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The number of tourist arrival has increased by 20 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.</p> <p> NTB in a statement said that the increasing number of tourists is set to reach a milestone for tourism industry this year.</p> <p>The NTB said that the number of tourists arriving in Nepal in September alone was 91,820 whereas the number of Indian and Chinese tourists was the highest. A total of 16,345 Indian tourists and 12,987 Chinese tourists visited the country during the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9078', 'image' => '20181012013327_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Professional Rafting in Rolpa ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The tourism entrepreneurs of Rolpa have started professional rafting for the first time in the district with the aim of drawing more number of tourists for adventure sports. ', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The tourism entrepreneurs of Rolpa have started professional rafting for the first time in the district with the aim of drawing more number of tourists for adventure sports. </p> <p>Sunil Smiriti Rural Municipality in collaboration with Karnali Rafting and Adventure Pvt Ltd has started the professional rafting in Lungri River situated in Sulichaur.</p> <p>Minister for Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation Barsaman Pun inaugurated the rafting amid an event on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>The minister during the inauguration said that adventure sport is a major attraction for tourists in Nepal.</p> <p>Rafting was introduced in the district with an investment of Rs 2 million from the public and private sectors.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9077', 'image' => '20181012011858_DSC_0188.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Liquor signs sponsorship deal with Manang Marsyangdi Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has signed a sponsor agreement with Manang Marsyangdi Club.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has signed a sponsor agreement with Manang Marsyangdi Club.</p> <p>The agreement between the Nepali football giant and the liquor maker was signed amid an official event on Thursday, October 11.</p> <p>Rajesh Bir Singh Tuladhar, executive chairman of Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd, and Mukhiya Lama, general secretary of Manang Marsyangdi Club, signed the sponsorship agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at Hotel Radisson.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has agreed to pay Rs 2.5 million on an annual basis for three years while Manang Marsyandi Club will have the name of Signature whiskey printed on its players jersey. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9076', 'image' => '20181012010729_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank’s Brand Ambassadors win Int’l Titles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Machhapuchchhre Bank’s brand ambassadors Aryan Giri and Mira Rai recently won international titles. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Machhapuchchhre Bank’s brand ambassadors Aryan Giri and Mira Rai recently won international titles. Giri clinched the U-14 boys singles title during the Impact Super Junior Tennis Series held in Thailand. He won the title from among 32 participants from different nations in the tournament, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, Rai succeed to secure the third position in Trophio Kima-Sky Running World Series held in August in Italy.</p> <p>The bank at present has been providing its services through 86 branches, two extension counters, 28 branchless banking service and 99 ATM outlets throughout the country. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9075', 'image' => '20181012010017_brand amb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between Sumeru City Hospital and Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Siddhartha Bank has signed an agreement with Sumeru City Hospital to provide its customers with quality health service at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Siddhartha Bank has signed an agreement with Sumeru City Hospital to provide its customers with quality health service at affordable rate. Head of the bank’s Payment Solution Department, Suresh Raj Maharjan, and the hospital’s Binod Acharya signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>After the agreement, the bank’s customers and its staff can get discount on health treatment from the hospital. As per the agreement, the customers will get 10 percent discount on health service at the hospital.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through 126 branches and 131 ATM outlets across the country. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9074', 'image' => '20181012125326_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal signs agreements with WB for Financial and Energy Sector Reforms', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 1: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have signed two agreements totaling $200 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 23.5 billion) as budgetary support to underpin a program of critical reforms in the financial and energy sectors in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 1: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have signed two agreements totaling $200 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 23.5 billion) as budgetary support to underpin a program of critical reforms in the financial and energy sectors in Nepal. According to the World Bank, the agreements were signed during the World Bank’s annual meeting in Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia.