ugust 23: The account holders and customers of Prabhu Insurance can now opt for cashless mode of payment at Nepal Medicity…

ugust 23: The account holders and customers of Prabhu Insurance can now opt for cashless mode of payment at Nepal Medicity…
August 23: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened a new branch at New Baneshwar as part of its plan to extend its services across the…
August 23: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd (NIBL) and Citizens Life Insurance have signed bancassurance agreement on Wednesday, August…
August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market.…
August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the…
August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August…
August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali…
August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance…
August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in…
August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest.…
August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad.…
August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal…
August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president.…
August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank…
August 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable…
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The bank’s CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey and the insurance company’s CEO Poshak Raj Poudel signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, the bank’s customers can available all kinds of life insurance services provided by Citizens Life Insurance through any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8715', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8935', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MG Motors launches two new models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG vehicles in Nepal, launched the new model cars of MG Motors while opening a new showroom in Naxal on Tuesday, August 22.</p> <p>UK ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris inaugurated the new showroom in Naxal amid an event.</p> <p>Sachin Acharya, managing director of Paramount Motors, informed New Business Age that the presence of MG cars in Nepal has increased excitement for car enthusiasts.</p> <p>He also informed that MG Motors has been launching new models in Nepal since the past few years and the company aims to extend its service across the globe.</p> <p>With the operation of the new showroom, the company aims to meet its service extension strategies and plans for Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8714', 'image' => '20180823112736_1200px-MG_GS.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8934', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'National Peace Corps Association Honors Kul Chandra Gautam', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.</p> <p>Gautam, who currently serves as chairman of the board of the international anti-poverty non-profit organization RESULTS, will be conferred with The Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award at NPCA’s annual Peace Corps Connect conference on Friday, August 24.</p> <p>The annual award is named after former US senator who was instrumental in the formation of the Peace Corps in 1961 as a special assistant to President John F Kennedy. NPCA is the largest non-profit organization representing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.</p> <p>Born in a small village without running water or electricity, Gautam’s ties to the Peace Corps date back to 1962 when he attended a school in Tansen, about a three-day walk from his home.</p> <p>According to his official biography, Gautam, an outstanding student, “became good friends with several US Peace Corps Volunteers who were English language teachers at the school. He learned to play scrabble with them and surprised them by often beating them – quite a feat for a Nepali 7<sup>th</sup> or 8<sup>th</sup> grader.” </p> <p>Recognizing Gautam’s talents, Peace Corps volunteers encouraged Gautam to seek a college scholarship in the United States. Gautam eventually graduated with degrees from Dartmouth College and Princeton University and then worked for UNICEF for over three decades, rising to become deputy executive director of UNICEF and assistant secretary-general of the United Nations in the early 2000s.</p> <p>After retiring from the UN, Gautam was briefly special advisor to the prime minister of Nepal on international affairs and the peace process. He continues informally to advise his country’s senior political and civil society leadership on the peace process, consolidation of democracy, human rights, and socio-economic development. </p> <p>"I am thrilled and most grateful for this honor,” said Gautam. “My experience with the Peace Corps has been a source of great inspiration for me from my early student days in Nepal and throughout my long career with the United Nations in the service of the world's poor and disadvantaged, particularly women and children. This prestigious award will further motivate me to continue to dedicate the rest of my life to pursue the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights and global human solidarity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8713', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Gulabari Teej Festival Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22. The four-day event is being sponsored by Dabur Gulabari, a brand from Dabur Nepal, with an objective of empowering women entrepreneurship.</p> <p>According to the company, the event will showcase the local creations of women entrepreneurs through more than 200 stalls. The event is being organized by Women’s Creation Centre.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Dabur Gulabari said it honoured to sponsor the event.</p> <p>According to the company, Dabur Gulabari’s Rose Water is a natural toner that cleanses the skin from deep within ridding it of any dirt, grime or foreign bodies that can damage the skin.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8712', 'image' => '20180823111117_TEej festival_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Honda's New Hornet Hits the Roads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.</p> <p>According to the company, the new CB Hornet 160R adds a sporty outlook to the bike with its aggressive styling and new graphics with five color options - green on grey, orange on grey, blue, red and yellow. The major updates on the motorcycle include its upgraded styling with full LED headlamp and hazard light switch, which is an important safety feature for emergency stops and for low visibility conditions, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Other features available in the bike include a better grip of tyres and durable seal chain which prolongs the chain life and benefits the customers with low maintenance cost. The price of Honda CB Hornet 160R is Rs 299,900 in the Nepali market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8711', 'image' => '20180822041744_New Hornet PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre to run financial literacy programs with support from Reanda Biz Serve', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to run financial literacy program in collaboration with Reanda Biz Serve and Fin Lit. </p> <p>Suman Sharma, CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank; Bharat Rijal, managing director of Reanda Biz Serve and Prakash Koirala, managing director of Fin Lit signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent event in Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Reanda Biz in joint coordination with Fin Lit will organize the financial literacy program of by Machhapuchhre Bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8710', 'image' => '20180822040217_IMG_7515.