
NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing…
NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing…
September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend.…
September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the…
September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath…
September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu.…
September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district.…
September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA…
September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks.…
September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)…
September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018.…
September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the…
September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive…
September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business…
September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF…
September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital…
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Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9158', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Toyota announces winners of NADA special offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow. The local dealer of the Japanese automobile company had announced offers of exciting tours and cash discounts for the buyers at the recently held NADA Autoshow in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the company, five lucky winners have won a tour to Bali, Indonesia while others have won tour packages to Pokhara and mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>The winners of the Bali tour are Sushma Sila Ghising, Raju Maharjan, Quest Intra (Sumit Shah), Manju Khand and Gini Constructions.</p> <p>Likewise, the three lucky winners to win a trip to Pokhara are Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Muna Khanal and Bimal Mani Bhandari.</p> <p>Pankaj Kumar Shah and Jitendra GC won mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>“Toyota congratulates the lucky winners and thanks the non-winning new customers for their active participation and for showing a great interest in our products,” United Traders Syndicate (UTS), the sole authorized distributor of vehicles and parts of Toyota, said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8937', 'image' => '20180924050552_toyota.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9157', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Smartphone for Credit Card Holders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. Under this offer, people having credit cards of certain banks can avail smartphones with on installment basis easily along with gif hampers.</p> <p>The mobile store situated on the 5<sup>th</sup> floor of Tamrakar Complex in New Road is offering various brands of smartphones under this offer.</p> <p>The campaign introduced with the slogan “Show your credit card and get a smartphone for zero balance” is valid for the credit card holders of Global IME Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Mega Bank, Nabil Bank, Century Bank, Machhapuchhre Bank, Prabhu Bank and Kumari Bank. </p> <p>According to Easy Mobile Care, the credit card holders of the listed banks can buy smartphones of any brand for zero down payment and can pay their installment using their credit card.</p> <p>Sanjit Poudel, chairman of Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd, informed that the company introduced this scheme to facilitate the public to acquire smartphones with ease.</p> <p>The customers buying smartphones on cash are offered instant cash discount of 5-50 percent.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8936', 'image' => '20180924044843_festival-offer_Main.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9156', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tourist Arrival Increases: NTB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.</p> <p>The data shows that the number has increased by 18.2 percent and the arrival stood at 680,996 in the first eight months this year.</p> <p>According to NTB, the tourist arrival from India grew by 37.3 percent in August in comparison to the figures of the same month in 2017. “The overall arrival from the SAARC countries also saw a growth of 48.3 percent in August in comparison to the same month of 2017,” the data shows.</p> <p>“Visitors’ arrival from China has continued to soar with a growth of 63.9 percent in August. Likewise, the numbers of visitors from Japan and Malaysia have also increased by 3.7 percent and 34.9 percent respectively,” a press statement issued by NTB reads.</p> <p>Meanwhile, tourist arrival from the UK, Germany and France also increased by 21.7 percent, 31.9 percent and 25.7 percent respectively in August. However, the arrival from the Netherlands declined by 30 percent.</p> <p>The arrival from Australia and New Zealand also saw a growth of 39.8 percent and 18.5 percent in August as compared to the arrival figures of 2017. Similarly, the number of visitors from the United States and Canada also saw a growth of 15 percent each in August.</p> <p>“Better positioning of Nepal’s tourism endowments has enhanced Nepal’s image and resulted in increased interest from the major source markets. Co-operation and partnership between public and private sector has also played a pivotal role to increase the number of tourists in Nepal,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8935', 'image' => '20180924045113_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9155', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered recognised as the Best Bank for the Belt and Road initiative', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. The bank also won the titles of the Best Foreign Bank For One Belt, One Road during the Stars of China Awards 2018 in recognition of the bank’s leading position in capitalising on the enormous opportunities arising from the Belt and Road initiative.