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This district doesn’t even have access to roadways because of its remote geographical condition. Some of the villages of Humla including Simikot are benefited from tourism as they are the entrance to Mansarobar in Tibet. With the aim of developing tourism in the district, recently a new tourist destination Nyin Valley has been introduced. This new trekking route covers north-eastern area from Simikot providing various tourist destinations to the tourists. The master-plan of the project has already been prepared with the help of SNV and the promotional activities are being done rapidly. <br /> <br /> Department for International Development (DFID) has provided grant for the promotion of this Valley as branch trekking route of The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT). GHT has been identifying and promoting such trekking routes with the co-ordination of Ministry for Tourism, District Development Committee and Tourism Development Committee of related districts. The programmes conducted by GHT in various 16 districts have been promoting local tourism. Along with main trekking route, it also has been promoting new trekking routes. <br /> <br /> Bhavana Adhikari, Communications and Outreach Advisor at GHT said that they have been conducting five day tour package including remote VDCs of the district to promote the district as a whole. GHT has promoted the route from Simikot to Buraunse, Torpa, Nimatang, Ralingumba, Bargaun, Thehe and Khurpanath. As a part of promotion, first home stay in the district also has been started at Buraunse. Micro-entrepreneurship also is provided at all the places from where the trekking route passes. <br /> <br /> Jung Bahadur Lama, Marketing and Sales Director of Firante Treks and Expedition said that a proper tourism package is introduced for more effective results. But the area and districts for home stay has to be increased to conduct tourism package in the district. He said that the tasks of promotion of home stay as well as package formation from local tour agents have already been started. <br /> <br /> The Great Himalaya Trail has expanded from eastern region to far-western region covering 16 mountain districts. The starting of this trekking route was from Dolpa and Humla. For the promotion of the trekking trial of Humla, GHT has developed Nyin Valley trekking trail from Bar Gaun VDC to Raling Gumba. A five-day package has been prepared for the promotion of this place and an eight-day package is developed for the tourists going from Kathmandu to the village. <br /> Largest fair of Humla at Raling Gumba <br /> <br /> Raling Gumba, situated at an altitude of 3,900 meters has been witnessing largest fair of Humla district in Buddha Purnima each year. Raling Gumba carries religious importance which can be a significant factor to attract tourist. <br /> Culture of Humla <br /> Humla bears different cultures and rituals than other districts. The main feature of this district is its unique range of hospitality during some special occasions. Welcoming people by applying ghee in hair and by offering them local liquor is famous in Lama community. <br /> <br /> <strong>Polyandry system </strong><br /> <br /> This system still prevails in Lama community of Humla. The elder son gets married and other children don’t as they don’t have the system of dividing the property. But some of the locals say that the young generations are not following the system. In the past, the brothers were not able to meet each other because of the work pressure and they followed the culture. But at present, awareness is increasing among the locals, and the clashes between brothers are increasing due to which the system is on a decline. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sky Burial in Lama Community </strong><br /> <br /> Lama community has the tradition of sky burial of the dead body. The priest/ Lama decides what method of burial is to be performed. Among the alternates are to burn, to bury it or to provide to vultures. The body that is selcted for sky burial is considered a lucky one. This tradition prevails in Gurung community of Mustang as well. <br /> <br /> <strong>Miserable life of rural areas </strong><br /> <br /> Along with the geographical difficulties, Humla people are living a miserable and poor life. Lack of roads as well as less productivity has led them to poverty. Because of the cold climate, the cereals crops take long time to mature. The people of this district are dependent on government’s subsidy for food. <br /> <br /> <strong>Thehe Village </strong><br /> <br /> Thehe VDC bearing largest population of the district is also facing poverty issue. It has around 500 houses having 5- 15 members in a family.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people econ', 'description' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people economic news and events, ongoing visiting business people news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1050', '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' => '1187', 'article_category_id' => '142', 'title' => 'Election Date Announcement Welcomed By International Community', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The international community has welcomed the announcement of the date for holding Constituent Assembly (CA) elections on November 19. Jennifer R. Paski, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, at daily press briefing in Washington D.C. on Thursday said, “We welcome the announcement by the Interim Election Council of Ministers in Nepal that Constituent Assembly elections will take place on November 19.’’ So far, India, The European Union, Norway and Switzerland too have announced their support to the election programme. </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>UCPN (M) Forms Poll Campaign Body </strong></span></p> <p> The UCPN (Maoist) on June 14 launched an election campaign forming a 65-member Election Mobilisation Committee led by party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The panel is mandated to prepare an election policy and strategy and organise a campaign across the country. Committee members include Vice-chairmen Dr Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha, General Secretary Post Bahadur Bogati, chiefs of the party’s five bureaus, coordinators of its 14 state committees and the heads of the party wings.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1049', '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' => '1186', 'article_category_id' => '143', 'title' => 'Development Discourse With Dominic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="147" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UdkScCyRfDl9IJd_H4FG3RwWUKmUkCHA5nqlGN9ga8I=w149-h147-p-no" width="149" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Dominic O’Neill<br /> Head, DFID Nepal</strong></p> <p> <strong>Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped ease lives of millions of Nepali people.</strong></p> <p> <strong><br /> By Siromani Dhungana </strong></p> <p> At one point on his last day in office as head of DFID Nepal, Dominic O’Neill was waiting for reporters. “This will probably be the last meeting with journalist in my nearly two years of stay in Nepal”, he said later. </p> <p> “Tomorrow,” he said on Friday, “I will be leaving this beautiful country. I will never forget this land. Be it Humla, Mustang, the Tarai or Hilly belt, my desire to visit all the parts of the country will always remain the same. This county will always stay fresh within my heart.” </p> <p> UK presence in Nepal is generally free of controversy, barring some exception. Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped to ease lives of millions of Nepali people. Lately however, they have been accused of using their aid money to reengineer Nepali society in such a way that pits one community against another. </p> <p> <strong>I started the discussion by asking Dominic what he felt about donors’ role in Nepal. Has Nepal become too dependent on donors? </strong></p> <p> “I believe we [the donor community], at least the UK government, do not want the country to be dependent on donors,” he said. “All we want is to see the country improving its economic indicators.” He said that donors’ money has been channeled to the neediest sectors such as education, health, agriculture and the result would be devastating if the aid flow to such sectors were to be cut. </p> <p> Development work has been seriously and negatively affected in the absence of elected bodies at the local level. The problem has been complicated by the political parties who often tend to put their organizational interests ahead of the overall developmental requirement of a village or a district. Excessive politicization of development work has seriously undermined accountability and transparency of public expenditure. Dominic acknowledged this and said holding local elections were key to face this challenge. </p> <p> “What I found at the local level is that the political parties divide local resources not according to the need of local people but rather to their interest. If the local election was held, the situation would have been much different and the resources might be utilized in a responsible manner,” he said. </p> <p> When you are interviewing a British diplomat (who also oversees the UK aid spending in Nepal) question about DFID fueling ethnic division in Nepal and favouring one community against another cannot go unasked. </p> <p> Dominic responded to the question by stating that DFID (a British government ministry) “is mandated to work on poverty issues, not politics. Our aim is to support the poorest of the poor section of society but not to fuel any ethic disharmony.” He used the term ‘social inclusion’ to describe what DFID has been doing to help poorest of the poor in Nepal. <br /> My own understanding is that a bridge like the one DFID built over Sabha Khola in January or a road that connects villages to national highway will have much more impact in reducing poverty in Nepal than spending (and wasting) money in the name of enhancing capacity of Nepali people. But a bridge over Sabha Khola doesn’t benefit the well connected and influential people in Kathmandu who are regular faces in cocktail circuit and have direct access to diplomats like Dominic. It is an uphill task for Kathmandu diplomats to get themselves out of Kathmandu’s cocktail circuit and go to villages to taste the local raksi. </p> <p> On his part, literally speaking, Dominic seems to have tried. While talking about some of the most memorable things that he did in Nepal, Dominic said: “I really enjoyed drinking local raksi.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1048', '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' => '1185', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Rabi Khadka Wins Ghanashyam Open Golf', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Vv8R4EpMdy0/Uc1yv5Qv2_I/AAAAAAAAAU0/w0rCJ_SdFCE/h120/Rabi.bmp" width="148" /><br /> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Rabi Khadka has won the Ghanashyam Open Golf Championship, the second event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2013-14 played at the par- 67 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Thursday. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Defending champion Khadka carded even-par 67 at his home club course for a total of one-over 269 to register one-stroke victory over Dhana Thapa of Tribhuvan Army Officers Golf Club. 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The former Minister warned that the nation would again return to conflict days if the elections were held in unilateral manner. He also made it clear that his party was ready to take any steps to foil the plans to hold the futile election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1046', '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' => '1183', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Upper Trishuli 3A Upgrade Decision Withdrawn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) has taken back the controversial decision of upgrading the Upper Trishuli 3A on June 12 out of sheer pressure from several groups. A meeting chaired by Energy Minister Umakanta Jha took the withdrawal decision to prevent the further outrage. NEA had decided to upgrade the project from existing 60 MW to 90 MW on May 31. Trade unions at NEA had launched series of protests against the decision. ‘’The project will be continued with the existing capacity without any further delay’’, said NEA member Laxman Agrawal. </p> <p> Meanwhile, a day after the withdrawal decision, FNCCI (Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry) condemned the NEA’s decision. Issuing a press statement, FNCCI called the act immature. ‘’The government had to assess all aspects before taking any decision, It is not appropriate that the government keeps changing its decision under the influence of some people,” reads the statement. FNCCI said that the government should have acted more maturely earlier regarding the project.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1045', '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' => '1182', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="soaltee" border="1" height="143" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/soaltee.jpg" vspace="10" width="200" /><br /> ‘Celebrate Service Week’ at Soaltee Crowne Plaza <br /> </strong><br /> Soaltee Crowne Plaza felicitated and recognized its employees during Celebrate Service Week from June 10 –16. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) had launched ‘Celebrate Service Week’ to recognize and appreciate their associates who work tirelessly every day for their guests, says a press release from Soaltee Crowne Plaza. <br /> <br /> Soaltee organized various employee engagement activities like quiz competition, cookery show, fun sports and workshop on Art of Living during the week. All the employees were given ‘Thank You’ cards by their heads of department. The hotel also donated clothes collected from all the employees to Rural Health Education Trust. <br /> <br /> The Celebrate Service Week ended with a ceremony to recognize efforts of individuals along with prize distribution to the winners of various events during the week. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manger of the hotel concluded the event by thanking all the employees for their contribution to the organization. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="153" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/thaiairways.jpg" vspace="10" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Thai Airways Honours its Staffs </strong><br /> <br /> Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has honoured its 12 staff member for completing the service period of 15 years, 25 years and 35 years. The staffs were awarded certificates and ring with Thai logo to recognize their service. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TripAdvisor Acquires GateGuru </strong><br /> <br /> TripAdvisor, Inc has announced it has acquired GateGuru, the leading mobile resource for flight and airport information around the world. Built on a mix of user-generated content and information from the airports, flyers can view detailed maps and insights on stores, restaurants, amenities and gate locations. Combined with weather forecasts, estimated security wait times and real-time flight status information, the award-winning app aims to take the stress out of flying. The GateGuru team will continue to operate out of New York City, and report to Bryan Saltzburg, General Manager, New Initiatives and leader of the TripAdvisor Flights product and SeatGuru brand. (Traveldailynews.com) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><img alt="" border="1" height="436" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/statistics.jpg" vspace="10" width="209" /><br /> Best and Worst Aircraft Crash Rates Revealed </strong><br /> <br /> AirlineRatings.com, the world’s first airline safety and product rating website has cautioned travellers to steer clear of the LET410, Antonov AN-12, Ilyushin 76, and CASA 212 aircraft which have the worst crash rate over the past 10 years. AirlineRatings.com which rates 425 airlines for both safety and product has completed a comprehensive analysis of the crash records of 55 different aircraft in active service. Editor Geoffrey Thomas said that AirlineRatings.com had only looked at the records for the last ten years as they were relevant to today’s travellers. (Traveldailynews.com)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1044', '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' => '1181', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Election Date: November 19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> Three months after its formation, the Khil Raj Regmi-led Interim Election Government on thursday finally announced November 19 as the date for holding fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. The cabinet meeting also forwarded the ordinance on amending the Election of Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013 to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The president approved the ordinance on Friday.The Interim Election Council Ministers had forwarded the election-related ordinance after removing the proposed threshold provision. Though the EC had earlier proposed that a political party must secure 1.5 percent of the total valid vote cast in the election in order to claim seat allocations under proportional representation, the constitutional body had later reduced the figure to one percent following objections by fringe political parties. </p> <p> The government has also excluded the proposed provision that a candidate should disclose his/her property details and state whether or not he/she is a defendant in any court case filed by the governement. However, the ordinance has barred candidates who have already been handed down final verdicts of guilty by a court for involvements in criminal case. Those who have been handed down final sentences by the courts for involvement in criminal cases including corruption, rape, murder, passport misuse, money laundering, drug smuggling and human trafficking, or have been black-listed for bank related offense, cannot file candidacy. </p> <p> Meanwhile The Election Commission has said that it is all prepared for the polls and will move ahead by creating an election- friendly environment</p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Free, Fair Elections: Regmi </strong></span></p> <p> Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khilraj Regmi said in a televised address to the nation Friday evening that the sole purpose of the government is to ensure the election as scheduled. He added that the government will do its best to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner and make it inclusive. Regmi addressed the nation a day after the government set November 19 as the date for the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1043', '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' => '1180', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Gold Posts Weekly Gain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="106" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/834gbF4gZDwh-R5pxXbAKAHuMc12cWWK2R4hZOa9aik=w149-h106-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Resilient demand for coins and bars and a pullback in the U.S. equities market lifted gold on the day and for the week on Friday. Traders said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also boosted the metal’s safe-haven appeal. The metal rose about 0.3 percent on the week. It has now posted gains in three of the last four weeks following a historic two-day selloff in mid-April. Spot gold closed in at $1,390.2 an ounce. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1042', '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' => '1179', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'China’s South Asia Expo Generates $ 17.47bn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="111" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G4PN-4-s41fA2nlQ1c94yRJc8igxviTRVfpuYABuVzg=w149-h111-p-no" width="149" /><br /> The first South Asia Expo organised by China this month has generated business transactions worth about $ 17.47 billion, official media here reported today. The four-day expo from June 6 was held along with 21st China Kunming Import and Export Fair at the Chinese city of Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1041', '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' => '1178', 'article_category_id' => '114', 'title' 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style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">By TC Correspondent</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">There are numerous ways in which working people can make use of their leisure time beyond office hours and beyond the confines of the office walls. A trip to a nearby destination, hanging out with friends, a party or simply spending time with the family. Through these means, most of us try ignoring the headaches and stress that come free with our work, at least for a few moments. For Explore Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Neeraj Sharma, it is quite as same. When it’s time for leisure, he engages most of his time in various social activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">A former member of Lions Club, Sharma tries attending most of its programmes and events despite his hectic schedule. “I believe social activities are one of the best ways to rejuvenate one’s mind. And with it come a number of extra knowledge and experiences,” he shares. A philanthropist, Sharma is also a current chartered member of Round Table Nepal, an organization that promotes fellowship and goodwill in national and international affairs. Stressing the need to attend social events and activities, Sharma says, “These are the platforms where we can share our experiences and learn from others’ experiences.” However, Sharma regrets on his inability to give sufficient time for these kinds of activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Besides his social engagements, Sharma loves spending time with his family. He gives as much time as possible to his family. Playing games with the children, taking a short family trip include some of the things he does on a usual basis. “Family, society and responsibility are the things that should be the respective priority of every individual,” notes Sharma. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Along with all the fun and social work, Sharma loves to keep himself fit at all times, for which, he often visits health clubs. He often plays cricket during his time off, keeping the athlete in him alive. “However, lack of sufficient time and a proper venue to play cricket has made me irregular these days,” Sharma says. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Focusing on the need of time management among Nepali professionals, Sharma says that one should have the capacity of stress management and the ability to decentralize one’s work. “Prioritizing our work and handling it as an art simplifies the work and eases its burden,” Sharma believes. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">An optimistic man, Sharma takes life as a game with equal chances of winning and losing. However, he urges everyone to play it in order to win.</span></span></p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1040', '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' => '1177', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Airliner Market Worth $4.8 Trillion In 20 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CrL4YVD7uRsPXNUw1VYhZE-LQsNsirmMxIf4Ij7uRHs=w149-h112-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Global demand for aircraft in the next 20 years will be even stronger than estimated so far, pulled by demand in the Asia- Pacific region and from low-cost carriers, US manufacturer Boeing said on Tuesday. Boeing raised its estimate of global demand by 3.8 per cent to 35,280 aircraft, and in value by 7.0 per cent to $4,800 billion. (The Economic Times)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1039', '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' => '1176', 'article_category_id' => '139', 'title' => 'Standard And Poor’s Lifts US Credit Outlook', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8WSG6Ba4GIH0iqAKFTYedDKnEmfxCvJ3t6YDDB02_Ts=w149-h112-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Rating agency Standard and Poor’s has raised its credit outlook for the US economy from negative to stable. In August 2011, S&P downgraded the US rating one notch from AAA to AA+, but now believes further downgrades are less likely as the economy continues to recover. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1038', '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' => '1175', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'India To Be World’s Most Populous Country By 2028', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="89" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UxwOdXVxv7w4OkD5ujo8PxyCr4lf6UblYrXeBu0khUk=w149-h89-p-no" width="149" /></p> <p> India looks set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country from 2028, according to the United Nations.At that point, both nations will number 1.45 billion people each. Subsequently India’s population will continue to grow until the middle of the century, while China’s slowly declines.The UN also estimates that the current global population of 7.2 billion will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. (BBC)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1037', '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' => '1174', 'article_category_id' => '138', 'title' => '‘Nepal’s Poverty Declining, Health & Education Progressing’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="149" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cak3cdGOCMJb7qNumlm7HW3PVQGjEtrTkDCnpP9HUh8=w146-h149-p-no" width="146" /></p> <p> <strong>Arlene Mahinay is the Country Director of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Nepal. Recently, Sujan Dhungana of The Corporate talked to Mahinay on some of the ongoing projects of VSO Nepal and its operational hurdles. Excerpts: <br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Could you shed light on the major working areas of (VSO) Nepal? </strong><br /> VSO Nepal is part of VSO International, a development organisation based in the United Kingdom working in 33 countries including Nepal. Most organizations that are involved in the sector do their work by providing funds to partner organisations and the projects. Instead of funds, we provide international volunteer-experts. We send our volunteers to different working areas. We have been working in Nepal since 1964 AD. Our focus areas are health, education and secured livelihood. </p> <p> <strong>What about your ongoing projects? </strong><br /> We are into a number of projects. Most of our projects are aimed at alleviation of poverty through education, secure livelihoods and health services. We concentrate most of our resources in the Mid- and Far- West as these are the poorest areas and quite remote. But we also have volunteers in other parts of the country. We are involved in for example, training school teachers, and we are working on improving maternal health services at Mugu District Hospital, or helping train farmers on agriculture. </p> <p> We also have projects to encourage girl’s education. Our volunteers are assigned in different communities and schools. As well as supporting in the improvement of the quality of formal education, we also encourage girl’s education. We are also working on sustainable livelihood projects including looking at the effects of climate change here in Nepal. </p> <p> <strong>How has VSO rated Nepal’s march towards attaining its Millennium Development goals (MDGs)? </strong><br /> Attaining all of the MDGs would be quite difficult for any country. However, in the context of Nepal, the country has made good progress in health and education. </p> <p> <strong>Although a plethora of anti-poverty programmes have been implemented in Nepal, majority of Nepalis are still poor. What is your view on this? </strong><br /> Well, alleviation of poverty is something that takes time. The poverty level in the country is on a decline. In addition to that, poverty is perceived in different ways by different people. I believe that trying to alleviate poverty through means of education, good health services and providing knowledge about secured living would be a best way out. </p> <p> <strong>What about VSO Nepal’s operational challenges in Nepal? </strong><br /> Whenever we work through our volunteers, we sometimes witness challenges related to lack of understanding of the socio-cultural context. As our volunteers are foreigners, they find it difficult in the beginning to understand the Nepali context. To help them develop a better understanding of the context, therefore, we provide them with an in-country orientation as soon as they arrive in Nepal. This helps them to adapt, and as a result, enable them to provide relevant and important support to partner communities. </p> <p> <strong>What are your expectations from the Nepali government for efficient and effective mobilisation of aid? </strong><br /> Well, we have very good relationship with the government of Nepal as we are working hand-in-hand with various ministries and some governmental bodies. The government treats our volunteers and the staffers as its own. 