</p> <p>Overseeing the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada reflected on the importance of past and future reforms in the financial sector as a catalyst for economic growth and sound financial governance, the World Bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Similarly, the recent reforms in the energy sector are expected to support the country’s ambitious plans to produce up to 15,000 MW of electricity within the next decade.</p> <p>The first agreement will finance the Fourth Financial Sector Stability Development Policy Credit (DPC 4) with a credit of $100 million. The final in a series of financial sector DPCs initiated in 2013, the program supports key reforms through a strengthened legal and regulatory framework, consolidation of the financial sector, placing the financial sector safety net on a firm footing, and laying the ground for further reforms to broaden and deepen access to financial services for both business and individuals.</p> <p> “These two credits will complement and support the priorities of the Government of Nepal by helping strengthen the energy and financial sectors, by bolstering their institutions, and by reducing vulnerabilities and increasing transparency,” said Qimiao Fan, the World Bank’s country director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.</p> <p> Under the second agreement, the World Bank will provide $100 million to support the First Programmatic Energy Sector Development Policy Credit Project (DPC). This project supports key policy, regulatory and institutional measures in the sector, including improving the financial viability of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA); establishing a regulatory framework that is transparent, autonomous, and accountable; encouraging electricity trade; and restructuring NEA to make it easier for the private sector to compete in the sector. The DPC is linked to the government’s key goal of providing electricity to a hundred percent of the population. This is the first World Bank DPC for Nepal’s energy sector. </p> <p> The agreements were signed by joint secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Shree Krishna Nepal, and World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal Qimiao Fan.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9073', 'image' => '20181011015257_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Buddha Air mulls opening new company for int’l flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Buddha Air, one of the leading domestic airline operators of Nepal, is planning to establish a separate public company to initiate its international flight operations. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Buddha Air, one of the leading domestic airline operators of Nepal, is planning to establish a separate public company to initiate its international flight operations. The announcement was made by the managing director of Buddha Air during the 22nd anniversary of the company on Wednesday, October 11. </p> <p>Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air informed that the airline plans to initiate its international flights from Pokhara International by opening a public company with 30 percent share of its share, 30 percent share of its strategic partner and 40 percent public share.</p> <p>The airline aims to initiate the international operation within three years after the completion of Pokhara International Airport. Basnet further said that the company will acquire Boeing 737 aircraft for the operation of international flights.</p> <p>Buddha Air, with a fleet of six ATR 72-500, four ATR 42-500 and two Beechcraft, has been connecting Kathmandu with Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Simara, Janakpur, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Bharatpur and Pokhara under its domestic flights and has recently initiated its fight operation to Beneras of India.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9072', 'image' => '20181011014538_Buddha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'SML Isuzu appoints Gold Fish Int’l as Authorized Distributor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: SML Isuzu has appointed Gold Fish International Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Laxmi Group, as the authorized distributor for SML Isuzu vehicles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: SML Isuzu has appointed Gold Fish International Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Laxmi Group, as the authorized distributor for SML Isuzu vehicles in Nepal.</p> <p>Goldfish International has been supplying different models of school busses, commercial and private buses, trucks and tippers in the Nepali market.</p> <p>The company said it also plans to provide 3S (sales, service and spare parts) facility to the customers across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9071', 'image' => '20181011013337_SML ISUZU PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Waling', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: MAW Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has started operation of Yamaha showroom in Waling, Syangja from Wednesday, October 10.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: MAW Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has started operation of Yamaha showroom in Waling, Syangja from Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it will provide 3 ‘S’ (sales, service and spare parts) to its customers of the area through Osho Traders.