June 18: Rastriya Banijya Bank has opened its branch at Bhakundebesi of Namobuddha Municipality-7 in Kavre district with an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the…

June 18: Rastriya Banijya Bank has opened its branch at Bhakundebesi of Namobuddha Municipality-7 in Kavre district with an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the…
June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports…
June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi.…
June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15.…
June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by…
June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June…
June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research…
June 17: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and…
June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports…
June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its…
June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent…
June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market.…
June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali…
June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through…
June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football…
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It is the 192<sup>nd</sup> branch of the bank.</p> <p>The bank believes that the newly opened branch will benefit the locals and the entrepreneurs of the area.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-18', 'modified' => '2018-06-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8236', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways takes Nepali football fans to Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, Qatar Airways Nepal, said it is taking massive groups to watch the much awaited world cup for the first time in its history.</p> <p> Qatar Airways said in a statement it is sending its dealers and important customers to Russia to experience World cup as part of its incentive programe. Qatar Airways has more than 500 football fans going to watch the World Cup in Russia.</p> <p> The first lot of 36 passengers left for Moscow on June 15.</p> <p>"This group has been organized by Jwalakhel Distillary to reward its dealers and to provide them with a life-time experience," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8235', 'image' => '20180617044207_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Bardaghat', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. Dhiraj Basyal, mayor of Bardaghat Municipality, inaugurated the showroom amid an event on Friday, June 15. </p> <p>MAW informed that it will provide 3S facilities - service, sales and spare parts - to the locals of the area via Triveni Automobiles.</p> <p>The company said it opened the new showroom due to the increasing popularity and demand of Yamaha motorbikes and scooters.</p> <p>Triveni Automobiles will also facilitate the customers with finance and exchange facilities.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8234', 'image' => '20180617041628_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Starts ISD Service for Postpaid Mobile', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. With the operation of the service, any GSM and CDMA postpaid users can now directly access the service themselves for international calls. Prior to this, the customers had to reach to the company for the service.</p> <p>According to the company, GSM mobile users can dial '0000' and CDMA users can dial default pin- '1234' to subscribe for the service. In order to active the service in GSM, the customers can dial #331* pin number while to deactivate the service they need to dial #331*pin number#.</p> <p>The users can also use their own pin number by changing the default pin number.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8233', 'image' => '20180617034916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Experts suggest govt to have clear agenda before PM's China visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.</p> <p>They made such remarks during an interaction program programme on ‘Nepal-China relations and Contours for Economic Cooperation' organized by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>While deepening cooperation with China, Nepal should have substantial freedom of choice by ensuring that it does not become overly dependent, pointed out Gyan Chandra Acharya, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the interaction program.</p> <p>In his presentation, he cautioned that greater Nepal-China relations should not however mean shifting dependency from India to China.</p> <p>In the name of connectivity, if Nepal only builds infrastructure without corresponding improvement in productive capacity, then the roads and railways would become like white elephant, he warned.</p> <p>"Although Nepal currently has comfortable debt level, caution should be taken to avoid debt trap," he added.</p> <p>Rajan Bhattarai, member of Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group, also pointed out that Nepal needs to lay foundation for developing mass-transit system referring to rail connectivity.</p> <p>He also informed that the current government’s emphasis appears to be on grant modality, rather than loans,for the construction of prospective railway projects.</p> <p>Former foreign affairs secretary Madhu Raman Acharya, however, opined that road to national prosperity cannot be on grant alone and thus alternative modalities of funding projects like concessional loans can be utilized provided that the projects offer substantial benefits to Nepal.</p> <p>He asserted that Nepal should also contemplate upon factors that have been preventing implementation of the existing agreements between the two countries.</p> <p>Dr Posh Raj Pandey, chairman of SAWTEE, emphasized that strategic independence must be ensured during the negotiations while reiterating that Nepal should be careful not to shift dependency between neighbours.</p> <p>Gyanendra Lal Pradhan of FNCCI pointed out the need for balancing relationship between India and China, for which Nepal could emulate Bangladesh as an example.</p> <p>Given the expertise of Chinese in railway engineering, transport infrastructure expert Dr Surya Raj Acharya pointed out that Trans-Himalayan railway is technically feasible but the government’s lack of experts in the area has been a major obstacle.</p> <p>Referring to PM KP Oli’s visit to China, Dr Jagadish Chandra Pokharel, former vice chairperson of National Planning Commission, insisted that national consensus should be reflected in agreements that the two nations pursue.</p> <p>The participants present in the discussion program had a consensus view that Nepal should have a clear agenda for its national interests and also echoed the view that agreements reached with the neighbours have to be followed through with effective and timely implementation. The round table brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including policy makers, diplomats, scholars, and private-sector to identify priorities for Nepal in upcoming negotiations with China.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8232', 'image' => '20180617013705_sawteeewee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia now in Kabilasi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>The bank had recently opened a new branch in Langadi, Parsa.</p> <p>The new branch in Kabilasi aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals, the bank said in a statement</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8231', 'image' => '20180617011717_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Partners with Om Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.', 'content' => '<p>June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and the employees of the bank will receive special discounts upon using the health care services of the hospital.</p> <p>Ganesh Raj Pokhrel, deputy CEO of Citizens Bank and Babu Kaji Karki, managing director of Om Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8230', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Massachusetts Institute of Technology Launches Global Startup Labs in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell.', 'content' => '<p><strong>June 17: </strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell. According to Ncell, MIT GSL empowers technology entrepreneurs and helps cultivate the startup ecosystem in emerging economies.</p> <p>Ncell said in a statement that MIT has been conducting the program since the last 18 years in 25 countries promoting economic development by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs.</p> <p>"This inaugural program has been made possible by Ncell that works towards technological advancement of the country by nurturing young entrepreneurs," the statement said.</p> <p>Sri Lankan ambassador to Nepal, Swarna Perera; cultural affairs officer of the US Embassy to Nepal, Grace Caroll; senior director of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Ananda Raj Khanal; registrar of KU, Prof Dr Bhola Thapa, MIT faculty co-director for GSL, Prof Saman Amarasinghe, and managing director of Ncell Suren J Amarasekera jointly inaugurated the MIT GSL in Nepal amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>The course on mobile technology and entrepreneurship, based on MIT’s unique approach, will engage 35 selected KU students and young alumni.</p> <p>"The intensive boot camp is led by 4 MIT instructors and is unique in that it is a student-to-student lab. Commencing on June 15 and concluding on August 2 with a Demo Day that will highlight their team project prototypes, the goal is to both educate students to entrepreneurship and to help foster startups," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p>“We are delighted to partner with MIT and KU to bring the MIT GSL program to Nepal. This is in line with our vision to help nurture ‘technopreneurship’ spirit among young talents through innovation,” said Suren J Amarasekera, managing director of Ncell. “This collaboration reflects Ncell’s strong commitment towards facilitating further development of an ecosystem with ‘technopreneurs’ playing pivotal role for the socio-economic advancement of Nepal.”