its capital. Following the merger, the number of branches has expanded to 62 and it has a presence in 13 zones in the country. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Global Bank has become the first class ‘A’ financial institution to lead the merger of three institutions. It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. 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The program was organized targeting graduate and postgraduate students with the theme “Involve Yourself.” The Inter-College Festival provided a platform for students to showcase their talent in various fields, including music, fine arts, fashion shows, and dramas. <br /> <br /> <br /> The event acted as a medium for Coca-Cola to reach out to youngsters in an engaging and entertaining manner. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. 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According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight. <br /> <br /> “From 1 September 2012, flight MH170 will depart Kuala Lumpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:55am to arrive at Kathmandu at 11:30am. The return flight MH171 departs Kathmandu at 12:20pm to arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 7:15pm,” informed, Deepak Tuladhar, Operation Manager, Marco Polo. <br /> <br /> According to Tuladhar, the one-way flight charge is Rs 22,731 while the two-way flight will cost Rs 45,619. “Marco Polo Travels in association with Malaysian Travel Agency-MAS Holiday has prepared 2 nights and 3 days holiday packages for both national and international tourists,“ shared Tuladhar. The package includes stay in star rated hotel, sightseeing, transportation facilities for both inbound and outbound tourists. <br /> <br /> A two-class configured Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 economy class seats and 16 business class seats will be used for the Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu return service. After the operation of Malaysian airlines, the flow of tourists along with Nepalis seeking employment opportunities will grow certainly, said Tuladhar. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. 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Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country.', 'sortorder' => '579', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '681', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Mahindra REVA Expands REVA Sales In Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="biz news" border="1" height="323" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/car(3).jpg" vspace="5" width="400" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group. <br /> <br /> <br /> “We are delighted to commence selling of the REVAi in Nepal where Mahindra is already an established brand name in the auto industry. With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation has become the need of the hour. Taking cognisance of this, the Nepal government has also introduced incentives for electric vehicles, making this segment more attractive. The electric vehicle market is hence, poised to grow rapidly. Mahindra’s extensive distribution and service network, coupled with support from various governmental measures will help us make significant inroads into the market,” said P Deep, General Manager – Exports, Mahindra REVA. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group.', 'sortorder' => '578', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '680', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'IFC Loan Of $6.9 Million To Buddha Air', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country. <br /> <br /> "IFC's second investment in Buddha Air will help us consolidate our services in the region," said Birendra Bahadur Basnet, Managing Director of Buddha Air. Improved air services refer to more options for tourists, and better connectivity for Nepal's population, added Basnet. According to him, improving air travel is essential for better domestic and international connectivity in Nepal because of the country's mountainous terrain. <br /> <br /> "Addressing the huge demand for infrastructure in Nepal is a strategic priority for IFC," said Anita George, IFC's Asia Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources. "Our repeated investment in Buddha Air will help the company offer more travel options and reduce travel duration for Nepali citizens." <br /> <br /> <br /> Buddha Air received a loan of $10 million from IFC in 2008 to purchase two ATR-42 aircrafts and construct a closed-door hangar at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airline serves 10 domestic destinations. Incorporated in Nepal in 1996, Buddha Air operates domestic passenger flights between Kathmandu and other regional airports of Nepal. It also runs sightseeing flights to Mount Everest, offering an onboard view of the world's highest peak. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2012-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country.', 'sortorder' => '577', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '678', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Biztoon/Voices August 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">August 2012<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" hspace="5" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/biztoon-august2012.jpg" style="width: 462px; height: 288px;" vspace="5" /></span></p> <p> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <p> <br /> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Voices</span></strong></span></p> <p> <br /> <strong><strong>‘The metropolitan city has not been able to spend development aid’<br /> <br /> <img alt="dinesh kumar thapalitya" border="1" height="123" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dinesh(1).jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong><br /> <br /> Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, </strong>Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> <strong>‘The intellectual level of Nepalis is among the best in the world’<br /> <br /> Prashant Ghimire, </strong>Vice Principal of Advanced Engineering College, explaining that the intellectual level of Nepal-born people is at par with the world average and it’s basically the implementation part that the country lacks in. </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘The NRNs are interested in short term investment in Nepal’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="120" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/devmanhirachan.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> Dev Man Hirachan, </strong>Chief Patron of Non Resident Nepali (NRN) Association, elaborating that the Nepalis living abroad are not keen on invest in big scale projects given the current political instability in the country</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Businesses in Nepal now perceive IT investment as a strategic decision’<br /> <br /> Amit Malik, </strong>Vice President of Sales at Cisco India & SAARC, saying that there is a clear change in the mindset of business in the country and they now look at IT investment as a decision that can enable them to fulfil their business needs.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Let’s change the face of the Kathmandu Valley’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="118" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/keshavsthapit.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong></p> <p> <strong>Keshav Sthapit, </strong>Development Commissioner of Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, informing that he has 50 projects in his mind which will be executed during his tenure of five years.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘Political parties should agree on a common economic agenda’ </strong><br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="109" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dr_chrinjibinepal.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Dr Chiranjibi Nepal, </strong>General Secretary of Nepal Economic Association, recommending that the government together with all the major political parties should come up with a common economic agenda and that all should make a commitment to adhere to it.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2013-10-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.', 'sortorder' => '575', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '628', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Indian Assistance For Eye Care Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="indian" border="5" height="150" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/indian2.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012. </p> <p> The MoU will cover the cost of conducting over 15,000 cataract surgeries and provide over 9,300 optical devices to vision impaired children through mobile screening camps to be held in various schools of Nepal as a ‘National Eye Sight Programme’. India will provide additional assistance of Nepali Rs 0.18 crores to the NNJS for conducting 1,000 trachoma surgeries during the year 2011-2012.