</p> <p>The company further said that the showroom was established taking into consideration the growing demand of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in the area. The showroom was inaugurated by Kalpana Tiwari, deputy mayor of Waling Municipality.</p> <p>“The customers will get the 3 ‘S’, exchange and financing facilities from Triveni Automobiles,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9070', 'image' => '20181011011831_Yamaha New Showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF to Collaborate with Chaudhary Foundation to Expand Handicraft Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) is all set to expand the market of locally produced handicraft products in collaboration with and Chaudhary Foundation. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) is all set to expand the market of locally produced handicraft products in collaboration with and Chaudhary Foundation. The government-run project announced the collaboration for the sustainable development of the products of the poor and marginalized people and to help find markets for the products.</p> <p>The foundation will help in the promotion of strong and managed market for the handicraft products produced by groups formed by PAF. The agreement was signed by Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF, and Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Foundation, on Wednesday October 11.</p> <p>“The objective of the agreement is to promote handicraft products produced by the groups formed by PAF in national and international market as well as organisational development of service centres. This will also contribute to the wish and need of the nation’s sustainable and inclusive economic development by enhancing the skills and abilities of the people involved in the handicraft sector,” read the agreement. </p> <p>According to the agreement, the handicraft products produced by the groups formed by PAF will be displayed at stalls in Shashwat Dham of the Chaudhary Foundation. The foundation will help in the promotion of the products through the stalls.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9069', 'image' => '20181011011240_paf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two additional branches of NIC Asia Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: NIC Asia Bank has open two new branches under its service extension plan.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: NIC Asia Bank has open two new branches under its service extension plan. The bank has brought into operation the branches at Tribhuvan Chowk of Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City and Samjhana Chowk of Baijanath Rural Municipality.</p> <p> Rajendra Prasad Aryal, chairman of NIC Asia Bank, inaugurated the branch at Tribhuvan Chowk of Nepalgunj and Bimal Raj Khanal, director of Nepalgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch in Samjhana Chowk amid in separate functions on Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>The bank in a statement said that it will provide modern banking services to the customers from both the branches.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services across the country with a network of 253 branches, 261 ATMs, 14 extension counters and 18 branchless facilities.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9068', 'image' => '20181011010311_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hyundai Opens New 3S Center in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new 3S facility center in Birgunj in association with its dealer Orchids Moto Corp Pvt Ltd.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new 3S facility center in Birgunj in association with its dealer Orchids Moto Corp Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, the company said that the center will provide customers with a complete experience of sales, service and spare parts, all under one roof. The dealership has been established with an intention to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in and around Birgunj market, said the company. </p> <p>The 3S center was jointly inaugurated by Bindeshwor Prasad Shah and Nirakar Shrestha, executive director of Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>Located at a strategic area in Birgunj, the new international standard Hyundai 3S center’s showroom can display 3 to 4 cars and is equipped with full hi-tech workshop, staffed by professionally trained technicians and has air-conditioned and wifi enabled customer lounge, according to the company.</p> <p>“The service facility has the capacity to handle up to 300 vehicles in a month with highly sophisticated and modern equipment, dedicated express service bay, ample service parking area, making this facility truly world-class. Along with this, the facility also has dedicated area and enough stock for Hyundai’s genuine spare parts,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Laxmi Intercontinental said it is not only focusing inside Kathmandu but also reaching out to customers who are residing outside the Kathmandu valley. The company has established 14 dealers in major cities of Nepal like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Narayanghat, Butwal, Dang, Biratnagar, Damak, Birtamod, Dhanghadi, Itahari, Nepalgunj, Janakpur and Birgunj.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9067', 'image' => '20181011125807_Hyundai New SHowroom_Orchids Motocorp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Import up Despite Government Move to Increase Customs Duty', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Although the government has hiked customs duty with an aim to promote domestic products, the import of goods is still at the increasing trend.