</p> <p>MIT GSL – Nepal will be an intensive 7-week innovation boot camp, where the students will develop startup projects - from ideation stage to execution of technology startups. </p> <p>Globally, MIT GSL partners with universities and companies in emerging regions and organizes advanced courses taught by MIT instructors. The MIT GSL program focuses on mobile and internet technologies and is structured so that students are exposed to the commercial possibilities of technologies. Components of the course include detailed technical curriculum, market research, team development, and business model execution, learning to pitch ideas, guest lectures, and networking events, all to help students realize the potential of their ideas. All of this culminates on Demo Day, sponsored by Ncell, with the student teams delivering pitches and prototypes as part of this funded business competition.</p> <p>For the inaugural year, the program targets students and alumni of KU who aspire to make a change through innovative digital business ideas. The program will be implemented in two phases, wherein 35 selected students will first undergo intensive training to accelerate and refine their digital ideas, and in the second phase, the teams turn their ideas into viable products and businesses. An ecosystem of resources, mentorship, inspiration, and opportunities brought together by MIT, KU, and Ncell will facilitate them through these processes, the statement concluded.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8229', 'image' => '20180617124655_Nepali.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Celebrates Official Kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, the award-winning airline has provided its social media followers and football fans a unique opportunity with its #OnYourFeet challenge, an interactive social media contest where participants create a short video of themselves freestyling with a football and share their favourite tricks with the world. The winning contestants will receive two business-class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from around the world gather in Russia to celebrate their love for football. Whether you are a football enthusiast, dedicated to supporting your national team or even your favourite local team, the World Cup is a global event that unites us all, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a world-class sporting occasion.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline recently captured the excitement of the upcoming tournament by launching its new 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign, featuring a re-recording of the classic song ‘Dancing in the Street’ sung by renowned singer and TV star Nicole Scherzinger. The upbeat TV commercial has seen tremendous global success, with more than 20 million views across the airline’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.</p> <p>Last month, the carrier launched its ‘FIFA Fan Match’ social media contest. Participants were asked to describe themselves using five emojis for a chance to win tickets to watch the semi-finals in Saint Petersburg. The highly-engaging campaign was tremendously successful, with five lucky winners from around the world looking forward to attending the World Cup semi-finals match in Russia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8228', 'image' => '20180615032818_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchchhre Bank Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.</p> <p>The bank extended its service in Krishna Sawaran of Saptari Rural Municipality, Tyamke Maiyum of Bhojpur Rural Municipality, Malikarjun of Darchula Rural Municipality, and Nagarain of Dhanusha Municipality.</p> <p>The bank said that the newly opened branches will ease financial transaction of the locals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank Distributes Educational Material', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function. The bank said it distributed the materials to facilitate quality education at the Kamalpokhari-based community school, which caters to the educational needs of underprivileged children from the marginalized community from Nursery upto Grade 8.<br /> The programme was conducted as one of the bank’s CSR initiatives towards facilitation of academic enlightenment of the young minds. <br /> The bank’s Deputy CEO Rajib Giri handed over the educational materials to the school’s Principal Maan Bahadur Khadka. Kumari Bank, with its persistent contributions to health, environment, heritage and educational sectors under its CSR, has pledged to continually bring better and more impactful contributions to the society in the days ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8226', 'image' => '20180615031815_kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches New Air Purifier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. Samsung’s AX3000 Air Purifier provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters. According to the company, PM2.5 filter is a mechanical air filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful particles in the air.</p> <p>Samsung said in a statement that its air purifiers are designed to combat indoor pollution in the most effective way with the least power consumption, the company said in a statement. Available for Rs 22,490, the new Samsung AX3000 Air Purifier gives faster air purification with higher Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 327m<sup>3</sup>/h and covers a large area of up to 39 sq mtrs. According to the company, the triple premium filters provide extra protection and results in a fresh and pollution-free air by up to 99 percent. AX3000 is equipped with the three outstanding filters, pre filter, deodorization filter and PM2.5 filter.</p> <p>The AX3000 also comes with a digital display with various colour lights that show the pollution drop on a real time basis and the sensors give an exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) levels.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we listen to consumers and deliver meaningful innovations to make their lives better. Samsung range of air purifiers, with cutting-edge technology and design excellence, will protect consumers from indoor pollution and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle,” said Alok Gupta, head of Samsung Consumer Electronics, Nepal.</p> <p>Samsung air purifiers are available nationwide across all Samsung digital plazas and selected authorized Samsung dealers.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8225', 'image' => '20180615031142_Air-Purifire.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO all set to Launch F7 Youth in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market. Lavishly crafted for young users to enjoy the beauty of technology, the smartphone features highly rated AI Beauty 2.0 Technology as well as a super full screen. The company is planning to launch OPPO F7 Youth in three stunning colors - sunrise red, moonlight silver and diamond black.</p> <p> Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “Fulfilling customers' needs, wants and demands has always been our first priority in OPPO. Since the launch of OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 6 GB there has been a huge demand from youths in the market for a special phone specifically designated for them. Considering this demand we soon will be coming up with OPPO F7 Youth. It will be equipped with latest and innovative technology in a very attractive price. We hope as with other OPPO devices, F7 Youth will also be bestowed with similar love and support from our respected customer’s especially Nepali youths."</p> <p>The company hasn't yet announced the actual launch date, availability and price of the upcoming product, OPPO F7 Youth. But, It is rumoured to be launched in mid -June 2018.</p> <p>Some major features of OPPO F7 Youth</p> <p>• New AI 2.0 Beauty Technology</p> <p>• New diamond black design</p> <p>• Super full screen and full screen multitasking</p> <p>• Powerful performance</p> <p>• New ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8224', 'image' => '20180615021904_F7 Youth pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8443', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Ambulance Service Introduces Viber Hotline for Faster Emergency Response ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.</p> <p>NAS said it operates with fully equipped and staffed ambulances via a central dispatch facility, to ensure rapid transport and treatment for individual patients.</p> <p>NAS can be reached either through the emergency number 102 of Nepal Telecom through PSTN or mobile. </p> <p>"With the rapid growth of Internet and smartphones in the country, NAS is now connected 24/7 through Viber hotline 9801115102. Hospitals or individual patients who need an ambulance service can be reached through Viber by calling or messaging the Viber number 9801115102," NAS said in a statement.</p> <p>"With over 7 million registered users in Nepal, we are happy to introduce this Viber Hotline to help our users in need of urgent medical attention. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to come in and support the local communities," said Anubhav Nayyar, head of business development, Southeast Asia at Viber.</p> <p>"It will now be easier for us to be more connected, especially to patients in low mobile network coverage areas. Moreover, we look forward to Viber’s partnership with NAS in the future to bring more value-added services to the people of Nepal," said another official at NAS.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8223', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Live Broadcast of World Cup Matches from Four Nepali Channels: Media Hub', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.</p> <p>"Media Hub has always been leading agency to bring FIFA World Cup in Nepali channels. The icing on the cake this time is broadcast in HD quality in Kantipur HD and DishHome Action Sports," the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to Media Hub, this initiative has been taken by Arghakhanchi OPC Cement, powered by Bajaj pulsar NS 200, Coca-Cola, Rhino 500D, in association with Clear (nothing to hide), Renault Captur, Dish Home True HD, Nepal Life Insurance Company, Jupiter Classic Scooter and supported by Himstar LED Bulb, NIC Asia Bank, Servo Lubricants and Asian Paints.</p> <p>Talking about the initiative, Som Dhital, executive director of Media Hub, stated, "We are extremely happy as we are the official license holder of FIFA World Cup here in Nepal since long time. The time to rely on foreign channels to enjoy the most anticipated football game, ie, FIFA World Cup is gone and now Nepalese people can watch live World Cup in Nepalese HD channels."