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The bank said in a statement that it has started the service at Hatiwang of Ichchya Kamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Chepetar and Palungtar municipalities of Gorakha district.</p> <p>The branchless banking service centers will be providing all kinds of banking services including opening bank accounts, cash deposit and withdrawal. The bank further added that the customers can submit application for remittance withdrawal and credit service through the service.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through a network of 36 branches, two extension counters, 37 branchless banking facilities and 101 ATM outlets.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9108', 'image' => '20181025033735_BLB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9329', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New ATM of United Finance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 25: United Finance has inaugurated an ATM counter in Teku under its service extension plan.', 'content' => '<p>October 25: United Finance has inaugurated an ATM counter in Teku under its service extension plan.</p> <p>The finance company said in a statement that it opened the touch-screen ATM in the building housing MAW Investment in Teku on Wednesday, October 24.</p> <p>The company’s promoter Bishnu Kumar Agrawal inaugurated the ATM amid a function.</p> <p>United Finance said that the ATM accepts Visa Debit Card issued by any BFI.</p> <p>The statement also claimed that United Finance has become the first financial institution in Nepal to issue chip-based Visa Debit Card.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9107', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9328', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'DoTM to Issue Pending Licenses within 2 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: The Department of Transportation Management (DoTM) has awarded a contract to print upto 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days to a private company.', 'content' => '<p>October 24: The Department of Transportation Management (DoTM) has awarded a contract to print upto 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days to a private company. The department said that it awarded the contract to Malika Incorporate in a bid to provide licenses to the applicants who have been waiting in queue since a year.</p> <p>According to Gokarna Prasad Upadhyay, spokesperson of DoTM, more than 500,000 applicants who have already passed the written examinations as well as trial for license are waiting since a long time to get their licenses.</p> <p>“We have signed an agreement with Malika Incorporate to print around 500,000 to 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days,” he said.</p> <p>The company will receive Rs 15 for printing one license. Upadhyay further said that the department will provide the cards and electricity while the company will be responsible only for printing the cards.</p> <p>The cards will be printed at Min Bhawan-based office of DoTM.</p> <p>The department informed that all the applicants who have passed the tests will get licenses within the next two months.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9106', 'image' => '20181024032958_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9327', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Urges Private Sector to Operate Electric Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: Prime Minister KP Oli has urged the private sector to promote the use of electric vehicles. ', 'content' => '<p>October 24: Prime Minister KP Oli has urged the private sector to promote the use of electric vehicles. Oli made such comment while inaugurating five electric buses imported by Sajha Yatayat on Tuesday, October 23.</p> <p>Stating that load-shedding has already ended and the country will become self-reliant on hydroelectricity in a few years, PM Oli stressed on the need to use renewable energy instead of petro products.</p> <p>Oli said that the government is discussing about promoting the use of electric vehicles as the Nepal Electricity Authority has already installed electric charging stations at 20 places across the country.</p> <p>He also claimed that around 20 percent of the vehicles in the valley will be powered by electricity by 2020. </p> <p>Sailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN), said that the private sector is ready to run the electric vehicles in the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9105', 'image' => '20181024031431_ele.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9326', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Increase in Import of Timber', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: The import of timber has increased significantly although the country has abundance of resources at its disposal.', 'content' => '<p>October 24: The import of timber has increased significantly although the country has abundance of resources at its disposal.</p> <p>According to the records maintained by the Department of Customs, timbers worth Rs 5.75 billion were imported in Nepal during the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The timbers were imported from India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Ukraine. The imported timbers mostly included varieties of plywood as well as door and window frames.</p> <p>The imported timbers were mostly used for furniture.</p> <p>Rajesh Agrawal, president of Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association said that the timbers produced within the country are decaying in the forests due to lack of policies and proper management while the traders have been compelled to import timbers from abroad.</p> <p>Despite Nepal having dense forests across the country, the furniture market is dependent on import of timber to meet its demand. The consumers too are found to prefer timber from abroad.</p> <p>“The increase in import of timber to a country full forests has made Nepal dependent on timber from abroad. This trend also hinders the government’s plan to decrease trade deficit while the popular saying ‘Hariyo ban, Nepal ko dhan’ will be limited only to a slogan,” Agrawal added. