October 14: A probe committee has found carelessness on part of the contractor during the construction of the main canal of Sikta Irrigation Project, one of the national pride…
October 14: A probe committee has found carelessness on part of the contractor during the construction of the main canal of Sikta Irrigation Project, one of the national pride…
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $date = '2018-10-14 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539454500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 14, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 123 $time_to_read = (float) 0.62 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 37getimagesize - [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 committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $date = '2018-10-14 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539454500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 14, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 123 $time_to_read = (float) 0.62 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 37include - 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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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-14 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539454500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 14, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 123 $time_to_read = (float) 0.62 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 37getimagesize - [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 committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. 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October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal.…
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-14 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539454500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 14, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 116 $time_to_read = (float) 0.58 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 35getimagesize - [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 committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-14 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539454500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 14, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 95 $time_to_read = (float) 0.48 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 29include - 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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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. 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October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the…
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. 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October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into…
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-12 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539281700 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 12, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 156 $time_to_read = (float) 0.78 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 47getimagesize - [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 committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-12 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539281700 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 12, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 156 $time_to_read = (float) 0.78 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 47include - 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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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-12 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539281700 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1750869025 $today = '2025-06-26 10:15:25pm' $today2 = (int) 1750955425 $newDate = 'Oct 12, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 70 $time_to_read = (float) 0.35 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 21getimagesize - [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 committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. 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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The committee was formed under the leadership of joint-secretary at the Ministry of Irrigation, Sushil Chandra Tiwari.<br /> The project was constructed with an investment of Rs 12 billion. A member of the committee informed New Business Age that the construction company had compromised on the quality of materials used during construction. <br /> “There was a massive use of low-quality materials in the project,” the member said requesting anonymity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9093', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9314', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of UM Bikes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: IME Automotives Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of UM motorbikes in Nepal, has given dealership rights to AP Auto Enterprises.</p> <p>AP Auto Enterprises has opened a new showroom of UM motorbikes at Samakhusi, Kathmandu as part of branch expansion of IME Automotives.</p> <p>Chief Operating Officer of IME Automotives, Damodar Khanal, inaugurated the showroom amid a function on Friday, October 12..</p> <p>On the occasion, chairman of AP Auto Enterprises Chandra Prakash Rajbhandari announced Thailand tour package for customers purchasing UM motorbikes on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.</p> <p>UM, an American brand motorcycle, offers various models such as Renegade Sports S, Renegade Commando, Hypersport, DSR II, Renegade Sports, Nitrox and Powermax in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9092', 'image' => '20181014021846_PR draft.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9313', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Donates Computers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14:<strong> </strong>Himalayan Bank has donated desktop computers to various community schools across the country on the occasion of its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p>The bank said in a statement that it donated the computers as part of its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>According to the bank, it provided six computers to Shree Kuleshwar High School, Kuleshwar, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Tarun High School, Balaju, Kathmandu, 12 computers to Shree Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Thecho, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank also donated five computers to Shree Janajagriti Aadharbhoot Vidhyalaya, Kholmatol in Nijgadh and 10 computers to Shree Mahendrodaya Secondary School, Bhimeshwar, Dolakha.</p> <p>The computers were handed over by the senior general manager, general manager and executives of the bank amid separate functions. </p> <p>The bank said that it aims to assist the students of community schools with computer education.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9091', 'image' => '20181014020926_computer.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9312', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Sunrise Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 14: In a bid to extend banking service at different places of the country, Sunrise Bank has opened two new branches in western Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Chainpur of Bajhang and Jumla.