</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8222', 'image' => '20180615021317_Picture (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 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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It is the 192<sup>nd</sup> branch of the bank.</p> <p>The bank believes that the newly opened branch will benefit the locals and the entrepreneurs of the area.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-18', 'modified' => '2018-06-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8236', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways takes Nepali football fans to Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, Qatar Airways Nepal, said it is taking massive groups to watch the much awaited world cup for the first time in its history.</p> <p> Qatar Airways said in a statement it is sending its dealers and important customers to Russia to experience World cup as part of its incentive programe. Qatar Airways has more than 500 football fans going to watch the World Cup in Russia.</p> <p> The first lot of 36 passengers left for Moscow on June 15.</p> <p>"This group has been organized by Jwalakhel Distillary to reward its dealers and to provide them with a life-time experience," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8235', 'image' => '20180617044207_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Bardaghat', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. Dhiraj Basyal, mayor of Bardaghat Municipality, inaugurated the showroom amid an event on Friday, June 15. </p> <p>MAW informed that it will provide 3S facilities - service, sales and spare parts - to the locals of the area via Triveni Automobiles.</p> <p>The company said it opened the new showroom due to the increasing popularity and demand of Yamaha motorbikes and scooters.</p> <p>Triveni Automobiles will also facilitate the customers with finance and exchange facilities.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8234', 'image' => '20180617041628_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Starts ISD Service for Postpaid Mobile', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. With the operation of the service, any GSM and CDMA postpaid users can now directly access the service themselves for international calls. Prior to this, the customers had to reach to the company for the service.</p> <p>According to the company, GSM mobile users can dial '0000' and CDMA users can dial default pin- '1234' to subscribe for the service. In order to active the service in GSM, the customers can dial #331* pin number while to deactivate the service they need to dial #331*pin number#.</p> <p>The users can also use their own pin number by changing the default pin number.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8233', 'image' => '20180617034916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Experts suggest govt to have clear agenda before PM's China visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.</p> <p>They made such remarks during an interaction program programme on ‘Nepal-China relations and Contours for Economic Cooperation' organized by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>While deepening cooperation with China, Nepal should have substantial freedom of choice by ensuring that it does not become overly dependent, pointed out Gyan Chandra Acharya, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the interaction program.</p> <p>In his presentation, he cautioned that greater Nepal-China relations should not however mean shifting dependency from India to China.</p> <p>In the name of connectivity, if Nepal only builds infrastructure without corresponding improvement in productive capacity, then the roads and railways would become like white elephant, he warned.</p> <p>"Although Nepal currently has comfortable debt level, caution should be taken to avoid debt trap," he added.</p> <p>Rajan Bhattarai, member of Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group, also pointed out that Nepal needs to lay foundation for developing mass-transit system referring to rail connectivity.</p> <p>He also informed that the current government’s emphasis appears to be on grant modality, rather than loans,for the construction of prospective railway projects.</p> <p>Former foreign affairs secretary Madhu Raman Acharya, however, opined that road to national prosperity cannot be on grant alone and thus alternative modalities of funding projects like concessional loans can be utilized provided that the projects offer substantial benefits to Nepal.</p> <p>He asserted that Nepal should also contemplate upon factors that have been preventing implementation of the existing agreements between the two countries.</p> <p>Dr Posh Raj Pandey, chairman of SAWTEE, emphasized that strategic independence must be ensured during the negotiations while reiterating that Nepal should be careful not to shift dependency between neighbours.</p> <p>Gyanendra Lal Pradhan of FNCCI pointed out the need for balancing relationship between India and China, for which Nepal could emulate Bangladesh as an example.</p> <p>Given the expertise of Chinese in railway engineering, transport infrastructure expert Dr Surya Raj Acharya pointed out that Trans-Himalayan railway is technically feasible but the government’s lack of experts in the area has been a major obstacle.</p> <p>Referring to PM KP Oli’s visit to China, Dr Jagadish Chandra Pokharel, former vice chairperson of National Planning Commission, insisted that national consensus should be reflected in agreements that the two nations pursue.</p> <p>The participants present in the discussion program had a consensus view that Nepal should have a clear agenda for its national interests and also echoed the view that agreements reached with the neighbours have to be followed through with effective and timely implementation. The round table brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including policy makers, diplomats, scholars, and private-sector to identify priorities for Nepal in upcoming negotiations with China.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8232', 'image' => '20180617013705_sawteeewee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia now in Kabilasi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>The bank had recently opened a new branch in Langadi, Parsa.</p> <p>The new branch in Kabilasi aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals, the bank said in a statement</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8231', 'image' => '20180617011717_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Partners with Om Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.', 'content' => '<p>June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and the employees of the bank will receive special discounts upon using the health care services of the hospital.</p> <p>Ganesh Raj Pokhrel, deputy CEO of Citizens Bank and Babu Kaji Karki, managing director of Om Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8230', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Massachusetts Institute of Technology Launches Global Startup Labs in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell.', 'content' => '<p><strong>June 17: </strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell. According to Ncell, MIT GSL empowers technology entrepreneurs and helps cultivate the startup ecosystem in emerging economies.</p> <p>Ncell said in a statement that MIT has been conducting the program since the last 18 years in 25 countries promoting economic development by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs.</p> <p>"This inaugural program has been made possible by Ncell that works towards technological advancement of the country by nurturing young entrepreneurs," the statement said.</p> <p>Sri Lankan ambassador to Nepal, Swarna Perera; cultural affairs officer of the US Embassy to Nepal, Grace Caroll; senior director of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Ananda Raj Khanal; registrar of KU, Prof Dr Bhola Thapa, MIT faculty co-director for GSL, Prof Saman Amarasinghe, and managing director of Ncell Suren J Amarasekera jointly inaugurated the MIT GSL in Nepal amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>The course on mobile technology and entrepreneurship, based on MIT’s unique approach, will engage 35 selected KU students and young alumni.</p> <p>"The intensive boot camp is led by 4 MIT instructors and is unique in that it is a student-to-student lab. Commencing on June 15 and concluding on August 2 with a Demo Day that will highlight their team project prototypes, the goal is to both educate students to entrepreneurship and to help foster startups," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p>“We are delighted to partner with MIT and KU to bring the MIT GSL program to Nepal. This is in line with our vision to help nurture ‘technopreneurship’ spirit among young talents through innovation,” said Suren J Amarasekera, managing director of Ncell. “This collaboration reflects Ncell’s strong commitment towards facilitating further development of an ecosystem with ‘technopreneurs’ playing pivotal role for the socio-economic advancement of Nepal.”</p> <p>MIT GSL – Nepal will be an intensive 7-week innovation boot camp, where the students will develop startup projects - from ideation stage to execution of technology startups. </p> <p>Globally, MIT GSL partners with universities and companies in emerging regions and organizes advanced courses taught by MIT instructors. The MIT GSL program focuses on mobile and internet technologies and is structured so that students are exposed to the commercial possibilities of technologies. Components of the course include detailed technical curriculum, market research, team development, and business model execution, learning to pitch ideas, guest lectures, and networking events, all to help students realize the potential of their ideas. All of this culminates on Demo Day, sponsored by Ncell, with the student teams delivering pitches and prototypes as part of this funded business competition.</p> <p>For the inaugural year, the program targets students and alumni of KU who aspire to make a change through innovative digital business ideas. The program will be implemented in two phases, wherein 35 selected students will first undergo intensive training to accelerate and refine their digital ideas, and in the second phase, the teams turn their ideas into viable products and businesses. An ecosystem of resources, mentorship, inspiration, and opportunities brought together by MIT, KU, and Ncell will facilitate them through these processes, the statement concluded.