
November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal.…
November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal.…
November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas.…
November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti…
November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali…
November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable…
November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of…
November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this…
November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance…
November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)…
November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector.…
November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the…
November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this…
November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East…
November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food…
November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully…
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', 'content' => '<p>November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal. Once complete, the new Chilime-Trishuli Transmission link allows thousands of people living in communities in the Trishuli River Basin and beyond to benefit from clean hydropower energy and a more reliable power supply, said Energy Minister Barshaman Pun.</p> <p>Speaking at the formal inauguration ceremony, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pun said, “This crucial energy project is key for sustainable development in Nepal and demonstrates the close partnership between Nepal and European partners.”</p> <p>According to a joint statement issued by the government and its European partners, the new 27km transmission line will be built through difficult mountainous terrain 50km west of Kathmandu by the Nepal Electricity Authority and financed by the European Investment Bank, the European Union through the Asian Investment Facility, German Development Bank KfW and the Government of Nepal.</p> <p>The new transmission link will enable 600 MW of clean energy generated from hydropower plants, including independent power producers, on the Trishuli River corridor to be connected to Nepal’s national electricity grid and upgrade the existing electricity distribution to enable a more reliable supply of energy, the statement further said.</p> <p>“Over the coming years investment in clean energy will support sustainable development across Nepal and significantly increase use of renewable energy sources. The Chilime-Trishuli transmission line highlights how technical and financial cooperation between the Nepal Electricity Authority and European partners benefits our country and helps to harness low-carbon power sources,” said Kul Man Ghishing, managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p>The distribution scheme under the transmission system will also enable households in remote rural communities to benefit from first time access to electricity and reduce the need for expensive generators and cooking fuels.</p> <p> The European Union and German government financed comprehensive technical assistance totalling 16.25 million euros, essential for preparation and implementation of the project, and the European Investment Bank is providing a EUR 30 million long-term loan to finance construction of the new transmission link.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-21', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9244', 'image' => '20181121011231_eu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9465', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt Mulls Increasing Import Tax on Bananas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. ', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Chakra Pani Khanal, shared that the government has been working to increase import tax on bananas in order to discourage the import of bananas from India.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the national news agency of Nepal, the minister said that the rate and ratio of increasing the tax was under discussion with the Ministry of Finance.</p> <p>The government has been collecting five percent tax while importing bananas while the banana farmers have been demanding up to 30 percent tax.</p> <p>The farmers and entrepreneurs have claimed that they will not be able to continue banana farming if the import tax is not increased, according to RSS.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9243', 'image' => '20181120025415_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9466', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Japan to provide Rs 356 million for food assistance to Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p>The signing of Exchange of Notes towards this end was held on the witness of the foreign ministers of Nepal and Japan.</p> <p>Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan Prativa Rana and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Masamichi Saigo signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective governments on Monday, November 19. The signing ceremony was held at Ikura House, Tokyo after the bilateral meeting between foreign ministers of the two countries--Pradeep Gyawali and Taro Kano, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.</p> <p>According to RSS, the assistance aims to support the Government of Nepal to implement the Food Assistance Program to ensure food security to the Nepali people. The assistance from Japan will enable the Government of Nepal to procure rice and supply it to the people in need.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9242', 'image' => '20181120031241_jpn.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9467', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tanker Drivers call off Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.', 'content' => '<p>November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the tanker drivers had resorted to agitation after the Indian security personnel beat Monu Kumar, a driver of tanker (Ko 1 Kha 6009), on the way to Nepal from Barauni at Jogbani border point of India on Saturday.</p> <p>The agitating drivers had halted fuel supply for three days protesting the misbehavior from the Indian security personnel.</p> <p>Among the demands put forth by the agitators include taking action against the Indian security personnel who beat the tanker driver, putting to an end the misbehaviour meted out against Nepali drivers, ensuring security of drivers and seeking alternative route to the existing heavy traffic road.</p> <p>RSS said that the fuel supply has come to normalcy from Monday evening after the Indian side admitted its mistake and pledged to not repeat such misbehavour again. The Indian side realized its mistake at a meeting between the officials of Nepal and India at Jogbani on Monday.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9241', 'image' => '20181120033103_tanker.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9464', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Medicity Hospital, AAN Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Rabindra Kumar Rijal, chairman of AAN, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent function.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">The hospital has also initiated discussions to organise social awareness campaigns in different parts of the country in collaboration with AAN.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">During the function, GM Rimal said that the members of AAN should stay fit as they play an important role in spreading awareness regarding health through advertisement. Hence, the hospital has decided to provide discount for their treatment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:preeti; font-size:18.0pt"> </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9240', 'image' => '20181120021324_Mou.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9463', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Organizes EBL Talent Hunt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.</p> <p>Everest Bank said in a statement that it is celebrating this year as its ‘25 years towards the journey’ by organizing different events.</p> <p>During the talent hung, competitions among the staff were held in three different categories - singing, dancing and standup comedy.</p> <p> Actress Mithila Sharma and singer Kunti Moktan headed the jury that selected the winners. The bank’s CEO Someshwor Seth handed over the trophies to the winners and participants.</p> <p> EBL said it currently has a customer base of over 950,000, one of the highest in the industry. Further, the bank was recently adjudged as the Number 2 bank among commercial banks of Nepal under the CAMELS rating.