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This district doesn’t even have access to roadways because of its remote geographical condition. Some of the villages of Humla including Simikot are benefited from tourism as they are the entrance to Mansarobar in Tibet. With the aim of developing tourism in the district, recently a new tourist destination Nyin Valley has been introduced. This new trekking route covers north-eastern area from Simikot providing various tourist destinations to the tourists. The master-plan of the project has already been prepared with the help of SNV and the promotional activities are being done rapidly. <br /> <br /> Department for International Development (DFID) has provided grant for the promotion of this Valley as branch trekking route of The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT). GHT has been identifying and promoting such trekking routes with the co-ordination of Ministry for Tourism, District Development Committee and Tourism Development Committee of related districts. The programmes conducted by GHT in various 16 districts have been promoting local tourism. Along with main trekking route, it also has been promoting new trekking routes. <br /> <br /> Bhavana Adhikari, Communications and Outreach Advisor at GHT said that they have been conducting five day tour package including remote VDCs of the district to promote the district as a whole. GHT has promoted the route from Simikot to Buraunse, Torpa, Nimatang, Ralingumba, Bargaun, Thehe and Khurpanath. As a part of promotion, first home stay in the district also has been started at Buraunse. Micro-entrepreneurship also is provided at all the places from where the trekking route passes. <br /> <br /> Jung Bahadur Lama, Marketing and Sales Director of Firante Treks and Expedition said that a proper tourism package is introduced for more effective results. But the area and districts for home stay has to be increased to conduct tourism package in the district. He said that the tasks of promotion of home stay as well as package formation from local tour agents have already been started. <br /> <br /> The Great Himalaya Trail has expanded from eastern region to far-western region covering 16 mountain districts. The starting of this trekking route was from Dolpa and Humla. For the promotion of the trekking trial of Humla, GHT has developed Nyin Valley trekking trail from Bar Gaun VDC to Raling Gumba. A five-day package has been prepared for the promotion of this place and an eight-day package is developed for the tourists going from Kathmandu to the village. <br /> Largest fair of Humla at Raling Gumba <br /> <br /> Raling Gumba, situated at an altitude of 3,900 meters has been witnessing largest fair of Humla district in Buddha Purnima each year. Raling Gumba carries religious importance which can be a significant factor to attract tourist. <br /> Culture of Humla <br /> Humla bears different cultures and rituals than other districts. The main feature of this district is its unique range of hospitality during some special occasions. Welcoming people by applying ghee in hair and by offering them local liquor is famous in Lama community. <br /> <br /> <strong>Polyandry system </strong><br /> <br /> This system still prevails in Lama community of Humla. The elder son gets married and other children don’t as they don’t have the system of dividing the property. But some of the locals say that the young generations are not following the system. In the past, the brothers were not able to meet each other because of the work pressure and they followed the culture. But at present, awareness is increasing among the locals, and the clashes between brothers are increasing due to which the system is on a decline. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sky Burial in Lama Community </strong><br /> <br /> Lama community has the tradition of sky burial of the dead body. The priest/ Lama decides what method of burial is to be performed. Among the alternates are to burn, to bury it or to provide to vultures. The body that is selcted for sky burial is considered a lucky one. This tradition prevails in Gurung community of Mustang as well. <br /> <br /> <strong>Miserable life of rural areas </strong><br /> <br /> Along with the geographical difficulties, Humla people are living a miserable and poor life. Lack of roads as well as less productivity has led them to poverty. Because of the cold climate, the cereals crops take long time to mature. The people of this district are dependent on government’s subsidy for food. <br /> <br /> <strong>Thehe Village </strong><br /> <br /> Thehe VDC bearing largest population of the district is also facing poverty issue. It has around 500 houses having 5- 15 members in a family.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people econ', 'description' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people economic news and events, ongoing visiting business people news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1050', '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' => '1187', 'article_category_id' => '142', 'title' => 'Election Date Announcement Welcomed By International Community', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The international community has welcomed the announcement of the date for holding Constituent Assembly (CA) elections on November 19. Jennifer R. Paski, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, at daily press briefing in Washington D.C. on Thursday said, “We welcome the announcement by the Interim Election Council of Ministers in Nepal that Constituent Assembly elections will take place on November 19.’’ So far, India, The European Union, Norway and Switzerland too have announced their support to the election programme. </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>UCPN (M) Forms Poll Campaign Body </strong></span></p> <p> The UCPN (Maoist) on June 14 launched an election campaign forming a 65-member Election Mobilisation Committee led by party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The panel is mandated to prepare an election policy and strategy and organise a campaign across the country. Committee members include Vice-chairmen Dr Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha, General Secretary Post Bahadur Bogati, chiefs of the party’s five bureaus, coordinators of its 14 state committees and the heads of the party wings.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1049', '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' => '1186', 'article_category_id' => '143', 'title' => 'Development Discourse With Dominic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="147" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UdkScCyRfDl9IJd_H4FG3RwWUKmUkCHA5nqlGN9ga8I=w149-h147-p-no" width="149" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Dominic O’Neill<br /> Head, DFID Nepal</strong></p> <p> <strong>Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped ease lives of millions of Nepali people.</strong></p> <p> <strong><br /> By Siromani Dhungana </strong></p> <p> At one point on his last day in office as head of DFID Nepal, Dominic O’Neill was waiting for reporters. “This will probably be the last meeting with journalist in my nearly two years of stay in Nepal”, he said later. </p> <p> “Tomorrow,” he said on Friday, “I will be leaving this beautiful country. I will never forget this land. Be it Humla, Mustang, the Tarai or Hilly belt, my desire to visit all the parts of the country will always remain the same. This county will always stay fresh within my heart.” </p> <p> UK presence in Nepal is generally free of controversy, barring some exception. Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped to ease lives of millions of Nepali people. Lately however, they have been accused of using their aid money to reengineer Nepali society in such a way that pits one community against another. </p> <p> <strong>I started the discussion by asking Dominic what he felt about donors’ role in Nepal. Has Nepal become too dependent on donors? </strong></p> <p> “I believe we [the donor community], at least the UK government, do not want the country to be dependent on donors,” he said. “All we want is to see the country improving its economic indicators.” He said that donors’ money has been channeled to the neediest sectors such as education, health, agriculture and the result would be devastating if the aid flow to such sectors were to be cut. </p> <p> Development work has been seriously and negatively affected in the absence of elected bodies at the local level. The problem has been complicated by the political parties who often tend to put their organizational interests ahead of the overall developmental requirement of a village or a district. Excessive politicization of development work has seriously undermined accountability and transparency of public expenditure. Dominic acknowledged this and said holding local elections were key to face this challenge. </p> <p> “What I found at the local level is that the political parties divide local resources not according to the need of local people but rather to their interest. If the local election was held, the situation would have been much different and the resources might be utilized in a responsible manner,” he said. </p> <p> When you are interviewing a British diplomat (who also oversees the UK aid spending in Nepal) question about DFID fueling ethnic division in Nepal and favouring one community against another cannot go unasked. </p> <p> Dominic responded to the question by stating that DFID (a British government ministry) “is mandated to work on poverty issues, not politics. Our aim is to support the poorest of the poor section of society but not to fuel any ethic disharmony.” He used the term ‘social inclusion’ to describe what DFID has been doing to help poorest of the poor in Nepal. <br /> My own understanding is that a bridge like the one DFID built over Sabha Khola in January or a road that connects villages to national highway will have much more impact in reducing poverty in Nepal than spending (and wasting) money in the name of enhancing capacity of Nepali people. But a bridge over Sabha Khola doesn’t benefit the well connected and influential people in Kathmandu who are regular faces in cocktail circuit and have direct access to diplomats like Dominic. It is an uphill task for Kathmandu diplomats to get themselves out of Kathmandu’s cocktail circuit and go to villages to taste the local raksi. </p> <p> On his part, literally speaking, Dominic seems to have tried. While talking about some of the most memorable things that he did in Nepal, Dominic said: “I really enjoyed drinking local raksi.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1048', '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' => '1185', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Rabi Khadka Wins Ghanashyam Open Golf', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Vv8R4EpMdy0/Uc1yv5Qv2_I/AAAAAAAAAU0/w0rCJ_SdFCE/h120/Rabi.bmp" width="148" /><br /> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Rabi Khadka has won the Ghanashyam Open Golf Championship, the second event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2013-14 played at the par- 67 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Thursday. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Defending champion Khadka carded even-par 67 at his home club course for a total of one-over 269 to register one-stroke victory over Dhana Thapa of Tribhuvan Army Officers Golf Club. 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latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people econ', 'description' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people economic news and events, ongoing visiting business people news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1047', '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' => '1184', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Gurung Challenges Govt To Hold Polls', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> CPN-Maoist Secretary Dev Gurung has challenged the government to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) election. The former Minister warned that the nation would again return to conflict days if the elections were held in unilateral manner. He also made it clear that his party was ready to take any steps to foil the plans to hold the futile election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1046', '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' => '1183', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Upper Trishuli 3A Upgrade Decision Withdrawn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) has taken back the controversial decision of upgrading the Upper Trishuli 3A on June 12 out of sheer pressure from several groups. A meeting chaired by Energy Minister Umakanta Jha took the withdrawal decision to prevent the further outrage. NEA had decided to upgrade the project from existing 60 MW to 90 MW on May 31. Trade unions at NEA had launched series of protests against the decision. ‘’The project will be continued with the existing capacity without any further delay’’, said NEA member Laxman Agrawal. </p> <p> Meanwhile, a day after the withdrawal decision, FNCCI (Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry) condemned the NEA’s decision. Issuing a press statement, FNCCI called the act immature. ‘’The government had to assess all aspects before taking any decision, It is not appropriate that the government keeps changing its decision under the influence of some people,” reads the statement. FNCCI said that the government should have acted more maturely earlier regarding the project.