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8229', 'image' => '20180617124655_Nepali.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Celebrates Official Kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, the award-winning airline has provided its social media followers and football fans a unique opportunity with its #OnYourFeet challenge, an interactive social media contest where participants create a short video of themselves freestyling with a football and share their favourite tricks with the world. The winning contestants will receive two business-class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from around the world gather in Russia to celebrate their love for football. Whether you are a football enthusiast, dedicated to supporting your national team or even your favourite local team, the World Cup is a global event that unites us all, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a world-class sporting occasion.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline recently captured the excitement of the upcoming tournament by launching its new 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign, featuring a re-recording of the classic song ‘Dancing in the Street’ sung by renowned singer and TV star Nicole Scherzinger. The upbeat TV commercial has seen tremendous global success, with more than 20 million views across the airline’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.</p> <p>Last month, the carrier launched its ‘FIFA Fan Match’ social media contest. Participants were asked to describe themselves using five emojis for a chance to win tickets to watch the semi-finals in Saint Petersburg. The highly-engaging campaign was tremendously successful, with five lucky winners from around the world looking forward to attending the World Cup semi-finals match in Russia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8228', 'image' => '20180615032818_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchchhre Bank Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.</p> <p>The bank extended its service in Krishna Sawaran of Saptari Rural Municipality, Tyamke Maiyum of Bhojpur Rural Municipality, Malikarjun of Darchula Rural Municipality, and Nagarain of Dhanusha Municipality.</p> <p>The bank said that the newly opened branches will ease financial transaction of the locals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank Distributes Educational Material', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function. The bank said it distributed the materials to facilitate quality education at the Kamalpokhari-based community school, which caters to the educational needs of underprivileged children from the marginalized community from Nursery upto Grade 8.<br /> The programme was conducted as one of the bank’s CSR initiatives towards facilitation of academic enlightenment of the young minds. <br /> The bank’s Deputy CEO Rajib Giri handed over the educational materials to the school’s Principal Maan Bahadur Khadka. Kumari Bank, with its persistent contributions to health, environment, heritage and educational sectors under its CSR, has pledged to continually bring better and more impactful contributions to the society in the days ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8226', 'image' => '20180615031815_kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches New Air Purifier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. Samsung’s AX3000 Air Purifier provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters. According to the company, PM2.5 filter is a mechanical air filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful particles in the air.</p> <p>Samsung said in a statement that its air purifiers are designed to combat indoor pollution in the most effective way with the least power consumption, the company said in a statement. Available for Rs 22,490, the new Samsung AX3000 Air Purifier gives faster air purification with higher Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 327m<sup>3</sup>/h and covers a large area of up to 39 sq mtrs. According to the company, the triple premium filters provide extra protection and results in a fresh and pollution-free air by up to 99 percent. AX3000 is equipped with the three outstanding filters, pre filter, deodorization filter and PM2.5 filter.</p> <p>The AX3000 also comes with a digital display with various colour lights that show the pollution drop on a real time basis and the sensors give an exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) levels.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we listen to consumers and deliver meaningful innovations to make their lives better. Samsung range of air purifiers, with cutting-edge technology and design excellence, will protect consumers from indoor pollution and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle,” said Alok Gupta, head of Samsung Consumer Electronics, Nepal.</p> <p>Samsung air purifiers are available nationwide across all Samsung digital plazas and selected authorized Samsung dealers.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8225', 'image' => '20180615031142_Air-Purifire.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO all set to Launch F7 Youth in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market. Lavishly crafted for young users to enjoy the beauty of technology, the smartphone features highly rated AI Beauty 2.0 Technology as well as a super full screen. The company is planning to launch OPPO F7 Youth in three stunning colors - sunrise red, moonlight silver and diamond black.</p> <p> Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “Fulfilling customers' needs, wants and demands has always been our first priority in OPPO. Since the launch of OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 6 GB there has been a huge demand from youths in the market for a special phone specifically designated for them. Considering this demand we soon will be coming up with OPPO F7 Youth. It will be equipped with latest and innovative technology in a very attractive price. We hope as with other OPPO devices, F7 Youth will also be bestowed with similar love and support from our respected customer’s especially Nepali youths."</p> <p>The company hasn't yet announced the actual launch date, availability and price of the upcoming product, OPPO F7 Youth. But, It is rumoured to be launched in mid -June 2018.</p> <p>Some major features of OPPO F7 Youth</p> <p>• New AI 2.0 Beauty Technology</p> <p>• New diamond black design</p> <p>• Super full screen and full screen multitasking</p> <p>• Powerful performance</p> <p>• New ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8224', 'image' => '20180615021904_F7 Youth pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8443', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Ambulance Service Introduces Viber Hotline for Faster Emergency Response ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.</p> <p>NAS said it operates with fully equipped and staffed ambulances via a central dispatch facility, to ensure rapid transport and treatment for individual patients.</p> <p>NAS can be reached either through the emergency number 102 of Nepal Telecom through PSTN or mobile. </p> <p>"With the rapid growth of Internet and smartphones in the country, NAS is now connected 24/7 through Viber hotline 9801115102. Hospitals or individual patients who need an ambulance service can be reached through Viber by calling or messaging the Viber number 9801115102," NAS said in a statement.</p> <p>"With over 7 million registered users in Nepal, we are happy to introduce this Viber Hotline to help our users in need of urgent medical attention. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to come in and support the local communities," said Anubhav Nayyar, head of business development, Southeast Asia at Viber.</p> <p>"It will now be easier for us to be more connected, especially to patients in low mobile network coverage areas. Moreover, we look forward to Viber’s partnership with NAS in the future to bring more value-added services to the people of Nepal," said another official at NAS.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8223', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Live Broadcast of World Cup Matches from Four Nepali Channels: Media Hub', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.</p> <p>"Media Hub has always been leading agency to bring FIFA World Cup in Nepali channels. The icing on the cake this time is broadcast in HD quality in Kantipur HD and DishHome Action Sports," the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to Media Hub, this initiative has been taken by Arghakhanchi OPC Cement, powered by Bajaj pulsar NS 200, Coca-Cola, Rhino 500D, in association with Clear (nothing to hide), Renault Captur, Dish Home True HD, Nepal Life Insurance Company, Jupiter Classic Scooter and supported by Himstar LED Bulb, NIC Asia Bank, Servo Lubricants and Asian Paints.</p> <p>Talking about the initiative, Som Dhital, executive director of Media Hub, stated, "We are extremely happy as we are the official license holder of FIFA World Cup here in Nepal since long time. The time to rely on foreign channels to enjoy the most anticipated football game, ie, FIFA World Cup is gone and now Nepalese people can watch live World Cup in Nepalese HD channels."</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8222', 'image' => '20180615021317_Picture (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 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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It is the 192<sup>nd</sup> branch of the bank.</p> <p>The bank believes that the newly opened branch will benefit the locals and the entrepreneurs of the area.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-18', 'modified' => '2018-06-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8236', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways takes Nepali football fans to Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, Qatar Airways Nepal, said it is taking massive groups to watch the much awaited world cup for the first time in its history.</p> <p> Qatar Airways said in a statement it is sending its dealers and important customers to Russia to experience World cup as part of its incentive programe. Qatar Airways has more than 500 football fans going to watch the World Cup in Russia.