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8930', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Daimler India organises interaction with Nepali BFIs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.</p> <p>During the two-day meet attended by 16 commercial banks of Nepal, Daimler India’s South Asia Chief Amit Bista said that cooperation from BFIs is vital for expanding their customer base.</p> <p>Bista further said that the company’s ‘BharatBenz’ brand vehicle meets the BS-IV emission standards. He added that their products have given a good opportunity for the BFIs in Nepal.</p> <p>Omni Motors’ Managing Director Rajendra Kabara said that the company has managed easy financing for the customers in Nepal with the support of the leading commercial banks of the country.</p> <p>BharatBenz brand vehicles have been available in the Nepali market since 2015. The company claimed that more than 1,000 products including trucks, buses, tippers have been sold so far in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8709', 'image' => '20180822025642_kabara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8929', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Hints at Restricting Right to Information', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. Laws related to information enacted in 2064 clearly state people’s right to information excluding some confidential data. But Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his recent speech has hinted at curbing the flow of information.</p> <p>PM Oli while addressing an event on the occasion of the 11<sup>th</sup> National Information Day on Sunday, August 19, said that the leakage of some crucial information has threatened the state’s confidentiality and that the government will check the flow of information.</p> <p>The constitution and laws grant full authority to the government to maintain confidentiality over confidential information and has full right to investigate the leakage issue. </p> <p>However, the public statement made by the head of state indicates that the government aims to tighten the flow of information and is likely to interfere in the right to information of the public.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8708', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Bus Ticketing Service for Nepal from Abroad', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. With the agreement, people from abroad can book bus tickets online to visit Nepal.</p> <p>PR Khanal, CEO of BusSewa.com, and the CEO as well as director of 12go Group, Alexey Abolmasov signed the agreement amid a function on Tuesday, August 21. According to the agreement, one can book the tickets to visit Nepal from the countries which have 12go’s branches including Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar among others.</p> <p>According to Khanal, tourists as well as Nepali national visiting Nepal can book tickets from all these countries. “We hope this service will contribute to tourism promotion in Nepal,” said Khanal.</p> <p>BusSewa.com has been providing online ticket booking and reservation services of buses like AC, Deluxe, Hiace in Nepal. According to the company, account holders of e-Sewa can easily avail the online ticketing service. People who do not have e-Sewa account can also benefit from the service through online booking or with the help of cyber communication providers as well as nearby e-Sewa zone.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8707', 'image' => '20180822021716_bussewa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'GEMS School becomes Regional Champion, Grand Finale on August 30', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018. The school won the contest from the Central Region, Lalitpur on Tuesday, August 21.</p> <p>According to the organiser Dabur Nepal, the participating students from the winning school were Pushpika Thapa, Aastha Chettri, Divash Dangol, Surasa Maharjan, Krisha Bajracharya and Aaditya Thapa. They will participate in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Meanwhile Pushpika Thapa of GEMS School won the extempore contest in the senior category while Anish Rana of Machhapuchchhre School won the dance competition. Likewise, Ezekial Chaudhary of Gloria School was declared the winner of football juggling.</p> <p>In the junior category, Krisha Bajracharya of GEMS School won the painting competition Aditya Shrestha of Aadarsha Vidhya Mandir won the 3 minutes of fame contest and Bishan Maharjan of Nepal APF School was announced the winner of score the real goal contest.</p> <p>According to the organiser, all the regional finals have been completed so far. The winners of the regional finals will get a chance to feature in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018. The grand finale and prize distribution ceremony will be held in Kathmandu on August 30</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8706', 'image' => '20180822013638_IMG_5555.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8926', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Round Table Nepal Elects Ravi Khetan as President', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. Issuing a press statement, RTN said that Khetan was elected as its president by the 19th National Annual General Meeting held recently in Gokarna.</p> <p>Other board members elected by the AGM consists of Saurabh Kedia as vice president and Mayank Kedia as secretary. Similarly, Pravesh Agarwal and Nikunj Agarwal are treasurer and editor, respectively. Immediate past president Jayant Agarwal is also a board member.</p> <p>According to RTN, every penny raised and donated is used towards building schools under the Freedom Through Education project. The organization claimed that each year 15,000 students benefit from the 36 schools built by RTN across Nepal.<br /> RTN said it has completed its All4Nepal Project by constructing 115 classrooms across earthquake-affected zones with an investment of around Rs 50 million which was raised internationally during the earthquake.</p> <p>“As an organization, it is always ready to support education of underprivileged children under its Freedom Through Education Initiative and Educate a Child Program which the team looks at strengthening every year,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8705', 'image' => '20180822012145_Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation stands at 14-year low', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The central bank made such revelation in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Annual Data of 2017/18)’ released on Tuesday. The report states that inflation calculated in consumer price index (CPI) stood at 4.2 percent in the Fiscal Year 2017/18.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4 percent in the Fiscal Year 2003/04. Since then, the inflation rate has been on the rise. The announcement is in stark contrast to the prediction of the central bank, which had projected inflation rate to stand at 7 percent in the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4.5 percent in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 while it was almost 10 percent in the previous year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate hit double digits in the Fiscal Year 2008/09 at 12.6 percent.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8704', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8923', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bank signs pact with Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.