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1045', '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' => '1182', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="soaltee" border="1" height="143" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/soaltee.jpg" vspace="10" width="200" /><br /> ‘Celebrate Service Week’ at Soaltee Crowne Plaza <br /> </strong><br /> Soaltee Crowne Plaza felicitated and recognized its employees during Celebrate Service Week from June 10 –16. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) had launched ‘Celebrate Service Week’ to recognize and appreciate their associates who work tirelessly every day for their guests, says a press release from Soaltee Crowne Plaza. <br /> <br /> Soaltee organized various employee engagement activities like quiz competition, cookery show, fun sports and workshop on Art of Living during the week. All the employees were given ‘Thank You’ cards by their heads of department. The hotel also donated clothes collected from all the employees to Rural Health Education Trust. <br /> <br /> The Celebrate Service Week ended with a ceremony to recognize efforts of individuals along with prize distribution to the winners of various events during the week. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manger of the hotel concluded the event by thanking all the employees for their contribution to the organization. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="153" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/thaiairways.jpg" vspace="10" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Thai Airways Honours its Staffs </strong><br /> <br /> Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has honoured its 12 staff member for completing the service period of 15 years, 25 years and 35 years. The staffs were awarded certificates and ring with Thai logo to recognize their service. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TripAdvisor Acquires GateGuru </strong><br /> <br /> TripAdvisor, Inc has announced it has acquired GateGuru, the leading mobile resource for flight and airport information around the world. Built on a mix of user-generated content and information from the airports, flyers can view detailed maps and insights on stores, restaurants, amenities and gate locations. Combined with weather forecasts, estimated security wait times and real-time flight status information, the award-winning app aims to take the stress out of flying. The GateGuru team will continue to operate out of New York City, and report to Bryan Saltzburg, General Manager, New Initiatives and leader of the TripAdvisor Flights product and SeatGuru brand. (Traveldailynews.com) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><img alt="" border="1" height="436" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/statistics.jpg" vspace="10" width="209" /><br /> Best and Worst Aircraft Crash Rates Revealed </strong><br /> <br /> AirlineRatings.com, the world’s first airline safety and product rating website has cautioned travellers to steer clear of the LET410, Antonov AN-12, Ilyushin 76, and CASA 212 aircraft which have the worst crash rate over the past 10 years. AirlineRatings.com which rates 425 airlines for both safety and product has completed a comprehensive analysis of the crash records of 55 different aircraft in active service. Editor Geoffrey Thomas said that AirlineRatings.com had only looked at the records for the last ten years as they were relevant to today’s travellers. (Traveldailynews.com)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1044', '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' => '1181', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Election Date: November 19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> Three months after its formation, the Khil Raj Regmi-led Interim Election Government on thursday finally announced November 19 as the date for holding fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. The cabinet meeting also forwarded the ordinance on amending the Election of Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013 to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The president approved the ordinance on Friday.The Interim Election Council Ministers had forwarded the election-related ordinance after removing the proposed threshold provision. Though the EC had earlier proposed that a political party must secure 1.5 percent of the total valid vote cast in the election in order to claim seat allocations under proportional representation, the constitutional body had later reduced the figure to one percent following objections by fringe political parties. </p> <p> The government has also excluded the proposed provision that a candidate should disclose his/her property details and state whether or not he/she is a defendant in any court case filed by the governement. However, the ordinance has barred candidates who have already been handed down final verdicts of guilty by a court for involvements in criminal case. Those who have been handed down final sentences by the courts for involvement in criminal cases including corruption, rape, murder, passport misuse, money laundering, drug smuggling and human trafficking, or have been black-listed for bank related offense, cannot file candidacy. </p> <p> Meanwhile The Election Commission has said that it is all prepared for the polls and will move ahead by creating an election- friendly environment</p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Free, Fair Elections: Regmi </strong></span></p> <p> Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khilraj Regmi said in a televised address to the nation Friday evening that the sole purpose of the government is to ensure the election as scheduled. He added that the government will do its best to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner and make it inclusive. Regmi addressed the nation a day after the government set November 19 as the date for the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1043', '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' => '1180', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Gold Posts Weekly Gain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="106" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/834gbF4gZDwh-R5pxXbAKAHuMc12cWWK2R4hZOa9aik=w149-h106-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Resilient demand for coins and bars and a pullback in the U.S. equities market lifted gold on the day and for the week on Friday. Traders said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also boosted the metal’s safe-haven appeal. The metal rose about 0.3 percent on the week. It has now posted gains in three of the last four weeks following a historic two-day selloff in mid-April. Spot gold closed in at $1,390.2 an ounce. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1042', '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' => '1179', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'China’s South Asia Expo Generates $ 17.47bn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="111" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G4PN-4-s41fA2nlQ1c94yRJc8igxviTRVfpuYABuVzg=w149-h111-p-no" width="149" /><br /> The first South Asia Expo organised by China this month has generated business transactions worth about $ 17.47 billion, official media here reported today. The four-day expo from June 6 was held along with 21st China Kunming Import and Export Fair at the Chinese city of Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. 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style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">By TC Correspondent</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">There are numerous ways in which working people can make use of their leisure time beyond office hours and beyond the confines of the office walls. A trip to a nearby destination, hanging out with friends, a party or simply spending time with the family. Through these means, most of us try ignoring the headaches and stress that come free with our work, at least for a few moments. For Explore Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Neeraj Sharma, it is quite as same. When it’s time for leisure, he engages most of his time in various social activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">A former member of Lions Club, Sharma tries attending most of its programmes and events despite his hectic schedule. “I believe social activities are one of the best ways to rejuvenate one’s mind. And with it come a number of extra knowledge and experiences,” he shares. A philanthropist, Sharma is also a current chartered member of Round Table Nepal, an organization that promotes fellowship and goodwill in national and international affairs. Stressing the need to attend social events and activities, Sharma says, “These are the platforms where we can share our experiences and learn from others’ experiences.” However, Sharma regrets on his inability to give sufficient time for these kinds of activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Besides his social engagements, Sharma loves spending time with his family. He gives as much time as possible to his family. Playing games with the children, taking a short family trip include some of the things he does on a usual basis. “Family, society and responsibility are the things that should be the respective priority of every individual,” notes Sharma. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Along with all the fun and social work, Sharma loves to keep himself fit at all times, for which, he often visits health clubs. He often plays cricket during his time off, keeping the athlete in him alive. “However, lack of sufficient time and a proper venue to play cricket has made me irregular these days,” Sharma says. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Focusing on the need of time management among Nepali professionals, Sharma says that one should have the capacity of stress management and the ability to decentralize one’s work. “Prioritizing our work and handling it as an art simplifies the work and eases its burden,” Sharma believes. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">An optimistic man, Sharma takes life as a game with equal chances of winning and losing. 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In August 2011, S&P downgraded the US rating one notch from AAA to AA+, but now believes further downgrades are less likely as the economy continues to recover. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1038', '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' => '1175', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'India To Be World’s Most Populous Country By 2028', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="89" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UxwOdXVxv7w4OkD5ujo8PxyCr4lf6UblYrXeBu0khUk=w149-h89-p-no" width="149" /></p> <p> India looks set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country from 2028, according to the United Nations.At that point, both nations will number 1.45 billion people each. Subsequently India’s population will continue to grow until the middle of the century, while China’s slowly declines.The UN also estimates that the current global population of 7.2 billion will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. (BBC)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1037', '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' => '1174', 'article_category_id' => '138', 'title' => '‘Nepal’s Poverty Declining, Health & Education Progressing’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="149" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cak3cdGOCMJb7qNumlm7HW3PVQGjEtrTkDCnpP9HUh8=w146-h149-p-no" width="146" /></p> <p> <strong>Arlene Mahinay is the Country Director of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Nepal. Recently, Sujan Dhungana of The Corporate talked to Mahinay on some of the ongoing projects of VSO Nepal and its operational hurdles. Excerpts: <br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Could you shed light on the major working areas of (VSO) Nepal? </strong><br /> VSO Nepal is part of VSO International, a development organisation based in the United Kingdom working in 33 countries including Nepal. Most organizations that are involved in the sector do their work by providing funds to partner organisations and the projects. Instead of funds, we provide international volunteer-experts. We send our volunteers to different working areas. We have been working in Nepal since 1964 AD. Our focus areas are health, education and secured livelihood. </p> <p> <strong>What about your ongoing projects? </strong><br /> We are into a number of projects. Most of our projects are aimed at alleviation of poverty through education, secure livelihoods and health services. We concentrate most of our resources in the Mid- and Far- West as these are the poorest areas and quite remote. But we also have volunteers in other parts of the country. We are involved in for example, training school teachers, and we are working on improving maternal health services at Mugu District Hospital, or helping train farmers on agriculture. </p> <p> We also have projects to encourage girl’s education. Our volunteers are assigned in different communities and schools. As well as supporting in the improvement of the quality of formal education, we also encourage girl’s education. We are also working on sustainable livelihood projects including looking at the effects of climate change here in Nepal. </p> <p> <strong>How has VSO rated Nepal’s march towards attaining its Millennium Development goals (MDGs)? </strong><br /> Attaining all of the MDGs would be quite difficult for any country. However, in the context of Nepal, the country has made good progress in health and education. </p> <p> <strong>Although a plethora of anti-poverty programmes have been implemented in Nepal, majority of Nepalis are still poor. What is your view on this? </strong><br /> Well, alleviation of poverty is something that takes time. The poverty level in the country is on a decline. In addition to that, poverty is perceived in different ways by different people. I believe that trying to alleviate poverty through means of education, good health services and providing knowledge about secured living would be a best way out. </p> <p> <strong>What about VSO Nepal’s operational challenges in Nepal? </strong><br /> Whenever we work through our volunteers, we sometimes witness challenges related to lack of understanding of the socio-cultural context. As our volunteers are foreigners, they find it difficult in the beginning to understand the Nepali context. To help them develop a better understanding of the context, therefore, we provide them with an in-country orientation as soon as they arrive in Nepal. This helps them to adapt, and as a result, enable them to provide relevant and important support to partner communities. </p> <p> <strong>What are your expectations from the Nepali government for efficient and effective mobilisation of aid? </strong><br /> Well, we have very good relationship with the government of Nepal as we are working hand-in-hand with various ministries and some governmental bodies. The government treats our volunteers and the staffers as its own. 