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through a network of 86 branches, three extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 at the domestic level.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9239', 'image' => '20181120014251_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9462', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Equipment Expo from Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, CII said that the ConMac 2018 exhibition will be organized at Sallaghari Open Ground, Bhaktapur from November 22 to 24. According to the organiser, more than 150 exhibitors will be participating at the three-day exhibition, to be hosted on a gross display area of 250,000 sq feet. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 business visitors from across the country.</p> <p>“This kind of exhibition has emerged as an imperative platform to bring together leading global and domestic construction equipment players to demonstrate their world-class technological prowess and capabilities. With Nepal facing a large shortage of skilled manpower, this exhibition aims to assist and empower contractors by providing them with the latest in technology and capacity enhancement within the construction sector,” reads the statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9238', 'image' => '20181120012807_english.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9461', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Kumari, Ajod sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.</p> <p>Anuj Mani Timalsina, senior deputy CEO of Kumari Bank and Kumar Bahadur Khatri, CEO of Ajod Insurance Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a function on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>As per the agreement, account holders of Kumari Bank can now avail life insurance service of Ajod Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9237', 'image' => '20181120010251_Kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9460', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Bancassurance agreement between NIC Asia and LIC ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.</p> <p>The bancassurance agreement between the bank and the insurance company was signed amid an event on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Roshan Neupane, acting CEO of NIC Asia Bank, and Abhijit Ghosh, executive CEO of LIC Nepal signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>According to the agreement, account holders of NIC Asia Bank can now use the life insurance facility of LIC Nepal from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9236', 'image' => '20181120125659_nic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9451', 'article_category_id' => '238', 'title' => '‘Yeti Airlines Committed to Gender Equality in Aviation’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. ', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. This was reflected during the welcoming of an all-female team of the UN by an all-female flight crew members of Yeti Airlines on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Yeti airlines said in a statement that its all-female flight crew members served the all-female team of the UN led by Deputy Secretary General of United Nations Amina Jane Mohammed. The visiting team also included UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Nepal Valerie Julliand and fellow UN dignitaries, according to the statement issued by Yeti Airlines.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines said it strongly believes in and is committed to enhancing gender equality in the aviation sector and the advancement of woman's development by Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal-5 which aims to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9235', 'image' => '20181119020125_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9457', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chimney Lighting Ceremony to Welcome Winter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter. In a statement, the hotel said it has been lighting the chimney every year in mid-November ever since the establishment of the restaurant.</p> <p>“The lighting of chimney is also perceived as welcoming the winter in Kathmandu. The chimney will be lit until February 15 every year,” the statement said.</p> <p>The chimney was jointly lit by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Wellage Swarnalatha Perera, Ambassador of the UAE to Nepal Saeed Hamdan Al Naqei and Monika Scheiblauer, general manager of Hotel Yak & Yeti.</p> <p>Seated in the quaint palatial wing of the hotel's edifice, the Chimney Restaurant was re-launched on October 13 this year with a new menu and an ambience with an extended outdoor terrace seating in the beautiful garden.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9234', 'image' => '20181119035745_chimney.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to add more flights to popular tourist destinations', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.', 'content' => '<p>‎November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said in a statement that it will add an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos routes from May 2019 as well as upgrade the aircraft.</p> <p>According to Qatar Airways, it will also introduce larger, more modern aircraft in the two routes, with Antalya operated by A330 and Málaga by the spacious Boeing 777-200LR.</p> <p>The popular tourist destinations of Antalya and Bodrum in Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, Spain, have shown a consistently strong performance in the four months since being launched in June this year, the statement further said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted with the exceptionally strong performance of these seasonal routes in the four months since they were introduced. The passenger demand for the return of non-stop services to these top tourist hot spots has been very high, so we are thrilled to respond by not only resuming these routes for summer 2019, but also by adding an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos schedules.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9233', 'image' => '20181119031239_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Access to safe sanitation still a problem in South Asia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia with 900 million region-wide lacking basic sanitation, and more than 500 million practicing open defecation.</p> <p>The WHO warned that this leads to increased human-feces contact and the transmission of a range of diseases, from cholera to typhoid and hepatitis A and E to tapeworm. </p> <p>However, the member states have made significant progress in recent years, according to a statement issued by the WHO. Region-wide, urban coverage of basic sanitation is now close to 70 percent. In a majority of countries rural coverage exceeds 50 percent.</p> <p>The share of the region’s population practicing open defecation has meanwhile been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 30 percent, while several member states have achieved more than 90 percent coverage of basic sanitation services.</p> <p>The return on every dollar invested in safe sanitation is estimated to be nearly six times, due in large part to lower health costs, increased productivity and fewer premature deaths, the statement further said.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9232', 'image' => '20181119030247_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Modern Storage Facility of Grains Available in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.</p> <p>The seminar organised jointly by Spain-based Silos Córdoba and Germany-based FrigorTec in collaboration with their local partner in Nepal –Techsol International – dwelt on imparting knowledge about smart grain storage and solution for cooling grain in a country like Nepal whose chief occupation is agriculture.</p> <p>Aakash Tiwari, managing director of Techsol International, said that they have been involved in promoting modern ways of storage of grains in Nepal since the last two years.</p> <p>He said that such storage facilities are highly relevant in the Nepali society due to its agrarian nature.</p> <p>He further claimed that the technology of these two companies would incur less cost in storage of grains and other food items.</p> <p>It was said in the seminar that food grains like wheat, maize, paddy, mustard among others can be stored safely for a long period using these technologies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9231', 'image' => '20181120125414_GrainCloseup.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9453', 'article_category_id' => '230', 'title' => 'Himstar’s "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded, according to the sister concern of Golchha Organization. Due to the overwhelming response from customers, the company said it crossed 110 percent of its expected target during the campaign period.