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Asiamoney also recognised Standard Chartered as the Best International Bank in Southeast Asia for BRI, Best Bank for Infrastructure/Project Finance in Southeast Asia. Best International Bank in South Asia for BRI, Best Bank for BRI-related financing in South Asia and Best Regional Bank for BRI in Middle East and Africa</p> <p>“Standard Chartered’s deep roots in Asia, and its presence in the majority of the BRI markets make it a natural winner of the award for Best Overall International Bank for BRI. It has been working with both its Chinese and global corporate clients, as well as its Chinese banking partners (among them the big four) and the policy banks, in funding many of the projects along the old Silk Road,” Asiamoney said.</p> <p>GlobalRMB said: “In an RMB world that remains largely Asia-centric, we believe Standard Chartered was the bank that, in the period under consideration, worked the hardest to deliver the most up-to-date solutions to those seeking China access in the region and beyond.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8934', 'image' => '20180924040637_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9154', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank Card Holders to get Discounts at Grande', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the discount will be applicable on all items excluding outsourced services, drugs, consumables, implants, OPD consultation charges and wellness packages of the 200-bed hospital in Dhapasi.</p> <p>“In continuation of our ongoing efforts to provide better services to our customers, we are happy to announce the alliance with Grande International Hospital. We believe this partnership will provide better advantages to our card holders,” the statement said.</p> <p> The statement further said that the multi-specialty hospital aims to establish a culture of patient-centric healthcare institute that practices modern evidence-based medicine in Nepal and houses over 35 specialty departments and a Wellness Center.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Nabil Bank has been providing its services through a network of 74 branches, 118 ATMs and more than 1500 Nabil Remit agents throughout the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8933', 'image' => '20180924034839_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9153', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Suzuki bikes ', 'sub_title' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'summary' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.</p> <p>The discount scheme offers cash discount of Rs 8000 and Rs 10000 on the purchase of Suzuki bikes and scooters. The discount scheme is available in every showroom of Suzuki across the country.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it will conduct a lottery to select 10 lucky winners for the bumper prize that offers the winners a trip to Japan tour at the end of the last offer. The discount scheme is available until November 16. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8932', 'image' => '20180924042445_suzu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9152', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal, ICIMOD sign MoU', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.</p> <p>The agreement was signed with an objective of meaningful collaboration on areas of mutual interests through a principle of partnership based on synergy, equity, mutual trust, and transparency, according to Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>Dr David Molden, director general of ICIMOD, and HS Bedi, business head for SAARC of Daburm signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at ICIMOD office, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur during a recent event.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the partnership focuses on various components like partnership and regional cooperation, livelihood component covers livelihood option by promotion of bee keeping and medicinal plants agroforestry model, research and innovation, joint activities and projects, capacity building and technology transfer, knowledge development and exchange of information and joint events.</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that it started association with ICIMOD in 2002 with a joint project in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. Since then, various joint initiatives have been carried out. They have also promoted herbal gardening in various schools of Nepal to generate awareness on the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. ICIMOD allotted space in its Knowledge Park in Godavari where Dabur has developed and maintained herbal garden since 2013, which has been visited by thousands of people from all over the world.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8931', 'image' => '20180924031559_dabur.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9151', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Renews Contract with Nepal APF Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.</p> <p>Agni Group’s Managing Director Cabinet Shrestha along with executive directors Susan Vaidya Shrestha and Arjun Prasad Sharma and IGP Shailendra Khanal, chief of APF, and Ram Sharan Poudel, president of APF club jointly signed the MOU for contract renewal agreement amid an event at APF headquarters, Halchowk. </p> <p>Cabinet Shrestha during the MOU signing ceremony informed that Agni Group is proud to continue its sponsorship with Nepal APF Club. </p> <p>The contract has been renewed for an additional five-year period. According to the agreement, the official jersey of Nepal APF Club will have the logo of Mahindra and Agni Group printed on it.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8930', 'image' => '20180924030220_IMG_2545.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9150', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NBI, BOK Sign Training Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.