</p> <p> The first lot of 36 passengers left for Moscow on June 15.</p> <p>"This group has been organized by Jwalakhel Distillary to reward its dealers and to provide them with a life-time experience," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8235', 'image' => '20180617044207_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Bardaghat', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. Dhiraj Basyal, mayor of Bardaghat Municipality, inaugurated the showroom amid an event on Friday, June 15. </p> <p>MAW informed that it will provide 3S facilities - service, sales and spare parts - to the locals of the area via Triveni Automobiles.</p> <p>The company said it opened the new showroom due to the increasing popularity and demand of Yamaha motorbikes and scooters.</p> <p>Triveni Automobiles will also facilitate the customers with finance and exchange facilities.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8234', 'image' => '20180617041628_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Starts ISD Service for Postpaid Mobile', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. With the operation of the service, any GSM and CDMA postpaid users can now directly access the service themselves for international calls. Prior to this, the customers had to reach to the company for the service.</p> <p>According to the company, GSM mobile users can dial '0000' and CDMA users can dial default pin- '1234' to subscribe for the service. In order to active the service in GSM, the customers can dial #331* pin number while to deactivate the service they need to dial #331*pin number#.</p> <p>The users can also use their own pin number by changing the default pin number.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8233', 'image' => '20180617034916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Experts suggest govt to have clear agenda before PM's China visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.</p> <p>They made such remarks during an interaction program programme on ‘Nepal-China relations and Contours for Economic Cooperation' organized by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>While deepening cooperation with China, Nepal should have substantial freedom of choice by ensuring that it does not become overly dependent, pointed out Gyan Chandra Acharya, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the interaction program.</p> <p>In his presentation, he cautioned that greater Nepal-China relations should not however mean shifting dependency from India to China.</p> <p>In the name of connectivity, if Nepal only builds infrastructure without corresponding improvement in productive capacity, then the roads and railways would become like white elephant, he warned.</p> <p>"Although Nepal currently has comfortable debt level, caution should be taken to avoid debt trap," he added.</p> <p>Rajan Bhattarai, member of Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group, also pointed out that Nepal needs to lay foundation for developing mass-transit system referring to rail connectivity.</p> <p>He also informed that the current government’s emphasis appears to be on grant modality, rather than loans,for the construction of prospective railway projects.</p> <p>Former foreign affairs secretary Madhu Raman Acharya, however, opined that road to national prosperity cannot be on grant alone and thus alternative modalities of funding projects like concessional loans can be utilized provided that the projects offer substantial benefits to Nepal.</p> <p>He asserted that Nepal should also contemplate upon factors that have been preventing implementation of the existing agreements between the two countries.</p> <p>Dr Posh Raj Pandey, chairman of SAWTEE, emphasized that strategic independence must be ensured during the negotiations while reiterating that Nepal should be careful not to shift dependency between neighbours.</p> <p>Gyanendra Lal Pradhan of FNCCI pointed out the need for balancing relationship between India and China, for which Nepal could emulate Bangladesh as an example.</p> <p>Given the expertise of Chinese in railway engineering, transport infrastructure expert Dr Surya Raj Acharya pointed out that Trans-Himalayan railway is technically feasible but the government’s lack of experts in the area has been a major obstacle.</p> <p>Referring to PM KP Oli’s visit to China, Dr Jagadish Chandra Pokharel, former vice chairperson of National Planning Commission, insisted that national consensus should be reflected in agreements that the two nations pursue.</p> <p>The participants present in the discussion program had a consensus view that Nepal should have a clear agenda for its national interests and also echoed the view that agreements reached with the neighbours have to be followed through with effective and timely implementation. The round table brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including policy makers, diplomats, scholars, and private-sector to identify priorities for Nepal in upcoming negotiations with China.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8232', 'image' => '20180617013705_sawteeewee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia now in Kabilasi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>The bank had recently opened a new branch in Langadi, Parsa.</p> <p>The new branch in Kabilasi aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals, the bank said in a statement</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8231', 'image' => '20180617011717_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Partners with Om Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.', 'content' => '<p>June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and the employees of the bank will receive special discounts upon using the health care services of the hospital.</p> <p>Ganesh Raj Pokhrel, deputy CEO of Citizens Bank and Babu Kaji Karki, managing director of Om Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8230', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Massachusetts Institute of Technology Launches Global Startup Labs in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell.', 'content' => '<p><strong>June 17: </strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell. According to Ncell, MIT GSL empowers technology entrepreneurs and helps cultivate the startup ecosystem in emerging economies.</p> <p>Ncell said in a statement that MIT has been conducting the program since the last 18 years in 25 countries promoting economic development by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs.</p> <p>"This inaugural program has been made possible by Ncell that works towards technological advancement of the country by nurturing young entrepreneurs," the statement said.</p> <p>Sri Lankan ambassador to Nepal, Swarna Perera; cultural affairs officer of the US Embassy to Nepal, Grace Caroll; senior director of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Ananda Raj Khanal; registrar of KU, Prof Dr Bhola Thapa, MIT faculty co-director for GSL, Prof Saman Amarasinghe, and managing director of Ncell Suren J Amarasekera jointly inaugurated the MIT GSL in Nepal amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>The course on mobile technology and entrepreneurship, based on MIT’s unique approach, will engage 35 selected KU students and young alumni.</p> <p>"The intensive boot camp is led by 4 MIT instructors and is unique in that it is a student-to-student lab. Commencing on June 15 and concluding on August 2 with a Demo Day that will highlight their team project prototypes, the goal is to both educate students to entrepreneurship and to help foster startups," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p>“We are delighted to partner with MIT and KU to bring the MIT GSL program to Nepal. This is in line with our vision to help nurture ‘technopreneurship’ spirit among young talents through innovation,” said Suren J Amarasekera, managing director of Ncell. “This collaboration reflects Ncell’s strong commitment towards facilitating further development of an ecosystem with ‘technopreneurs’ playing pivotal role for the socio-economic advancement of Nepal.”</p> <p>MIT GSL – Nepal will be an intensive 7-week innovation boot camp, where the students will develop startup projects - from ideation stage to execution of technology startups. </p> <p>Globally, MIT GSL partners with universities and companies in emerging regions and organizes advanced courses taught by MIT instructors. The MIT GSL program focuses on mobile and internet technologies and is structured so that students are exposed to the commercial possibilities of technologies. Components of the course include detailed technical curriculum, market research, team development, and business model execution, learning to pitch ideas, guest lectures, and networking events, all to help students realize the potential of their ideas. All of this culminates on Demo Day, sponsored by Ncell, with the student teams delivering pitches and prototypes as part of this funded business competition.</p> <p>For the inaugural year, the program targets students and alumni of KU who aspire to make a change through innovative digital business ideas. The program will be implemented in two phases, wherein 35 selected students will first undergo intensive training to accelerate and refine their digital ideas, and in the second phase, the teams turn their ideas into viable products and businesses. An ecosystem of resources, mentorship, inspiration, and opportunities brought together by MIT, KU, and Ncell will facilitate them through these processes, the statement concluded.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8229', 'image' => '20180617124655_Nepali.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Celebrates Official Kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, the award-winning airline has provided its social media followers and football fans a unique opportunity with its #OnYourFeet challenge, an interactive social media contest where participants create a short video of themselves freestyling with a football and share their favourite tricks with the world. The winning contestants will receive two business-class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from around the world gather in Russia to celebrate their love for football. Whether you are a football enthusiast, dedicated to supporting your national team or even your favourite local team, the World Cup is a global event that unites us all, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a world-class sporting occasion.