</p> <p>Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Samir Bajracharya, deputy CEO of Gandaki Bikas Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent function.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and employee of the bank will receive discount on various health care services from the hospital.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-21', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8703', 'image' => '20180822121307_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The bank’s CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey and the insurance company’s CEO Poshak Raj Poudel signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, the bank’s customers can available all kinds of life insurance services provided by Citizens Life Insurance through any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8715', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8935', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MG Motors launches two new models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG vehicles in Nepal, launched the new model cars of MG Motors while opening a new showroom in Naxal on Tuesday, August 22.</p> <p>UK ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris inaugurated the new showroom in Naxal amid an event.</p> <p>Sachin Acharya, managing director of Paramount Motors, informed New Business Age that the presence of MG cars in Nepal has increased excitement for car enthusiasts.</p> <p>He also informed that MG Motors has been launching new models in Nepal since the past few years and the company aims to extend its service across the globe.</p> <p>With the operation of the new showroom, the company aims to meet its service extension strategies and plans for Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8714', 'image' => '20180823112736_1200px-MG_GS.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8934', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'National Peace Corps Association Honors Kul Chandra Gautam', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.</p> <p>Gautam, who currently serves as chairman of the board of the international anti-poverty non-profit organization RESULTS, will be conferred with The Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award at NPCA’s annual Peace Corps Connect conference on Friday, August 24.</p> <p>The annual award is named after former US senator who was instrumental in the formation of the Peace Corps in 1961 as a special assistant to President John F Kennedy. NPCA is the largest non-profit organization representing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.</p> <p>Born in a small village without running water or electricity, Gautam’s ties to the Peace Corps date back to 1962 when he attended a school in Tansen, about a three-day walk from his home.</p> <p>According to his official biography, Gautam, an outstanding student, “became good friends with several US Peace Corps Volunteers who were English language teachers at the school. He learned to play scrabble with them and surprised them by often beating them – quite a feat for a Nepali 7<sup>th</sup> or 8<sup>th</sup> grader.” </p> <p>Recognizing Gautam’s talents, Peace Corps volunteers encouraged Gautam to seek a college scholarship in the United States. Gautam eventually graduated with degrees from Dartmouth College and Princeton University and then worked for UNICEF for over three decades, rising to become deputy executive director of UNICEF and assistant secretary-general of the United Nations in the early 2000s.</p> <p>After retiring from the UN, Gautam was briefly special advisor to the prime minister of Nepal on international affairs and the peace process. He continues informally to advise his country’s senior political and civil society leadership on the peace process, consolidation of democracy, human rights, and socio-economic development. </p> <p>"I am thrilled and most grateful for this honor,” said Gautam. “My experience with the Peace Corps has been a source of great inspiration for me from my early student days in Nepal and throughout my long career with the United Nations in the service of the world's poor and disadvantaged, particularly women and children. This prestigious award will further motivate me to continue to dedicate the rest of my life to pursue the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights and global human solidarity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8713', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Gulabari Teej Festival Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22. The four-day event is being sponsored by Dabur Gulabari, a brand from Dabur Nepal, with an objective of empowering women entrepreneurship.</p> <p>According to the company, the event will showcase the local creations of women entrepreneurs through more than 200 stalls. The event is being organized by Women’s Creation Centre.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Dabur Gulabari said it honoured to sponsor the event.</p> <p>According to the company, Dabur Gulabari’s Rose Water is a natural toner that cleanses the skin from deep within ridding it of any dirt, grime or foreign bodies that can damage the skin.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8712', 'image' => '20180823111117_TEej festival_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Honda's New Hornet Hits the Roads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.</p> <p>According to the company, the new CB Hornet 160R adds a sporty outlook to the bike with its aggressive styling and new graphics with five color options - green on grey, orange on grey, blue, red and yellow. The major updates on the motorcycle include its upgraded styling with full LED headlamp and hazard light switch, which is an important safety feature for emergency stops and for low visibility conditions, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Other features available in the bike include a better grip of tyres and durable seal chain which prolongs the chain life and benefits the customers with low maintenance cost. The price of Honda CB Hornet 160R is Rs 299,900 in the Nepali market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8711', 'image' => '20180822041744_New Hornet PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre to run financial literacy programs with support from Reanda Biz Serve', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to run financial literacy program in collaboration with Reanda Biz Serve and Fin Lit. </p> <p>Suman Sharma, CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank; Bharat Rijal, managing director of Reanda Biz Serve and Prakash Koirala, managing director of Fin Lit signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent event in Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Reanda Biz in joint coordination with Fin Lit will organize the financial literacy program of by Machhapuchhre Bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8710', 'image' => '20180822040217_IMG_7515.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8930', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Daimler India organises interaction with Nepali BFIs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.</p> <p>During the two-day meet attended by 16 commercial banks of Nepal, Daimler India’s South Asia Chief Amit Bista said that cooperation from BFIs is vital for expanding their customer base.</p> <p>Bista further said that the company’s ‘BharatBenz’ brand vehicle meets the BS-IV emission standards. He added that their products have given a good opportunity for the BFIs in Nepal.</p> <p>Omni Motors’ Managing Director Rajendra Kabara said that the company has managed easy financing for the customers in Nepal with the support of the leading commercial banks of the country.