</p> <p>During the festive occasion, the company had given sure-shot gifts to its customers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezer and washing machine. 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', 'content' => '<p>November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal. Once complete, the new Chilime-Trishuli Transmission link allows thousands of people living in communities in the Trishuli River Basin and beyond to benefit from clean hydropower energy and a more reliable power supply, said Energy Minister Barshaman Pun.</p> <p>Speaking at the formal inauguration ceremony, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pun said, “This crucial energy project is key for sustainable development in Nepal and demonstrates the close partnership between Nepal and European partners.”</p> <p>According to a joint statement issued by the government and its European partners, the new 27km transmission line will be built through difficult mountainous terrain 50km west of Kathmandu by the Nepal Electricity Authority and financed by the European Investment Bank, the European Union through the Asian Investment Facility, German Development Bank KfW and the Government of Nepal.</p> <p>The new transmission link will enable 600 MW of clean energy generated from hydropower plants, including independent power producers, on the Trishuli River corridor to be connected to Nepal’s national electricity grid and upgrade the existing electricity distribution to enable a more reliable supply of energy, the statement further said.</p> <p>“Over the coming years investment in clean energy will support sustainable development across Nepal and significantly increase use of renewable energy sources. The Chilime-Trishuli transmission line highlights how technical and financial cooperation between the Nepal Electricity Authority and European partners benefits our country and helps to harness low-carbon power sources,” said Kul Man Ghishing, managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p>The distribution scheme under the transmission system will also enable households in remote rural communities to benefit from first time access to electricity and reduce the need for expensive generators and cooking fuels.</p> <p> The European Union and German government financed comprehensive technical assistance totalling 16.25 million euros, essential for preparation and implementation of the project, and the European Investment Bank is providing a EUR 30 million long-term loan to finance construction of the new transmission link.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-21', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9244', 'image' => '20181121011231_eu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9465', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt Mulls Increasing Import Tax on Bananas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. ', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Chakra Pani Khanal, shared that the government has been working to increase import tax on bananas in order to discourage the import of bananas from India.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the national news agency of Nepal, the minister said that the rate and ratio of increasing the tax was under discussion with the Ministry of Finance.</p> <p>The government has been collecting five percent tax while importing bananas while the banana farmers have been demanding up to 30 percent tax.</p> <p>The farmers and entrepreneurs have claimed that they will not be able to continue banana farming if the import tax is not increased, according to RSS.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9243', 'image' => '20181120025415_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9466', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Japan to provide Rs 356 million for food assistance to Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p>The signing of Exchange of Notes towards this end was held on the witness of the foreign ministers of Nepal and Japan.</p> <p>Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan Prativa Rana and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Masamichi Saigo signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective governments on Monday, November 19. The signing ceremony was held at Ikura House, Tokyo after the bilateral meeting between foreign ministers of the two countries--Pradeep Gyawali and Taro Kano, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.</p> <p>According to RSS, the assistance aims to support the Government of Nepal to implement the Food Assistance Program to ensure food security to the Nepali people. The assistance from Japan will enable the Government of Nepal to procure rice and supply it to the people in need.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9242', 'image' => '20181120031241_jpn.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9467', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tanker Drivers call off Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.', 'content' => '<p>November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the tanker drivers had resorted to agitation after the Indian security personnel beat Monu Kumar, a driver of tanker (Ko 1 Kha 6009), on the way to Nepal from Barauni at Jogbani border point of India on Saturday.</p> <p>The agitating drivers had halted fuel supply for three days protesting the misbehavior from the Indian security personnel.</p> <p>Among the demands put forth by the agitators include taking action against the Indian security personnel who beat the tanker driver, putting to an end the misbehaviour meted out against Nepali drivers, ensuring security of drivers and seeking alternative route to the existing heavy traffic road.</p> <p>RSS said that the fuel supply has come to normalcy from Monday evening after the Indian side admitted its mistake and pledged to not repeat such misbehavour again. The Indian side realized its mistake at a meeting between the officials of Nepal and India at Jogbani on Monday.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9241', 'image' => '20181120033103_tanker.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9464', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Medicity Hospital, AAN Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Rabindra Kumar Rijal, chairman of AAN, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent function.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">The hospital has also initiated discussions to organise social awareness campaigns in different parts of the country in collaboration with AAN.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">During the function, GM Rimal said that the members of AAN should stay fit as they play an important role in spreading awareness regarding health through advertisement. Hence, the hospital has decided to provide discount for their treatment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:preeti; font-size:18.0pt"> </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9240', 'image' => '20181120021324_Mou.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9463', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Organizes EBL Talent Hunt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.</p> <p>Everest Bank said in a statement that it is celebrating this year as its ‘25 years towards the journey’ by organizing different events.</p> <p>During the talent hung, competitions among the staff were held in three different categories - singing, dancing and standup comedy.</p> <p> Actress Mithila Sharma and singer Kunti Moktan headed the jury that selected the winners. The bank’s CEO Someshwor Seth handed over the trophies to the winners and participants.</p> <p> EBL said it currently has a customer base of over 950,000, one of the highest in the industry. Further, the bank was recently adjudged as the Number 2 bank among commercial banks of Nepal under the CAMELS rating.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through a network of 86 branches, three extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 at the domestic level.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9239', 'image' => '20181120014251_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9462', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Equipment Expo from Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, CII said that the ConMac 2018 exhibition will be organized at Sallaghari Open Ground, Bhaktapur from November 22 to 24. According to the organiser, more than 150 exhibitors will be participating at the three-day exhibition, to be hosted on a gross display area of 250,000 sq feet. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 business visitors from across the country.