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Although the government has hiked customs duty with an aim to promote domestic products, the import of goods is still at the increasing trend.</p> <p>The government in the last four months has increased the customs duty of different products for at least two times. Meanwhile, the trade deficit of the country stood at Rs 217 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year.</p> <p>The government had hiked the customs duty of 41 products under the Economic Act. The government also gave the authority to hike customs duty to the customs officers, and increased the duty by up to five percent.</p> <p>In the first two months of the current fiscal year, the total import of the country stood at Rs 232 billion, while the export stood at Rs 14.70 billion. In the last fiscal year, the total trade deficit stood at Rs 1.1 trillion. The government had hiked the customs duty of sugar and sugar products from 15 percent to 30 percent in a bid to promote the domestic sugar industry.</p> <p>Likewise, the customs duty of dairy products was also increased to 30 percent from the existing 20 percent. According to Dolindra Prasad Sharma, under-secretary at the customs department of the Ministry of Finance, Chitwan Milk Industry was closed as it couldn’t sell the powdered milk it produced and the farmers also didn’t get the right price for milk.</p> <p>The government had also hiked the customs dusty of junk foods to 20 percent from 15 percent. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9066', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford 'Delivers' 100 Cars in a Single Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: In its quest to ‘Go Further’ in delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, Go Ford said it delivered 100 cars to its customers on October 10 in a single day.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: In its quest to ‘Go Further’ in delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, Go Ford said it delivered 100 cars to its customers on October 10 in a single day.</p> <p>“There has been a huge demand for Ford vehicles and we have stepped up and streamlined our distributor channels to deliver vehicles in the anticipated time,” said the company in a statement, adding “On the auspicious occasion of Ghatasthapana, we have delivered 100 cars from our dealers across the country - 10 cars in Biratnagar, 4 cars in Pokhara, 3 cars in Narayanghat, 6 cars in Butwal, 15 cars in Nepalgunj, 3 cars in Dhangadhi, 8 cars in Birtamod, 1 car in Dang, 2 cars in Banepa, 3 cars in Janakpur, 4 cars in Bhairahwa, 10 cars in Birgunj and 31 cars in Kathmandu.”</p> <p>Ford customers were also availed Ford Festive Offer on the purchase. Under this offer, the company provided gifts worth Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,50,000 besides cash discount. The offer also gives a chance to five lucky couples to visit Switzerland on a 4-night 5-day tour as bumper prize.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9065', 'image' => '20181011114753_Delivering-100cars.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Halesi Décor Opens New Showroom in Maharajgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Halesi Décor, a flooring, furnishing and furniture company of Nepal, has opened its new showroom in Maharajgunj, Chakrapath. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Halesi Décor, a flooring, furnishing and furniture company of Nepal, has opened its new showroom in Maharajgunj, Chakrapath. Issuing a press statement, the company said that the showroom lies around 200 meter west of Narayan Gopal Chowk the way to Basundhara.</p> <p>Halesi Décor, which started its service around nine years ago from Chabahil, claimed that it has been selling quality products at affordable rate.</p> <p>“Halesi Décor is pleased to share the joy of opening its new showroom in Maharajgunj, where customers can choose and purchase various Nepali as well as imported quality furnishing items at reasonable rate under one roof,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, furniture of all range made by Halesi Décor will be in display at the showroom. Besides, Halesi Décor said it will also provide idea of interior decoration and services to its customers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9064', 'image' => '20181011113217_building.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 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' => '9300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Arrival of Tourists up in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The arrival of tourist in Nepal has increased significantly during the first nine months of 2018.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The arrival of tourist in Nepal has increased significantly during the first nine months of 2018.</p> <p>According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 772,798 tourists have visited the country as of September 2018. The number of tourist arrival has increased by 20 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.</p> <p> NTB in a statement said that the increasing number of tourists is set to reach a milestone for tourism industry this year.</p> <p>The NTB said that the number of tourists arriving in Nepal in September alone was 91,820 whereas the number of Indian and Chinese tourists was the highest. 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The number of tourist arrival has increased by 20 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.</p> <p> NTB in a statement said that the increasing number of tourists is set to reach a milestone for tourism industry this year.