</p> <p> India’s assistance to NNJS is part of the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme, which has an outlay of over Nepali Rs 6,000 crores with more than 400 large and small projects currently being implemented in all districts of Nepal in the fields of education, health and infrastructure/community development. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012.', 'sortorder' => '529', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '627', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NRB Reduces Equity In Credit Guarantee Corp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). As the majority stake in the corporation is now with the government, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed to take over the leadership of the corporation. MOF is planning to appoint a Joint Secretary to lead the DICGC. The restructuring proposal awaits approval from the finance minister. </p> <p> The government owns 87.32 per cent while NRB has 11.06 per cent stakes in the DICGC. The government is also planning to purchase the shares owned by Nepal Bank Limited and Rastriya Banijya Bank. The paid up capital of the corporation is Rs 980 million. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).', 'sortorder' => '528', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '626', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NMB Starts ˜Loan Without Collateral', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="nmb" border="5" height="128" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nmb(1).jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral. The inititive in partnership with Employment Fund Secretariat was started on December 7 from bank's Dhangadhi branch when CEO of the bank Upendra Poudyal handed over Rs 240,000 to six youths as loan. On the occasion, Poudyal said that if the campaign becomes successful in the Far West, it will be expanded to other places as well.</p> <p> Three youths from Kailali and three from Kanchanpur were provided loan on the basis of recommendation of employment and training organisations operated by the fund. Youths said they were encouraged to receive loan when they did not have enough money to invest in their business. Similarly, 50 other youths from Banke, Kailali, Kanchanpur and other districts from the region are selected for such loan. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral.', 'sortorder' => '527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '625', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'CNN Lists Namje Among Best Unheard Of Places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="cnn" border="5" height="130" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cnnlist.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places. Namje’s isolation has been its saving grace, said the network. Namje, at the altitude of 6000 feet from sea level is ideal for scenic views of mountains and lies along a series of footpaths with views of Mt Makalu. </p> <p> The village has majority of people from Magar community. Namje can be reached on a five hours long trek from Dhankuta. Life of people close to nature, attachment to spirituality, scenic views, adventurous trekking route and exotic culture makes Namje one of the best tourist destinations.</p> <p> The destination was recommended by Stephanie Odegard, the founder and president of Odegard Inc. She came upon it while she was searching for local women to harvest fibre for her rug company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places.', 'sortorder' => '526', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '624', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Subsidy On Seeds, Organic Fertilizer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well. Earlier, the subsidy was available only on the purchase of chemical fertilisers for the last three years. Two separate directives on providing subsidy on seeds and fertilizer were approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on December 11. This is in line with the promise made while the government budget for the current fiscal year was presented to the parliament. </p> <p> The government is planning to provide subsidy on seeds of such crops as rice, maize, wheat, millet, lentil, gram, pigeon pea, green gram, pea and mustard. According to the government sources, the farmers will get the seeds 25 to 50 per cent cheaper with the subsidy on seeds implemented through state-owned National Seeds Company. For providing subsidy, the government has allocated a budget of Rs 100 million.</p> <p> The subsidy will be available for four bighas of land in Terai or 40 ropanis in the hills per farmer. The budget is Rs. 100 million also for the subsidy on organic fertilisers to be implemented through state-owned Agriculture Inputs Company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well.', 'sortorder' => '525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '623', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'No Ceiling In Personal Property', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution. According to the decision, there can be ceiling on the landholding under a law of the parliament, but no such ceiling will be fixed in the constitution.</p> <p> According to former Finance Ministers Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani and Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, the subcommittee has also agreed that when the government acquires the land that may be above the ceiling fixed by the law, reasonable compensation must be provided. </p> <p> The UCPN-Maoists and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) were insisting to fix a ceiling on personal property. The deadlock was broken after the Maoists relaxed their stance. However, NWPP as well as the Vaidya faction of the Maoists are still opposing the decision of the subcommittee. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution.', 'sortorder' => '524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '622', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Sanima Donates Clothes And Food To NCO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk. The Home is a branch of Nepal Children’s Organisation (NCO), which is also known as Balmandir.<img align="middle" alt="sanima" border="5" height="144" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/sanima.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Amidst a function organised at Bal Mandir, Naxal, Santosh Koirala, Head – Liability Marketing of the bank, handed over the items to Tulsi Narayan Shrestha, Vice-Chairman of NCO. Sanima organised a number of other CSR activities at different parts of the nation on the occasion. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk.', 'sortorder' => '523', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '621', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Bureaucrats Retirement Age Proposed At 60', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.</p> <p> The Civil Service Act 1993 third amendment bill with such provision was approved by the government on December 12. 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It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan. <br /> <br /> Global Bank Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal said, “After the merger, the new entity has been named Global IME Bank and will have a paid-up capital of around Rs 2.58 billion.” Dhakal continues to lead Global Bank as Chairperson and current CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya retained his position. <br /> <br /> According to the bank, its paid-up capital has reached Rs 2.18 billion, deposits - Rs 26 billion and credit - Rs 20 billion after the three financial institutions came together. It has also issued debentures worth Rs 400 million to expand its capital. Following the merger, the number of branches has expanded to 62 and it has a presence in 13 zones in the country. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Global Bank has become the first class ‘A’ financial institution to lead the merger of three institutions. It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan.', 'sortorder' => '582', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '684', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Coca-cola Expression 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="cocacola" border="1" height="213" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cocacola.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest. The program was organized targeting graduate and postgraduate students with the theme “Involve Yourself.” The Inter-College Festival provided a platform for students to showcase their talent in various fields, including music, fine arts, fashion shows, and dramas. <br /> <br /> <br /> The event acted as a medium for Coca-Cola to reach out to youngsters in an engaging and entertaining manner. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest.', 'sortorder' => '581', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '683', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Malaysian Airlines Adds Kathmandu To Its Network', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="malaysia" border="1" height="57" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/malayaasia.