</p> <p>“This kind of exhibition has emerged as an imperative platform to bring together leading global and domestic construction equipment players to demonstrate their world-class technological prowess and capabilities. With Nepal facing a large shortage of skilled manpower, this exhibition aims to assist and empower contractors by providing them with the latest in technology and capacity enhancement within the construction sector,” reads the statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9238', 'image' => '20181120012807_english.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9461', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Kumari, Ajod sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.</p> <p>Anuj Mani Timalsina, senior deputy CEO of Kumari Bank and Kumar Bahadur Khatri, CEO of Ajod Insurance Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a function on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>As per the agreement, account holders of Kumari Bank can now avail life insurance service of Ajod Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9237', 'image' => '20181120010251_Kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9460', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Bancassurance agreement between NIC Asia and LIC ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.</p> <p>The bancassurance agreement between the bank and the insurance company was signed amid an event on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Roshan Neupane, acting CEO of NIC Asia Bank, and Abhijit Ghosh, executive CEO of LIC Nepal signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>According to the agreement, account holders of NIC Asia Bank can now use the life insurance facility of LIC Nepal from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9236', 'image' => '20181120125659_nic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9451', 'article_category_id' => '238', 'title' => '‘Yeti Airlines Committed to Gender Equality in Aviation’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. ', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. This was reflected during the welcoming of an all-female team of the UN by an all-female flight crew members of Yeti Airlines on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Yeti airlines said in a statement that its all-female flight crew members served the all-female team of the UN led by Deputy Secretary General of United Nations Amina Jane Mohammed. The visiting team also included UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Nepal Valerie Julliand and fellow UN dignitaries, according to the statement issued by Yeti Airlines.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines said it strongly believes in and is committed to enhancing gender equality in the aviation sector and the advancement of woman's development by Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal-5 which aims to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9235', 'image' => '20181119020125_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9457', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chimney Lighting Ceremony to Welcome Winter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter. In a statement, the hotel said it has been lighting the chimney every year in mid-November ever since the establishment of the restaurant.</p> <p>“The lighting of chimney is also perceived as welcoming the winter in Kathmandu. The chimney will be lit until February 15 every year,” the statement said.</p> <p>The chimney was jointly lit by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Wellage Swarnalatha Perera, Ambassador of the UAE to Nepal Saeed Hamdan Al Naqei and Monika Scheiblauer, general manager of Hotel Yak & Yeti.</p> <p>Seated in the quaint palatial wing of the hotel's edifice, the Chimney Restaurant was re-launched on October 13 this year with a new menu and an ambience with an extended outdoor terrace seating in the beautiful garden.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9234', 'image' => '20181119035745_chimney.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to add more flights to popular tourist destinations', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.', 'content' => '<p>‎November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said in a statement that it will add an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos routes from May 2019 as well as upgrade the aircraft.</p> <p>According to Qatar Airways, it will also introduce larger, more modern aircraft in the two routes, with Antalya operated by A330 and Málaga by the spacious Boeing 777-200LR.</p> <p>The popular tourist destinations of Antalya and Bodrum in Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, Spain, have shown a consistently strong performance in the four months since being launched in June this year, the statement further said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted with the exceptionally strong performance of these seasonal routes in the four months since they were introduced. The passenger demand for the return of non-stop services to these top tourist hot spots has been very high, so we are thrilled to respond by not only resuming these routes for summer 2019, but also by adding an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos schedules.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9233', 'image' => '20181119031239_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Access to safe sanitation still a problem in South Asia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia with 900 million region-wide lacking basic sanitation, and more than 500 million practicing open defecation.</p> <p>The WHO warned that this leads to increased human-feces contact and the transmission of a range of diseases, from cholera to typhoid and hepatitis A and E to tapeworm. </p> <p>However, the member states have made significant progress in recent years, according to a statement issued by the WHO. Region-wide, urban coverage of basic sanitation is now close to 70 percent. In a majority of countries rural coverage exceeds 50 percent.</p> <p>The share of the region’s population practicing open defecation has meanwhile been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 30 percent, while several member states have achieved more than 90 percent coverage of basic sanitation services.</p> <p>The return on every dollar invested in safe sanitation is estimated to be nearly six times, due in large part to lower health costs, increased productivity and fewer premature deaths, the statement further said.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9232', 'image' => '20181119030247_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Modern Storage Facility of Grains Available in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.</p> <p>The seminar organised jointly by Spain-based Silos Córdoba and Germany-based FrigorTec in collaboration with their local partner in Nepal –Techsol International – dwelt on imparting knowledge about smart grain storage and solution for cooling grain in a country like Nepal whose chief occupation is agriculture.</p> <p>Aakash Tiwari, managing director of Techsol International, said that they have been involved in promoting modern ways of storage of grains in Nepal since the last two years.</p> <p>He said that such storage facilities are highly relevant in the Nepali society due to its agrarian nature.</p> <p>He further claimed that the technology of these two companies would incur less cost in storage of grains and other food items.</p> <p>It was said in the seminar that food grains like wheat, maize, paddy, mustard among others can be stored safely for a long period using these technologies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9231', 'image' => '20181120125414_GrainCloseup.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9453', 'article_category_id' => '230', 'title' => 'Himstar’s "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded, according to the sister concern of Golchha Organization. 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', 'content' => '<p>November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal. Once complete, the new Chilime-Trishuli Transmission link allows thousands of people living in communities in the Trishuli River Basin and beyond to benefit from clean hydropower energy and a more reliable power supply, said Energy Minister Barshaman Pun.</p> <p>Speaking at the formal inauguration ceremony, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pun said, “This crucial energy project is key for sustainable development in Nepal and demonstrates the close partnership between Nepal and European partners.”</p> <p>According to a joint statement issued by the government and its European partners, the new 27km transmission line will be built through difficult mountainous terrain 50km west of Kathmandu by the Nepal Electricity Authority and financed by the European Investment Bank, the European Union through the Asian Investment Facility, German Development Bank KfW and the Government of Nepal.