</p> <p>The NTB said that the number of tourists arriving in Nepal in September alone was 91,820 whereas the number of Indian and Chinese tourists was the highest. A total of 16,345 Indian tourists and 12,987 Chinese tourists visited the country during the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9078', 'image' => '20181012013327_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Professional Rafting in Rolpa ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The tourism entrepreneurs of Rolpa have started professional rafting for the first time in the district with the aim of drawing more number of tourists for adventure sports. ', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The tourism entrepreneurs of Rolpa have started professional rafting for the first time in the district with the aim of drawing more number of tourists for adventure sports. </p> <p>Sunil Smiriti Rural Municipality in collaboration with Karnali Rafting and Adventure Pvt Ltd has started the professional rafting in Lungri River situated in Sulichaur.</p> <p>Minister for Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation Barsaman Pun inaugurated the rafting amid an event on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>The minister during the inauguration said that adventure sport is a major attraction for tourists in Nepal.</p> <p>Rafting was introduced in the district with an investment of Rs 2 million from the public and private sectors.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9077', 'image' => '20181012011858_DSC_0188.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Liquor signs sponsorship deal with Manang Marsyangdi Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has signed a sponsor agreement with Manang Marsyangdi Club.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has signed a sponsor agreement with Manang Marsyangdi Club.</p> <p>The agreement between the Nepali football giant and the liquor maker was signed amid an official event on Thursday, October 11.</p> <p>Rajesh Bir Singh Tuladhar, executive chairman of Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd, and Mukhiya Lama, general secretary of Manang Marsyangdi Club, signed the sponsorship agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at Hotel Radisson.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Nepal Liquor Pvt Ltd has agreed to pay Rs 2.5 million on an annual basis for three years while Manang Marsyandi Club will have the name of Signature whiskey printed on its players jersey. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9076', 'image' => '20181012010729_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre Bank’s Brand Ambassadors win Int’l Titles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Machhapuchchhre Bank’s brand ambassadors Aryan Giri and Mira Rai recently won international titles. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Machhapuchchhre Bank’s brand ambassadors Aryan Giri and Mira Rai recently won international titles. Giri clinched the U-14 boys singles title during the Impact Super Junior Tennis Series held in Thailand. He won the title from among 32 participants from different nations in the tournament, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, Rai succeed to secure the third position in Trophio Kima-Sky Running World Series held in August in Italy.</p> <p>The bank at present has been providing its services through 86 branches, two extension counters, 28 branchless banking service and 99 ATM outlets throughout the country. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9075', 'image' => '20181012010017_brand amb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement between Sumeru City Hospital and Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Siddhartha Bank has signed an agreement with Sumeru City Hospital to provide its customers with quality health service at affordable rate.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Siddhartha Bank has signed an agreement with Sumeru City Hospital to provide its customers with quality health service at affordable rate. Head of the bank’s Payment Solution Department, Suresh Raj Maharjan, and the hospital’s Binod Acharya signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>After the agreement, the bank’s customers and its staff can get discount on health treatment from the hospital. As per the agreement, the customers will get 10 percent discount on health service at the hospital.</p> <p>Currently, the bank has been providing its services through 126 branches and 131 ATM outlets across the country. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9074', 'image' => '20181012125326_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal signs agreements with WB for Financial and Energy Sector Reforms', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 1: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have signed two agreements totaling $200 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 23.5 billion) as budgetary support to underpin a program of critical reforms in the financial and energy sectors in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 1: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank have signed two agreements totaling $200 million (equivalent to approximately Rs 23.5 billion) as budgetary support to underpin a program of critical reforms in the financial and energy sectors in Nepal. According to the World Bank, the agreements were signed during the World Bank’s annual meeting in Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia.</p> <p>Overseeing the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada reflected on the importance of past and future reforms in the financial sector as a catalyst for economic growth and sound financial governance, the World Bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Similarly, the recent reforms in the energy sector are expected to support the country’s ambitious plans to produce up to 15,000 MW of electricity within the next decade.</p> <p>The first agreement will finance the Fourth Financial Sector Stability Development Policy Credit (DPC 4) with a credit of $100 million. The final in a series of financial sector DPCs initiated in 2013, the program supports key reforms through a strengthened legal and regulatory framework, consolidation of the financial sector, placing the financial sector safety net on a firm footing, and laying the ground for further reforms to broaden and deepen access to financial services for both business and individuals.</p> <p> “These two credits will complement and support the priorities of the Government of Nepal by helping strengthen the energy and financial sectors, by bolstering their institutions, and by reducing vulnerabilities and increasing transparency,” said Qimiao Fan, the World Bank’s country director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.</p> <p> Under the second agreement, the World Bank will provide $100 million to support the First Programmatic Energy Sector Development Policy Credit Project (DPC). This project supports key policy, regulatory and institutional measures in the sector, including improving the financial viability of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA); establishing a regulatory framework that is transparent, autonomous, and accountable; encouraging electricity trade; and restructuring NEA to make it easier for the private sector to compete in the sector. The DPC is linked to the government’s key goal of providing electricity to a hundred percent of the population. This is the first World Bank DPC for Nepal’s energy sector. </p> <p> The agreements were signed by joint secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Shree Krishna Nepal, and World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal Qimiao Fan.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9073', 'image' => '20181011015257_WB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Buddha Air mulls opening new company for int’l flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Buddha Air, one of the leading domestic airline operators of Nepal, is planning to establish a separate public company to initiate its international flight operations. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Buddha Air, one of the leading domestic airline operators of Nepal, is planning to establish a separate public company to initiate its international flight operations. The announcement was made by the managing director of Buddha Air during the 22nd anniversary of the company on Wednesday, October 11. </p> <p>Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air informed that the airline plans to initiate its international flights from Pokhara International by opening a public company with 30 percent share of its share, 30 percent share of its strategic partner and 40 percent public share.</p> <p>The airline aims to initiate the international operation within three years after the completion of Pokhara International Airport. Basnet further said that the company will acquire Boeing 737 aircraft for the operation of international flights.</p> <p>Buddha Air, with a fleet of six ATR 72-500, four ATR 42-500 and two Beechcraft, has been connecting Kathmandu with Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Simara, Janakpur, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Bharatpur and Pokhara under its domestic flights and has recently initiated its fight operation to Beneras of India.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9072', 'image' => '20181011014538_Buddha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'SML Isuzu appoints Gold Fish Int’l as Authorized Distributor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: SML Isuzu has appointed Gold Fish International Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Laxmi Group, as the authorized distributor for SML Isuzu vehicles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: SML Isuzu has appointed Gold Fish International Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Laxmi Group, as the authorized distributor for SML Isuzu vehicles in Nepal.</p> <p>Goldfish International has been supplying different models of school busses, commercial and private buses, trucks and tippers in the Nepali market.</p> <p>The company said it also plans to provide 3S (sales, service and spare parts) facility to the customers across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9071', 'image' => '20181011013337_SML ISUZU PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Waling', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: MAW Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has started operation of Yamaha showroom in Waling, Syangja from Wednesday, October 10.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: MAW Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has started operation of Yamaha showroom in Waling, Syangja from Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it will provide 3 ‘S’ (sales, service and spare parts) to its customers of the area through Osho Traders.</p> <p>The company further said that the showroom was established taking into consideration the growing demand of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in the area. The showroom was inaugurated by Kalpana Tiwari, deputy mayor of Waling Municipality.