</p> <p>Under this agreement, Bank of Kathmandu has committed a minimum of Rs 5 million worth training investment during the fiscal year 2075-76 with NBI. This partnership is expected to further leverage the strategic intervention towards the development of human capital of the bank, NBI said in a statement.</p> <p>Mahesh Mishra, COO of BOK and Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations on September 23. 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Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9158', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Toyota announces winners of NADA special offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow. The local dealer of the Japanese automobile company had announced offers of exciting tours and cash discounts for the buyers at the recently held NADA Autoshow in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the company, five lucky winners have won a tour to Bali, Indonesia while others have won tour packages to Pokhara and mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>The winners of the Bali tour are Sushma Sila Ghising, Raju Maharjan, Quest Intra (Sumit Shah), Manju Khand and Gini Constructions.</p> <p>Likewise, the three lucky winners to win a trip to Pokhara are Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Muna Khanal and Bimal Mani Bhandari.</p> <p>Pankaj Kumar Shah and Jitendra GC won mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>“Toyota congratulates the lucky winners and thanks the non-winning new customers for their active participation and for showing a great interest in our products,” United Traders Syndicate (UTS), the sole authorized distributor of vehicles and parts of Toyota, said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8937', 'image' => '20180924050552_toyota.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9157', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Smartphone for Credit Card Holders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. Under this offer, people having credit cards of certain banks can avail smartphones with on installment basis easily along with gif hampers.</p> <p>The mobile store situated on the 5<sup>th</sup> floor of Tamrakar Complex in New Road is offering various brands of smartphones under this offer.</p> <p>The campaign introduced with the slogan “Show your credit card and get a smartphone for zero balance” is valid for the credit card holders of Global IME Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Mega Bank, Nabil Bank, Century Bank, Machhapuchhre Bank, Prabhu Bank and Kumari Bank. </p> <p>According to Easy Mobile Care, the credit card holders of the listed banks can buy smartphones of any brand for zero down payment and can pay their installment using their credit card.</p> <p>Sanjit Poudel, chairman of Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd, informed that the company introduced this scheme to facilitate the public to acquire smartphones with ease.</p> <p>The customers buying smartphones on cash are offered instant cash discount of 5-50 percent.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8936', 'image' => '20180924044843_festival-offer_Main.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9156', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tourist Arrival Increases: NTB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.</p> <p>The data shows that the number has increased by 18.2 percent and the arrival stood at 680,996 in the first eight months this year.</p> <p>According to NTB, the tourist arrival from India grew by 37.3 percent in August in comparison to the figures of the same month in 2017. “The overall arrival from the SAARC countries also saw a growth of 48.3 percent in August in comparison to the same month of 2017,” the data shows.</p> <p>“Visitors’ arrival from China has continued to soar with a growth of 63.9 percent in August. Likewise, the numbers of visitors from Japan and Malaysia have also increased by 3.7 percent and 34.9 percent respectively,” a press statement issued by NTB reads.</p> <p>Meanwhile, tourist arrival from the UK, Germany and France also increased by 21.7 percent, 31.9 percent and 25.7 percent respectively in August. However, the arrival from the Netherlands declined by 30 percent.</p> <p>The arrival from Australia and New Zealand also saw a growth of 39.8 percent and 18.5 percent in August as compared to the arrival figures of 2017. Similarly, the number of visitors from the United States and Canada also saw a growth of 15 percent each in August.</p> <p>“Better positioning of Nepal’s tourism endowments has enhanced Nepal’s image and resulted in increased interest from the major source markets. Co-operation and partnership between public and private sector has also played a pivotal role to increase the number of tourists in Nepal,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8935', 'image' => '20180924045113_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9155', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered recognised as the Best Bank for the Belt and Road initiative', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. The bank also won the titles of the Best Foreign Bank For One Belt, One Road during the Stars of China Awards 2018 in recognition of the bank’s leading position in capitalising on the enormous opportunities arising from the Belt and Road initiative.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Asiamoney also recognised Standard Chartered as the Best International Bank in Southeast Asia for BRI, Best Bank for Infrastructure/Project Finance in Southeast Asia. Best International Bank in South Asia for BRI, Best Bank for BRI-related financing in South Asia and Best Regional Bank for BRI in Middle East and Africa</p> <p>“Standard Chartered’s deep roots in Asia, and its presence in the majority of the BRI markets make it a natural winner of the award for Best Overall International Bank for BRI. It has been working with both its Chinese and global corporate clients, as well as its Chinese banking partners (among them the big four) and the policy banks, in funding many of the projects along the old Silk Road,” Asiamoney said.