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9104', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9323', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines Starts Direct Flights to Chongqing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: Himalaya Airlines has entered into to the Chinese market with its maiden flight to Chongqing, a major tourist city in China.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: Himalaya Airlines has entered into to the Chinese market with its maiden flight to Chongqing, a major tourist city in China.</p> <p>The airline company said in a recent statement that it has started operating direct chartered flights to Chongqing from Kathmandu every Thursday.</p> <p>According to Himalaya Airlines, it is the only airline operating direct flights between the two cities.</p> <p>The inaugural flight departed from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 1655 hours (local time) and touched down at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) at 2305 hours (local time) on October 18. The return flight from Chongqing landed at TIA at 0155 hrs the next day.</p> <p>“China is one of our target markets. We are excited to expand our footprints there, allowing us to provide greater options for business and leisure travellers. We are proud to be the first and only airline to offer direct service from Chongqing, China to Kathmandu. We are confident that this route will boost passenger traffic as we expect a good demand from Chongqing, which has a sizeable population of affluent out-bound travelers. H9 will be instrumental in bringing more Chinese tourists to Nepal and helping the tourism economy of both countries,” said Vijay Shrestha, vice president of the company.</p> <p>Chongqing known for its rich history and cultural heritage, serves as an economic and manufacturing center apart from being the transportation hub for Southwest China, the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, China has placed Nepal as a new leisure destination, which is one of the driving reasons for increased Chinese visitors into Nepal over the past two years.</p> <p>“China is presently the second largest tourist arrival market for Nepal with 109,497 visitors for 2018 (Jan to Sept) showing growth of 48.8 percent over the corresponding period of 2017. This is an exponential growth, as China now holds 2nd ranking after India with its share of 14.17 percent in the total tourist arrivals till September.” The statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9103', 'image' => '20181023010419_Crew with passenger.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9325', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fake Quake Victims to Cost Rs 30 Billion to State Coffers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: Altogether 810,690 households whose houses were completely destroyed by the devastating earthquakes of 2015 have been listed as beneficiaries for the reconstruction grant from the government.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: Altogether 810,690 households whose houses were completely destroyed by the devastating earthquakes of 2015 have been listed as beneficiaries for the reconstruction grant from the government.</p> <p>Out of the total damaged houses, 307,104 houses have been reconstructed as of October 22, 2018.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that it has signed grant agreements with 727,598 households for providing grant assistance.</p> <p>However, the government is set to re-examine the list of beneficiaries at the local levels suspecting that around 10 percent of those listed as recipients of the housing grants are fake beneficiaries. The government will have to foot a bill of Rs 30 billion for the 10 percent households who are not genuine quake victims.</p> <p>NRA’s executive committee member Dr Chandra Bahadur Shrestha said that the reconstruction authority is working to reclaim the amount distributed to fake quake victims. According to Shrestha, the NRA has sought help from the local governments in identifying the fake quake victims.</p> <p>A meeting of the NRA chaired by Prime Minister KP Oli on September 6 has urged all those who have taken housing grants without fulfilling the criteria to return the amount within three months. The NRA has warned that it will take action against the fake beneficiaries if they are reluctant to return back the amount.</p> <p>Those victims whose houses were completely destroyed by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake but have houses elsewhere are not eligible for the housing grant. Similarly, those who have received grants from multiple organisations, whose houses need only repairing but have sought grant for full damage are not considered as genuine quake victims by the government.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9102', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9322', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'SC Quashes Government Decision to Recognise Fastest Ascent of Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: The Supreme Court has issued an order to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to register new records related to mountaineering only after following the due processes as per the existing legal provisions.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: The Supreme Court has issued an order to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to register new records related to mountaineering only after following the due processes as per the existing legal provisions.</p> <p>The apex court order has also directed the ministry to publicise the records only after properly verifying if the claims fulfill all the legal criteria.</p> <p>The order was issued by a division bench of justices Cholendra SJB Rana and Dambar Bahadur Shahi. Although the order was issued last year, the SC made the full text available only a few days ago.</p> <p>The Supreme Court issued such directive in a case related to the fastest ascent of Mt Everest after observing serious lapses in a government decision related to the issue, which was taken without following the legal procedures.</p> <p>The issue came to the fore after a dispute between Lakpa Ghelu Sherpa and Pemba Dorje Sherpa, both of whom claimed to have climbed the world’s highest peak in the shortest time. Lakpa Ghelu Sherpa had filed a writ petition at the SC after the government recognized Pemba as the fastest person to climb Mt Everest.