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This district doesn’t even have access to roadways because of its remote geographical condition. Some of the villages of Humla including Simikot are benefited from tourism as they are the entrance to Mansarobar in Tibet. With the aim of developing tourism in the district, recently a new tourist destination Nyin Valley has been introduced. This new trekking route covers north-eastern area from Simikot providing various tourist destinations to the tourists. The master-plan of the project has already been prepared with the help of SNV and the promotional activities are being done rapidly. <br /> <br /> Department for International Development (DFID) has provided grant for the promotion of this Valley as branch trekking route of The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT). GHT has been identifying and promoting such trekking routes with the co-ordination of Ministry for Tourism, District Development Committee and Tourism Development Committee of related districts. The programmes conducted by GHT in various 16 districts have been promoting local tourism. Along with main trekking route, it also has been promoting new trekking routes. <br /> <br /> Bhavana Adhikari, Communications and Outreach Advisor at GHT said that they have been conducting five day tour package including remote VDCs of the district to promote the district as a whole. GHT has promoted the route from Simikot to Buraunse, Torpa, Nimatang, Ralingumba, Bargaun, Thehe and Khurpanath. As a part of promotion, first home stay in the district also has been started at Buraunse. Micro-entrepreneurship also is provided at all the places from where the trekking route passes. <br /> <br /> Jung Bahadur Lama, Marketing and Sales Director of Firante Treks and Expedition said that a proper tourism package is introduced for more effective results. But the area and districts for home stay has to be increased to conduct tourism package in the district. He said that the tasks of promotion of home stay as well as package formation from local tour agents have already been started. <br /> <br /> The Great Himalaya Trail has expanded from eastern region to far-western region covering 16 mountain districts. The starting of this trekking route was from Dolpa and Humla. For the promotion of the trekking trial of Humla, GHT has developed Nyin Valley trekking trail from Bar Gaun VDC to Raling Gumba. A five-day package has been prepared for the promotion of this place and an eight-day package is developed for the tourists going from Kathmandu to the village. <br /> Largest fair of Humla at Raling Gumba <br /> <br /> Raling Gumba, situated at an altitude of 3,900 meters has been witnessing largest fair of Humla district in Buddha Purnima each year. Raling Gumba carries religious importance which can be a significant factor to attract tourist. <br /> Culture of Humla <br /> Humla bears different cultures and rituals than other districts. The main feature of this district is its unique range of hospitality during some special occasions. Welcoming people by applying ghee in hair and by offering them local liquor is famous in Lama community. <br /> <br /> <strong>Polyandry system </strong><br /> <br /> This system still prevails in Lama community of Humla. The elder son gets married and other children don’t as they don’t have the system of dividing the property. But some of the locals say that the young generations are not following the system. In the past, the brothers were not able to meet each other because of the work pressure and they followed the culture. But at present, awareness is increasing among the locals, and the clashes between brothers are increasing due to which the system is on a decline. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sky Burial in Lama Community </strong><br /> <br /> Lama community has the tradition of sky burial of the dead body. The priest/ Lama decides what method of burial is to be performed. Among the alternates are to burn, to bury it or to provide to vultures. The body that is selcted for sky burial is considered a lucky one. This tradition prevails in Gurung community of Mustang as well. <br /> <br /> <strong>Miserable life of rural areas </strong><br /> <br /> Along with the geographical difficulties, Humla people are living a miserable and poor life. Lack of roads as well as less productivity has led them to poverty. Because of the cold climate, the cereals crops take long time to mature. The people of this district are dependent on government’s subsidy for food. <br /> <br /> <strong>Thehe Village </strong><br /> <br /> Thehe VDC bearing largest population of the district is also facing poverty issue. It has around 500 houses having 5- 15 members in a family.<br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people econ', 'description' => 'new business age visiting business people news & articles, visiting business people news & articles from new business age nepal, visiting business people headlines from nepal, current and latest visiting business people news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali visiting business people economic news and events, ongoing visiting business people news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1050', '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' => '1187', 'article_category_id' => '142', 'title' => 'Election Date Announcement Welcomed By International Community', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The international community has welcomed the announcement of the date for holding Constituent Assembly (CA) elections on November 19. Jennifer R. Paski, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, at daily press briefing in Washington D.C. on Thursday said, “We welcome the announcement by the Interim Election Council of Ministers in Nepal that Constituent Assembly elections will take place on November 19.’’ So far, India, The European Union, Norway and Switzerland too have announced their support to the election programme. </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>UCPN (M) Forms Poll Campaign Body </strong></span></p> <p> The UCPN (Maoist) on June 14 launched an election campaign forming a 65-member Election Mobilisation Committee led by party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The panel is mandated to prepare an election policy and strategy and organise a campaign across the country. Committee members include Vice-chairmen Dr Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha, General Secretary Post Bahadur Bogati, chiefs of the party’s five bureaus, coordinators of its 14 state committees and the heads of the party wings.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1049', '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' => '1186', 'article_category_id' => '143', 'title' => 'Development Discourse With Dominic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="147" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UdkScCyRfDl9IJd_H4FG3RwWUKmUkCHA5nqlGN9ga8I=w149-h147-p-no" width="149" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Dominic O’Neill<br /> Head, DFID Nepal</strong></p> <p> <strong>Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped ease lives of millions of Nepali people.</strong></p> <p> <strong><br /> By Siromani Dhungana </strong></p> <p> At one point on his last day in office as head of DFID Nepal, Dominic O’Neill was waiting for reporters. “This will probably be the last meeting with journalist in my nearly two years of stay in Nepal”, he said later. </p> <p> “Tomorrow,” he said on Friday, “I will be leaving this beautiful country. I will never forget this land. Be it Humla, Mustang, the Tarai or Hilly belt, my desire to visit all the parts of the country will always remain the same. This county will always stay fresh within my heart.” </p> <p> UK presence in Nepal is generally free of controversy, barring some exception. Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped to ease lives of millions of Nepali people. Lately however, they have been accused of using their aid money to reengineer Nepali society in such a way that pits one community against another. </p> <p> <strong>I started the discussion by asking Dominic what he felt about donors’ role in Nepal. Has Nepal become too dependent on donors? </strong></p> <p> “I believe we [the donor community], at least the UK government, do not want the country to be dependent on donors,” he said. “All we want is to see the country improving its economic indicators.” He said that donors’ money has been channeled to the neediest sectors such as education, health, agriculture and the result would be devastating if the aid flow to such sectors were to be cut. </p> <p> Development work has been seriously and negatively affected in the absence of elected bodies at the local level. The problem has been complicated by the political parties who often tend to put their organizational interests ahead of the overall developmental requirement of a village or a district. Excessive politicization of development work has seriously undermined accountability and transparency of public expenditure. Dominic acknowledged this and said holding local elections were key to face this challenge. </p> <p> “What I found at the local level is that the political parties divide local resources not according to the need of local people but rather to their interest. If the local election was held, the situation would have been much different and the resources might be utilized in a responsible manner,” he said. </p> <p> When you are interviewing a British diplomat (who also oversees the UK aid spending in Nepal) question about DFID fueling ethnic division in Nepal and favouring one community against another cannot go unasked. </p> <p> Dominic responded to the question by stating that DFID (a British government ministry) “is mandated to work on poverty issues, not politics. Our aim is to support the poorest of the poor section of society but not to fuel any ethic disharmony.” He used the term ‘social inclusion’ to describe what DFID has been doing to help poorest of the poor in Nepal. <br /> My own understanding is that a bridge like the one DFID built over Sabha Khola in January or a road that connects villages to national highway will have much more impact in reducing poverty in Nepal than spending (and wasting) money in the name of enhancing capacity of Nepali people. But a bridge over Sabha Khola doesn’t benefit the well connected and influential people in Kathmandu who are regular faces in cocktail circuit and have direct access to diplomats like Dominic. It is an uphill task for Kathmandu diplomats to get themselves out of Kathmandu’s cocktail circuit and go to villages to taste the local raksi. </p> <p> On his part, literally speaking, Dominic seems to have tried. While talking about some of the most memorable things that he did in Nepal, Dominic said: “I really enjoyed drinking local raksi.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1048', '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' => '1185', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Rabi Khadka Wins Ghanashyam Open Golf', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Vv8R4EpMdy0/Uc1yv5Qv2_I/AAAAAAAAAU0/w0rCJ_SdFCE/h120/Rabi.bmp" width="148" /><br /> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Rabi Khadka has won the Ghanashyam Open Golf Championship, the second event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2013-14 played at the par- 67 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Thursday. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Defending champion Khadka carded even-par 67 at his home club course for a total of one-over 269 to register one-stroke victory over Dhana Thapa of Tribhuvan Army Officers Golf Club. With the pay cheque of Rs 55,000 and trophy, Khadka claimed his seventh career title. Dhana faltered to four-over 71 to finish second at two-over 270, while Umesh Nagarkoti of Gokarna Golf Club came third at 271 after carding three-under 64. Out of the total cash purse of Rs 300,000, Dhana received Rs 37,000, while Umesh earned Rs 29,000. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A46"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">In Amateur section, Tashi Tsering registered a three-stroke victory over Tirtha Paudel. Tashi, who was six-shot ahead going into the final round, played four-over 71 for a total of 276, while Paudel carded three-under 64 for a total of 279. 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The former Minister warned that the nation would again return to conflict days if the elections were held in unilateral manner. He also made it clear that his party was ready to take any steps to foil the plans to hold the futile election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1046', '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' => '1183', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Upper Trishuli 3A Upgrade Decision Withdrawn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) has taken back the controversial decision of upgrading the Upper Trishuli 3A on June 12 out of sheer pressure from several groups. A meeting chaired by Energy Minister Umakanta Jha took the withdrawal decision to prevent the further outrage. NEA had decided to upgrade the project from existing 60 MW to 90 MW on May 31. Trade unions at NEA had launched series of protests against the decision. ‘’The project will be continued with the existing capacity without any further delay’’, said NEA member Laxman Agrawal. </p> <p> Meanwhile, a day after the withdrawal decision, FNCCI (Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry) condemned the NEA’s decision. Issuing a press statement, FNCCI called the act immature. ‘’The government had to assess all aspects before taking any decision, It is not appropriate that the government keeps changing its decision under the influence of some people,” reads the statement. FNCCI said that the government should have acted more maturely earlier regarding the project.