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline recently captured the excitement of the upcoming tournament by launching its new 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign, featuring a re-recording of the classic song ‘Dancing in the Street’ sung by renowned singer and TV star Nicole Scherzinger. The upbeat TV commercial has seen tremendous global success, with more than 20 million views across the airline’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.</p> <p>Last month, the carrier launched its ‘FIFA Fan Match’ social media contest. Participants were asked to describe themselves using five emojis for a chance to win tickets to watch the semi-finals in Saint Petersburg. The highly-engaging campaign was tremendously successful, with five lucky winners from around the world looking forward to attending the World Cup semi-finals match in Russia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8228', 'image' => '20180615032818_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchchhre Bank Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.</p> <p>The bank extended its service in Krishna Sawaran of Saptari Rural Municipality, Tyamke Maiyum of Bhojpur Rural Municipality, Malikarjun of Darchula Rural Municipality, and Nagarain of Dhanusha Municipality.</p> <p>The bank said that the newly opened branches will ease financial transaction of the locals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank Distributes Educational Material', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function. The bank said it distributed the materials to facilitate quality education at the Kamalpokhari-based community school, which caters to the educational needs of underprivileged children from the marginalized community from Nursery upto Grade 8.<br /> The programme was conducted as one of the bank’s CSR initiatives towards facilitation of academic enlightenment of the young minds. <br /> The bank’s Deputy CEO Rajib Giri handed over the educational materials to the school’s Principal Maan Bahadur Khadka. Kumari Bank, with its persistent contributions to health, environment, heritage and educational sectors under its CSR, has pledged to continually bring better and more impactful contributions to the society in the days ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8226', 'image' => '20180615031815_kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches New Air Purifier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. Samsung’s AX3000 Air Purifier provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters. According to the company, PM2.5 filter is a mechanical air filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful particles in the air.</p> <p>Samsung said in a statement that its air purifiers are designed to combat indoor pollution in the most effective way with the least power consumption, the company said in a statement. Available for Rs 22,490, the new Samsung AX3000 Air Purifier gives faster air purification with higher Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 327m<sup>3</sup>/h and covers a large area of up to 39 sq mtrs. According to the company, the triple premium filters provide extra protection and results in a fresh and pollution-free air by up to 99 percent. AX3000 is equipped with the three outstanding filters, pre filter, deodorization filter and PM2.5 filter.</p> <p>The AX3000 also comes with a digital display with various colour lights that show the pollution drop on a real time basis and the sensors give an exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) levels.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we listen to consumers and deliver meaningful innovations to make their lives better. Samsung range of air purifiers, with cutting-edge technology and design excellence, will protect consumers from indoor pollution and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle,” said Alok Gupta, head of Samsung Consumer Electronics, Nepal.</p> <p>Samsung air purifiers are available nationwide across all Samsung digital plazas and selected authorized Samsung dealers.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8225', 'image' => '20180615031142_Air-Purifire.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO all set to Launch F7 Youth in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market. Lavishly crafted for young users to enjoy the beauty of technology, the smartphone features highly rated AI Beauty 2.0 Technology as well as a super full screen. The company is planning to launch OPPO F7 Youth in three stunning colors - sunrise red, moonlight silver and diamond black.</p> <p> Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “Fulfilling customers' needs, wants and demands has always been our first priority in OPPO. Since the launch of OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 6 GB there has been a huge demand from youths in the market for a special phone specifically designated for them. Considering this demand we soon will be coming up with OPPO F7 Youth. It will be equipped with latest and innovative technology in a very attractive price. We hope as with other OPPO devices, F7 Youth will also be bestowed with similar love and support from our respected customer’s especially Nepali youths."</p> <p>The company hasn't yet announced the actual launch date, availability and price of the upcoming product, OPPO F7 Youth. But, It is rumoured to be launched in mid -June 2018.</p> <p>Some major features of OPPO F7 Youth</p> <p>• New AI 2.0 Beauty Technology</p> <p>• New diamond black design</p> <p>• Super full screen and full screen multitasking</p> <p>• Powerful performance</p> <p>• New ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8224', 'image' => '20180615021904_F7 Youth pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8443', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Ambulance Service Introduces Viber Hotline for Faster Emergency Response ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.</p> <p>NAS said it operates with fully equipped and staffed ambulances via a central dispatch facility, to ensure rapid transport and treatment for individual patients.</p> <p>NAS can be reached either through the emergency number 102 of Nepal Telecom through PSTN or mobile. </p> <p>"With the rapid growth of Internet and smartphones in the country, NAS is now connected 24/7 through Viber hotline 9801115102. Hospitals or individual patients who need an ambulance service can be reached through Viber by calling or messaging the Viber number 9801115102," NAS said in a statement.</p> <p>"With over 7 million registered users in Nepal, we are happy to introduce this Viber Hotline to help our users in need of urgent medical attention. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to come in and support the local communities," said Anubhav Nayyar, head of business development, Southeast Asia at Viber.</p> <p>"It will now be easier for us to be more connected, especially to patients in low mobile network coverage areas. Moreover, we look forward to Viber’s partnership with NAS in the future to bring more value-added services to the people of Nepal," said another official at NAS.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8223', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Live Broadcast of World Cup Matches from Four Nepali Channels: Media Hub', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.</p> <p>"Media Hub has always been leading agency to bring FIFA World Cup in Nepali channels. The icing on the cake this time is broadcast in HD quality in Kantipur HD and DishHome Action Sports," the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to Media Hub, this initiative has been taken by Arghakhanchi OPC Cement, powered by Bajaj pulsar NS 200, Coca-Cola, Rhino 500D, in association with Clear (nothing to hide), Renault Captur, Dish Home True HD, Nepal Life Insurance Company, Jupiter Classic Scooter and supported by Himstar LED Bulb, NIC Asia Bank, Servo Lubricants and Asian Paints.</p> <p>Talking about the initiative, Som Dhital, executive director of Media Hub, stated, "We are extremely happy as we are the official license holder of FIFA World Cup here in Nepal since long time. The time to rely on foreign channels to enjoy the most anticipated football game, ie, FIFA World Cup is gone and now Nepalese people can watch live World Cup in Nepalese HD channels."</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8222', 'image' => '20180615021317_Picture (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 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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It is the 192<sup>nd</sup> branch of the bank.</p> <p>The bank believes that the newly opened branch will benefit the locals and the entrepreneurs of the area.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-18', 'modified' => '2018-06-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8236', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8456', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways takes Nepali football fans to Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: As the official partner and official airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways said it is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, Qatar Airways Nepal, said it is taking massive groups to watch the much awaited world cup for the first time in its history.</p> <p> Qatar Airways said in a statement it is sending its dealers and important customers to Russia to experience World cup as part of its incentive programe. Qatar Airways has more than 500 football fans going to watch the World Cup in Russia.</p> <p> The first lot of 36 passengers left for Moscow on June 15.</p> <p>"This group has been organized by Jwalakhel Distillary to reward its dealers and to provide them with a life-time experience," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8235', 'image' => '20180617044207_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha Showroom in Bardaghat', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Morang Auto Works (MAW), the authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has opened a new bike showroom in Bargdaghat, Nawalparasi. Dhiraj Basyal, mayor of Bardaghat Municipality, inaugurated the showroom amid an event on Friday, June 15. </p> <p>MAW informed that it will provide 3S facilities - service, sales and spare parts - to the locals of the area via Triveni Automobiles.