</p> <p>GlobalRMB said: “In an RMB world that remains largely Asia-centric, we believe Standard Chartered was the bank that, in the period under consideration, worked the hardest to deliver the most up-to-date solutions to those seeking China access in the region and beyond.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8934', 'image' => '20180924040637_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9154', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank Card Holders to get Discounts at Grande', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the discount will be applicable on all items excluding outsourced services, drugs, consumables, implants, OPD consultation charges and wellness packages of the 200-bed hospital in Dhapasi.</p> <p>“In continuation of our ongoing efforts to provide better services to our customers, we are happy to announce the alliance with Grande International Hospital. We believe this partnership will provide better advantages to our card holders,” the statement said.</p> <p> The statement further said that the multi-specialty hospital aims to establish a culture of patient-centric healthcare institute that practices modern evidence-based medicine in Nepal and houses over 35 specialty departments and a Wellness Center.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Nabil Bank has been providing its services through a network of 74 branches, 118 ATMs and more than 1500 Nabil Remit agents throughout the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8933', 'image' => '20180924034839_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9153', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Suzuki bikes ', 'sub_title' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'summary' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.</p> <p>The discount scheme offers cash discount of Rs 8000 and Rs 10000 on the purchase of Suzuki bikes and scooters. The discount scheme is available in every showroom of Suzuki across the country.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it will conduct a lottery to select 10 lucky winners for the bumper prize that offers the winners a trip to Japan tour at the end of the last offer. The discount scheme is available until November 16. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8932', 'image' => '20180924042445_suzu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9152', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal, ICIMOD sign MoU', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.</p> <p>The agreement was signed with an objective of meaningful collaboration on areas of mutual interests through a principle of partnership based on synergy, equity, mutual trust, and transparency, according to Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>Dr David Molden, director general of ICIMOD, and HS Bedi, business head for SAARC of Daburm signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at ICIMOD office, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur during a recent event.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the partnership focuses on various components like partnership and regional cooperation, livelihood component covers livelihood option by promotion of bee keeping and medicinal plants agroforestry model, research and innovation, joint activities and projects, capacity building and technology transfer, knowledge development and exchange of information and joint events.</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that it started association with ICIMOD in 2002 with a joint project in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. Since then, various joint initiatives have been carried out. They have also promoted herbal gardening in various schools of Nepal to generate awareness on the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. ICIMOD allotted space in its Knowledge Park in Godavari where Dabur has developed and maintained herbal garden since 2013, which has been visited by thousands of people from all over the world.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8931', 'image' => '20180924031559_dabur.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9151', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Renews Contract with Nepal APF Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.</p> <p>Agni Group’s Managing Director Cabinet Shrestha along with executive directors Susan Vaidya Shrestha and Arjun Prasad Sharma and IGP Shailendra Khanal, chief of APF, and Ram Sharan Poudel, president of APF club jointly signed the MOU for contract renewal agreement amid an event at APF headquarters, Halchowk. </p> <p>Cabinet Shrestha during the MOU signing ceremony informed that Agni Group is proud to continue its sponsorship with Nepal APF Club. </p> <p>The contract has been renewed for an additional five-year period. According to the agreement, the official jersey of Nepal APF Club will have the logo of Mahindra and Agni Group printed on it.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8930', 'image' => '20180924030220_IMG_2545.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9150', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NBI, BOK Sign Training Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.</p> <p>Under this agreement, Bank of Kathmandu has committed a minimum of Rs 5 million worth training investment during the fiscal year 2075-76 with NBI. This partnership is expected to further leverage the strategic intervention towards the development of human capital of the bank, NBI said in a statement.</p> <p>Mahesh Mishra, COO of BOK and Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations on September 23. 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Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9158', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Toyota announces winners of NADA special offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow. The local dealer of the Japanese automobile company had announced offers of exciting tours and cash discounts for the buyers at the recently held NADA Autoshow in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the company, five lucky winners have won a tour to Bali, Indonesia while others have won tour packages to Pokhara and mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>The winners of the Bali tour are Sushma Sila Ghising, Raju Maharjan, Quest Intra (Sumit Shah), Manju Khand and Gini Constructions.