</p> <p>The bench observed that the government had not followed the due process and the working procedure prescribed by the law while declaring the fastest ascent of Mt Everest. The SC said that the government gave recognition to Pemba Dorje Sherpa for the fastest ascent of Mt Everest (8 hours 10 minutes) without properly verifying the records as per the legal provisions. The petitioner, whose record of fastest ascent with a timing of 10 hours and 56 minute was upheld by the SC, had even raised doubts whether Pemba Dorje Sherpa ever climbed the world’s highest peak.</p> <p>The apex court said that Pemba failed to attest the proof that he stood atop the highest peak of the world with a record timing, invalidating his record approved by the government.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9101', 'image' => '20181023124947_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9324', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRA to Help Reconstruct Houses of Handicapped, Single Women', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: The National Reconstruction Authority has decided to reconstruct 18,000 homes of the earthquake victims who are unable to reconstruct their houses on their own.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: The National Reconstruction Authority has decided to reconstruct 18,000 homes of the earthquake victims who are unable to reconstruct their houses on their own.</p> <p>The NRA said it has started the reconstruction of homes to support the handicapped, single women and senior citizens. The underprivileged people will receive fund as well as a helper for the reconstruction work. </p> <p>The commission informed that it will allocate additional Rs 50,000 from other sources for the individuals who are unable to reconstruct their homes with the fund allocated by the government.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9321', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom Announces Autumn Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 22: Nepal Telecom has announced Autumn Offer for its customers beginning from October 15.', 'content' => '<p>October 22: Nepal Telecom has announced Autumn Offer for its customers beginning from October 15. According to the state-owned telecom company, the thnree-month offer will be vaild until January 12, next year.</p> <p>The Autumn Offer includes Happy Weekend Pack, All-time Data Pack, Night-time Volume-based Data Pack, Unlimited Night-time Data Pack, All-time Social Media Pack, All-time Data Streaming Pack, All-time 4G Data Pack, GSM 3G/4G 1GB Per-day Data Pack, All-time Voice Pack, Night-time Voice Pack, CUG Package, Video and TV Per-hour Pack, SMS Pack, FTTH Personal Package, FTTH Corporate User Package, ADSL Volume Pack, ADSL Unlimited Pack, One-hour Unlimited Pack, Student Offer, India Call Offer, Missed Call Alert, FTTH Free Voice Call.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom customers can avail the services by dialing *1415#. According to the statement issued by the company, more information is available in the company’s website www.ntc.net.np.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9099', 'image' => '20181022124507_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9320', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 10 contestants of OPPO Nepal Idol to be Announced Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 22: OPPO Nepal Idol, Nepal’s first ever international singing reality show, has reached its gala final round, the smartphone company said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p>October 22: OPPO Nepal Idol, Nepal’s first ever international singing reality show, has reached its gala final round, the smartphone company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the statement, the top 10 contestants will be announced in an episode to be telecast on October 25, Thursday.</p> <p>The top ten contestants will also include a wild card entry.</p> <p>OPPO has also announced its "Passes to Nepal Idol-2" contest. The weekly contest run by OPPO via its official Facebook page will allow three contestants each to win two passes for the show.</p> <p>To take part in the contest, OPPO fans need to like and share the video with specified Hashtag, the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9098', 'image' => '20181022121504_12-nepal-idol (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9319', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank Adds Three More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 15: In a bid to extend its banking service across the nation, Janata Bank has opened three more branches at remote places of Humla district.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:black; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">October 15: In a bid to extend its banking service across the nation, Janata Bank has opened three more branches at remote places of Humla district. The bank started operation of the branches at Adanchuli Rural Municipality, Chankheli Rural Municipality and Tajakot Rural Municipality of the district amid separate functions.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:black; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11.0pt">With the newly opened branches, the bank now has 126 branches across the country. According to the bank, the branches will be providing all kinds of services including remittance and banking services.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9097', 'image' => '20181022115738_janata bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9318', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dr Bhattarai takes oath of office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Dr Ramchandra Bhattarai, chairman of Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), took oath of the office on Friday, October 12. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">October 14: Dr Ramchandra Bhattarai, chairman of Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), took oath of the office on Friday, October 12. Ramsharan Kharel, board member of CIT, administered the oath of office and privacy to Bhattarai.