</p> <p>The new transmission link will enable 600 MW of clean energy generated from hydropower plants, including independent power producers, on the Trishuli River corridor to be connected to Nepal’s national electricity grid and upgrade the existing electricity distribution to enable a more reliable supply of energy, the statement further said.</p> <p>“Over the coming years investment in clean energy will support sustainable development across Nepal and significantly increase use of renewable energy sources. The Chilime-Trishuli transmission line highlights how technical and financial cooperation between the Nepal Electricity Authority and European partners benefits our country and helps to harness low-carbon power sources,” said Kul Man Ghishing, managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p>The distribution scheme under the transmission system will also enable households in remote rural communities to benefit from first time access to electricity and reduce the need for expensive generators and cooking fuels.</p> <p> The European Union and German government financed comprehensive technical assistance totalling 16.25 million euros, essential for preparation and implementation of the project, and the European Investment Bank is providing a EUR 30 million long-term loan to finance construction of the new transmission link.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-21', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9244', 'image' => '20181121011231_eu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9465', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt Mulls Increasing Import Tax on Bananas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. ', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Chakra Pani Khanal, shared that the government has been working to increase import tax on bananas in order to discourage the import of bananas from India.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the national news agency of Nepal, the minister said that the rate and ratio of increasing the tax was under discussion with the Ministry of Finance.</p> <p>The government has been collecting five percent tax while importing bananas while the banana farmers have been demanding up to 30 percent tax.</p> <p>The farmers and entrepreneurs have claimed that they will not be able to continue banana farming if the import tax is not increased, according to RSS.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9243', 'image' => '20181120025415_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9466', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Japan to provide Rs 356 million for food assistance to Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p>The signing of Exchange of Notes towards this end was held on the witness of the foreign ministers of Nepal and Japan.</p> <p>Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan Prativa Rana and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Masamichi Saigo signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective governments on Monday, November 19. The signing ceremony was held at Ikura House, Tokyo after the bilateral meeting between foreign ministers of the two countries--Pradeep Gyawali and Taro Kano, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.</p> <p>According to RSS, the assistance aims to support the Government of Nepal to implement the Food Assistance Program to ensure food security to the Nepali people. The assistance from Japan will enable the Government of Nepal to procure rice and supply it to the people in need.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9242', 'image' => '20181120031241_jpn.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9467', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tanker Drivers call off Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.', 'content' => '<p>November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the tanker drivers had resorted to agitation after the Indian security personnel beat Monu Kumar, a driver of tanker (Ko 1 Kha 6009), on the way to Nepal from Barauni at Jogbani border point of India on Saturday.</p> <p>The agitating drivers had halted fuel supply for three days protesting the misbehavior from the Indian security personnel.</p> <p>Among the demands put forth by the agitators include taking action against the Indian security personnel who beat the tanker driver, putting to an end the misbehaviour meted out against Nepali drivers, ensuring security of drivers and seeking alternative route to the existing heavy traffic road.</p> <p>RSS said that the fuel supply has come to normalcy from Monday evening after the Indian side admitted its mistake and pledged to not repeat such misbehavour again. The Indian side realized its mistake at a meeting between the officials of Nepal and India at Jogbani on Monday.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9241', 'image' => '20181120033103_tanker.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9464', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Medicity Hospital, AAN Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Rabindra Kumar Rijal, chairman of AAN, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent function.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">The hospital has also initiated discussions to organise social awareness campaigns in different parts of the country in collaboration with AAN.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">During the function, GM Rimal said that the members of AAN should stay fit as they play an important role in spreading awareness regarding health through advertisement. Hence, the hospital has decided to provide discount for their treatment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:preeti; font-size:18.0pt"> </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9240', 'image' => '20181120021324_Mou.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9463', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Organizes EBL Talent Hunt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.</p> <p>Everest Bank said in a statement that it is celebrating this year as its ‘25 years towards the journey’ by organizing different events.</p> <p>During the talent hung, competitions among the staff were held in three different categories - singing, dancing and standup comedy.</p> <p> Actress Mithila Sharma and singer Kunti Moktan headed the jury that selected the winners. The bank’s CEO Someshwor Seth handed over the trophies to the winners and participants.</p> <p> EBL said it currently has a customer base of over 950,000, one of the highest in the industry. Further, the bank was recently adjudged as the Number 2 bank among commercial banks of Nepal under the CAMELS rating.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through a network of 86 branches, three extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 at the domestic level.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9239', 'image' => '20181120014251_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9462', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Equipment Expo from Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, CII said that the ConMac 2018 exhibition will be organized at Sallaghari Open Ground, Bhaktapur from November 22 to 24. According to the organiser, more than 150 exhibitors will be participating at the three-day exhibition, to be hosted on a gross display area of 250,000 sq feet. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 business visitors from across the country.</p> <p>“This kind of exhibition has emerged as an imperative platform to bring together leading global and domestic construction equipment players to demonstrate their world-class technological prowess and capabilities. With Nepal facing a large shortage of skilled manpower, this exhibition aims to assist and empower contractors by providing them with the latest in technology and capacity enhancement within the construction sector,” reads the statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9238', 'image' => '20181120012807_english.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9461', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Kumari, Ajod sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.</p> <p>Anuj Mani Timalsina, senior deputy CEO of Kumari Bank and Kumar Bahadur Khatri, CEO of Ajod Insurance Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a function on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>As per the agreement, account holders of Kumari Bank can now avail life insurance service of Ajod Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9237', 'image' => '20181120010251_Kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9460', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Bancassurance agreement between NIC Asia and LIC ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.