</p> <p>The company said it opened the new showroom due to the increasing popularity and demand of Yamaha motorbikes and scooters.</p> <p>Triveni Automobiles will also facilitate the customers with finance and exchange facilities.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8234', 'image' => '20180617041628_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Starts ISD Service for Postpaid Mobile', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. ', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Nepal Telecom (NT) has started International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) service to its customers using postpaid mobile from Friday, June 15. With the operation of the service, any GSM and CDMA postpaid users can now directly access the service themselves for international calls. Prior to this, the customers had to reach to the company for the service.</p> <p>According to the company, GSM mobile users can dial '0000' and CDMA users can dial default pin- '1234' to subscribe for the service. In order to active the service in GSM, the customers can dial #331* pin number while to deactivate the service they need to dial #331*pin number#.</p> <p>The users can also use their own pin number by changing the default pin number.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8233', 'image' => '20180617034916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Experts suggest govt to have clear agenda before PM's China visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: Experts have urged the government to have a clear agenda that serves the national interest in regard to Nepal-China cooperation instead of acting upon the agenda set by others.</p> <p>They made such remarks during an interaction program programme on ‘Nepal-China relations and Contours for Economic Cooperation' organized by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>While deepening cooperation with China, Nepal should have substantial freedom of choice by ensuring that it does not become overly dependent, pointed out Gyan Chandra Acharya, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the interaction program.</p> <p>In his presentation, he cautioned that greater Nepal-China relations should not however mean shifting dependency from India to China.</p> <p>In the name of connectivity, if Nepal only builds infrastructure without corresponding improvement in productive capacity, then the roads and railways would become like white elephant, he warned.</p> <p>"Although Nepal currently has comfortable debt level, caution should be taken to avoid debt trap," he added.</p> <p>Rajan Bhattarai, member of Nepal-India Eminent Persons Group, also pointed out that Nepal needs to lay foundation for developing mass-transit system referring to rail connectivity.</p> <p>He also informed that the current government’s emphasis appears to be on grant modality, rather than loans,for the construction of prospective railway projects.</p> <p>Former foreign affairs secretary Madhu Raman Acharya, however, opined that road to national prosperity cannot be on grant alone and thus alternative modalities of funding projects like concessional loans can be utilized provided that the projects offer substantial benefits to Nepal.</p> <p>He asserted that Nepal should also contemplate upon factors that have been preventing implementation of the existing agreements between the two countries.</p> <p>Dr Posh Raj Pandey, chairman of SAWTEE, emphasized that strategic independence must be ensured during the negotiations while reiterating that Nepal should be careful not to shift dependency between neighbours.</p> <p>Gyanendra Lal Pradhan of FNCCI pointed out the need for balancing relationship between India and China, for which Nepal could emulate Bangladesh as an example.</p> <p>Given the expertise of Chinese in railway engineering, transport infrastructure expert Dr Surya Raj Acharya pointed out that Trans-Himalayan railway is technically feasible but the government’s lack of experts in the area has been a major obstacle.</p> <p>Referring to PM KP Oli’s visit to China, Dr Jagadish Chandra Pokharel, former vice chairperson of National Planning Commission, insisted that national consensus should be reflected in agreements that the two nations pursue.</p> <p>The participants present in the discussion program had a consensus view that Nepal should have a clear agenda for its national interests and also echoed the view that agreements reached with the neighbours have to be followed through with effective and timely implementation. The round table brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including policy makers, diplomats, scholars, and private-sector to identify priorities for Nepal in upcoming negotiations with China.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8232', 'image' => '20180617013705_sawteeewee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia now in Kabilasi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.', 'content' => '<p>June 17: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch in Kabilasi, Sarlahi. Kishwor Yadav, mayor of Kabilasi Municipality, inaugurated the new branch amid an event on Friday, June 15.</p> <p>The bank had recently opened a new branch in Langadi, Parsa.</p> <p>The new branch in Kabilasi aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals, the bank said in a statement</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8231', 'image' => '20180617011717_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Partners with Om Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.', 'content' => '<p>June17: Citizens Bank International with the motive of assisting its account holders with quality health care service at reasonable fare has signed an agreement with Om Hospital and Research Center.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the account holders and the employees of the bank will receive special discounts upon using the health care services of the hospital.</p> <p>Ganesh Raj Pokhrel, deputy CEO of Citizens Bank and Babu Kaji Karki, managing director of Om Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8230', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Massachusetts Institute of Technology Launches Global Startup Labs in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 17: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell.', 'content' => '<p><strong>June 17: </strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, launched the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) in Nepal on Friday, June 15 in collaboration with Kathmandu University and Ncell. According to Ncell, MIT GSL empowers technology entrepreneurs and helps cultivate the startup ecosystem in emerging economies.</p> <p>Ncell said in a statement that MIT has been conducting the program since the last 18 years in 25 countries promoting economic development by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs.</p> <p>"This inaugural program has been made possible by Ncell that works towards technological advancement of the country by nurturing young entrepreneurs," the statement said.</p> <p>Sri Lankan ambassador to Nepal, Swarna Perera; cultural affairs officer of the US Embassy to Nepal, Grace Caroll; senior director of Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Ananda Raj Khanal; registrar of KU, Prof Dr Bhola Thapa, MIT faculty co-director for GSL, Prof Saman Amarasinghe, and managing director of Ncell Suren J Amarasekera jointly inaugurated the MIT GSL in Nepal amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>The course on mobile technology and entrepreneurship, based on MIT’s unique approach, will engage 35 selected KU students and young alumni.</p> <p>"The intensive boot camp is led by 4 MIT instructors and is unique in that it is a student-to-student lab. Commencing on June 15 and concluding on August 2 with a Demo Day that will highlight their team project prototypes, the goal is to both educate students to entrepreneurship and to help foster startups," the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p>“We are delighted to partner with MIT and KU to bring the MIT GSL program to Nepal. This is in line with our vision to help nurture ‘technopreneurship’ spirit among young talents through innovation,” said Suren J Amarasekera, managing director of Ncell. “This collaboration reflects Ncell’s strong commitment towards facilitating further development of an ecosystem with ‘technopreneurs’ playing pivotal role for the socio-economic advancement of Nepal.”</p> <p>MIT GSL – Nepal will be an intensive 7-week innovation boot camp, where the students will develop startup projects - from ideation stage to execution of technology startups. </p> <p>Globally, MIT GSL partners with universities and companies in emerging regions and organizes advanced courses taught by MIT instructors. The MIT GSL program focuses on mobile and internet technologies and is structured so that students are exposed to the commercial possibilities of technologies. Components of the course include detailed technical curriculum, market research, team development, and business model execution, learning to pitch ideas, guest lectures, and networking events, all to help students realize the potential of their ideas. All of this culminates on Demo Day, sponsored by Ncell, with the student teams delivering pitches and prototypes as part of this funded business competition.</p> <p>For the inaugural year, the program targets students and alumni of KU who aspire to make a change through innovative digital business ideas. The program will be implemented in two phases, wherein 35 selected students will first undergo intensive training to accelerate and refine their digital ideas, and in the second phase, the teams turn their ideas into viable products and businesses. An ecosystem of resources, mentorship, inspiration, and opportunities brought together by MIT, KU, and Ncell will facilitate them through these processes, the statement concluded.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-17', 'modified' => '2018-06-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8229', 'image' => '20180617124655_Nepali.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Celebrates Official Kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: As the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar Airways is celebrating the kickoff of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia by bringing football fans from around the world to Russia to watch one of the highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar.</p> <p>To celebrate the start of the tournament, the award-winning airline has provided its social media followers and football fans a unique opportunity with its #OnYourFeet challenge, an interactive social media contest where participants create a short video of themselves freestyling with a football and share their favourite tricks with the world. The winning contestants will receive two business-class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from around the world gather in Russia to celebrate their love for football. Whether you are a football enthusiast, dedicated to supporting your national team or even your favourite local team, the World Cup is a global event that unites us all, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a world-class sporting occasion.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline recently captured the excitement of the upcoming tournament by launching its new 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign, featuring a re-recording of the classic song ‘Dancing in the Street’ sung by renowned singer and TV star Nicole Scherzinger. The upbeat TV commercial has seen tremendous global success, with more than 20 million views across the airline’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.</p> <p>Last month, the carrier launched its ‘FIFA Fan Match’ social media contest. Participants were asked to describe themselves using five emojis for a chance to win tickets to watch the semi-finals in Saint Petersburg. The highly-engaging campaign was tremendously successful, with five lucky winners from around the world looking forward to attending the World Cup semi-finals match in Russia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8228', 'image' => '20180615032818_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchchhre Bank Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Machhapuchchhre Bank, with the motive of providing banking service in every rural and urban municipality, has added four more branches to its network.</p> <p>The bank extended its service in Krishna Sawaran of Saptari Rural Municipality, Tyamke Maiyum of Bhojpur Rural Municipality, Malikarjun of Darchula Rural Municipality, and Nagarain of Dhanusha Municipality.</p> <p>The bank said that the newly opened branches will ease financial transaction of the locals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank Distributes Educational Material', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Kumari Bank Limited distributed educational materials to Shree Kamal Aadharbhut Madhyamik School amid a recent function. The bank said it distributed the materials to facilitate quality education at the Kamalpokhari-based community school, which caters to the educational needs of underprivileged children from the marginalized community from Nursery upto Grade 8.<br /> The programme was conducted as one of the bank’s CSR initiatives towards facilitation of academic enlightenment of the young minds. <br /> The bank’s Deputy CEO Rajib Giri handed over the educational materials to the school’s Principal Maan Bahadur Khadka. Kumari Bank, with its persistent contributions to health, environment, heritage and educational sectors under its CSR, has pledged to continually bring better and more impactful contributions to the society in the days ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8226', 'image' => '20180615031815_kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches New Air Purifier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its air purifiers in the Nepali market. Samsung’s AX3000 Air Purifier provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters. According to the company, PM2.5 filter is a mechanical air filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful particles in the air.</p> <p>Samsung said in a statement that its air purifiers are designed to combat indoor pollution in the most effective way with the least power consumption, the company said in a statement. Available for Rs 22,490, the new Samsung AX3000 Air Purifier gives faster air purification with higher Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 327m<sup>3</sup>/h and covers a large area of up to 39 sq mtrs. According to the company, the triple premium filters provide extra protection and results in a fresh and pollution-free air by up to 99 percent. AX3000 is equipped with the three outstanding filters, pre filter, deodorization filter and PM2.5 filter.</p> <p>The AX3000 also comes with a digital display with various colour lights that show the pollution drop on a real time basis and the sensors give an exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) levels.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we listen to consumers and deliver meaningful innovations to make their lives better. Samsung range of air purifiers, with cutting-edge technology and design excellence, will protect consumers from indoor pollution and help them adopt a healthier lifestyle,” said Alok Gupta, head of Samsung Consumer Electronics, Nepal.</p> <p>Samsung air purifiers are available nationwide across all Samsung digital plazas and selected authorized Samsung dealers.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8225', 'image' => '20180615031142_Air-Purifire.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO all set to Launch F7 Youth in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has announced that it is soon going to launch OPPO F7 Youth in the Nepali market. Lavishly crafted for young users to enjoy the beauty of technology, the smartphone features highly rated AI Beauty 2.0 Technology as well as a super full screen. The company is planning to launch OPPO F7 Youth in three stunning colors - sunrise red, moonlight silver and diamond black.</p> <p> Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “Fulfilling customers' needs, wants and demands has always been our first priority in OPPO. Since the launch of OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 6 GB there has been a huge demand from youths in the market for a special phone specifically designated for them. Considering this demand we soon will be coming up with OPPO F7 Youth. It will be equipped with latest and innovative technology in a very attractive price. We hope as with other OPPO devices, F7 Youth will also be bestowed with similar love and support from our respected customer’s especially Nepali youths."</p> <p>The company hasn't yet announced the actual launch date, availability and price of the upcoming product, OPPO F7 Youth. But, It is rumoured to be launched in mid -June 2018.</p> <p>Some major features of OPPO F7 Youth</p> <p>• New AI 2.0 Beauty Technology</p> <p>• New diamond black design</p> <p>• Super full screen and full screen multitasking</p> <p>• Powerful performance</p> <p>• New ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8224', 'image' => '20180615021904_F7 Youth pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8443', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Ambulance Service Introduces Viber Hotline for Faster Emergency Response ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), a non-profit initiative dedicated to establishing emergency medical response systems in the country, has announced to provide service through Viber.</p> <p>NAS said it operates with fully equipped and staffed ambulances via a central dispatch facility, to ensure rapid transport and treatment for individual patients.</p> <p>NAS can be reached either through the emergency number 102 of Nepal Telecom through PSTN or mobile. </p> <p>"With the rapid growth of Internet and smartphones in the country, NAS is now connected 24/7 through Viber hotline 9801115102. Hospitals or individual patients who need an ambulance service can be reached through Viber by calling or messaging the Viber number 9801115102," NAS said in a statement.</p> <p>"With over 7 million registered users in Nepal, we are happy to introduce this Viber Hotline to help our users in need of urgent medical attention. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to come in and support the local communities," said Anubhav Nayyar, head of business development, Southeast Asia at Viber.</p> <p>"It will now be easier for us to be more connected, especially to patients in low mobile network coverage areas. Moreover, we look forward to Viber’s partnership with NAS in the future to bring more value-added services to the people of Nepal," said another official at NAS.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8223', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Live Broadcast of World Cup Matches from Four Nepali Channels: Media Hub', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.', 'content' => '<p>June 15: Media Hub Pvt Ltd, which claiming to be the sole authorized television broadcast partner of FIFA World Cup 2018 for Nepal, said that the World Cup matches are being broadcast live through four Nepali channels - Nepal Television (NTV), Kantipur HD, DH Action Sports and NTV Plus - for the convenience of Nepalese football fans.</p> <p>"Media Hub has always been leading agency to bring FIFA World Cup in Nepali channels. The icing on the cake this time is broadcast in HD quality in Kantipur HD and DishHome Action Sports," the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to Media Hub, this initiative has been taken by Arghakhanchi OPC Cement, powered by Bajaj pulsar NS 200, Coca-Cola, Rhino 500D, in association with Clear (nothing to hide), Renault Captur, Dish Home True HD, Nepal Life Insurance Company, Jupiter Classic Scooter and supported by Himstar LED Bulb, NIC Asia Bank, Servo Lubricants and Asian Paints.</p> <p>Talking about the initiative, Som Dhital, executive director of Media Hub, stated, "We are extremely happy as we are the official license holder of FIFA World Cup here in Nepal since long time. The time to rely on foreign channels to enjoy the most anticipated football game, ie, FIFA World Cup is gone and now Nepalese people can watch live World Cup in Nepalese HD channels."</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-06-15', 'modified' => '2018-06-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8222', 'image' => '20180615021317_Picture (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-06-15 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