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Bhattarai was appointed as the chairman of CIT by the council of ministers on October 7. Bhattarai has completed his PhD in ‘Environment Economics’ and teaches microeconomics at Patan Multiple Campus, a campus under Tribhuvan University. He has served as the board of directors of Rasatriya Banijya Bank, advisor to National Planning Commission and senior advisor to the Ministry of Finance. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9096', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9317', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Announces Winners of ATM Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Berger paints has announced the winner of ‘Berger Ko ATM’ offer.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">October 14: Berger paints has announced the winner of ‘Berger Ko ATM’ offer. According to a statement issued by the company, Anmol Upreti of Narayanghat received Rs 500,000 as the first prize through lucky draw.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Similarly, Tirtharaj Chaulagain of Bhaktapur and Pramod Kumar Kamat of Biratnagar received Rs 200,000 each while Rag Bahadur Karki, Bhojraj Pathak of Nepalgunj and Bibek Rawal of Birgunj received Rs 100,000 each. </span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">“Ten persons won Rs 35,000 as consolation prize,” the statement added. </span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Under the best house owner category, Laddu Karki of Dharan won Rs 500,000, Hotal Tinkune of Butwal won Rs 200,000 and Yagya Raj Timilsina of Dhangadhi, Anjana Nepal of Hetauda and Ambika Pokharel of Bhaktapur won Rs 100,000 through lucky draw. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9095', 'image' => '20181022114922_Berger ATM Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9316', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Timely treatment of Rheumatic Disease may Increase Life Expectancy"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Norvic International Hospital organized various awareness programmes to mark the "World Arthritis Day (WAD)" on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Norvic International Hospital organized various awareness programmes to mark the "World Arthritis Day (WAD)" on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the hospital said that it organised a motorcycle rally on the occasion. The rally which started from Norvic at around 6:30 am took the route of Thapathali, Tripureshwor, New Road, Kamalpokhari, Kalopol (Siphal) Jayabageshwori, Gaushala, Battisputali, Old/Mid Baneshwar, Babar Mahal and ended at Norvic.</p> <p>“In the changing parameters of our lifestyles, arthritis and rheumatic diseases are affecting more individuals than any other disease group,” the statement said, adding “In fact, majority of people of all ages are affected by this disease during their lifetime. Moreover, untreated rheumatic disease may even reduce life expectancy.”</p> <p>Factors such as smoking, excessive weight, genetic condition, certain occupations that lead to injury and over use of joints and increasing age can increase the risk of developing rheumatic disease, according to the hospital. The word 'arthritis' is generally referred to all different forms of rheumatic diseases.</p> <p>A talk programme was also organized after the completing of the rally. While addressing the participants of the talk programme, Dr Arun Kumar Gupta, consultant rheumatologist at Norvic, opined that this kind of programme not only raises awareness about the disease, but also emphasizes on the physical activities to overcome the problem of arthritis and rheumatic conditions.</p> <p>“The purpose of organizing such a rally is to raise adequate level of awareness amongst the valley population,” said Dr Gupta. This can also make people aware and warn those who tend to have any one of the symptoms of arthritis or musculoskeletal disorders, Dr Gupta further added.</p> <p>One out of three Nepalese will have the problem of arthritis and rheumatic conditions any time during his/her life time, opined RP Mainali, corporate communication DGM at the hospital.</p> <p>The theme of the World Arthritis Day this year was "Don't delay; Connect today" that focuses on the timely consultation and medication along with the benefits of physical activity for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMDs).</p> <p>Researchers have shown that even small amounts of physical activity can not only benefit people with RMDs, but also help to prevent joint problems and conditions such as osteoporosis.</p> <p>“Rheumatic or musculoskeletal diseases encompass more than 200 different conditions. They are characterized by pain and a consequent reduction in the range of motion and function in one or more areas of the musculoskeletal system. In some cases, there are signs of inflammation, swelling, redness, warmth in the affected areas. Rheumatic diseases can also affect precious internal organs like heart, kidney, lever, etc,” the statement said.</p> <p>RMDs including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis affects men, women and children of all ages in Nepal. 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The bank further added that the customers can submit application for remittance withdrawal and credit service through the service.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through a network of 36 branches, two extension counters, 37 branchless banking facilities and 101 ATM outlets.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9108', 'image' => '20181025033735_BLB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) )getimagesize - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 35 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The bank said in a statement that it has started the service at Hatiwang of Ichchya Kamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Chepetar and Palungtar municipalities of Gorakha district.</p> <p>The branchless banking service centers will be providing all kinds of banking services including opening bank accounts, cash deposit and withdrawal. The bank further added that the customers can submit application for remittance withdrawal and credit service through the service.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through a network of 36 branches, two extension counters, 37 branchless banking facilities and 101 ATM outlets.