</p> <p>The bancassurance agreement between the bank and the insurance company was signed amid an event on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Roshan Neupane, acting CEO of NIC Asia Bank, and Abhijit Ghosh, executive CEO of LIC Nepal signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>According to the agreement, account holders of NIC Asia Bank can now use the life insurance facility of LIC Nepal from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9236', 'image' => '20181120125659_nic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9451', 'article_category_id' => '238', 'title' => '‘Yeti Airlines Committed to Gender Equality in Aviation’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. ', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. This was reflected during the welcoming of an all-female team of the UN by an all-female flight crew members of Yeti Airlines on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Yeti airlines said in a statement that its all-female flight crew members served the all-female team of the UN led by Deputy Secretary General of United Nations Amina Jane Mohammed. The visiting team also included UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Nepal Valerie Julliand and fellow UN dignitaries, according to the statement issued by Yeti Airlines.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines said it strongly believes in and is committed to enhancing gender equality in the aviation sector and the advancement of woman's development by Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal-5 which aims to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9235', 'image' => '20181119020125_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9457', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chimney Lighting Ceremony to Welcome Winter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter. In a statement, the hotel said it has been lighting the chimney every year in mid-November ever since the establishment of the restaurant.</p> <p>“The lighting of chimney is also perceived as welcoming the winter in Kathmandu. The chimney will be lit until February 15 every year,” the statement said.</p> <p>The chimney was jointly lit by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Wellage Swarnalatha Perera, Ambassador of the UAE to Nepal Saeed Hamdan Al Naqei and Monika Scheiblauer, general manager of Hotel Yak & Yeti.</p> <p>Seated in the quaint palatial wing of the hotel's edifice, the Chimney Restaurant was re-launched on October 13 this year with a new menu and an ambience with an extended outdoor terrace seating in the beautiful garden.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9234', 'image' => '20181119035745_chimney.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to add more flights to popular tourist destinations', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.', 'content' => '<p>‎November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said in a statement that it will add an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos routes from May 2019 as well as upgrade the aircraft.</p> <p>According to Qatar Airways, it will also introduce larger, more modern aircraft in the two routes, with Antalya operated by A330 and Málaga by the spacious Boeing 777-200LR.</p> <p>The popular tourist destinations of Antalya and Bodrum in Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, Spain, have shown a consistently strong performance in the four months since being launched in June this year, the statement further said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted with the exceptionally strong performance of these seasonal routes in the four months since they were introduced. The passenger demand for the return of non-stop services to these top tourist hot spots has been very high, so we are thrilled to respond by not only resuming these routes for summer 2019, but also by adding an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos schedules.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9233', 'image' => '20181119031239_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Access to safe sanitation still a problem in South Asia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia with 900 million region-wide lacking basic sanitation, and more than 500 million practicing open defecation.</p> <p>The WHO warned that this leads to increased human-feces contact and the transmission of a range of diseases, from cholera to typhoid and hepatitis A and E to tapeworm. </p> <p>However, the member states have made significant progress in recent years, according to a statement issued by the WHO. Region-wide, urban coverage of basic sanitation is now close to 70 percent. In a majority of countries rural coverage exceeds 50 percent.</p> <p>The share of the region’s population practicing open defecation has meanwhile been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 30 percent, while several member states have achieved more than 90 percent coverage of basic sanitation services.</p> <p>The return on every dollar invested in safe sanitation is estimated to be nearly six times, due in large part to lower health costs, increased productivity and fewer premature deaths, the statement further said.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9232', 'image' => '20181119030247_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Modern Storage Facility of Grains Available in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.</p> <p>The seminar organised jointly by Spain-based Silos Córdoba and Germany-based FrigorTec in collaboration with their local partner in Nepal –Techsol International – dwelt on imparting knowledge about smart grain storage and solution for cooling grain in a country like Nepal whose chief occupation is agriculture.</p> <p>Aakash Tiwari, managing director of Techsol International, said that they have been involved in promoting modern ways of storage of grains in Nepal since the last two years.</p> <p>He said that such storage facilities are highly relevant in the Nepali society due to its agrarian nature.</p> <p>He further claimed that the technology of these two companies would incur less cost in storage of grains and other food items.</p> <p>It was said in the seminar that food grains like wheat, maize, paddy, mustard among others can be stored safely for a long period using these technologies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9231', 'image' => '20181120125414_GrainCloseup.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9453', 'article_category_id' => '230', 'title' => 'Himstar’s "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded, according to the sister concern of Golchha Organization. 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', 'content' => '<p>November 21: The government on Wednesday formally marked the start of construction of the Chilime-Trishuli transmission system in central Nepal. Once complete, the new Chilime-Trishuli Transmission link allows thousands of people living in communities in the Trishuli River Basin and beyond to benefit from clean hydropower energy and a more reliable power supply, said Energy Minister Barshaman Pun.</p> <p>Speaking at the formal inauguration ceremony, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pun said, “This crucial energy project is key for sustainable development in Nepal and demonstrates the close partnership between Nepal and European partners.”</p> <p>According to a joint statement issued by the government and its European partners, the new 27km transmission line will be built through difficult mountainous terrain 50km west of Kathmandu by the Nepal Electricity Authority and financed by the European Investment Bank, the European Union through the Asian Investment Facility, German Development Bank KfW and the Government of Nepal.</p> <p>The new transmission link will enable 600 MW of clean energy generated from hydropower plants, including independent power producers, on the Trishuli River corridor to be connected to Nepal’s national electricity grid and upgrade the existing electricity distribution to enable a more reliable supply of energy, the statement further said.</p> <p>“Over the coming years investment in clean energy will support sustainable development across Nepal and significantly increase use of renewable energy sources. The Chilime-Trishuli transmission line highlights how technical and financial cooperation between the Nepal Electricity Authority and European partners benefits our country and helps to harness low-carbon power sources,” said Kul Man Ghishing, managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p>The distribution scheme under the transmission system will also enable households in remote rural communities to benefit from first time access to electricity and reduce the need for expensive generators and cooking fuels.