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1045', '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' => '1182', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="soaltee" border="1" height="143" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/soaltee.jpg" vspace="10" width="200" /><br /> ‘Celebrate Service Week’ at Soaltee Crowne Plaza <br /> </strong><br /> Soaltee Crowne Plaza felicitated and recognized its employees during Celebrate Service Week from June 10 –16. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) had launched ‘Celebrate Service Week’ to recognize and appreciate their associates who work tirelessly every day for their guests, says a press release from Soaltee Crowne Plaza. <br /> <br /> Soaltee organized various employee engagement activities like quiz competition, cookery show, fun sports and workshop on Art of Living during the week. All the employees were given ‘Thank You’ cards by their heads of department. The hotel also donated clothes collected from all the employees to Rural Health Education Trust. <br /> <br /> The Celebrate Service Week ended with a ceremony to recognize efforts of individuals along with prize distribution to the winners of various events during the week. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manger of the hotel concluded the event by thanking all the employees for their contribution to the organization. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="153" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/thaiairways.jpg" vspace="10" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Thai Airways Honours its Staffs </strong><br /> <br /> Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has honoured its 12 staff member for completing the service period of 15 years, 25 years and 35 years. The staffs were awarded certificates and ring with Thai logo to recognize their service. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TripAdvisor Acquires GateGuru </strong><br /> <br /> TripAdvisor, Inc has announced it has acquired GateGuru, the leading mobile resource for flight and airport information around the world. Built on a mix of user-generated content and information from the airports, flyers can view detailed maps and insights on stores, restaurants, amenities and gate locations. Combined with weather forecasts, estimated security wait times and real-time flight status information, the award-winning app aims to take the stress out of flying. The GateGuru team will continue to operate out of New York City, and report to Bryan Saltzburg, General Manager, New Initiatives and leader of the TripAdvisor Flights product and SeatGuru brand. (Traveldailynews.com) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><img alt="" border="1" height="436" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/statistics.jpg" vspace="10" width="209" /><br /> Best and Worst Aircraft Crash Rates Revealed </strong><br /> <br /> AirlineRatings.com, the world’s first airline safety and product rating website has cautioned travellers to steer clear of the LET410, Antonov AN-12, Ilyushin 76, and CASA 212 aircraft which have the worst crash rate over the past 10 years. AirlineRatings.com which rates 425 airlines for both safety and product has completed a comprehensive analysis of the crash records of 55 different aircraft in active service. Editor Geoffrey Thomas said that AirlineRatings.com had only looked at the records for the last ten years as they were relevant to today’s travellers. 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The cabinet meeting also forwarded the ordinance on amending the Election of Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013 to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The president approved the ordinance on Friday.The Interim Election Council Ministers had forwarded the election-related ordinance after removing the proposed threshold provision. Though the EC had earlier proposed that a political party must secure 1.5 percent of the total valid vote cast in the election in order to claim seat allocations under proportional representation, the constitutional body had later reduced the figure to one percent following objections by fringe political parties. </p> <p> The government has also excluded the proposed provision that a candidate should disclose his/her property details and state whether or not he/she is a defendant in any court case filed by the governement. However, the ordinance has barred candidates who have already been handed down final verdicts of guilty by a court for involvements in criminal case. Those who have been handed down final sentences by the courts for involvement in criminal cases including corruption, rape, murder, passport misuse, money laundering, drug smuggling and human trafficking, or have been black-listed for bank related offense, cannot file candidacy. </p> <p> Meanwhile The Election Commission has said that it is all prepared for the polls and will move ahead by creating an election- friendly environment</p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Free, Fair Elections: Regmi </strong></span></p> <p> Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khilraj Regmi said in a televised address to the nation Friday evening that the sole purpose of the government is to ensure the election as scheduled. He added that the government will do its best to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner and make it inclusive. Regmi addressed the nation a day after the government set November 19 as the date for the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1043', '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' => '1180', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Gold Posts Weekly Gain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="106" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/834gbF4gZDwh-R5pxXbAKAHuMc12cWWK2R4hZOa9aik=w149-h106-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Resilient demand for coins and bars and a pullback in the U.S. equities market lifted gold on the day and for the week on Friday. Traders said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also boosted the metal’s safe-haven appeal. The metal rose about 0.3 percent on the week. It has now posted gains in three of the last four weeks following a historic two-day selloff in mid-April. Spot gold closed in at $1,390.2 an ounce. 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The four-day expo from June 6 was held along with 21st China Kunming Import and Export Fair at the Chinese city of Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. 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style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">By TC Correspondent</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">There are numerous ways in which working people can make use of their leisure time beyond office hours and beyond the confines of the office walls. A trip to a nearby destination, hanging out with friends, a party or simply spending time with the family. Through these means, most of us try ignoring the headaches and stress that come free with our work, at least for a few moments. For Explore Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Neeraj Sharma, it is quite as same. When it’s time for leisure, he engages most of his time in various social activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">A former member of Lions Club, Sharma tries attending most of its programmes and events despite his hectic schedule. “I believe social activities are one of the best ways to rejuvenate one’s mind. And with it come a number of extra knowledge and experiences,” he shares. A philanthropist, Sharma is also a current chartered member of Round Table Nepal, an organization that promotes fellowship and goodwill in national and international affairs. Stressing the need to attend social events and activities, Sharma says, “These are the platforms where we can share our experiences and learn from others’ experiences.” However, Sharma regrets on his inability to give sufficient time for these kinds of activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Besides his social engagements, Sharma loves spending time with his family. He gives as much time as possible to his family. Playing games with the children, taking a short family trip include some of the things he does on a usual basis. “Family, society and responsibility are the things that should be the respective priority of every individual,” notes Sharma. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Along with all the fun and social work, Sharma loves to keep himself fit at all times, for which, he often visits health clubs. He often plays cricket during his time off, keeping the athlete in him alive. “However, lack of sufficient time and a proper venue to play cricket has made me irregular these days,” Sharma says. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Focusing on the need of time management among Nepali professionals, Sharma says that one should have the capacity of stress management and the ability to decentralize one’s work. “Prioritizing our work and handling it as an art simplifies the work and eases its burden,” Sharma believes. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">An optimistic man, Sharma takes life as a game with equal chances of winning and losing. However, he urges everyone to play it in order to win.</span></span></p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1040', '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' => '1177', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Airliner Market Worth $4.8 Trillion In 20 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CrL4YVD7uRsPXNUw1VYhZE-LQsNsirmMxIf4Ij7uRHs=w149-h112-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Global demand for aircraft in the next 20 years will be even stronger than estimated so far, pulled by demand in the Asia- Pacific region and from low-cost carriers, US manufacturer Boeing said on Tuesday. Boeing raised its estimate of global demand by 3.8 per cent to 35,280 aircraft, and in value by 7.0 per cent to $4,800 billion. (The Economic Times)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1039', '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' => '1176', 'article_category_id' => '139', 'title' => 'Standard And Poor’s Lifts US Credit Outlook', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8WSG6Ba4GIH0iqAKFTYedDKnEmfxCvJ3t6YDDB02_Ts=w149-h112-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Rating agency Standard and Poor’s has raised its credit outlook for the US economy from negative to stable. In August 2011, S&P downgraded the US rating one notch from AAA to AA+, but now believes further downgrades are less likely as the economy continues to recover. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1038', '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' => '1175', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'India To Be World’s Most Populous Country By 2028', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="89" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UxwOdXVxv7w4OkD5ujo8PxyCr4lf6UblYrXeBu0khUk=w149-h89-p-no" width="149" /></p> <p> India looks set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country from 2028, according to the United Nations.At that point, both nations will number 1.45 billion people each. Subsequently India’s population will continue to grow until the middle of the century, while China’s slowly declines.The UN also estimates that the current global population of 7.2 billion will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. (BBC)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1037', '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' => '1174', 'article_category_id' => '138', 'title' => '‘Nepal’s Poverty Declining, Health & Education Progressing’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="149" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cak3cdGOCMJb7qNumlm7HW3PVQGjEtrTkDCnpP9HUh8=w146-h149-p-no" width="146" /></p> <p> <strong>Arlene Mahinay is the Country Director of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Nepal. Recently, Sujan Dhungana of The Corporate talked to Mahinay on some of the ongoing projects of VSO Nepal and its operational hurdles. Excerpts: <br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Could you shed light on the major working areas of (VSO) Nepal? </strong><br /> VSO Nepal is part of VSO International, a development organisation based in the United Kingdom working in 33 countries including Nepal. Most organizations that are involved in the sector do their work by providing funds to partner organisations and the projects. Instead of funds, we provide international volunteer-experts. We send our volunteers to different working areas. We have been working in Nepal since 1964 AD. Our focus areas are health, education and secured livelihood. </p> <p> <strong>What about your ongoing projects? </strong><br /> We are into a number of projects. Most of our projects are aimed at alleviation of poverty through education, secure livelihoods and health services. We concentrate most of our resources in the Mid- and Far- West as these are the poorest areas and quite remote. But we also have volunteers in other parts of the country. We are involved in for example, training school teachers, and we are working on improving maternal health services at Mugu District Hospital, or helping train farmers on agriculture. </p> <p> We also have projects to encourage girl’s education. Our volunteers are assigned in different communities and schools. As well as supporting in the improvement of the quality of formal education, we also encourage girl’s education. We are also working on sustainable livelihood projects including looking at the effects of climate change here in Nepal. </p> <p> <strong>How has VSO rated Nepal’s march towards attaining its Millennium Development goals (MDGs)? </strong><br /> Attaining all of the MDGs would be quite difficult for any country. However, in the context of Nepal, the country has made good progress in health and education. </p> <p> <strong>Although a plethora of anti-poverty programmes have been implemented in Nepal, majority of Nepalis are still poor. What is your view on this? </strong><br /> Well, alleviation of poverty is something that takes time. The poverty level in the country is on a decline. In addition to that, poverty is perceived in different ways by different people. I believe that trying to alleviate poverty through means of education, good health services and providing knowledge about secured living would be a best way out. </p> <p> <strong>What about VSO Nepal’s operational challenges in Nepal? </strong><br /> Whenever we work through our volunteers, we sometimes witness challenges related to lack of understanding of the socio-cultural context. As our volunteers are foreigners, they find it difficult in the beginning to understand the Nepali context. To help them develop a better understanding of the context, therefore, we provide them with an in-country orientation as soon as they arrive in Nepal. This helps them to adapt, and as a result, enable them to provide relevant and important support to partner communities. </p> <p> <strong>What are your expectations from the Nepali government for efficient and effective mobilisation of aid? </strong><br /> Well, we have very good relationship with the government of Nepal as we are working hand-in-hand with various ministries and some governmental bodies. The government treats our volunteers and the staffers as its own. 