</p> <p>BharatBenz brand vehicles have been available in the Nepali market since 2015. The company claimed that more than 1,000 products including trucks, buses, tippers have been sold so far in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8709', 'image' => '20180822025642_kabara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8929', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Hints at Restricting Right to Information', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. Laws related to information enacted in 2064 clearly state people’s right to information excluding some confidential data. But Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his recent speech has hinted at curbing the flow of information.</p> <p>PM Oli while addressing an event on the occasion of the 11<sup>th</sup> National Information Day on Sunday, August 19, said that the leakage of some crucial information has threatened the state’s confidentiality and that the government will check the flow of information.</p> <p>The constitution and laws grant full authority to the government to maintain confidentiality over confidential information and has full right to investigate the leakage issue. </p> <p>However, the public statement made by the head of state indicates that the government aims to tighten the flow of information and is likely to interfere in the right to information of the public.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8708', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Bus Ticketing Service for Nepal from Abroad', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. With the agreement, people from abroad can book bus tickets online to visit Nepal.</p> <p>PR Khanal, CEO of BusSewa.com, and the CEO as well as director of 12go Group, Alexey Abolmasov signed the agreement amid a function on Tuesday, August 21. According to the agreement, one can book the tickets to visit Nepal from the countries which have 12go’s branches including Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar among others.</p> <p>According to Khanal, tourists as well as Nepali national visiting Nepal can book tickets from all these countries. “We hope this service will contribute to tourism promotion in Nepal,” said Khanal.</p> <p>BusSewa.com has been providing online ticket booking and reservation services of buses like AC, Deluxe, Hiace in Nepal. According to the company, account holders of e-Sewa can easily avail the online ticketing service. People who do not have e-Sewa account can also benefit from the service through online booking or with the help of cyber communication providers as well as nearby e-Sewa zone.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8707', 'image' => '20180822021716_bussewa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'GEMS School becomes Regional Champion, Grand Finale on August 30', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018. The school won the contest from the Central Region, Lalitpur on Tuesday, August 21.</p> <p>According to the organiser Dabur Nepal, the participating students from the winning school were Pushpika Thapa, Aastha Chettri, Divash Dangol, Surasa Maharjan, Krisha Bajracharya and Aaditya Thapa. They will participate in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Meanwhile Pushpika Thapa of GEMS School won the extempore contest in the senior category while Anish Rana of Machhapuchchhre School won the dance competition. Likewise, Ezekial Chaudhary of Gloria School was declared the winner of football juggling.</p> <p>In the junior category, Krisha Bajracharya of GEMS School won the painting competition Aditya Shrestha of Aadarsha Vidhya Mandir won the 3 minutes of fame contest and Bishan Maharjan of Nepal APF School was announced the winner of score the real goal contest.</p> <p>According to the organiser, all the regional finals have been completed so far. The winners of the regional finals will get a chance to feature in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018. The grand finale and prize distribution ceremony will be held in Kathmandu on August 30</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8706', 'image' => '20180822013638_IMG_5555.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8926', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Round Table Nepal Elects Ravi Khetan as President', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. Issuing a press statement, RTN said that Khetan was elected as its president by the 19th National Annual General Meeting held recently in Gokarna.</p> <p>Other board members elected by the AGM consists of Saurabh Kedia as vice president and Mayank Kedia as secretary. Similarly, Pravesh Agarwal and Nikunj Agarwal are treasurer and editor, respectively. Immediate past president Jayant Agarwal is also a board member.</p> <p>According to RTN, every penny raised and donated is used towards building schools under the Freedom Through Education project. The organization claimed that each year 15,000 students benefit from the 36 schools built by RTN across Nepal.<br /> RTN said it has completed its All4Nepal Project by constructing 115 classrooms across earthquake-affected zones with an investment of around Rs 50 million which was raised internationally during the earthquake.</p> <p>“As an organization, it is always ready to support education of underprivileged children under its Freedom Through Education Initiative and Educate a Child Program which the team looks at strengthening every year,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8705', 'image' => '20180822012145_Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation stands at 14-year low', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The central bank made such revelation in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Annual Data of 2017/18)’ released on Tuesday. The report states that inflation calculated in consumer price index (CPI) stood at 4.2 percent in the Fiscal Year 2017/18.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4 percent in the Fiscal Year 2003/04. Since then, the inflation rate has been on the rise. The announcement is in stark contrast to the prediction of the central bank, which had projected inflation rate to stand at 7 percent in the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4.5 percent in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 while it was almost 10 percent in the previous year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate hit double digits in the Fiscal Year 2008/09 at 12.6 percent.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8704', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8923', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bank signs pact with Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.</p> <p>Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Samir Bajracharya, deputy CEO of Gandaki Bikas Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent function.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and employee of the bank will receive discount on various health care services from the hospital.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-21', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8703', 'image' => '20180822121307_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The bank’s CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey and the insurance company’s CEO Poshak Raj Poudel signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, the bank’s customers can available all kinds of life insurance services provided by Citizens Life Insurance through any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8715', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8935', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MG Motors launches two new models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG vehicles in Nepal, launched the new model cars of MG Motors while opening a new showroom in Naxal on Tuesday, August 22.