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9108', 'image' => '20181025033735_BLB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9329', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New ATM of United Finance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 25: United Finance has inaugurated an ATM counter in Teku under its service extension plan.', 'content' => '<p>October 25: United Finance has inaugurated an ATM counter in Teku under its service extension plan.</p> <p>The finance company said in a statement that it opened the touch-screen ATM in the building housing MAW Investment in Teku on Wednesday, October 24.</p> <p>The company’s promoter Bishnu Kumar Agrawal inaugurated the ATM amid a function.</p> <p>United Finance said that the ATM accepts Visa Debit Card issued by any BFI.</p> <p>The statement also claimed that United Finance has become the first financial institution in Nepal to issue chip-based Visa Debit Card.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9107', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9328', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'DoTM to Issue Pending Licenses within 2 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: The Department of Transportation Management (DoTM) has awarded a contract to print upto 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days to a private company.', 'content' => '<p>October 24: The Department of Transportation Management (DoTM) has awarded a contract to print upto 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days to a private company. The department said that it awarded the contract to Malika Incorporate in a bid to provide licenses to the applicants who have been waiting in queue since a year.</p> <p>According to Gokarna Prasad Upadhyay, spokesperson of DoTM, more than 500,000 applicants who have already passed the written examinations as well as trial for license are waiting since a long time to get their licenses.</p> <p>“We have signed an agreement with Malika Incorporate to print around 500,000 to 600,000 smart licenses within 45 days,” he said.</p> <p>The company will receive Rs 15 for printing one license. Upadhyay further said that the department will provide the cards and electricity while the company will be responsible only for printing the cards.</p> <p>The cards will be printed at Min Bhawan-based office of DoTM.</p> <p>The department informed that all the applicants who have passed the tests will get licenses within the next two months.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9106', 'image' => '20181024032958_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9327', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Urges Private Sector to Operate Electric Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: Prime Minister KP Oli has urged the private sector to promote the use of electric vehicles. ', 'content' => '<p>October 24: Prime Minister KP Oli has urged the private sector to promote the use of electric vehicles. Oli made such comment while inaugurating five electric buses imported by Sajha Yatayat on Tuesday, October 23.</p> <p>Stating that load-shedding has already ended and the country will become self-reliant on hydroelectricity in a few years, PM Oli stressed on the need to use renewable energy instead of petro products.</p> <p>Oli said that the government is discussing about promoting the use of electric vehicles as the Nepal Electricity Authority has already installed electric charging stations at 20 places across the country.</p> <p>He also claimed that around 20 percent of the vehicles in the valley will be powered by electricity by 2020. </p> <p>Sailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal (IPPAN), said that the private sector is ready to run the electric vehicles in the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9105', 'image' => '20181024031431_ele.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9326', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Increase in Import of Timber', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 24: The import of timber has increased significantly although the country has abundance of resources at its disposal.', 'content' => '<p>October 24: The import of timber has increased significantly although the country has abundance of resources at its disposal.</p> <p>According to the records maintained by the Department of Customs, timbers worth Rs 5.75 billion were imported in Nepal during the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The timbers were imported from India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Ukraine. The imported timbers mostly included varieties of plywood as well as door and window frames.</p> <p>The imported timbers were mostly used for furniture.</p> <p>Rajesh Agrawal, president of Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association said that the timbers produced within the country are decaying in the forests due to lack of policies and proper management while the traders have been compelled to import timbers from abroad.</p> <p>Despite Nepal having dense forests across the country, the furniture market is dependent on import of timber to meet its demand. The consumers too are found to prefer timber from abroad.</p> <p>“The increase in import of timber to a country full forests has made Nepal dependent on timber from abroad. This trend also hinders the government’s plan to decrease trade deficit while the popular saying ‘Hariyo ban, Nepal ko dhan’ will be limited only to a slogan,” Agrawal added. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-24', 'modified' => '2018-10-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9104', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9323', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines Starts Direct Flights to Chongqing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: Himalaya Airlines has entered into to the Chinese market with its maiden flight to Chongqing, a major tourist city in China.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: Himalaya Airlines has entered into to the Chinese market with its maiden flight to Chongqing, a major tourist city in China.</p> <p>The airline company said in a recent statement that it has started operating direct chartered flights to Chongqing from Kathmandu every Thursday.