</p> <p>The Chainpur branch was inaugurated by the mayor of Jaya Prithivi Municipality, Birendra Bahadur Khadka, while the Jumla branch was inaugurated by mayor of Chandannath Municipality, Kantinka Sejuwal, amid separate functions on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, Sunrise Bank now has 97 branches and 110 ATM counters across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9090', 'image' => '20181014020121_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9311', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Missed-call Banking facility of Global IME Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Global IME Bank has introduced missed-call banking service to facilitate its account holders.</p> <p>The missed-call facility helps the account holders perform transactions and other services with just a missed call. Individuals can check their available balance with a missed call to 9801231294. Similarly, customers of the bank can dial 9801231295 to know the last three transactions, 9801231296 to top up the mobile balance with Rs 100 recharge, 9801231297 for the information details of the last three credit card transactions, 9801231298 to know the installment of loan, 9801231299 to know about the various loan schemes of the bank.</p> <p>The bank in a statement informed that the missed-call alert facility activated from October 12 can be activated by registering the mobile number of the account holders in the mobile app of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9089', 'image' => '20181014012243_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9310', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Max Healthcare launches Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Max Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare providers of North India, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Patient Assistance Centre in Kathmandu on Friday, October 12.</p> <p>“This makes Nepal amongst a handful of international regions to house a Max Healthcare Patient Assistance Centre after Kenya, Iraq, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uzbekistan,” the institution said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the institution, the additional benefit to patients from Nepal is that they do not require a medical visa for their travel to India, unlike patients travelling from other countries.</p> <p>“At Max Healthcare, we cater to hundreds of patients annually from Nepal alone. This new Patient Assistance Centre is a symbol of Max Healthcare’s commitment to provide world-class healthcare services to patients from across the globe,” the statement added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9088', 'image' => '20181014011848_Max.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9309', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Ties up with Nepal Cancer Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Everest Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center for providing discounts to its debit/credit card holders. As per the agreement, the cardholders will get discounts on radiology, laboratory and bed charges, as well as radiation therapy brachytherapy and cancer screening packages.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services through its network of 82 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 113 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9087', 'image' => '20181014010719_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9308', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NCHL Approves Dividend Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p>October 14: Nepal Clearing House is distributing 20 percent dividend to its shareholders.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the organization held on Friday, October 12 approved the decision of distributing the dividend.</p> <p>The meeting also decided to distribute 20 percent bonus share from the company’s profit of previous fiscal year.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it currently has a total paid-up capital of Rs 180 million which will increase to Rs 210.6 million after the distribution of the dividend and bonus share. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9086', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9307', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank offers silver coin for ‘Sagaurabh’ Savings Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account.', 'content' => '<p>October 13: Nepal Bangladesh Bank has introduced festive scheme for its ‘Sagaurabh’ savings account. Under this scheme, customers depositing Rs 100,000 or more in this account are will receive 25 gm silver coin, according to a press statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>Customers can also get free Visa debit card, free internet banking, free mobile banking/SMS alert, free DEMAT account, free ASBA and C-ASBA facilities, and 50 percent discount on locker facilities for a year under this scheme.</p> <p>CEO of the bank, Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, said, “We are proud of our long history and heritage of 24 years serving all walks of life since our inception in 1994. Our core philosophy of 'Bank for Everyone' has always been a north star navigating us amidst the economic volatility in different times.”</p> <p>Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd, an A-class commercial bank of Nepal established in June 1994 with an authorized capital of Rs 240 million and paid-up capital of Rs 60 million as a joint venture with IFIC Bank Ltd of Bangladesh, has been providing services across the country with a network of 43 branches, seven branchless banking facilities and 43 ATM terminals.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-14', 'modified' => '2018-10-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9085', 'image' => '20181014125601_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9305', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sugarcane Farmers to Receive Subsidy in their Own Bank Accounts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sugarcane farmers will be receiving subsidised amount from the government in their own bank accounts at a time when sugar mills have decided not to make payments to sugarcane farmers unless the stocks are cleared. As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has decided to deposit Rs 65.28 per quintal as a subsidy in the farmers’ bank accounts.</p> <p>With the implementation of the ‘Work Procedure on Subsidy to Sugarcane Farmers-2075’, the sugarcane farmers will get the subsidy directly in their bank account.</p> <p>According to Tej Bahadur Subedi, spokesperson as well as joint secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the finance ministry has also issued payments to be deposited to the farmers’ account.</p> <p>So far, under-secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Bhoj Raj Sapkota, said that the ministry has collected a list of 12 sugar mills including Mahakali, Bhageshwor, Annapurana, Indushankar, Bagmati Khadsari, Lumbini sugar mills operating in Nepal. According to him, the subsidy to the farmers will be provided through these mills.</p> <p>The subsidised amount will be delivered to the Financial Comptroller General’s Office in three days by the Ministry of Agriculture, said Subedi. The amount will be deposited to the farmers’ account by forming a payment committee in collaboration with the Assistant Chief District Officer of the districts producing sugarcane. The committee will prepare and update the record of the sugar mills including their production capacity, details of production and the farmers involved. Afterwards, the committee will provide suggestion for the subsidy.</p> <p>The finance ministry has issued a circular to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for depositing the amount directly to the famers' account. And accordingly, the ministry had also sent data of those 12 sugar mills to the finance ministry, said Subedi. At the beginning, the subsidy will be provided on the basis of the obtained information. </p> <p>The work procedure for depositing the subsidy directly in the farmers’ bank accounts was drafted after receiving complaints of misuse of VAT return facility provided by the sugar mills which was intended to benefit the farmers.