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This district doesn’t even have access to roadways because of its remote geographical condition. Some of the villages of Humla including Simikot are benefited from tourism as they are the entrance to Mansarobar in Tibet. With the aim of developing tourism in the district, recently a new tourist destination Nyin Valley has been introduced. This new trekking route covers north-eastern area from Simikot providing various tourist destinations to the tourists. The master-plan of the project has already been prepared with the help of SNV and the promotional activities are being done rapidly. <br /> <br /> Department for International Development (DFID) has provided grant for the promotion of this Valley as branch trekking route of The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT). GHT has been identifying and promoting such trekking routes with the co-ordination of Ministry for Tourism, District Development Committee and Tourism Development Committee of related districts. The programmes conducted by GHT in various 16 districts have been promoting local tourism. Along with main trekking route, it also has been promoting new trekking routes. <br /> <br /> Bhavana Adhikari, Communications and Outreach Advisor at GHT said that they have been conducting five day tour package including remote VDCs of the district to promote the district as a whole. GHT has promoted the route from Simikot to Buraunse, Torpa, Nimatang, Ralingumba, Bargaun, Thehe and Khurpanath. As a part of promotion, first home stay in the district also has been started at Buraunse. Micro-entrepreneurship also is provided at all the places from where the trekking route passes. <br /> <br /> Jung Bahadur Lama, Marketing and Sales Director of Firante Treks and Expedition said that a proper tourism package is introduced for more effective results. But the area and districts for home stay has to be increased to conduct tourism package in the district. He said that the tasks of promotion of home stay as well as package formation from local tour agents have already been started. <br /> <br /> The Great Himalaya Trail has expanded from eastern region to far-western region covering 16 mountain districts. The starting of this trekking route was from Dolpa and Humla. For the promotion of the trekking trial of Humla, GHT has developed Nyin Valley trekking trail from Bar Gaun VDC to Raling Gumba. A five-day package has been prepared for the promotion of this place and an eight-day package is developed for the tourists going from Kathmandu to the village. <br /> Largest fair of Humla at Raling Gumba <br /> <br /> Raling Gumba, situated at an altitude of 3,900 meters has been witnessing largest fair of Humla district in Buddha Purnima each year. Raling Gumba carries religious importance which can be a significant factor to attract tourist. <br /> Culture of Humla <br /> Humla bears different cultures and rituals than other districts. The main feature of this district is its unique range of hospitality during some special occasions. Welcoming people by applying ghee in hair and by offering them local liquor is famous in Lama community. <br /> <br /> <strong>Polyandry system </strong><br /> <br /> This system still prevails in Lama community of Humla. The elder son gets married and other children don’t as they don’t have the system of dividing the property. But some of the locals say that the young generations are not following the system. In the past, the brothers were not able to meet each other because of the work pressure and they followed the culture. But at present, awareness is increasing among the locals, and the clashes between brothers are increasing due to which the system is on a decline. <br /> <br /> <strong>Sky Burial in Lama Community </strong><br /> <br /> Lama community has the tradition of sky burial of the dead body. The priest/ Lama decides what method of burial is to be performed. Among the alternates are to burn, to bury it or to provide to vultures. The body that is selcted for sky burial is considered a lucky one. This tradition prevails in Gurung community of Mustang as well. <br /> <br /> <strong>Miserable life of rural areas </strong><br /> <br /> Along with the geographical difficulties, Humla people are living a miserable and poor life. Lack of roads as well as less productivity has led them to poverty. Because of the cold climate, the cereals crops take long time to mature. The people of this district are dependent on government’s subsidy for food. <br /> <br /> <strong>Thehe Village </strong><br /> <br /> Thehe VDC bearing largest population of the district is also facing poverty issue. 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Jennifer R. Paski, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, at daily press briefing in Washington D.C. on Thursday said, “We welcome the announcement by the Interim Election Council of Ministers in Nepal that Constituent Assembly elections will take place on November 19.’’ So far, India, The European Union, Norway and Switzerland too have announced their support to the election programme. </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>UCPN (M) Forms Poll Campaign Body </strong></span></p> <p> The UCPN (Maoist) on June 14 launched an election campaign forming a 65-member Election Mobilisation Committee led by party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The panel is mandated to prepare an election policy and strategy and organise a campaign across the country. Committee members include Vice-chairmen Dr Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha, General Secretary Post Bahadur Bogati, chiefs of the party’s five bureaus, coordinators of its 14 state committees and the heads of the party wings.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1049', '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' => '1186', 'article_category_id' => '143', 'title' => 'Development Discourse With Dominic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="147" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UdkScCyRfDl9IJd_H4FG3RwWUKmUkCHA5nqlGN9ga8I=w149-h147-p-no" width="149" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Dominic O’Neill<br /> Head, DFID Nepal</strong></p> <p> <strong>Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped ease lives of millions of Nepali people.</strong></p> <p> <strong><br /> By Siromani Dhungana </strong></p> <p> At one point on his last day in office as head of DFID Nepal, Dominic O’Neill was waiting for reporters. “This will probably be the last meeting with journalist in my nearly two years of stay in Nepal”, he said later. </p> <p> “Tomorrow,” he said on Friday, “I will be leaving this beautiful country. I will never forget this land. Be it Humla, Mustang, the Tarai or Hilly belt, my desire to visit all the parts of the country will always remain the same. This county will always stay fresh within my heart.” </p> <p> UK presence in Nepal is generally free of controversy, barring some exception. Apart from recruiting fearless and jobless Nepali youths to their Army, the British government has been building bridges and roads in Nepal that have helped to ease lives of millions of Nepali people. Lately however, they have been accused of using their aid money to reengineer Nepali society in such a way that pits one community against another. </p> <p> <strong>I started the discussion by asking Dominic what he felt about donors’ role in Nepal. Has Nepal become too dependent on donors? </strong></p> <p> “I believe we [the donor community], at least the UK government, do not want the country to be dependent on donors,” he said. “All we want is to see the country improving its economic indicators.” He said that donors’ money has been channeled to the neediest sectors such as education, health, agriculture and the result would be devastating if the aid flow to such sectors were to be cut. </p> <p> Development work has been seriously and negatively affected in the absence of elected bodies at the local level. The problem has been complicated by the political parties who often tend to put their organizational interests ahead of the overall developmental requirement of a village or a district. Excessive politicization of development work has seriously undermined accountability and transparency of public expenditure. Dominic acknowledged this and said holding local elections were key to face this challenge. </p> <p> “What I found at the local level is that the political parties divide local resources not according to the need of local people but rather to their interest. If the local election was held, the situation would have been much different and the resources might be utilized in a responsible manner,” he said. </p> <p> When you are interviewing a British diplomat (who also oversees the UK aid spending in Nepal) question about DFID fueling ethnic division in Nepal and favouring one community against another cannot go unasked. </p> <p> Dominic responded to the question by stating that DFID (a British government ministry) “is mandated to work on poverty issues, not politics. Our aim is to support the poorest of the poor section of society but not to fuel any ethic disharmony.” He used the term ‘social inclusion’ to describe what DFID has been doing to help poorest of the poor in Nepal. <br /> My own understanding is that a bridge like the one DFID built over Sabha Khola in January or a road that connects villages to national highway will have much more impact in reducing poverty in Nepal than spending (and wasting) money in the name of enhancing capacity of Nepali people. But a bridge over Sabha Khola doesn’t benefit the well connected and influential people in Kathmandu who are regular faces in cocktail circuit and have direct access to diplomats like Dominic. It is an uphill task for Kathmandu diplomats to get themselves out of Kathmandu’s cocktail circuit and go to villages to taste the local raksi. </p> <p> On his part, literally speaking, Dominic seems to have tried. 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He also made it clear that his party was ready to take any steps to foil the plans to hold the futile election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1046', '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' => '1183', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Upper Trishuli 3A Upgrade Decision Withdrawn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) has taken back the controversial decision of upgrading the Upper Trishuli 3A on June 12 out of sheer pressure from several groups. A meeting chaired by Energy Minister Umakanta Jha took the withdrawal decision to prevent the further outrage. NEA had decided to upgrade the project from existing 60 MW to 90 MW on May 31. Trade unions at NEA had launched series of protests against the decision. ‘’The project will be continued with the existing capacity without any further delay’’, said NEA member Laxman Agrawal. </p> <p> Meanwhile, a day after the withdrawal decision, FNCCI (Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry) condemned the NEA’s decision. Issuing a press statement, FNCCI called the act immature. ‘’The government had to assess all aspects before taking any decision, It is not appropriate that the government keeps changing its decision under the influence of some people,” reads the statement. FNCCI said that the government should have acted more maturely earlier regarding the project.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1045', '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' => '1182', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="soaltee" border="1" height="143" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/soaltee.jpg" vspace="10" width="200" /><br /> ‘Celebrate Service Week’ at Soaltee Crowne Plaza <br /> </strong><br /> Soaltee Crowne Plaza felicitated and recognized its employees during Celebrate Service Week from June 10 –16. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) had launched ‘Celebrate Service Week’ to recognize and appreciate their associates who work tirelessly every day for their guests, says a press release from Soaltee Crowne Plaza. <br /> <br /> Soaltee organized various employee engagement activities like quiz competition, cookery show, fun sports and workshop on Art of Living during the week. All the employees were given ‘Thank You’ cards by their heads of department. The hotel also donated clothes collected from all the employees to Rural Health Education Trust. <br /> <br /> The Celebrate Service Week ended with a ceremony to recognize efforts of individuals along with prize distribution to the winners of various events during the week. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manger of the hotel concluded the event by thanking all the employees for their contribution to the organization. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="153" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/thaiairways.jpg" vspace="10" width="300" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Thai Airways Honours its Staffs </strong><br /> <br /> Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has honoured its 12 staff member for completing the service period of 15 years, 25 years and 35 years. The staffs were awarded certificates and ring with Thai logo to recognize their service. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TripAdvisor Acquires GateGuru </strong><br /> <br /> TripAdvisor, Inc has announced it has acquired GateGuru, the leading mobile resource for flight and airport information around the world. Built on a mix of user-generated content and information from the airports, flyers can view detailed maps and insights on stores, restaurants, amenities and gate locations. Combined with weather forecasts, estimated security wait times and real-time flight status information, the award-winning app aims to take the stress out of flying. The GateGuru team will continue to operate out of New York City, and report to Bryan Saltzburg, General Manager, New Initiatives and leader of the TripAdvisor Flights product and SeatGuru brand. (Traveldailynews.com) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><img alt="" border="1" height="436" hspace="10" src="http://newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/statistics.jpg" vspace="10" width="209" /><br /> Best and Worst Aircraft Crash Rates Revealed </strong><br /> <br /> AirlineRatings.com, the world’s first airline safety and product rating website has cautioned travellers to steer clear of the LET410, Antonov AN-12, Ilyushin 76, and CASA 212 aircraft which have the worst crash rate over the past 10 years. AirlineRatings.com which rates 425 airlines for both safety and product has completed a comprehensive analysis of the crash records of 55 different aircraft in active service. Editor Geoffrey Thomas said that AirlineRatings.com had only looked at the records for the last ten years as they were relevant to today’s travellers. (Traveldailynews.com)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1044', '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' => '1181', 'article_category_id' => '140', 'title' => 'Election Date: November 19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent </strong></p> <p> Three months after its formation, the Khil Raj Regmi-led Interim Election Government on thursday finally announced November 19 as the date for holding fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. The cabinet meeting also forwarded the ordinance on amending the Election of Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013 to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The president approved the ordinance on Friday.The Interim Election Council Ministers had forwarded the election-related ordinance after removing the proposed threshold provision. Though the EC had earlier proposed that a political party must secure 1.5 percent of the total valid vote cast in the election in order to claim seat allocations under proportional representation, the constitutional body had later reduced the figure to one percent following objections by fringe political parties. </p> <p> The government has also excluded the proposed provision that a candidate should disclose his/her property details and state whether or not he/she is a defendant in any court case filed by the governement. However, the ordinance has barred candidates who have already been handed down final verdicts of guilty by a court for involvements in criminal case. Those who have been handed down final sentences by the courts for involvement in criminal cases including corruption, rape, murder, passport misuse, money laundering, drug smuggling and human trafficking, or have been black-listed for bank related offense, cannot file candidacy. </p> <p> Meanwhile The Election Commission has said that it is all prepared for the polls and will move ahead by creating an election- friendly environment</p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Free, Fair Elections: Regmi </strong></span></p> <p> Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khilraj Regmi said in a televised address to the nation Friday evening that the sole purpose of the government is to ensure the election as scheduled. He added that the government will do its best to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner and make it inclusive. Regmi addressed the nation a day after the government set November 19 as the date for the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) election.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age political news & articles, political news & articles from new business age nepal, political headlines from nepal, current and latest political news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali political economic news and events, ongoing political news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1043', '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' => '1180', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Gold Posts Weekly Gain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="106" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/834gbF4gZDwh-R5pxXbAKAHuMc12cWWK2R4hZOa9aik=w149-h106-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Resilient demand for coins and bars and a pullback in the U.S. equities market lifted gold on the day and for the week on Friday. Traders said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also boosted the metal’s safe-haven appeal. The metal rose about 0.3 percent on the week. It has now posted gains in three of the last four weeks following a historic two-day selloff in mid-April. Spot gold closed in at $1,390.2 an ounce. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1042', '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' => '1179', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'China’s South Asia Expo Generates $ 17.47bn', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="111" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G4PN-4-s41fA2nlQ1c94yRJc8igxviTRVfpuYABuVzg=w149-h111-p-no" width="149" /><br /> The first South Asia Expo organised by China this month has generated business transactions worth about $ 17.47 billion, official media here reported today. The four-day expo from June 6 was held along with 21st China Kunming Import and Export Fair at the Chinese city of Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Agency)<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age industries news & articles, industries news & articles from new business age nepal, industries headlines from nepal, current and latest industries news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali industries economic news and events, ongoing industries news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1041', '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' => '1178', 'article_category_id' => '114', 'title' 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style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">By TC Correspondent</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">There are numerous ways in which working people can make use of their leisure time beyond office hours and beyond the confines of the office walls. A trip to a nearby destination, hanging out with friends, a party or simply spending time with the family. Through these means, most of us try ignoring the headaches and stress that come free with our work, at least for a few moments. For Explore Asia Pacific’s Managing Director Neeraj Sharma, it is quite as same. When it’s time for leisure, he engages most of his time in various social activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">A former member of Lions Club, Sharma tries attending most of its programmes and events despite his hectic schedule. “I believe social activities are one of the best ways to rejuvenate one’s mind. And with it come a number of extra knowledge and experiences,” he shares. A philanthropist, Sharma is also a current chartered member of Round Table Nepal, an organization that promotes fellowship and goodwill in national and international affairs. Stressing the need to attend social events and activities, Sharma says, “These are the platforms where we can share our experiences and learn from others’ experiences.” However, Sharma regrets on his inability to give sufficient time for these kinds of activities. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Besides his social engagements, Sharma loves spending time with his family. He gives as much time as possible to his family. Playing games with the children, taking a short family trip include some of the things he does on a usual basis. “Family, society and responsibility are the things that should be the respective priority of every individual,” notes Sharma. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Along with all the fun and social work, Sharma loves to keep himself fit at all times, for which, he often visits health clubs. He often plays cricket during his time off, keeping the athlete in him alive. “However, lack of sufficient time and a proper venue to play cricket has made me irregular these days,” Sharma says. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">Focusing on the need of time management among Nepali professionals, Sharma says that one should have the capacity of stress management and the ability to decentralize one’s work. “Prioritizing our work and handling it as an art simplifies the work and eases its burden,” Sharma believes. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span class="A24"><span myriad="" style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:">An optimistic man, Sharma takes life as a game with equal chances of winning and losing. However, he urges everyone to play it in order to win.</span></span></p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-28', 'modified' => '2013-06-28', 'keywords' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'description' => 'new business age personality news & articles, personality news & articles from new business age nepal, personality headlines from nepal, current and latest personality news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali personality economic news and events, ongoing personality news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1040', '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' => '1177', 'article_category_id' => '141', 'title' => 'Airliner Market Worth $4.8 Trillion In 20 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CrL4YVD7uRsPXNUw1VYhZE-LQsNsirmMxIf4Ij7uRHs=w149-h112-p-no" width="149" /><br /> Global demand for aircraft in the next 20 years will be even stronger than estimated so far, pulled by demand in the Asia- Pacific region and from low-cost carriers, US manufacturer Boeing said on Tuesday. Boeing raised its estimate of global demand by 3.8 per cent to 35,280 aircraft, and in value by 7.0 per cent to $4,800 billion. 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Subsequently India’s population will continue to grow until the middle of the century, while China’s slowly declines.The UN also estimates that the current global population of 7.2 billion will reach 9.6 billion by 2050. 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Recently, Sujan Dhungana of The Corporate talked to Mahinay on some of the ongoing projects of VSO Nepal and its operational hurdles. Excerpts: <br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>Could you shed light on the major working areas of (VSO) Nepal? </strong><br /> VSO Nepal is part of VSO International, a development organisation based in the United Kingdom working in 33 countries including Nepal. Most organizations that are involved in the sector do their work by providing funds to partner organisations and the projects. Instead of funds, we provide international volunteer-experts. We send our volunteers to different working areas. We have been working in Nepal since 1964 AD. Our focus areas are health, education and secured livelihood. </p> <p> <strong>What about your ongoing projects? </strong><br /> We are into a number of projects. Most of our projects are aimed at alleviation of poverty through education, secure livelihoods and health services. We concentrate most of our resources in the Mid- and Far- West as these are the poorest areas and quite remote. But we also have volunteers in other parts of the country. We are involved in for example, training school teachers, and we are working on improving maternal health services at Mugu District Hospital, or helping train farmers on agriculture. </p> <p> We also have projects to encourage girl’s education. Our volunteers are assigned in different communities and schools. As well as supporting in the improvement of the quality of formal education, we also encourage girl’s education. We are also working on sustainable livelihood projects including looking at the effects of climate change here in Nepal. </p> <p> <strong>How has VSO rated Nepal’s march towards attaining its Millennium Development goals (MDGs)? </strong><br /> Attaining all of the MDGs would be quite difficult for any country. However, in the context of Nepal, the country has made good progress in health and education. </p> <p> <strong>Although a plethora of anti-poverty programmes have been implemented in Nepal, majority of Nepalis are still poor. What is your view on this? </strong><br /> Well, alleviation of poverty is something that takes time. The poverty level in the country is on a decline. In addition to that, poverty is perceived in different ways by different people. I believe that trying to alleviate poverty through means of education, good health services and providing knowledge about secured living would be a best way out. </p> <p> <strong>What about VSO Nepal’s operational challenges in Nepal? </strong><br /> Whenever we work through our volunteers, we sometimes witness challenges related to lack of understanding of the socio-cultural context. As our volunteers are foreigners, they find it difficult in the beginning to understand the Nepali context. To help them develop a better understanding of the context, therefore, we provide them with an in-country orientation as soon as they arrive in Nepal. This helps them to adapt, and as a result, enable them to provide relevant and important support to partner communities. </p> <p> <strong>What are your expectations from the Nepali government for efficient and effective mobilisation of aid? </strong><br /> Well, we have very good relationship with the government of Nepal as we are working hand-in-hand with various ministries and some governmental bodies. The government treats our volunteers and the staffers as its own. 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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