</p> <p>According to Himalaya Airlines, it is the only airline operating direct flights between the two cities.</p> <p>The inaugural flight departed from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 1655 hours (local time) and touched down at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) at 2305 hours (local time) on October 18. The return flight from Chongqing landed at TIA at 0155 hrs the next day.</p> <p>“China is one of our target markets. We are excited to expand our footprints there, allowing us to provide greater options for business and leisure travellers. We are proud to be the first and only airline to offer direct service from Chongqing, China to Kathmandu. We are confident that this route will boost passenger traffic as we expect a good demand from Chongqing, which has a sizeable population of affluent out-bound travelers. H9 will be instrumental in bringing more Chinese tourists to Nepal and helping the tourism economy of both countries,” said Vijay Shrestha, vice president of the company.</p> <p>Chongqing known for its rich history and cultural heritage, serves as an economic and manufacturing center apart from being the transportation hub for Southwest China, the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, China has placed Nepal as a new leisure destination, which is one of the driving reasons for increased Chinese visitors into Nepal over the past two years.</p> <p>“China is presently the second largest tourist arrival market for Nepal with 109,497 visitors for 2018 (Jan to Sept) showing growth of 48.8 percent over the corresponding period of 2017. This is an exponential growth, as China now holds 2nd ranking after India with its share of 14.17 percent in the total tourist arrivals till September.” The statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9103', 'image' => '20181023010419_Crew with passenger.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9325', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fake Quake Victims to Cost Rs 30 Billion to State Coffers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: Altogether 810,690 households whose houses were completely destroyed by the devastating earthquakes of 2015 have been listed as beneficiaries for the reconstruction grant from the government.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: Altogether 810,690 households whose houses were completely destroyed by the devastating earthquakes of 2015 have been listed as beneficiaries for the reconstruction grant from the government.</p> <p>Out of the total damaged houses, 307,104 houses have been reconstructed as of October 22, 2018.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that it has signed grant agreements with 727,598 households for providing grant assistance.</p> <p>However, the government is set to re-examine the list of beneficiaries at the local levels suspecting that around 10 percent of those listed as recipients of the housing grants are fake beneficiaries. The government will have to foot a bill of Rs 30 billion for the 10 percent households who are not genuine quake victims.</p> <p>NRA’s executive committee member Dr Chandra Bahadur Shrestha said that the reconstruction authority is working to reclaim the amount distributed to fake quake victims. According to Shrestha, the NRA has sought help from the local governments in identifying the fake quake victims.</p> <p>A meeting of the NRA chaired by Prime Minister KP Oli on September 6 has urged all those who have taken housing grants without fulfilling the criteria to return the amount within three months. The NRA has warned that it will take action against the fake beneficiaries if they are reluctant to return back the amount.</p> <p>Those victims whose houses were completely destroyed by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake but have houses elsewhere are not eligible for the housing grant. Similarly, those who have received grants from multiple organisations, whose houses need only repairing but have sought grant for full damage are not considered as genuine quake victims by the government.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9102', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9322', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'SC Quashes Government Decision to Recognise Fastest Ascent of Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: The Supreme Court has issued an order to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to register new records related to mountaineering only after following the due processes as per the existing legal provisions.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: The Supreme Court has issued an order to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to register new records related to mountaineering only after following the due processes as per the existing legal provisions.</p> <p>The apex court order has also directed the ministry to publicise the records only after properly verifying if the claims fulfill all the legal criteria.</p> <p>The order was issued by a division bench of justices Cholendra SJB Rana and Dambar Bahadur Shahi. Although the order was issued last year, the SC made the full text available only a few days ago.</p> <p>The Supreme Court issued such directive in a case related to the fastest ascent of Mt Everest after observing serious lapses in a government decision related to the issue, which was taken without following the legal procedures.</p> <p>The issue came to the fore after a dispute between Lakpa Ghelu Sherpa and Pemba Dorje Sherpa, both of whom claimed to have climbed the world’s highest peak in the shortest time. Lakpa Ghelu Sherpa had filed a writ petition at the SC after the government recognized Pemba as the fastest person to climb Mt Everest.</p> <p>The bench observed that the government had not followed the due process and the working procedure prescribed by the law while declaring the fastest ascent of Mt Everest. The SC said that the government gave recognition to Pemba Dorje Sherpa for the fastest ascent of Mt Everest (8 hours 10 minutes) without properly verifying the records as per the legal provisions. The petitioner, whose record of fastest ascent with a timing of 10 hours and 56 minute was upheld by the SC, had even raised doubts whether Pemba Dorje Sherpa ever climbed the world’s highest peak.