</p> <p>According to finance ministry’s spokesperson Chandra Kala Poudel, the work procedure has a provision of handing over the subsidy amount to the payment committees of all those districts producing sugarcane. The details mentioned in the work procedure should be made available to the payment committees fortnightly.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9084', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9304', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘If Nepal Acts Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive’', 'sub_title' => 'New World Bank Human Capital Index measures how much countries lose in economic productivity by underinvesting in their people', 'summary' => 'October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: A new research of the World Bank gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s health and learning can significantly boost the incomes of people—and of countries—with returns far into the future.</p> <p> A Human Capital Index, launched on Thursday, October 11, at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, shows that 56 percent of children born today across the world will lose more than half their potential lifetime earnings because governments are not currently making effective investments in their people to ensure a healthy, educated, and resilient population ready for the workplace of the future.</p> <p> Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—has been a key factor behind the sustained economic growth and poverty reduction rates of many countries in the 20th century, reads a statement issued by the World Bank.</p> <p> The Human Capital Index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and education that prevail in the country where he or she lives. The index measures each country’s distance to the frontier of complete education and full health for a child born today. The measure includes survival (will children born today survive to school age?), school (how much schooling will they complete and how much will they learn?), and health (will they leave school in good health, ready for further learning and/or work as adults?).</p> <p> Nepal’s score of 0.49 out of a maximum possible score of 1 means that a child born in Nepal today will be 49 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she enjoyed complete education and full health. The HCI highlights that Nepal is a good performer with respect to childhood survival: 97 out of 100 children born today survive to the age of five. A significant proportion of these children, however, suffer from stunting: 36 out of 100 children are stunted, meaning they carry a lifelong risk of cognitive and physical limitations. The education component of the HCI shows that children in Nepal can expect to complete 11.7 years of school by age 18. However, when years of schooling are adjusted for quality of learning, this is only equivalent to 6.9 years: a learning gap of 4.8 years.</p> <p> “Nepal’s human capital index is higher than the average for its region and income group, which is a positive sign,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal. “To further improve this, the World Bank is committed to working with the Government of Nepal to mobilize better and more efficient investment in people to ensure a globally competent generation.”</p> <p> The Index is part of the World Bank Group’s Human Capital Project, which recognizes human capital as driver of inclusive growth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9083', 'image' => '20181012043227_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9303', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Micromax launches Q4002 BOLT 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Micromax has announced the launch of Q4002 BOLT 4 in the market.</p> <p>Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Q4002 powered by 1.0 GHz quad-core processor comes with 1GB RAM, the company said in a statement. It has a 5.0 FWVGA inch HD display with a resolution of 720*1280 pixels; and 2000mAh battery.</p> <p>It comes with a high-resolution 5MP primary camera with autofocus, as well as a front-facing 2MP camera for selfies.</p> <p>According to Micromax, this phone is priced at Rs 8,800.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9082', 'image' => '20181012042127_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9306', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '"Unfinished Memoirs" in Nepali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Nepal Academy has translated the "Unfinished Memoirs" of the Father of Nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, into Nepali. The embassy organized the book launching ceremony on Monday, October 8 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who was the chief guest at the book launching ceremony, formally launched the book.</p> <p>While concluding the ceremony, Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams stated that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a source of inspiration for not only people of Bangladesh but also for the people of Nepal.</p> <p>By this translation of "Unfinished Memoires" into Nepali language, Bangladeshi ambassador to Nepal Ambassador Mashfee Binte Shams said that the Nepali people will learn more about the Bangabandhu, his legacy and his inspiration to Bangalees in their fight against injustice, exploitation, fundamentalism and bigotry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9081', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9302', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sajha Signs Online Ticketing Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Sajha Yatayat has signed an agreement with Busservice.com, an online initiative of Diyalo Technologies for online ticketing system.</p> <p>Bhusan Tuladhar, executive director of Sajha Yatayat, and PR Khanal, CEO of Diyalo Technologies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the tickets for Sajha Yatatyat can now be procured online.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9080', 'image' => '20181012041527_sajha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9301', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Road to Rara in the offing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">October 12: Agni Group, the authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, is organising Road to Rara expedition in association with Imagine Nepal. The company said in a press statement that the expedition will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> This Road to Rara expedition will provide a boost to the Visit Karnali campaign announced by Nepal Tourism Board for the year 2075 BS, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif"> With more than 80 participants and 25 vehicles traversing the rugged terrains of the Himalayas to Manang in 2016, and Lomanthang in 2017, Imagine Nepal has by far been organising the biggest off-road events in Nepal, said the statement. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">“This year too, Imagine Nepal aims to take a convoy with similar strength in numbers as it has been taking on the challenge of exploring the west. The road to the west and back is a long one with 1800 kms, that is why, this year Imagine Nepal will be shifting its gears and moving a little out of the hardcore off-road attributes they are known for,” said the statement, adding, “To cater to its participants and stay relevant to the concept of luxury tourism in Nepal, Imagine Nepal plans to introduce two packages for the expedition to Rara, where one will include the hardcore off-roading trip and the other will have the luxury of air travel to cut down on the fatigue of a longer drive.”</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif">The organisers, however, haven’t announced the date of the expedition yet.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9079', 'image' => '20181012033213_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 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