</p> <p>Likewise, the three lucky winners to win a trip to Pokhara are Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Muna Khanal and Bimal Mani Bhandari.</p> <p>Pankaj Kumar Shah and Jitendra GC won mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>“Toyota congratulates the lucky winners and thanks the non-winning new customers for their active participation and for showing a great interest in our products,” United Traders Syndicate (UTS), the sole authorized distributor of vehicles and parts of Toyota, said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8937', 'image' => '20180924050552_toyota.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9157', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Smartphone for Credit Card Holders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. Under this offer, people having credit cards of certain banks can avail smartphones with on installment basis easily along with gif hampers.</p> <p>The mobile store situated on the 5<sup>th</sup> floor of Tamrakar Complex in New Road is offering various brands of smartphones under this offer.</p> <p>The campaign introduced with the slogan “Show your credit card and get a smartphone for zero balance” is valid for the credit card holders of Global IME Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Mega Bank, Nabil Bank, Century Bank, Machhapuchhre Bank, Prabhu Bank and Kumari Bank. </p> <p>According to Easy Mobile Care, the credit card holders of the listed banks can buy smartphones of any brand for zero down payment and can pay their installment using their credit card.</p> <p>Sanjit Poudel, chairman of Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd, informed that the company introduced this scheme to facilitate the public to acquire smartphones with ease.</p> <p>The customers buying smartphones on cash are offered instant cash discount of 5-50 percent.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8936', 'image' => '20180924044843_festival-offer_Main.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9156', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tourist Arrival Increases: NTB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.</p> <p>The data shows that the number has increased by 18.2 percent and the arrival stood at 680,996 in the first eight months this year.</p> <p>According to NTB, the tourist arrival from India grew by 37.3 percent in August in comparison to the figures of the same month in 2017. “The overall arrival from the SAARC countries also saw a growth of 48.3 percent in August in comparison to the same month of 2017,” the data shows.</p> <p>“Visitors’ arrival from China has continued to soar with a growth of 63.9 percent in August. Likewise, the numbers of visitors from Japan and Malaysia have also increased by 3.7 percent and 34.9 percent respectively,” a press statement issued by NTB reads.</p> <p>Meanwhile, tourist arrival from the UK, Germany and France also increased by 21.7 percent, 31.9 percent and 25.7 percent respectively in August. However, the arrival from the Netherlands declined by 30 percent.</p> <p>The arrival from Australia and New Zealand also saw a growth of 39.8 percent and 18.5 percent in August as compared to the arrival figures of 2017. Similarly, the number of visitors from the United States and Canada also saw a growth of 15 percent each in August.</p> <p>“Better positioning of Nepal’s tourism endowments has enhanced Nepal’s image and resulted in increased interest from the major source markets. Co-operation and partnership between public and private sector has also played a pivotal role to increase the number of tourists in Nepal,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8935', 'image' => '20180924045113_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9155', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered recognised as the Best Bank for the Belt and Road initiative', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. The bank also won the titles of the Best Foreign Bank For One Belt, One Road during the Stars of China Awards 2018 in recognition of the bank’s leading position in capitalising on the enormous opportunities arising from the Belt and Road initiative.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Asiamoney also recognised Standard Chartered as the Best International Bank in Southeast Asia for BRI, Best Bank for Infrastructure/Project Finance in Southeast Asia. Best International Bank in South Asia for BRI, Best Bank for BRI-related financing in South Asia and Best Regional Bank for BRI in Middle East and Africa</p> <p>“Standard Chartered’s deep roots in Asia, and its presence in the majority of the BRI markets make it a natural winner of the award for Best Overall International Bank for BRI. It has been working with both its Chinese and global corporate clients, as well as its Chinese banking partners (among them the big four) and the policy banks, in funding many of the projects along the old Silk Road,” Asiamoney said.</p> <p>GlobalRMB said: “In an RMB world that remains largely Asia-centric, we believe Standard Chartered was the bank that, in the period under consideration, worked the hardest to deliver the most up-to-date solutions to those seeking China access in the region and beyond.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8934', 'image' => '20180924040637_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9154', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank Card Holders to get Discounts at Grande', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the discount will be applicable on all items excluding outsourced services, drugs, consumables, implants, OPD consultation charges and wellness packages of the 200-bed hospital in Dhapasi.