</p> <p>The apex court said that Pemba failed to attest the proof that he stood atop the highest peak of the world with a record timing, invalidating his record approved by the government.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9101', 'image' => '20181023124947_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9324', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRA to Help Reconstruct Houses of Handicapped, Single Women', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 23: The National Reconstruction Authority has decided to reconstruct 18,000 homes of the earthquake victims who are unable to reconstruct their houses on their own.', 'content' => '<p>October 23: The National Reconstruction Authority has decided to reconstruct 18,000 homes of the earthquake victims who are unable to reconstruct their houses on their own.</p> <p>The NRA said it has started the reconstruction of homes to support the handicapped, single women and senior citizens. The underprivileged people will receive fund as well as a helper for the reconstruction work. </p> <p>The commission informed that it will allocate additional Rs 50,000 from other sources for the individuals who are unable to reconstruct their homes with the fund allocated by the government.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-23', 'modified' => '2018-10-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9321', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom Announces Autumn Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 22: Nepal Telecom has announced Autumn Offer for its customers beginning from October 15.', 'content' => '<p>October 22: Nepal Telecom has announced Autumn Offer for its customers beginning from October 15. According to the state-owned telecom company, the thnree-month offer will be vaild until January 12, next year.</p> <p>The Autumn Offer includes Happy Weekend Pack, All-time Data Pack, Night-time Volume-based Data Pack, Unlimited Night-time Data Pack, All-time Social Media Pack, All-time Data Streaming Pack, All-time 4G Data Pack, GSM 3G/4G 1GB Per-day Data Pack, All-time Voice Pack, Night-time Voice Pack, CUG Package, Video and TV Per-hour Pack, SMS Pack, FTTH Personal Package, FTTH Corporate User Package, ADSL Volume Pack, ADSL Unlimited Pack, One-hour Unlimited Pack, Student Offer, India Call Offer, Missed Call Alert, FTTH Free Voice Call.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom customers can avail the services by dialing *1415#. According to the statement issued by the company, more information is available in the company’s website www.ntc.net.np.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9099', 'image' => '20181022124507_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9320', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 10 contestants of OPPO Nepal Idol to be Announced Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 22: OPPO Nepal Idol, Nepal’s first ever international singing reality show, has reached its gala final round, the smartphone company said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p>October 22: OPPO Nepal Idol, Nepal’s first ever international singing reality show, has reached its gala final round, the smartphone company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the statement, the top 10 contestants will be announced in an episode to be telecast on October 25, Thursday.</p> <p>The top ten contestants will also include a wild card entry.</p> <p>OPPO has also announced its "Passes to Nepal Idol-2" contest. The weekly contest run by OPPO via its official Facebook page will allow three contestants each to win two passes for the show.</p> <p>To take part in the contest, OPPO fans need to like and share the video with specified Hashtag, the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9098', 'image' => '20181022121504_12-nepal-idol (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9319', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank Adds Three More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 15: In a bid to extend its banking service across the nation, Janata Bank has opened three more branches at remote places of Humla district.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:black; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt">October 15: In a bid to extend its banking service across the nation, Janata Bank has opened three more branches at remote places of Humla district. The bank started operation of the branches at Adanchuli Rural Municipality, Chankheli Rural Municipality and Tajakot Rural Municipality of the district amid separate functions.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:black; font-family:calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11.0pt">With the newly opened branches, the bank now has 126 branches across the country. According to the bank, the branches will be providing all kinds of services including remittance and banking services.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9097', 'image' => '20181022115738_janata bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9318', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dr Bhattarai takes oath of office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Dr Ramchandra Bhattarai, chairman of Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), took oath of the office on Friday, October 12. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">October 14: Dr Ramchandra Bhattarai, chairman of Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), took oath of the office on Friday, October 12. Ramsharan Kharel, board member of CIT, administered the oath of office and privacy to Bhattarai.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Bhattarai was appointed as the chairman of CIT by the council of ministers on October 7. Bhattarai has completed his PhD in ‘Environment Economics’ and teaches microeconomics at Patan Multiple Campus, a campus under Tribhuvan University. He has served as the board of directors of Rasatriya Banijya Bank, advisor to National Planning Commission and senior advisor to the Ministry of Finance. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9096', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9317', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Announces Winners of ATM Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Berger paints has announced the winner of ‘Berger Ko ATM’ offer.