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight. <br /> <br /> “From 1 September 2012, flight MH170 will depart Kuala Lumpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:55am to arrive at Kathmandu at 11:30am. The return flight MH171 departs Kathmandu at 12:20pm to arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 7:15pm,” informed, Deepak Tuladhar, Operation Manager, Marco Polo. <br /> <br /> According to Tuladhar, the one-way flight charge is Rs 22,731 while the two-way flight will cost Rs 45,619. “Marco Polo Travels in association with Malaysian Travel Agency-MAS Holiday has prepared 2 nights and 3 days holiday packages for both national and international tourists,“ shared Tuladhar. The package includes stay in star rated hotel, sightseeing, transportation facilities for both inbound and outbound tourists. <br /> <br /> A two-class configured Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 economy class seats and 16 business class seats will be used for the Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu return service. After the operation of Malaysian airlines, the flow of tourists along with Nepalis seeking employment opportunities will grow certainly, said Tuladhar. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight.', 'sortorder' => '580', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '682', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Nabil Completes 28 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="nabil bank" border="1" height="148" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nabil.jpg" vspace="5" width="244" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country.', 'sortorder' => '579', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '681', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Mahindra REVA Expands REVA Sales In Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="biz news" border="1" height="323" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/car(3).jpg" vspace="5" width="400" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group. <br /> <br /> <br /> “We are delighted to commence selling of the REVAi in Nepal where Mahindra is already an established brand name in the auto industry. With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation has become the need of the hour. Taking cognisance of this, the Nepal government has also introduced incentives for electric vehicles, making this segment more attractive. The electric vehicle market is hence, poised to grow rapidly. Mahindra’s extensive distribution and service network, coupled with support from various governmental measures will help us make significant inroads into the market,” said P Deep, General Manager – Exports, Mahindra REVA. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group.', 'sortorder' => '578', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '680', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'IFC Loan Of $6.9 Million To Buddha Air', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country. <br /> <br /> "IFC's second investment in Buddha Air will help us consolidate our services in the region," said Birendra Bahadur Basnet, Managing Director of Buddha Air. Improved air services refer to more options for tourists, and better connectivity for Nepal's population, added Basnet. According to him, improving air travel is essential for better domestic and international connectivity in Nepal because of the country's mountainous terrain. <br /> <br /> "Addressing the huge demand for infrastructure in Nepal is a strategic priority for IFC," said Anita George, IFC's Asia Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources. "Our repeated investment in Buddha Air will help the company offer more travel options and reduce travel duration for Nepali citizens." <br /> <br /> <br /> Buddha Air received a loan of $10 million from IFC in 2008 to purchase two ATR-42 aircrafts and construct a closed-door hangar at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airline serves 10 domestic destinations. Incorporated in Nepal in 1996, Buddha Air operates domestic passenger flights between Kathmandu and other regional airports of Nepal. It also runs sightseeing flights to Mount Everest, offering an onboard view of the world's highest peak. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2012-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country.', 'sortorder' => '577', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '678', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Biztoon/Voices August 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">August 2012<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" hspace="5" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/biztoon-august2012.jpg" style="width: 462px; height: 288px;" vspace="5" /></span></p> <p> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <p> <br /> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Voices</span></strong></span></p> <p> <br /> <strong><strong>‘The metropolitan city has not been able to spend development aid’<br /> <br /> <img alt="dinesh kumar thapalitya" border="1" height="123" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dinesh(1).jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong><br /> <br /> Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, </strong>Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> <strong>‘The intellectual level of Nepalis is among the best in the world’<br /> <br /> Prashant Ghimire, </strong>Vice Principal of Advanced Engineering College, explaining that the intellectual level of Nepal-born people is at par with the world average and it’s basically the implementation part that the country lacks in. </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘The NRNs are interested in short term investment in Nepal’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="120" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/devmanhirachan.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> Dev Man Hirachan, </strong>Chief Patron of Non Resident Nepali (NRN) Association, elaborating that the Nepalis living abroad are not keen on invest in big scale projects given the current political instability in the country</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Businesses in Nepal now perceive IT investment as a strategic decision’<br /> <br /> Amit Malik, </strong>Vice President of Sales at Cisco India & SAARC, saying that there is a clear change in the mindset of business in the country and they now look at IT investment as a decision that can enable them to fulfil their business needs.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Let’s change the face of the Kathmandu Valley’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="118" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/keshavsthapit.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong></p> <p> <strong>Keshav Sthapit, </strong>Development Commissioner of Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, informing that he has 50 projects in his mind which will be executed during his tenure of five years.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘Political parties should agree on a common economic agenda’ </strong><br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="109" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dr_chrinjibinepal.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Dr Chiranjibi Nepal, </strong>General Secretary of Nepal Economic Association, recommending that the government together with all the major political parties should come up with a common economic agenda and that all should make a commitment to adhere to it.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2013-10-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.', 'sortorder' => '575', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '628', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Indian Assistance For Eye Care Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="indian" border="5" height="150" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/indian2.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012. </p> <p> The MoU will cover the cost of conducting over 15,000 cataract surgeries and provide over 9,300 optical devices to vision impaired children through mobile screening camps to be held in various schools of Nepal as a ‘National Eye Sight Programme’. India will provide additional assistance of Nepali Rs 0.18 crores to the NNJS for conducting 1,000 trachoma surgeries during the year 2011-2012.</p> <p> India’s assistance to NNJS is part of the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme, which has an outlay of over Nepali Rs 6,000 crores with more than 400 large and small projects currently being implemented in all districts of Nepal in the fields of education, health and infrastructure/community development. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012.', 'sortorder' => '529', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '627', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NRB Reduces Equity In Credit Guarantee Corp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). As the majority stake in the corporation is now with the government, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed to take over the leadership of the corporation. MOF is planning to appoint a Joint Secretary to lead the DICGC. The restructuring proposal awaits approval from the finance minister. </p> <p> The government owns 87.32 per cent while NRB has 11.06 per cent stakes in the DICGC. The government is also planning to purchase the shares owned by Nepal Bank Limited and Rastriya Banijya Bank. The paid up capital of the corporation is Rs 980 million. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).', 'sortorder' => '528', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '626', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NMB Starts ˜Loan Without Collateral', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="nmb" border="5" height="128" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nmb(1).jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral. The inititive in partnership with Employment Fund Secretariat was started on December 7 from bank's Dhangadhi branch when CEO of the bank Upendra Poudyal handed over Rs 240,000 to six youths as loan. On the occasion, Poudyal said that if the campaign becomes successful in the Far West, it will be expanded to other places as well.</p> <p> Three youths from Kailali and three from Kanchanpur were provided loan on the basis of recommendation of employment and training organisations operated by the fund. Youths said they were encouraged to receive loan when they did not have enough money to invest in their business. Similarly, 50 other youths from Banke, Kailali, Kanchanpur and other districts from the region are selected for such loan. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral.', 'sortorder' => '527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '625', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'CNN Lists Namje Among Best Unheard Of Places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="cnn" border="5" height="130" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cnnlist.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places. Namje’s isolation has been its saving grace, said the network. Namje, at the altitude of 6000 feet from sea level is ideal for scenic views of mountains and lies along a series of footpaths with views of Mt Makalu. </p> <p> The village has majority of people from Magar community. Namje can be reached on a five hours long trek from Dhankuta. Life of people close to nature, attachment to spirituality, scenic views, adventurous trekking route and exotic culture makes Namje one of the best tourist destinations.</p> <p> The destination was recommended by Stephanie Odegard, the founder and president of Odegard Inc. She came upon it while she was searching for local women to harvest fibre for her rug company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places.', 'sortorder' => '526', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '624', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Subsidy On Seeds, Organic Fertilizer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well. Earlier, the subsidy was available only on the purchase of chemical fertilisers for the last three years. Two separate directives on providing subsidy on seeds and fertilizer were approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on December 11. This is in line with the promise made while the government budget for the current fiscal year was presented to the parliament. </p> <p> The government is planning to provide subsidy on seeds of such crops as rice, maize, wheat, millet, lentil, gram, pigeon pea, green gram, pea and mustard. According to the government sources, the farmers will get the seeds 25 to 50 per cent cheaper with the subsidy on seeds implemented through state-owned National Seeds Company. For providing subsidy, the government has allocated a budget of Rs 100 million.</p> <p> The subsidy will be available for four bighas of land in Terai or 40 ropanis in the hills per farmer. The budget is Rs. 100 million also for the subsidy on organic fertilisers to be implemented through state-owned Agriculture Inputs Company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well.', 'sortorder' => '525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '623', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'No Ceiling In Personal Property', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution. According to the decision, there can be ceiling on the landholding under a law of the parliament, but no such ceiling will be fixed in the constitution.</p> <p> According to former Finance Ministers Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani and Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, the subcommittee has also agreed that when the government acquires the land that may be above the ceiling fixed by the law, reasonable compensation must be provided. </p> <p> The UCPN-Maoists and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) were insisting to fix a ceiling on personal property. The deadlock was broken after the Maoists relaxed their stance. However, NWPP as well as the Vaidya faction of the Maoists are still opposing the decision of the subcommittee. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution.', 'sortorder' => '524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '622', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Sanima Donates Clothes And Food To NCO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk. The Home is a branch of Nepal Children’s Organisation (NCO), which is also known as Balmandir.<img align="middle" alt="sanima" border="5" height="144" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/sanima.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Amidst a function organised at Bal Mandir, Naxal, Santosh Koirala, Head – Liability Marketing of the bank, handed over the items to Tulsi Narayan Shrestha, Vice-Chairman of NCO. Sanima organised a number of other CSR activities at different parts of the nation on the occasion. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk.', 'sortorder' => '523', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '621', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Bureaucrats Retirement Age Proposed At 60', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.</p> <p> The Civil Service Act 1993 third amendment bill with such provision was approved by the government on December 12. The government has argued that the revision in the retirement age was needed in view of the increased longevity of the Nepali people.</p> <p> The government formed after the first election following the 1990 popular uprising had reduced the retirement age from 60 years to 58 years in 1993. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.', 'sortorder' => '522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan. <br /> <br /> Global Bank Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal said, “After the merger, the new entity has been named Global IME Bank and will have a paid-up capital of around Rs 2.58 billion.” Dhakal continues to lead Global Bank as Chairperson and current CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya retained his position. <br /> <br /> According to the bank, its paid-up capital has reached Rs 2.18 billion, deposits - Rs 26 billion and credit - Rs 20 billion after the three financial institutions came together. It has also issued debentures worth Rs 400 million to expand its capital. Following the merger, the number of branches has expanded to 62 and it has a presence in 13 zones in the country. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Global Bank has become the first class ‘A’ financial institution to lead the merger of three institutions. It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan.', 'sortorder' => '582', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '684', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Coca-cola Expression 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="cocacola" border="1" height="213" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cocacola.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest. The program was organized targeting graduate and postgraduate students with the theme “Involve Yourself.” The Inter-College Festival provided a platform for students to showcase their talent in various fields, including music, fine arts, fashion shows, and dramas. <br /> <br /> <br /> The event acted as a medium for Coca-Cola to reach out to youngsters in an engaging and entertaining manner. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest.', 'sortorder' => '581', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '683', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Malaysian Airlines Adds Kathmandu To Its Network', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="malaysia" border="1" height="57" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/malayaasia.