</p> <p>“The customers will get the 3 ‘S’, exchange and financing facilities from Triveni Automobiles,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9070', 'image' => '20181011011831_Yamaha New Showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF to Collaborate with Chaudhary Foundation to Expand Handicraft Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) is all set to expand the market of locally produced handicraft products in collaboration with and Chaudhary Foundation. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) is all set to expand the market of locally produced handicraft products in collaboration with and Chaudhary Foundation. The government-run project announced the collaboration for the sustainable development of the products of the poor and marginalized people and to help find markets for the products.</p> <p>The foundation will help in the promotion of strong and managed market for the handicraft products produced by groups formed by PAF. The agreement was signed by Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF, and Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Foundation, on Wednesday October 11.</p> <p>“The objective of the agreement is to promote handicraft products produced by the groups formed by PAF in national and international market as well as organisational development of service centres. This will also contribute to the wish and need of the nation’s sustainable and inclusive economic development by enhancing the skills and abilities of the people involved in the handicraft sector,” read the agreement. </p> <p>According to the agreement, the handicraft products produced by the groups formed by PAF will be displayed at stalls in Shashwat Dham of the Chaudhary Foundation. The foundation will help in the promotion of the products through the stalls.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9069', 'image' => '20181011011240_paf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two additional branches of NIC Asia Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: NIC Asia Bank has open two new branches under its service extension plan.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: NIC Asia Bank has open two new branches under its service extension plan. The bank has brought into operation the branches at Tribhuvan Chowk of Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City and Samjhana Chowk of Baijanath Rural Municipality.</p> <p> Rajendra Prasad Aryal, chairman of NIC Asia Bank, inaugurated the branch at Tribhuvan Chowk of Nepalgunj and Bimal Raj Khanal, director of Nepalgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch in Samjhana Chowk amid in separate functions on Wednesday, October 10.</p> <p>The bank in a statement said that it will provide modern banking services to the customers from both the branches.</p> <p>The bank has been providing its services across the country with a network of 253 branches, 261 ATMs, 14 extension counters and 18 branchless facilities.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9068', 'image' => '20181011010311_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hyundai Opens New 3S Center in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new 3S facility center in Birgunj in association with its dealer Orchids Moto Corp Pvt Ltd.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new 3S facility center in Birgunj in association with its dealer Orchids Moto Corp Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>Issuing a statement, the company said that the center will provide customers with a complete experience of sales, service and spare parts, all under one roof. The dealership has been established with an intention to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in and around Birgunj market, said the company. </p> <p>The 3S center was jointly inaugurated by Bindeshwor Prasad Shah and Nirakar Shrestha, executive director of Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>Located at a strategic area in Birgunj, the new international standard Hyundai 3S center’s showroom can display 3 to 4 cars and is equipped with full hi-tech workshop, staffed by professionally trained technicians and has air-conditioned and wifi enabled customer lounge, according to the company.</p> <p>“The service facility has the capacity to handle up to 300 vehicles in a month with highly sophisticated and modern equipment, dedicated express service bay, ample service parking area, making this facility truly world-class. Along with this, the facility also has dedicated area and enough stock for Hyundai’s genuine spare parts,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Laxmi Intercontinental said it is not only focusing inside Kathmandu but also reaching out to customers who are residing outside the Kathmandu valley. The company has established 14 dealers in major cities of Nepal like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Narayanghat, Butwal, Dang, Biratnagar, Damak, Birtamod, Dhanghadi, Itahari, Nepalgunj, Janakpur and Birgunj.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9067', 'image' => '20181011125807_Hyundai New SHowroom_Orchids Motocorp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Import up Despite Government Move to Increase Customs Duty', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Although the government has hiked customs duty with an aim to promote domestic products, the import of goods is still at the increasing trend.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Although the government has hiked customs duty with an aim to promote domestic products, the import of goods is still at the increasing trend.</p> <p>The government in the last four months has increased the customs duty of different products for at least two times. Meanwhile, the trade deficit of the country stood at Rs 217 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year.