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">October 14: Berger paints has announced the winner of ‘Berger Ko ATM’ offer. According to a statement issued by the company, Anmol Upreti of Narayanghat received Rs 500,000 as the first prize through lucky draw.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Similarly, Tirtharaj Chaulagain of Bhaktapur and Pramod Kumar Kamat of Biratnagar received Rs 200,000 each while Rag Bahadur Karki, Bhojraj Pathak of Nepalgunj and Bibek Rawal of Birgunj received Rs 100,000 each. </span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">“Ten persons won Rs 35,000 as consolation prize,” the statement added. </span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">Under the best house owner category, Laddu Karki of Dharan won Rs 500,000, Hotal Tinkune of Butwal won Rs 200,000 and Yagya Raj Timilsina of Dhangadhi, Anjana Nepal of Hetauda and Ambika Pokharel of Bhaktapur won Rs 100,000 through lucky draw. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-22', 'modified' => '2018-10-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9095', 'image' => '20181022114922_Berger ATM Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9316', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Timely treatment of Rheumatic Disease may Increase Life Expectancy"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Norvic International Hospital organized various awareness programmes to mark the "World Arthritis Day (WAD)" on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Norvic International Hospital organized various awareness programmes to mark the "World Arthritis Day (WAD)" on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the hospital said that it organised a motorcycle rally on the occasion. The rally which started from Norvic at around 6:30 am took the route of Thapathali, Tripureshwor, New Road, Kamalpokhari, Kalopol (Siphal) Jayabageshwori, Gaushala, Battisputali, Old/Mid Baneshwar, Babar Mahal and ended at Norvic.</p> <p>“In the changing parameters of our lifestyles, arthritis and rheumatic diseases are affecting more individuals than any other disease group,” the statement said, adding “In fact, majority of people of all ages are affected by this disease during their lifetime. Moreover, untreated rheumatic disease may even reduce life expectancy.”</p> <p>Factors such as smoking, excessive weight, genetic condition, certain occupations that lead to injury and over use of joints and increasing age can increase the risk of developing rheumatic disease, according to the hospital. The word 'arthritis' is generally referred to all different forms of rheumatic diseases.</p> <p>A talk programme was also organized after the completing of the rally. While addressing the participants of the talk programme, Dr Arun Kumar Gupta, consultant rheumatologist at Norvic, opined that this kind of programme not only raises awareness about the disease, but also emphasizes on the physical activities to overcome the problem of arthritis and rheumatic conditions.</p> <p>“The purpose of organizing such a rally is to raise adequate level of awareness amongst the valley population,” said Dr Gupta. This can also make people aware and warn those who tend to have any one of the symptoms of arthritis or musculoskeletal disorders, Dr Gupta further added.</p> <p>One out of three Nepalese will have the problem of arthritis and rheumatic conditions any time during his/her life time, opined RP Mainali, corporate communication DGM at the hospital.</p> <p>The theme of the World Arthritis Day this year was "Don't delay; Connect today" that focuses on the timely consultation and medication along with the benefits of physical activity for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMDs).</p> <p>Researchers have shown that even small amounts of physical activity can not only benefit people with RMDs, but also help to prevent joint problems and conditions such as osteoporosis.</p> <p>“Rheumatic or musculoskeletal diseases encompass more than 200 different conditions. They are characterized by pain and a consequent reduction in the range of motion and function in one or more areas of the musculoskeletal system. In some cases, there are signs of inflammation, swelling, redness, warmth in the affected areas. Rheumatic diseases can also affect precious internal organs like heart, kidney, lever, etc,” the statement said.</p> <p>RMDs including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis affects men, women and children of all ages in Nepal. It is expected that over a million of Nepalese population are suffering from RMDs in Nepal, opined Dr Gupta. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9094', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9330', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank Extends Branchless Banking Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 25: Machhapuchhre Bank has extended its branchless banking service at four different places in Gorakha and Chitwan.', 'content' => '<p>October 25: Machhapuchhre Bank has extended its branchless banking service at four different places in Gorakha and Chitwan. The bank said in a statement that it has started the service at Hatiwang of Ichchya Kamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan, Gandaki Rural Municipality, Chepetar and Palungtar municipalities of Gorakha district.</p> <p>The branchless banking service centers will be providing all kinds of banking services including opening bank accounts, cash deposit and withdrawal. The bank further added that the customers can submit application for remittance withdrawal and credit service through the service.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through a network of 36 branches, two extension counters, 37 branchless banking facilities and 101 ATM outlets.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-25', 'modified' => '2018-10-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9108', 'image' => '20181025033735_BLB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = nullinclude - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 36 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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October 25: Machhapuchhre Bank has extended its branchless banking service at four different places in Gorakha and…