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight. <br /> <br /> “From 1 September 2012, flight MH170 will depart Kuala Lumpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:55am to arrive at Kathmandu at 11:30am. The return flight MH171 departs Kathmandu at 12:20pm to arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 7:15pm,” informed, Deepak Tuladhar, Operation Manager, Marco Polo. <br /> <br /> According to Tuladhar, the one-way flight charge is Rs 22,731 while the two-way flight will cost Rs 45,619. “Marco Polo Travels in association with Malaysian Travel Agency-MAS Holiday has prepared 2 nights and 3 days holiday packages for both national and international tourists,“ shared Tuladhar. The package includes stay in star rated hotel, sightseeing, transportation facilities for both inbound and outbound tourists. <br /> <br /> A two-class configured Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 economy class seats and 16 business class seats will be used for the Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu return service. After the operation of Malaysian airlines, the flow of tourists along with Nepalis seeking employment opportunities will grow certainly, said Tuladhar. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight.', 'sortorder' => '580', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '682', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Nabil Completes 28 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="nabil bank" border="1" height="148" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nabil.jpg" vspace="5" width="244" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country.', 'sortorder' => '579', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '681', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Mahindra REVA Expands REVA Sales In Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="biz news" border="1" height="323" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/car(3).jpg" vspace="5" width="400" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group. <br /> <br /> <br /> “We are delighted to commence selling of the REVAi in Nepal where Mahindra is already an established brand name in the auto industry. With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation has become the need of the hour. Taking cognisance of this, the Nepal government has also introduced incentives for electric vehicles, making this segment more attractive. The electric vehicle market is hence, poised to grow rapidly. Mahindra’s extensive distribution and service network, coupled with support from various governmental measures will help us make significant inroads into the market,” said P Deep, General Manager – Exports, Mahindra REVA. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group.', 'sortorder' => '578', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '680', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'IFC Loan Of $6.9 Million To Buddha Air', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country. <br /> <br /> "IFC's second investment in Buddha Air will help us consolidate our services in the region," said Birendra Bahadur Basnet, Managing Director of Buddha Air. Improved air services refer to more options for tourists, and better connectivity for Nepal's population, added Basnet. According to him, improving air travel is essential for better domestic and international connectivity in Nepal because of the country's mountainous terrain. <br /> <br /> "Addressing the huge demand for infrastructure in Nepal is a strategic priority for IFC," said Anita George, IFC's Asia Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources. "Our repeated investment in Buddha Air will help the company offer more travel options and reduce travel duration for Nepali citizens." <br /> <br /> <br /> Buddha Air received a loan of $10 million from IFC in 2008 to purchase two ATR-42 aircrafts and construct a closed-door hangar at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airline serves 10 domestic destinations. Incorporated in Nepal in 1996, Buddha Air operates domestic passenger flights between Kathmandu and other regional airports of Nepal. It also runs sightseeing flights to Mount Everest, offering an onboard view of the world's highest peak. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2012-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country.', 'sortorder' => '577', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '678', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Biztoon/Voices August 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">August 2012<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" hspace="5" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/biztoon-august2012.jpg" style="width: 462px; height: 288px;" vspace="5" /></span></p> <p> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <p> <br /> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Voices</span></strong></span></p> <p> <br /> <strong><strong>‘The metropolitan city has not been able to spend development aid’<br /> <br /> <img alt="dinesh kumar thapalitya" border="1" height="123" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dinesh(1).jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong><br /> <br /> Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, </strong>Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> <strong>‘The intellectual level of Nepalis is among the best in the world’<br /> <br /> Prashant Ghimire, </strong>Vice Principal of Advanced Engineering College, explaining that the intellectual level of Nepal-born people is at par with the world average and it’s basically the implementation part that the country lacks in. </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘The NRNs are interested in short term investment in Nepal’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="120" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/devmanhirachan.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> Dev Man Hirachan, </strong>Chief Patron of Non Resident Nepali (NRN) Association, elaborating that the Nepalis living abroad are not keen on invest in big scale projects given the current political instability in the country</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Businesses in Nepal now perceive IT investment as a strategic decision’<br /> <br /> Amit Malik, </strong>Vice President of Sales at Cisco India & SAARC, saying that there is a clear change in the mindset of business in the country and they now look at IT investment as a decision that can enable them to fulfil their business needs.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Let’s change the face of the Kathmandu Valley’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="118" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/keshavsthapit.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong></p> <p> <strong>Keshav Sthapit, </strong>Development Commissioner of Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, informing that he has 50 projects in his mind which will be executed during his tenure of five years.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘Political parties should agree on a common economic agenda’ </strong><br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="109" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dr_chrinjibinepal.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Dr Chiranjibi Nepal, </strong>General Secretary of Nepal Economic Association, recommending that the government together with all the major political parties should come up with a common economic agenda and that all should make a commitment to adhere to it.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2013-10-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.', 'sortorder' => '575', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '628', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Indian Assistance For Eye Care Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="indian" border="5" height="150" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/indian2.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012. </p> <p> The MoU will cover the cost of conducting over 15,000 cataract surgeries and provide over 9,300 optical devices to vision impaired children through mobile screening camps to be held in various schools of Nepal as a ‘National Eye Sight Programme’. India will provide additional assistance of Nepali Rs 0.18 crores to the NNJS for conducting 1,000 trachoma surgeries during the year 2011-2012.</p> <p> India’s assistance to NNJS is part of the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme, which has an outlay of over Nepali Rs 6,000 crores with more than 400 large and small projects currently being implemented in all districts of Nepal in the fields of education, health and infrastructure/community development. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012.', 'sortorder' => '529', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '627', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NRB Reduces Equity In Credit Guarantee Corp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). As the majority stake in the corporation is now with the government, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed to take over the leadership of the corporation. MOF is planning to appoint a Joint Secretary to lead the DICGC. The restructuring proposal awaits approval from the finance minister. </p> <p> The government owns 87.32 per cent while NRB has 11.06 per cent stakes in the DICGC. The government is also planning to purchase the shares owned by Nepal Bank Limited and Rastriya Banijya Bank. The paid up capital of the corporation is Rs 980 million. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).', 'sortorder' => '528', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '626', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NMB Starts ˜Loan Without Collateral', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="nmb" border="5" height="128" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nmb(1).jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral. The inititive in partnership with Employment Fund Secretariat was started on December 7 from bank's Dhangadhi branch when CEO of the bank Upendra Poudyal handed over Rs 240,000 to six youths as loan. On the occasion, Poudyal said that if the campaign becomes successful in the Far West, it will be expanded to other places as well.</p> <p> Three youths from Kailali and three from Kanchanpur were provided loan on the basis of recommendation of employment and training organisations operated by the fund. Youths said they were encouraged to receive loan when they did not have enough money to invest in their business. Similarly, 50 other youths from Banke, Kailali, Kanchanpur and other districts from the region are selected for such loan. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral.', 'sortorder' => '527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '625', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'CNN Lists Namje Among Best Unheard Of Places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="cnn" border="5" height="130" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cnnlist.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places. Namje’s isolation has been its saving grace, said the network. Namje, at the altitude of 6000 feet from sea level is ideal for scenic views of mountains and lies along a series of footpaths with views of Mt Makalu. </p> <p> The village has majority of people from Magar community. Namje can be reached on a five hours long trek from Dhankuta. Life of people close to nature, attachment to spirituality, scenic views, adventurous trekking route and exotic culture makes Namje one of the best tourist destinations.</p> <p> The destination was recommended by Stephanie Odegard, the founder and president of Odegard Inc. She came upon it while she was searching for local women to harvest fibre for her rug company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places.', 'sortorder' => '526', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '624', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Subsidy On Seeds, Organic Fertilizer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well. Earlier, the subsidy was available only on the purchase of chemical fertilisers for the last three years. Two separate directives on providing subsidy on seeds and fertilizer were approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on December 11. This is in line with the promise made while the government budget for the current fiscal year was presented to the parliament. </p> <p> The government is planning to provide subsidy on seeds of such crops as rice, maize, wheat, millet, lentil, gram, pigeon pea, green gram, pea and mustard. According to the government sources, the farmers will get the seeds 25 to 50 per cent cheaper with the subsidy on seeds implemented through state-owned National Seeds Company. For providing subsidy, the government has allocated a budget of Rs 100 million.</p> <p> The subsidy will be available for four bighas of land in Terai or 40 ropanis in the hills per farmer. The budget is Rs. 100 million also for the subsidy on organic fertilisers to be implemented through state-owned Agriculture Inputs Company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well.', 'sortorder' => '525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '623', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'No Ceiling In Personal Property', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution. According to the decision, there can be ceiling on the landholding under a law of the parliament, but no such ceiling will be fixed in the constitution.</p> <p> According to former Finance Ministers Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani and Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, the subcommittee has also agreed that when the government acquires the land that may be above the ceiling fixed by the law, reasonable compensation must be provided. </p> <p> The UCPN-Maoists and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) were insisting to fix a ceiling on personal property. The deadlock was broken after the Maoists relaxed their stance. However, NWPP as well as the Vaidya faction of the Maoists are still opposing the decision of the subcommittee. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution.', 'sortorder' => '524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '622', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Sanima Donates Clothes And Food To NCO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk. The Home is a branch of Nepal Children’s Organisation (NCO), which is also known as Balmandir.<img align="middle" alt="sanima" border="5" height="144" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/sanima.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Amidst a function organised at Bal Mandir, Naxal, Santosh Koirala, Head – Liability Marketing of the bank, handed over the items to Tulsi Narayan Shrestha, Vice-Chairman of NCO. Sanima organised a number of other CSR activities at different parts of the nation on the occasion. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk.', 'sortorder' => '523', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '621', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Bureaucrats Retirement Age Proposed At 60', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.</p> <p> The Civil Service Act 1993 third amendment bill with such provision was approved by the government on December 12. The government has argued that the revision in the retirement age was needed in view of the increased longevity of the Nepali people.</p> <p> The government formed after the first election following the 1990 popular uprising had reduced the retirement age from 60 years to 58 years in 1993. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.', 'sortorder' => '522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan. <br /> <br /> Global Bank Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal said, “After the merger, the new entity has been named Global IME Bank and will have a paid-up capital of around Rs 2.58 billion.” Dhakal continues to lead Global Bank as Chairperson and current CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya retained his position. <br /> <br /> According to the bank, its paid-up capital has reached Rs 2.18 billion, deposits - Rs 26 billion and credit - Rs 20 billion after the three financial institutions came together. It has also issued debentures worth Rs 400 million to expand its capital. Following the merger, the number of branches has expanded to 62 and it has a presence in 13 zones in the country. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Global Bank has become the first class ‘A’ financial institution to lead the merger of three institutions. It had first signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IME Financial Institution for the merger and later with Lord Budhha Finance. A special general meeting of Global Bank held in the second week of May had given nod to the merger plan.', 'sortorder' => '582', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '684', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Coca-cola Expression 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="cocacola" border="1" height="213" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cocacola.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest. The program was organized targeting graduate and postgraduate students with the theme “Involve Yourself.” The Inter-College Festival provided a platform for students to showcase their talent in various fields, including music, fine arts, fashion shows, and dramas. <br /> <br /> <br /> The event acted as a medium for Coca-Cola to reach out to youngsters in an engaging and entertaining manner. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Coca-Cola Nepal, in association with Ace Institute of Management, organized the 4th Inter-College Festival - Expressions 2012. The festfeatured 15 colleges with 20 teams participating. The rock band 1974 AD also performed at the fest.', 'sortorder' => '581', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '683', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Malaysian Airlines Adds Kathmandu To Its Network', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="malaysia" border="1" height="57" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/malayaasia.jpg" vspace="5" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight. <br /> <br /> “From 1 September 2012, flight MH170 will depart Kuala Lumpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:55am to arrive at Kathmandu at 11:30am. The return flight MH171 departs Kathmandu at 12:20pm to arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 7:15pm,” informed, Deepak Tuladhar, Operation Manager, Marco Polo. <br /> <br /> According to Tuladhar, the one-way flight charge is Rs 22,731 while the two-way flight will cost Rs 45,619. “Marco Polo Travels in association with Malaysian Travel Agency-MAS Holiday has prepared 2 nights and 3 days holiday packages for both national and international tourists,“ shared Tuladhar. The package includes stay in star rated hotel, sightseeing, transportation facilities for both inbound and outbound tourists. <br /> <br /> A two-class configured Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 economy class seats and 16 business class seats will be used for the Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu return service. After the operation of Malaysian airlines, the flow of tourists along with Nepalis seeking employment opportunities will grow certainly, said Tuladhar. <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Malaysia Airlines announced the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice-weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective from first of September 2012. According to Marco Polo, General Sales Agent of Malaysian Airlines, The airlines has prepared attractive packages to its customers with the commencement of its flight.', 'sortorder' => '580', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '682', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Nabil Completes 28 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="nabil bank" border="1" height="148" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nabil.jpg" vspace="5" width="244" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nabil Bank Limited (NBL) completed its 28th year of operations as the first private sector bank. Over the period, the Bank has grown constantly and remained at the top. Till date, it has total assets of Rs 66.25 billion, deposits of Rs 56.04 billion and loans of Rs 42.57. Its capital adequacy ratio is maintained at 12.03 per cent. NBL currently has 48 branches and 77 ATM outlets across the country.', 'sortorder' => '579', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '681', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Mahindra REVA Expands REVA Sales In Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="biz news" border="1" height="323" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/car(3).jpg" vspace="5" width="400" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group. <br /> <br /> <br /> “We are delighted to commence selling of the REVAi in Nepal where Mahindra is already an established brand name in the auto industry. With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation has become the need of the hour. Taking cognisance of this, the Nepal government has also introduced incentives for electric vehicles, making this segment more attractive. The electric vehicle market is hence, poised to grow rapidly. Mahindra’s extensive distribution and service network, coupled with support from various governmental measures will help us make significant inroads into the market,” said P Deep, General Manager – Exports, Mahindra REVA. <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of electric vehicle technology in India, announced that its REVAi vehicle will be available at Mahindra dealership, AGNI ENERGY, in Nepal. This is one of the strategic initiatives announced by the company post its acquisition by the US$ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group.', 'sortorder' => '578', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '680', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'IFC Loan Of $6.9 Million To Buddha Air', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country. <br /> <br /> "IFC's second investment in Buddha Air will help us consolidate our services in the region," said Birendra Bahadur Basnet, Managing Director of Buddha Air. Improved air services refer to more options for tourists, and better connectivity for Nepal's population, added Basnet. According to him, improving air travel is essential for better domestic and international connectivity in Nepal because of the country's mountainous terrain. <br /> <br /> "Addressing the huge demand for infrastructure in Nepal is a strategic priority for IFC," said Anita George, IFC's Asia Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources. "Our repeated investment in Buddha Air will help the company offer more travel options and reduce travel duration for Nepali citizens." <br /> <br /> <br /> Buddha Air received a loan of $10 million from IFC in 2008 to purchase two ATR-42 aircrafts and construct a closed-door hangar at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airline serves 10 domestic destinations. Incorporated in Nepal in 1996, Buddha Air operates domestic passenger flights between Kathmandu and other regional airports of Nepal. It also runs sightseeing flights to Mount Everest, offering an onboard view of the world's highest peak. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2012-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a $6.9 million loan to Buddha Air in order to help the airline offer improved air travel connectivity in Nepal. IFC's loan will enable Buddha Air to purchase a second ATR-72 aircraft, strengthening the company's operations in the country.', 'sortorder' => '577', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '678', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Biztoon/Voices August 2012', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">August 2012<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" hspace="5" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/biztoon-august2012.jpg" style="width: 462px; height: 288px;" vspace="5" /></span></p> <p> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p> <p> <br /> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Voices</span></strong></span></p> <p> <br /> <strong><strong>‘The metropolitan city has not been able to spend development aid’<br /> <br /> <img alt="dinesh kumar thapalitya" border="1" height="123" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dinesh(1).jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong><br /> <br /> Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, </strong>Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> <strong>‘The intellectual level of Nepalis is among the best in the world’<br /> <br /> Prashant Ghimire, </strong>Vice Principal of Advanced Engineering College, explaining that the intellectual level of Nepal-born people is at par with the world average and it’s basically the implementation part that the country lacks in. </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘The NRNs are interested in short term investment in Nepal’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="120" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/devmanhirachan.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> Dev Man Hirachan, </strong>Chief Patron of Non Resident Nepali (NRN) Association, elaborating that the Nepalis living abroad are not keen on invest in big scale projects given the current political instability in the country</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Businesses in Nepal now perceive IT investment as a strategic decision’<br /> <br /> Amit Malik, </strong>Vice President of Sales at Cisco India & SAARC, saying that there is a clear change in the mindset of business in the country and they now look at IT investment as a decision that can enable them to fulfil their business needs.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>‘Let’s change the face of the Kathmandu Valley’<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="118" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/keshavsthapit.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /></strong></p> <p> <strong>Keshav Sthapit, </strong>Development Commissioner of Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, informing that he has 50 projects in his mind which will be executed during his tenure of five years.<br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p> <p> <br /> <strong>‘Political parties should agree on a common economic agenda’ </strong><br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="109" hspace="5" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/dr_chrinjibinepal.jpg" vspace="5" width="100" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Dr Chiranjibi Nepal, </strong>General Secretary of Nepal Economic Association, recommending that the government together with all the major political parties should come up with a common economic agenda and that all should make a commitment to adhere to it.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-08-16', 'modified' => '2013-10-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya, Ministry of Local Development Spokesperson, alleging that consumers are unhappy about the poor development-related skills of the metropolitan city as well as the sub-metropolitan cities across the country.', 'sortorder' => '575', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '628', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Indian Assistance For Eye Care Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="indian" border="5" height="150" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/indian2.