</p> <p>“In continuation of our ongoing efforts to provide better services to our customers, we are happy to announce the alliance with Grande International Hospital. We believe this partnership will provide better advantages to our card holders,” the statement said.</p> <p> The statement further said that the multi-specialty hospital aims to establish a culture of patient-centric healthcare institute that practices modern evidence-based medicine in Nepal and houses over 35 specialty departments and a Wellness Center.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Nabil Bank has been providing its services through a network of 74 branches, 118 ATMs and more than 1500 Nabil Remit agents throughout the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8933', 'image' => '20180924034839_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9153', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Suzuki bikes ', 'sub_title' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'summary' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.</p> <p>The discount scheme offers cash discount of Rs 8000 and Rs 10000 on the purchase of Suzuki bikes and scooters. The discount scheme is available in every showroom of Suzuki across the country.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it will conduct a lottery to select 10 lucky winners for the bumper prize that offers the winners a trip to Japan tour at the end of the last offer. The discount scheme is available until November 16. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8932', 'image' => '20180924042445_suzu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9152', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal, ICIMOD sign MoU', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.</p> <p>The agreement was signed with an objective of meaningful collaboration on areas of mutual interests through a principle of partnership based on synergy, equity, mutual trust, and transparency, according to Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>Dr David Molden, director general of ICIMOD, and HS Bedi, business head for SAARC of Daburm signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at ICIMOD office, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur during a recent event.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the partnership focuses on various components like partnership and regional cooperation, livelihood component covers livelihood option by promotion of bee keeping and medicinal plants agroforestry model, research and innovation, joint activities and projects, capacity building and technology transfer, knowledge development and exchange of information and joint events.</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that it started association with ICIMOD in 2002 with a joint project in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. Since then, various joint initiatives have been carried out. They have also promoted herbal gardening in various schools of Nepal to generate awareness on the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. ICIMOD allotted space in its Knowledge Park in Godavari where Dabur has developed and maintained herbal garden since 2013, which has been visited by thousands of people from all over the world.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8931', 'image' => '20180924031559_dabur.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9151', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Renews Contract with Nepal APF Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.</p> <p>Agni Group’s Managing Director Cabinet Shrestha along with executive directors Susan Vaidya Shrestha and Arjun Prasad Sharma and IGP Shailendra Khanal, chief of APF, and Ram Sharan Poudel, president of APF club jointly signed the MOU for contract renewal agreement amid an event at APF headquarters, Halchowk. </p> <p>Cabinet Shrestha during the MOU signing ceremony informed that Agni Group is proud to continue its sponsorship with Nepal APF Club. </p> <p>The contract has been renewed for an additional five-year period. According to the agreement, the official jersey of Nepal APF Club will have the logo of Mahindra and Agni Group printed on it.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8930', 'image' => '20180924030220_IMG_2545.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9150', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NBI, BOK Sign Training Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.</p> <p>Under this agreement, Bank of Kathmandu has committed a minimum of Rs 5 million worth training investment during the fiscal year 2075-76 with NBI. This partnership is expected to further leverage the strategic intervention towards the development of human capital of the bank, NBI said in a statement.</p> <p>Mahesh Mishra, COO of BOK and Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations on September 23. This alliance is expected to be instrumental in the capacity building process and bringing about positive transformation in human capital development in the industry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8929', 'image' => '20180924014933_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 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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Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9158', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Toyota announces winners of NADA special offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Toyota has unveiled the names of the winners of the lucky draw under a special offer held during the NADA Autoshow. The local dealer of the Japanese automobile company had announced offers of exciting tours and cash discounts for the buyers at the recently held NADA Autoshow in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the company, five lucky winners have won a tour to Bali, Indonesia while others have won tour packages to Pokhara and mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>The winners of the Bali tour are Sushma Sila Ghising, Raju Maharjan, Quest Intra (Sumit Shah), Manju Khand and Gini Constructions.