</p> <p>UK ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris inaugurated the new showroom in Naxal amid an event.</p> <p>Sachin Acharya, managing director of Paramount Motors, informed New Business Age that the presence of MG cars in Nepal has increased excitement for car enthusiasts.</p> <p>He also informed that MG Motors has been launching new models in Nepal since the past few years and the company aims to extend its service across the globe.</p> <p>With the operation of the new showroom, the company aims to meet its service extension strategies and plans for Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8714', 'image' => '20180823112736_1200px-MG_GS.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8934', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'National Peace Corps Association Honors Kul Chandra Gautam', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.</p> <p>Gautam, who currently serves as chairman of the board of the international anti-poverty non-profit organization RESULTS, will be conferred with The Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award at NPCA’s annual Peace Corps Connect conference on Friday, August 24.</p> <p>The annual award is named after former US senator who was instrumental in the formation of the Peace Corps in 1961 as a special assistant to President John F Kennedy. NPCA is the largest non-profit organization representing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.</p> <p>Born in a small village without running water or electricity, Gautam’s ties to the Peace Corps date back to 1962 when he attended a school in Tansen, about a three-day walk from his home.</p> <p>According to his official biography, Gautam, an outstanding student, “became good friends with several US Peace Corps Volunteers who were English language teachers at the school. He learned to play scrabble with them and surprised them by often beating them – quite a feat for a Nepali 7<sup>th</sup> or 8<sup>th</sup> grader.” </p> <p>Recognizing Gautam’s talents, Peace Corps volunteers encouraged Gautam to seek a college scholarship in the United States. Gautam eventually graduated with degrees from Dartmouth College and Princeton University and then worked for UNICEF for over three decades, rising to become deputy executive director of UNICEF and assistant secretary-general of the United Nations in the early 2000s.</p> <p>After retiring from the UN, Gautam was briefly special advisor to the prime minister of Nepal on international affairs and the peace process. He continues informally to advise his country’s senior political and civil society leadership on the peace process, consolidation of democracy, human rights, and socio-economic development. </p> <p>"I am thrilled and most grateful for this honor,” said Gautam. “My experience with the Peace Corps has been a source of great inspiration for me from my early student days in Nepal and throughout my long career with the United Nations in the service of the world's poor and disadvantaged, particularly women and children. This prestigious award will further motivate me to continue to dedicate the rest of my life to pursue the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights and global human solidarity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8713', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Gulabari Teej Festival Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22. The four-day event is being sponsored by Dabur Gulabari, a brand from Dabur Nepal, with an objective of empowering women entrepreneurship.</p> <p>According to the company, the event will showcase the local creations of women entrepreneurs through more than 200 stalls. The event is being organized by Women’s Creation Centre.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Dabur Gulabari said it honoured to sponsor the event.</p> <p>According to the company, Dabur Gulabari’s Rose Water is a natural toner that cleanses the skin from deep within ridding it of any dirt, grime or foreign bodies that can damage the skin.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8712', 'image' => '20180823111117_TEej festival_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Honda's New Hornet Hits the Roads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.</p> <p>According to the company, the new CB Hornet 160R adds a sporty outlook to the bike with its aggressive styling and new graphics with five color options - green on grey, orange on grey, blue, red and yellow. The major updates on the motorcycle include its upgraded styling with full LED headlamp and hazard light switch, which is an important safety feature for emergency stops and for low visibility conditions, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Other features available in the bike include a better grip of tyres and durable seal chain which prolongs the chain life and benefits the customers with low maintenance cost. The price of Honda CB Hornet 160R is Rs 299,900 in the Nepali market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8711', 'image' => '20180822041744_New Hornet PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre to run financial literacy programs with support from Reanda Biz Serve', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to run financial literacy program in collaboration with Reanda Biz Serve and Fin Lit. </p> <p>Suman Sharma, CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank; Bharat Rijal, managing director of Reanda Biz Serve and Prakash Koirala, managing director of Fin Lit signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent event in Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Reanda Biz in joint coordination with Fin Lit will organize the financial literacy program of by Machhapuchhre Bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8710', 'image' => '20180822040217_IMG_7515.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8930', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Daimler India organises interaction with Nepali BFIs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.</p> <p>During the two-day meet attended by 16 commercial banks of Nepal, Daimler India’s South Asia Chief Amit Bista said that cooperation from BFIs is vital for expanding their customer base.</p> <p>Bista further said that the company’s ‘BharatBenz’ brand vehicle meets the BS-IV emission standards. He added that their products have given a good opportunity for the BFIs in Nepal.</p> <p>Omni Motors’ Managing Director Rajendra Kabara said that the company has managed easy financing for the customers in Nepal with the support of the leading commercial banks of the country.</p> <p>BharatBenz brand vehicles have been available in the Nepali market since 2015. The company claimed that more than 1,000 products including trucks, buses, tippers have been sold so far in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8709', 'image' => '20180822025642_kabara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8929', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Hints at Restricting Right to Information', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. Laws related to information enacted in 2064 clearly state people’s right to information excluding some confidential data. But Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his recent speech has hinted at curbing the flow of information.</p> <p>PM Oli while addressing an event on the occasion of the 11<sup>th</sup> National Information Day on Sunday, August 19, said that the leakage of some crucial information has threatened the state’s confidentiality and that the government will check the flow of information.