</p> <p>The government had hiked the customs duty of 41 products under the Economic Act. The government also gave the authority to hike customs duty to the customs officers, and increased the duty by up to five percent.</p> <p>In the first two months of the current fiscal year, the total import of the country stood at Rs 232 billion, while the export stood at Rs 14.70 billion. In the last fiscal year, the total trade deficit stood at Rs 1.1 trillion. The government had hiked the customs duty of sugar and sugar products from 15 percent to 30 percent in a bid to promote the domestic sugar industry.</p> <p>Likewise, the customs duty of dairy products was also increased to 30 percent from the existing 20 percent. According to Dolindra Prasad Sharma, under-secretary at the customs department of the Ministry of Finance, Chitwan Milk Industry was closed as it couldn’t sell the powdered milk it produced and the farmers also didn’t get the right price for milk.</p> <p>The government had also hiked the customs dusty of junk foods to 20 percent from 15 percent. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9066', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford 'Delivers' 100 Cars in a Single Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: In its quest to ‘Go Further’ in delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, Go Ford said it delivered 100 cars to its customers on October 10 in a single day.', 'content' => '<p>October 11: In its quest to ‘Go Further’ in delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, Go Ford said it delivered 100 cars to its customers on October 10 in a single day.</p> <p>“There has been a huge demand for Ford vehicles and we have stepped up and streamlined our distributor channels to deliver vehicles in the anticipated time,” said the company in a statement, adding “On the auspicious occasion of Ghatasthapana, we have delivered 100 cars from our dealers across the country - 10 cars in Biratnagar, 4 cars in Pokhara, 3 cars in Narayanghat, 6 cars in Butwal, 15 cars in Nepalgunj, 3 cars in Dhangadhi, 8 cars in Birtamod, 1 car in Dang, 2 cars in Banepa, 3 cars in Janakpur, 4 cars in Bhairahwa, 10 cars in Birgunj and 31 cars in Kathmandu.”</p> <p>Ford customers were also availed Ford Festive Offer on the purchase. Under this offer, the company provided gifts worth Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,50,000 besides cash discount. The offer also gives a chance to five lucky couples to visit Switzerland on a 4-night 5-day tour as bumper prize.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9065', 'image' => '20181011114753_Delivering-100cars.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Halesi Décor Opens New Showroom in Maharajgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 11: Halesi Décor, a flooring, furnishing and furniture company of Nepal, has opened its new showroom in Maharajgunj, Chakrapath. ', 'content' => '<p>October 11: Halesi Décor, a flooring, furnishing and furniture company of Nepal, has opened its new showroom in Maharajgunj, Chakrapath. Issuing a press statement, the company said that the showroom lies around 200 meter west of Narayan Gopal Chowk the way to Basundhara.</p> <p>Halesi Décor, which started its service around nine years ago from Chabahil, claimed that it has been selling quality products at affordable rate.</p> <p>“Halesi Décor is pleased to share the joy of opening its new showroom in Maharajgunj, where customers can choose and purchase various Nepali as well as imported quality furnishing items at reasonable rate under one roof,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, furniture of all range made by Halesi Décor will be in display at the showroom. Besides, Halesi Décor said it will also provide idea of interior decoration and services to its customers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-11', 'modified' => '2018-10-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9064', 'image' => '20181011113217_building.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-11 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' => '9300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' Arrival of Tourists up in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 12: The arrival of tourist in Nepal has increased significantly during the first nine months of 2018.', 'content' => '<p>October 12: The arrival of tourist in Nepal has increased significantly during the first nine months of 2018.</p> <p>According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 772,798 tourists have visited the country as of September 2018. The number of tourist arrival has increased by 20 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.</p> <p> NTB in a statement said that the increasing number of tourists is set to reach a milestone for tourism industry this year.</p> <p>The NTB said that the number of tourists arriving in Nepal in September alone was 91,820 whereas the number of Indian and Chinese tourists was the highest. A total of 16,345 Indian tourists and 12,987 Chinese tourists visited the country during the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-12', 'modified' => '2018-10-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9078', 'image' => '20181012013327_Pokhara tourist.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 = nullinclude - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 36 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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October 12: The arrival of tourist in Nepal has increased significantly during the first nine months of…