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012. </p> <p> The MoU will cover the cost of conducting over 15,000 cataract surgeries and provide over 9,300 optical devices to vision impaired children through mobile screening camps to be held in various schools of Nepal as a ‘National Eye Sight Programme’. India will provide additional assistance of Nepali Rs 0.18 crores to the NNJS for conducting 1,000 trachoma surgeries during the year 2011-2012.</p> <p> India’s assistance to NNJS is part of the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme, which has an outlay of over Nepali Rs 6,000 crores with more than 400 large and small projects currently being implemented in all districts of Nepal in the fields of education, health and infrastructure/community development. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 5 December by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) for providing grant assistance of Nepali Rs 4.42 crores to NNJS for eye care programme in various districts of Nepal during the year 2011-2012.', 'sortorder' => '529', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '627', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NRB Reduces Equity In Credit Guarantee Corp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). As the majority stake in the corporation is now with the government, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed to take over the leadership of the corporation. MOF is planning to appoint a Joint Secretary to lead the DICGC. The restructuring proposal awaits approval from the finance minister. </p> <p> The government owns 87.32 per cent while NRB has 11.06 per cent stakes in the DICGC. The government is also planning to purchase the shares owned by Nepal Bank Limited and Rastriya Banijya Bank. The paid up capital of the corporation is Rs 980 million. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is likely to vacate the leadership slot in the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).', 'sortorder' => '528', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '626', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'NMB Starts ˜Loan Without Collateral', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="nmb" border="5" height="128" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/nmb(1).jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral. The inititive in partnership with Employment Fund Secretariat was started on December 7 from bank's Dhangadhi branch when CEO of the bank Upendra Poudyal handed over Rs 240,000 to six youths as loan. On the occasion, Poudyal said that if the campaign becomes successful in the Far West, it will be expanded to other places as well.</p> <p> Three youths from Kailali and three from Kanchanpur were provided loan on the basis of recommendation of employment and training organisations operated by the fund. Youths said they were encouraged to receive loan when they did not have enough money to invest in their business. Similarly, 50 other youths from Banke, Kailali, Kanchanpur and other districts from the region are selected for such loan. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'NMB Bank has started providing loan without collateral.', 'sortorder' => '527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '625', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'CNN Lists Namje Among Best Unheard Of Places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img align="top" alt="cnn" border="5" height="130" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/cnnlist.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places. Namje’s isolation has been its saving grace, said the network. Namje, at the altitude of 6000 feet from sea level is ideal for scenic views of mountains and lies along a series of footpaths with views of Mt Makalu. </p> <p> The village has majority of people from Magar community. Namje can be reached on a five hours long trek from Dhankuta. Life of people close to nature, attachment to spirituality, scenic views, adventurous trekking route and exotic culture makes Namje one of the best tourist destinations.</p> <p> The destination was recommended by Stephanie Odegard, the founder and president of Odegard Inc. She came upon it while she was searching for local women to harvest fibre for her rug company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The Cable News Network (CNN) has listed Namje, a village in eastern Nepal among the world’s best 12 unheard of places.', 'sortorder' => '526', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '624', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Subsidy On Seeds, Organic Fertilizer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well. Earlier, the subsidy was available only on the purchase of chemical fertilisers for the last three years. Two separate directives on providing subsidy on seeds and fertilizer were approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on December 11. This is in line with the promise made while the government budget for the current fiscal year was presented to the parliament. </p> <p> The government is planning to provide subsidy on seeds of such crops as rice, maize, wheat, millet, lentil, gram, pigeon pea, green gram, pea and mustard. According to the government sources, the farmers will get the seeds 25 to 50 per cent cheaper with the subsidy on seeds implemented through state-owned National Seeds Company. For providing subsidy, the government has allocated a budget of Rs 100 million.</p> <p> The subsidy will be available for four bighas of land in Terai or 40 ropanis in the hills per farmer. The budget is Rs. 100 million also for the subsidy on organic fertilisers to be implemented through state-owned Agriculture Inputs Company. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Farmers will now get subsidy to purchase improved seeds and organic fertilizer as well.', 'sortorder' => '525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '623', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'No Ceiling In Personal Property', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution. According to the decision, there can be ceiling on the landholding under a law of the parliament, but no such ceiling will be fixed in the constitution.</p> <p> According to former Finance Ministers Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani and Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, the subcommittee has also agreed that when the government acquires the land that may be above the ceiling fixed by the law, reasonable compensation must be provided. </p> <p> The UCPN-Maoists and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) were insisting to fix a ceiling on personal property. The deadlock was broken after the Maoists relaxed their stance. However, NWPP as well as the Vaidya faction of the Maoists are still opposing the decision of the subcommittee. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The dispute resolution subcommittee under the constitution committee of the Constituent Assembly has reached a decision not to impose any ceiling on personal property in the new constitution.', 'sortorder' => '524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '622', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Sanima Donates Clothes And Food To NCO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk. The Home is a branch of Nepal Children’s Organisation (NCO), which is also known as Balmandir.<img align="middle" alt="sanima" border="5" height="144" src="http://newbusinessage.com/ckfinder/userfiles/Images/sanima.jpg" width="200" /></p> <p> Amidst a function organised at Bal Mandir, Naxal, Santosh Koirala, Head – Liability Marketing of the bank, handed over the items to Tulsi Narayan Shrestha, Vice-Chairman of NCO. Sanima organised a number of other CSR activities at different parts of the nation on the occasion. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'Marking its seventh anniversary, Sanima Bikas Bank has donated clothing and food items for the children of Social Welfare Children Home located at Paanchkhal in Kavrepalanchowk.', 'sortorder' => '523', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '621', 'article_category_id' => '34', 'title' => 'Bureaucrats Retirement Age Proposed At 60', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.</p> <p> The Civil Service Act 1993 third amendment bill with such provision was approved by the government on December 12. The government has argued that the revision in the retirement age was needed in view of the increased longevity of the Nepali people.</p> <p> The government formed after the first election following the 1990 popular uprising had reduced the retirement age from 60 years to 58 years in 1993. </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2012-02-23', 'modified' => '2012-10-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 'The government has moved a bill into the parliament with provision to increase the compulsory retirement age for the civil servants from current 58 to 60 years.', 'sortorder' => '522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $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