</p> <p>The constitution and laws grant full authority to the government to maintain confidentiality over confidential information and has full right to investigate the leakage issue. </p> <p>However, the public statement made by the head of state indicates that the government aims to tighten the flow of information and is likely to interfere in the right to information of the public.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8708', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Bus Ticketing Service for Nepal from Abroad', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. With the agreement, people from abroad can book bus tickets online to visit Nepal.</p> <p>PR Khanal, CEO of BusSewa.com, and the CEO as well as director of 12go Group, Alexey Abolmasov signed the agreement amid a function on Tuesday, August 21. According to the agreement, one can book the tickets to visit Nepal from the countries which have 12go’s branches including Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar among others.</p> <p>According to Khanal, tourists as well as Nepali national visiting Nepal can book tickets from all these countries. “We hope this service will contribute to tourism promotion in Nepal,” said Khanal.</p> <p>BusSewa.com has been providing online ticket booking and reservation services of buses like AC, Deluxe, Hiace in Nepal. According to the company, account holders of e-Sewa can easily avail the online ticketing service. People who do not have e-Sewa account can also benefit from the service through online booking or with the help of cyber communication providers as well as nearby e-Sewa zone.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8707', 'image' => '20180822021716_bussewa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'GEMS School becomes Regional Champion, Grand Finale on August 30', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018. The school won the contest from the Central Region, Lalitpur on Tuesday, August 21.</p> <p>According to the organiser Dabur Nepal, the participating students from the winning school were Pushpika Thapa, Aastha Chettri, Divash Dangol, Surasa Maharjan, Krisha Bajracharya and Aaditya Thapa. They will participate in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Meanwhile Pushpika Thapa of GEMS School won the extempore contest in the senior category while Anish Rana of Machhapuchchhre School won the dance competition. Likewise, Ezekial Chaudhary of Gloria School was declared the winner of football juggling.</p> <p>In the junior category, Krisha Bajracharya of GEMS School won the painting competition Aditya Shrestha of Aadarsha Vidhya Mandir won the 3 minutes of fame contest and Bishan Maharjan of Nepal APF School was announced the winner of score the real goal contest.</p> <p>According to the organiser, all the regional finals have been completed so far. The winners of the regional finals will get a chance to feature in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018. The grand finale and prize distribution ceremony will be held in Kathmandu on August 30</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8706', 'image' => '20180822013638_IMG_5555.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8926', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Round Table Nepal Elects Ravi Khetan as President', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. Issuing a press statement, RTN said that Khetan was elected as its president by the 19th National Annual General Meeting held recently in Gokarna.</p> <p>Other board members elected by the AGM consists of Saurabh Kedia as vice president and Mayank Kedia as secretary. Similarly, Pravesh Agarwal and Nikunj Agarwal are treasurer and editor, respectively. Immediate past president Jayant Agarwal is also a board member.</p> <p>According to RTN, every penny raised and donated is used towards building schools under the Freedom Through Education project. The organization claimed that each year 15,000 students benefit from the 36 schools built by RTN across Nepal.<br /> RTN said it has completed its All4Nepal Project by constructing 115 classrooms across earthquake-affected zones with an investment of around Rs 50 million which was raised internationally during the earthquake.</p> <p>“As an organization, it is always ready to support education of underprivileged children under its Freedom Through Education Initiative and Educate a Child Program which the team looks at strengthening every year,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8705', 'image' => '20180822012145_Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation stands at 14-year low', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The central bank made such revelation in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Annual Data of 2017/18)’ released on Tuesday. The report states that inflation calculated in consumer price index (CPI) stood at 4.2 percent in the Fiscal Year 2017/18.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4 percent in the Fiscal Year 2003/04. Since then, the inflation rate has been on the rise. The announcement is in stark contrast to the prediction of the central bank, which had projected inflation rate to stand at 7 percent in the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4.5 percent in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 while it was almost 10 percent in the previous year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate hit double digits in the Fiscal Year 2008/09 at 12.6 percent.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8704', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8923', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bank signs pact with Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.</p> <p>Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Samir Bajracharya, deputy CEO of Gandaki Bikas Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent function.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and employee of the bank will receive discount on various health care services from the hospital.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-21', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8703', 'image' => '20180822121307_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The bank’s CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey and the insurance company’s CEO Poshak Raj Poudel signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, the bank’s customers can available all kinds of life insurance services provided by Citizens Life Insurance through any branch of the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8715', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8935', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MG Motors launches two new models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 23: MG (Morris Garages) Motors has launched MG GS and MG ZS model cars in the Nepali market. Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG vehicles in Nepal, launched the new model cars of MG Motors while opening a new showroom in Naxal on Tuesday, August 22.</p> <p>UK ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris inaugurated the new showroom in Naxal amid an event.</p> <p>Sachin Acharya, managing director of Paramount Motors, informed New Business Age that the presence of MG cars in Nepal has increased excitement for car enthusiasts.</p> <p>He also informed that MG Motors has been launching new models in Nepal since the past few years and the company aims to extend its service across the globe.