</p> <p>Likewise, the three lucky winners to win a trip to Pokhara are Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Muna Khanal and Bimal Mani Bhandari.</p> <p>Pankaj Kumar Shah and Jitendra GC won mountain flight tickets.</p> <p>“Toyota congratulates the lucky winners and thanks the non-winning new customers for their active participation and for showing a great interest in our products,” United Traders Syndicate (UTS), the sole authorized distributor of vehicles and parts of Toyota, said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8937', 'image' => '20180924050552_toyota.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9157', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Smartphone for Credit Card Holders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd has announced a festive scheme for the credit card holders of different banks. Under this offer, people having credit cards of certain banks can avail smartphones with on installment basis easily along with gif hampers.</p> <p>The mobile store situated on the 5<sup>th</sup> floor of Tamrakar Complex in New Road is offering various brands of smartphones under this offer.</p> <p>The campaign introduced with the slogan “Show your credit card and get a smartphone for zero balance” is valid for the credit card holders of Global IME Bank, Siddhartha Bank, Nepal Investment Bank, Mega Bank, Nabil Bank, Century Bank, Machhapuchhre Bank, Prabhu Bank and Kumari Bank. </p> <p>According to Easy Mobile Care, the credit card holders of the listed banks can buy smartphones of any brand for zero down payment and can pay their installment using their credit card.</p> <p>Sanjit Poudel, chairman of Easy Mobile Care Pvt Ltd, informed that the company introduced this scheme to facilitate the public to acquire smartphones with ease.</p> <p>The customers buying smartphones on cash are offered instant cash discount of 5-50 percent.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8936', 'image' => '20180924044843_festival-offer_Main.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9156', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tourist Arrival Increases: NTB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: The number of tourists arriving in Nepal in the first eight months of 2018 has increased by a significant number in comparison to the tourist arrival in the corresponding period of last year, a data released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows.</p> <p>The data shows that the number has increased by 18.2 percent and the arrival stood at 680,996 in the first eight months this year.</p> <p>According to NTB, the tourist arrival from India grew by 37.3 percent in August in comparison to the figures of the same month in 2017. “The overall arrival from the SAARC countries also saw a growth of 48.3 percent in August in comparison to the same month of 2017,” the data shows.</p> <p>“Visitors’ arrival from China has continued to soar with a growth of 63.9 percent in August. Likewise, the numbers of visitors from Japan and Malaysia have also increased by 3.7 percent and 34.9 percent respectively,” a press statement issued by NTB reads.</p> <p>Meanwhile, tourist arrival from the UK, Germany and France also increased by 21.7 percent, 31.9 percent and 25.7 percent respectively in August. However, the arrival from the Netherlands declined by 30 percent.</p> <p>The arrival from Australia and New Zealand also saw a growth of 39.8 percent and 18.5 percent in August as compared to the arrival figures of 2017. Similarly, the number of visitors from the United States and Canada also saw a growth of 15 percent each in August.</p> <p>“Better positioning of Nepal’s tourism endowments has enhanced Nepal’s image and resulted in increased interest from the major source markets. Co-operation and partnership between public and private sector has also played a pivotal role to increase the number of tourists in Nepal,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8935', 'image' => '20180924045113_Pokhara tourist.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9155', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered recognised as the Best Bank for the Belt and Road initiative', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the Best Overall International Bank for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Asiamoney’s New Silk Road Finance Awards 2018. The bank also won the titles of the Best Foreign Bank For One Belt, One Road during the Stars of China Awards 2018 in recognition of the bank’s leading position in capitalising on the enormous opportunities arising from the Belt and Road initiative.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Asiamoney also recognised Standard Chartered as the Best International Bank in Southeast Asia for BRI, Best Bank for Infrastructure/Project Finance in Southeast Asia. Best International Bank in South Asia for BRI, Best Bank for BRI-related financing in South Asia and Best Regional Bank for BRI in Middle East and Africa</p> <p>“Standard Chartered’s deep roots in Asia, and its presence in the majority of the BRI markets make it a natural winner of the award for Best Overall International Bank for BRI. It has been working with both its Chinese and global corporate clients, as well as its Chinese banking partners (among them the big four) and the policy banks, in funding many of the projects along the old Silk Road,” Asiamoney said.</p> <p>GlobalRMB said: “In an RMB world that remains largely Asia-centric, we believe Standard Chartered was the bank that, in the period under consideration, worked the hardest to deliver the most up-to-date solutions to those seeking China access in the region and beyond.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8934', 'image' => '20180924040637_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9154', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank Card Holders to get Discounts at Grande', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 23: Nabil Bank has signed an agreement with Grande International Hospital under which Nabil Bank’s debit, credit and prepaid card holders will receive a special discount of 7.5 percent and other privileges at the hospital. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the discount will be applicable on all items excluding outsourced services, drugs, consumables, implants, OPD consultation charges and wellness packages of the 200-bed hospital in Dhapasi.</p> <p>“In continuation of our ongoing efforts to provide better services to our customers, we are happy to announce the alliance with Grande International Hospital. We believe this partnership will provide better advantages to our card holders,” the statement said.</p> <p> The statement further said that the multi-specialty hospital aims to establish a culture of patient-centric healthcare institute that practices modern evidence-based medicine in Nepal and houses over 35 specialty departments and a Wellness Center.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Nabil Bank has been providing its services through a network of 74 branches, 118 ATMs and more than 1500 Nabil Remit agents throughout the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8933', 'image' => '20180924034839_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9153', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Suzuki bikes ', 'sub_title' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'summary' => 'September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: VG Automobiles, the sole distributor of Suzuki bikes and scooters in Nepal, has launched attractive discount schemes during the festive season.</p> <p>The discount scheme offers cash discount of Rs 8000 and Rs 10000 on the purchase of Suzuki bikes and scooters. The discount scheme is available in every showroom of Suzuki across the country.</p> <p>The company in a statement informed that it will conduct a lottery to select 10 lucky winners for the bumper prize that offers the winners a trip to Japan tour at the end of the last offer. The discount scheme is available until November 16. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8932', 'image' => '20180924042445_suzu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9152', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal, ICIMOD sign MoU', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to contribute towards sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.</p> <p>The agreement was signed with an objective of meaningful collaboration on areas of mutual interests through a principle of partnership based on synergy, equity, mutual trust, and transparency, according to Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>Dr David Molden, director general of ICIMOD, and HS Bedi, business head for SAARC of Daburm signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at ICIMOD office, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur during a recent event.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the partnership focuses on various components like partnership and regional cooperation, livelihood component covers livelihood option by promotion of bee keeping and medicinal plants agroforestry model, research and innovation, joint activities and projects, capacity building and technology transfer, knowledge development and exchange of information and joint events.</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that it started association with ICIMOD in 2002 with a joint project in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants. Since then, various joint initiatives have been carried out. They have also promoted herbal gardening in various schools of Nepal to generate awareness on the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. ICIMOD allotted space in its Knowledge Park in Godavari where Dabur has developed and maintained herbal garden since 2013, which has been visited by thousands of people from all over the world.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8931', 'image' => '20180924031559_dabur.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9151', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Renews Contract with Nepal APF Club', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Incorporated Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has renewed its sponsorship deal with Nepal APF Club.</p> <p>Agni Group’s Managing Director Cabinet Shrestha along with executive directors Susan Vaidya Shrestha and Arjun Prasad Sharma and IGP Shailendra Khanal, chief of APF, and Ram Sharan Poudel, president of APF club jointly signed the MOU for contract renewal agreement amid an event at APF headquarters, Halchowk. </p> <p>Cabinet Shrestha during the MOU signing ceremony informed that Agni Group is proud to continue its sponsorship with Nepal APF Club. </p> <p>The contract has been renewed for an additional five-year period. According to the agreement, the official jersey of Nepal APF Club will have the logo of Mahindra and Agni Group printed on it.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8930', 'image' => '20180924030220_IMG_2545.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9150', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NBI, BOK Sign Training Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Bank of Kathmandu has signed an agreement with National Banking Institute Ltd (NBI) for strategic alliance whereby NBI would provide training programmes to the bank for human capital development.</p> <p>Under this agreement, Bank of Kathmandu has committed a minimum of Rs 5 million worth training investment during the fiscal year 2075-76 with NBI. This partnership is expected to further leverage the strategic intervention towards the development of human capital of the bank, NBI said in a statement.</p> <p>Mahesh Mishra, COO of BOK and Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations on September 23. This alliance is expected to be instrumental in the capacity building process and bringing about positive transformation in human capital development in the industry.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8929', 'image' => '20180924014933_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 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