</p> <p> The European Union and German government financed comprehensive technical assistance totalling 16.25 million euros, essential for preparation and implementation of the project, and the European Investment Bank is providing a EUR 30 million long-term loan to finance construction of the new transmission link.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-21', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9244', 'image' => '20181121011231_eu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9465', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt Mulls Increasing Import Tax on Bananas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. ', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Nepal is planning to increase import tax on bananas. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Chakra Pani Khanal, shared that the government has been working to increase import tax on bananas in order to discourage the import of bananas from India.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the national news agency of Nepal, the minister said that the rate and ratio of increasing the tax was under discussion with the Ministry of Finance.</p> <p>The government has been collecting five percent tax while importing bananas while the banana farmers have been demanding up to 30 percent tax.</p> <p>The farmers and entrepreneurs have claimed that they will not be able to continue banana farming if the import tax is not increased, according to RSS.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9243', 'image' => '20181120025415_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9466', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Japan to provide Rs 356 million for food assistance to Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The government of Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of 350 million yen equivalent to around Rs 356 million to Nepal for carrying out food assistance programme, according to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p>The signing of Exchange of Notes towards this end was held on the witness of the foreign ministers of Nepal and Japan.</p> <p>Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan Prativa Rana and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Masamichi Saigo signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective governments on Monday, November 19. The signing ceremony was held at Ikura House, Tokyo after the bilateral meeting between foreign ministers of the two countries--Pradeep Gyawali and Taro Kano, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.</p> <p>According to RSS, the assistance aims to support the Government of Nepal to implement the Food Assistance Program to ensure food security to the Nepali people. The assistance from Japan will enable the Government of Nepal to procure rice and supply it to the people in need.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9242', 'image' => '20181120031241_jpn.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9467', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tanker Drivers call off Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.', 'content' => '<p>November 20 : Nepali tanker drivers who had halted fuel supply from Barauni of India since three days called off their strike on Monday evening after the Indian authorities pledged not to mistreat the Nepali drivers.</p> <p>According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the tanker drivers had resorted to agitation after the Indian security personnel beat Monu Kumar, a driver of tanker (Ko 1 Kha 6009), on the way to Nepal from Barauni at Jogbani border point of India on Saturday.</p> <p>The agitating drivers had halted fuel supply for three days protesting the misbehavior from the Indian security personnel.</p> <p>Among the demands put forth by the agitators include taking action against the Indian security personnel who beat the tanker driver, putting to an end the misbehaviour meted out against Nepali drivers, ensuring security of drivers and seeking alternative route to the existing heavy traffic road.</p> <p>RSS said that the fuel supply has come to normalcy from Monday evening after the Indian side admitted its mistake and pledged to not repeat such misbehavour again. The Indian side realized its mistake at a meeting between the officials of Nepal and India at Jogbani on Monday.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9241', 'image' => '20181120033103_tanker.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9464', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Medicity Hospital, AAN Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">November 20: Nepal Medicity Hospital has signed an agreement with Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) to provide health care facilities to the members of AAN at the hospital at affordable rate.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Rabindra Kumar Rijal, chairman of AAN, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent function.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">The hospital has also initiated discussions to organise social awareness campaigns in different parts of the country in collaboration with AAN.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:arial sans-serif,serif">During the function, GM Rimal said that the members of AAN should stay fit as they play an important role in spreading awareness regarding health through advertisement. Hence, the hospital has decided to provide discount for their treatment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:preeti; font-size:18.0pt"> </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9240', 'image' => '20181120021324_Mou.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9463', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Organizes EBL Talent Hunt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: Everest Bank recently organised the EBL Talent Hunt, an internal competition to explore the talents of its staff, as the bank marks its journey towards 25 years of service.</p> <p>Everest Bank said in a statement that it is celebrating this year as its ‘25 years towards the journey’ by organizing different events.</p> <p>During the talent hung, competitions among the staff were held in three different categories - singing, dancing and standup comedy.</p> <p> Actress Mithila Sharma and singer Kunti Moktan headed the jury that selected the winners. The bank’s CEO Someshwor Seth handed over the trophies to the winners and participants.</p> <p> EBL said it currently has a customer base of over 950,000, one of the highest in the industry. Further, the bank was recently adjudged as the Number 2 bank among commercial banks of Nepal under the CAMELS rating.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through a network of 86 branches, three extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 at the domestic level.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9239', 'image' => '20181120014251_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9462', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Equipment Expo from Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.', 'content' => '<p>November 20: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the umbrella body of industry associations in India, is all set to organize an exhibition of construction equipment in Nepal later this week.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, CII said that the ConMac 2018 exhibition will be organized at Sallaghari Open Ground, Bhaktapur from November 22 to 24. According to the organiser, more than 150 exhibitors will be participating at the three-day exhibition, to be hosted on a gross display area of 250,000 sq feet. The event is expected to attract over 10,000 business visitors from across the country.</p> <p>“This kind of exhibition has emerged as an imperative platform to bring together leading global and domestic construction equipment players to demonstrate their world-class technological prowess and capabilities. With Nepal facing a large shortage of skilled manpower, this exhibition aims to assist and empower contractors by providing them with the latest in technology and capacity enhancement within the construction sector,” reads the statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9238', 'image' => '20181120012807_english.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9461', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Kumari, Ajod sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Kumari Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Ajod Insurance Limited to provide bancassurance service.