</p> <p>With the operation of the new showroom, the company aims to meet its service extension strategies and plans for Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8714', 'image' => '20180823112736_1200px-MG_GS.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8934', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'National Peace Corps Association Honors Kul Chandra Gautam', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has announced to award Kul Chandra Gautam, a native of Nepal who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished United Nations diplomat, with the highest honor bestowed to a global leader by the NPCA.</p> <p>Gautam, who currently serves as chairman of the board of the international anti-poverty non-profit organization RESULTS, will be conferred with The Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award at NPCA’s annual Peace Corps Connect conference on Friday, August 24.</p> <p>The annual award is named after former US senator who was instrumental in the formation of the Peace Corps in 1961 as a special assistant to President John F Kennedy. NPCA is the largest non-profit organization representing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.</p> <p>Born in a small village without running water or electricity, Gautam’s ties to the Peace Corps date back to 1962 when he attended a school in Tansen, about a three-day walk from his home.</p> <p>According to his official biography, Gautam, an outstanding student, “became good friends with several US Peace Corps Volunteers who were English language teachers at the school. He learned to play scrabble with them and surprised them by often beating them – quite a feat for a Nepali 7<sup>th</sup> or 8<sup>th</sup> grader.” </p> <p>Recognizing Gautam’s talents, Peace Corps volunteers encouraged Gautam to seek a college scholarship in the United States. Gautam eventually graduated with degrees from Dartmouth College and Princeton University and then worked for UNICEF for over three decades, rising to become deputy executive director of UNICEF and assistant secretary-general of the United Nations in the early 2000s.</p> <p>After retiring from the UN, Gautam was briefly special advisor to the prime minister of Nepal on international affairs and the peace process. He continues informally to advise his country’s senior political and civil society leadership on the peace process, consolidation of democracy, human rights, and socio-economic development. </p> <p>"I am thrilled and most grateful for this honor,” said Gautam. “My experience with the Peace Corps has been a source of great inspiration for me from my early student days in Nepal and throughout my long career with the United Nations in the service of the world's poor and disadvantaged, particularly women and children. This prestigious award will further motivate me to continue to dedicate the rest of my life to pursue the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights and global human solidarity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8713', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur Gulabari Teej Festival Begins', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22.', 'content' => '<p>August 23: The 17th edition of Teej Festival 2018 kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, August 22. The four-day event is being sponsored by Dabur Gulabari, a brand from Dabur Nepal, with an objective of empowering women entrepreneurship.</p> <p>According to the company, the event will showcase the local creations of women entrepreneurs through more than 200 stalls. The event is being organized by Women’s Creation Centre.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Dabur Gulabari said it honoured to sponsor the event.</p> <p>According to the company, Dabur Gulabari’s Rose Water is a natural toner that cleanses the skin from deep within ridding it of any dirt, grime or foreign bodies that can damage the skin.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-23', 'modified' => '2018-08-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8712', 'image' => '20180823111117_TEej festival_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Honda's New Hornet Hits the Roads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorcycle, scooters and cars for Nepal, has unveiled an upgraded model of CB Hornet in the Nepali market.</p> <p>According to the company, the new CB Hornet 160R adds a sporty outlook to the bike with its aggressive styling and new graphics with five color options - green on grey, orange on grey, blue, red and yellow. The major updates on the motorcycle include its upgraded styling with full LED headlamp and hazard light switch, which is an important safety feature for emergency stops and for low visibility conditions, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Other features available in the bike include a better grip of tyres and durable seal chain which prolongs the chain life and benefits the customers with low maintenance cost. The price of Honda CB Hornet 160R is Rs 299,900 in the Nepali market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8711', 'image' => '20180822041744_New Hornet PR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchhre to run financial literacy programs with support from Reanda Biz Serve', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Machhapuchhre Bank has signed an agreement with Reanda Biz Serve Private Limited, a business consulting firm, to run financial literacy program under UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Project.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to run financial literacy program in collaboration with Reanda Biz Serve and Fin Lit. </p> <p>Suman Sharma, CEO of Machhapuchhre Bank; Bharat Rijal, managing director of Reanda Biz Serve and Prakash Koirala, managing director of Fin Lit signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization amid a recent event in Kathmandu.</p> <p>According to the agreement, Reanda Biz in joint coordination with Fin Lit will organize the financial literacy program of by Machhapuchhre Bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8710', 'image' => '20180822040217_IMG_7515.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8930', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Daimler India organises interaction with Nepali BFIs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd and its authorised distributor for Nepal, Omni Motors Pvt Ltd, jointly organised an interaction in Chennai, India with leading banks of Nepal to discuss the overall situation of cargo business including the demand for commercial cargo vehicles, supply status and possibility of business expansion in Nepal.</p> <p>During the two-day meet attended by 16 commercial banks of Nepal, Daimler India’s South Asia Chief Amit Bista said that cooperation from BFIs is vital for expanding their customer base.</p> <p>Bista further said that the company’s ‘BharatBenz’ brand vehicle meets the BS-IV emission standards. He added that their products have given a good opportunity for the BFIs in Nepal.</p> <p>Omni Motors’ Managing Director Rajendra Kabara said that the company has managed easy financing for the customers in Nepal with the support of the leading commercial banks of the country.</p> <p>BharatBenz brand vehicles have been available in the Nepali market since 2015. The company claimed that more than 1,000 products including trucks, buses, tippers have been sold so far in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8709', 'image' => '20180822025642_kabara.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8929', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Hints at Restricting Right to Information', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Article 27 of the constitution has ensured the rights to information related to any issues of public interest. Laws related to information enacted in 2064 clearly state people’s right to information excluding some confidential data. But Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his recent speech has hinted at curbing the flow of information.</p> <p>PM Oli while addressing an event on the occasion of the 11<sup>th</sup> National Information Day on Sunday, August 19, said that the leakage of some crucial information has threatened the state’s confidentiality and that the government will check the flow of information.</p> <p>The constitution and laws grant full authority to the government to maintain confidentiality over confidential information and has full right to investigate the leakage issue. </p> <p>However, the public statement made by the head of state indicates that the government aims to tighten the flow of information and is likely to interfere in the right to information of the public.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8708', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Bus Ticketing Service for Nepal from Abroad', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Nepal’s BusSewa.com has signed an agreement with Thailand’s 12go Group to provide online ticketing service from abroad. With the agreement, people from abroad can book bus tickets online to visit Nepal.</p> <p>PR Khanal, CEO of BusSewa.com, and the CEO as well as director of 12go Group, Alexey Abolmasov signed the agreement amid a function on Tuesday, August 21. According to the agreement, one can book the tickets to visit Nepal from the countries which have 12go’s branches including Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar among others.</p> <p>According to Khanal, tourists as well as Nepali national visiting Nepal can book tickets from all these countries. “We hope this service will contribute to tourism promotion in Nepal,” said Khanal.</p> <p>BusSewa.com has been providing online ticket booking and reservation services of buses like AC, Deluxe, Hiace in Nepal. According to the company, account holders of e-Sewa can easily avail the online ticketing service. People who do not have e-Sewa account can also benefit from the service through online booking or with the help of cyber communication providers as well as nearby e-Sewa zone.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8707', 'image' => '20180822021716_bussewa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'GEMS School becomes Regional Champion, Grand Finale on August 30', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018.', 'content' => '<p>August 22: GEMS School has been declared the winner of the 11th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018. The school won the contest from the Central Region, Lalitpur on Tuesday, August 21.</p> <p>According to the organiser Dabur Nepal, the participating students from the winning school were Pushpika Thapa, Aastha Chettri, Divash Dangol, Surasa Maharjan, Krisha Bajracharya and Aaditya Thapa. They will participate in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Meanwhile Pushpika Thapa of GEMS School won the extempore contest in the senior category while Anish Rana of Machhapuchchhre School won the dance competition. Likewise, Ezekial Chaudhary of Gloria School was declared the winner of football juggling.</p> <p>In the junior category, Krisha Bajracharya of GEMS School won the painting competition Aditya Shrestha of Aadarsha Vidhya Mandir won the 3 minutes of fame contest and Bishan Maharjan of Nepal APF School was announced the winner of score the real goal contest.</p> <p>According to the organiser, all the regional finals have been completed so far. The winners of the regional finals will get a chance to feature in the grand finale to become the Real School of Nepal 2018. The grand finale and prize distribution ceremony will be held in Kathmandu on August 30</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8706', 'image' => '20180822013638_IMG_5555.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8926', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Round Table Nepal Elects Ravi Khetan as President', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. ', 'content' => '<p>August 22: Round Table Nepal (RTN), a non-profit organization of young people dedicated toward building schools across Nepal, elected Ravi Khetan as its president. Issuing a press statement, RTN said that Khetan was elected as its president by the 19th National Annual General Meeting held recently in Gokarna.</p> <p>Other board members elected by the AGM consists of Saurabh Kedia as vice president and Mayank Kedia as secretary. Similarly, Pravesh Agarwal and Nikunj Agarwal are treasurer and editor, respectively. Immediate past president Jayant Agarwal is also a board member.</p> <p>According to RTN, every penny raised and donated is used towards building schools under the Freedom Through Education project. The organization claimed that each year 15,000 students benefit from the 36 schools built by RTN across Nepal.<br /> RTN said it has completed its All4Nepal Project by constructing 115 classrooms across earthquake-affected zones with an investment of around Rs 50 million which was raised internationally during the earthquake.</p> <p>“As an organization, it is always ready to support education of underprivileged children under its Freedom Through Education Initiative and Educate a Child Program which the team looks at strengthening every year,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8705', 'image' => '20180822012145_Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation stands at 14-year low', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>August 22: The inflation rate of the country for the last fiscal year has been recorded at 4.2 percent, which is the lowest in the last 14 years, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The central bank made such revelation in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Annual Data of 2017/18)’ released on Tuesday. The report states that inflation calculated in consumer price index (CPI) stood at 4.2 percent in the Fiscal Year 2017/18.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4 percent in the Fiscal Year 2003/04. Since then, the inflation rate has been on the rise. The announcement is in stark contrast to the prediction of the central bank, which had projected inflation rate to stand at 7 percent in the last fiscal year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate stood at 4.5 percent in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 while it was almost 10 percent in the previous year.</p> <p>The annual inflation rate hit double digits in the Fiscal Year 2008/09 at 12.6 percent.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-22', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8704', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8923', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bank signs pact with Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Medicity Hospital to support its customers and staff with better health care facilities at reasonable fare.</p> <p>Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Medicity Hospital, and Samir Bajracharya, deputy CEO of Gandaki Bikas Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent function.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and employee of the bank will receive discount on various health care services from the hospital.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-21', 'modified' => '2018-08-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8703', 'image' => '20180822121307_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $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