</p> <p>Anuj Mani Timalsina, senior deputy CEO of Kumari Bank and Kumar Bahadur Khatri, CEO of Ajod Insurance Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a function on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>As per the agreement, account holders of Kumari Bank can now avail life insurance service of Ajod Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9237', 'image' => '20181120010251_Kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9460', 'article_category_id' => '218', 'title' => 'Bancassurance agreement between NIC Asia and LIC ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: NIC Asia Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Nepal.</p> <p>The bancassurance agreement between the bank and the insurance company was signed amid an event on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Roshan Neupane, acting CEO of NIC Asia Bank, and Abhijit Ghosh, executive CEO of LIC Nepal signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>According to the agreement, account holders of NIC Asia Bank can now use the life insurance facility of LIC Nepal from any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-20', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9236', 'image' => '20181120125659_nic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9451', 'article_category_id' => '238', 'title' => '‘Yeti Airlines Committed to Gender Equality in Aviation’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. ', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Yeti Airlines has pledged to promote gender equality in the aviation sector. This was reflected during the welcoming of an all-female team of the UN by an all-female flight crew members of Yeti Airlines on Sunday, November 18.</p> <p>Yeti airlines said in a statement that its all-female flight crew members served the all-female team of the UN led by Deputy Secretary General of United Nations Amina Jane Mohammed. The visiting team also included UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Nepal Valerie Julliand and fellow UN dignitaries, according to the statement issued by Yeti Airlines.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines said it strongly believes in and is committed to enhancing gender equality in the aviation sector and the advancement of woman's development by Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal-5 which aims to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9235', 'image' => '20181119020125_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9457', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chimney Lighting Ceremony to Welcome Winter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Hotel Yak and Yeti organised a chimney lighting ceremony at its Chimney Restaurant recently to welcome the winter. In a statement, the hotel said it has been lighting the chimney every year in mid-November ever since the establishment of the restaurant.</p> <p>“The lighting of chimney is also perceived as welcoming the winter in Kathmandu. The chimney will be lit until February 15 every year,” the statement said.</p> <p>The chimney was jointly lit by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Wellage Swarnalatha Perera, Ambassador of the UAE to Nepal Saeed Hamdan Al Naqei and Monika Scheiblauer, general manager of Hotel Yak & Yeti.</p> <p>Seated in the quaint palatial wing of the hotel's edifice, the Chimney Restaurant was re-launched on October 13 this year with a new menu and an ambience with an extended outdoor terrace seating in the beautiful garden.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9234', 'image' => '20181119035745_chimney.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to add more flights to popular tourist destinations', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.', 'content' => '<p>‎November 19: Qatar Airways said that its passengers will be able to access more weekly flights to top tourist hot spots in Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos due to the airline’s strong performance during this summer.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said in a statement that it will add an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos routes from May 2019 as well as upgrade the aircraft.</p> <p>According to Qatar Airways, it will also introduce larger, more modern aircraft in the two routes, with Antalya operated by A330 and Málaga by the spacious Boeing 777-200LR.</p> <p>The popular tourist destinations of Antalya and Bodrum in Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, Spain, have shown a consistently strong performance in the four months since being launched in June this year, the statement further said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted with the exceptionally strong performance of these seasonal routes in the four months since they were introduced. The passenger demand for the return of non-stop services to these top tourist hot spots has been very high, so we are thrilled to respond by not only resuming these routes for summer 2019, but also by adding an extra weekly flight to the Antalya, Bodrum and Mykonos schedules.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9233', 'image' => '20181119031239_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Access to safe sanitation still a problem in South Asia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: The World Health Organisation has said that the access to safe sanitation services, including hygienic toilets that are connected to quality sewage systems, remains a problem in South-East Asia with 900 million region-wide lacking basic sanitation, and more than 500 million practicing open defecation.</p> <p>The WHO warned that this leads to increased human-feces contact and the transmission of a range of diseases, from cholera to typhoid and hepatitis A and E to tapeworm. </p> <p>However, the member states have made significant progress in recent years, according to a statement issued by the WHO. Region-wide, urban coverage of basic sanitation is now close to 70 percent. In a majority of countries rural coverage exceeds 50 percent.</p> <p>The share of the region’s population practicing open defecation has meanwhile been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 30 percent, while several member states have achieved more than 90 percent coverage of basic sanitation services.</p> <p>The return on every dollar invested in safe sanitation is estimated to be nearly six times, due in large part to lower health costs, increased productivity and fewer premature deaths, the statement further said.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9232', 'image' => '20181119030247_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Modern Storage Facility of Grains Available in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Stakeholders organised a seminar in the capital on Friday to shed light on safe and modern storage facilities for food grains.</p> <p>The seminar organised jointly by Spain-based Silos Córdoba and Germany-based FrigorTec in collaboration with their local partner in Nepal –Techsol International – dwelt on imparting knowledge about smart grain storage and solution for cooling grain in a country like Nepal whose chief occupation is agriculture.</p> <p>Aakash Tiwari, managing director of Techsol International, said that they have been involved in promoting modern ways of storage of grains in Nepal since the last two years.</p> <p>He said that such storage facilities are highly relevant in the Nepali society due to its agrarian nature.</p> <p>He further claimed that the technology of these two companies would incur less cost in storage of grains and other food items.</p> <p>It was said in the seminar that food grains like wheat, maize, paddy, mustard among others can be stored safely for a long period using these technologies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9231', 'image' => '20181120125414_GrainCloseup.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9453', 'article_category_id' => '230', 'title' => 'Himstar’s "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded.', 'content' => '<p>November 19: Him Electronics’ "Khurkyo Ki Furkyo" offer announced on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat has successfully concluded, according to the sister concern of Golchha Organization. Due to the overwhelming response from customers, the company said it crossed 110 percent of its expected target during the campaign period.</p> <p>During the festive occasion, the company had given sure-shot gifts to its customers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezer and washing machine. Under this scheme, customers had received gifts like rice cooker, electric thermos, electric kettle, vacuum cleaner, woofer, mixer, dry iron and steam iron of Himstar through scratch coupon, Him Electronics said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-19', 'modified' => '2018-11-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9230', 'image' => '20181119024843_Himstar_mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25