
May 25: The initial process to construct two buildings of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) which were demolished by the massive earthquake of 2015 has…
May 25: The initial process to construct two buildings of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) which were demolished by the massive earthquake of 2015 has…
May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the…
May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more…
May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank…
May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education.…
May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and…
May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May…
May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the…
May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May…
May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in…
May 24: MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign.…
May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment.…
May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.…
May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League…
May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner.…
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The central bank has planned to construct the facade of the buildings similar to the old ones.</p> <p>The central bank is planning to announce a global tender within a week for the construction of the building in Baluwatar. Meanwhile, the central bank had announced global tender to construct its Thapathali building on April 27.</p> <p>The construction of both the buildings is expected to cost Rs 4 billion. The central bank has planned to start the construction of both the buildings before the start of the festive season.</p> <p>The construction is expected to complete within the next two years. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8071', 'image' => '20180525022547_NRB Facebook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government’s Policy and Programmes are Private Sector Friendly: FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.</p> <p>The government has addressed some of the concerns of the private sector. FNCCI also welcomed the government's initiative to increase investment and reduce operating cost by improving legal and institutional framework.</p> <p>FNCCI has positively responded to the government’s message that Nepal will become a developed country with increased financial growth and stable economy. The government has announced that the country will gain double digit economic growth in five years.</p> <p>The government’s announcement on investment promotion in mining industries, developing sugar mills, investing to improve the quality of leather shoes have been welcomed by FNCCI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8070', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered extends its sponsorship with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years. As per the new agreement, the bank and the football club will have their partnership until 2022/23 season.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Bank has been the main sponsor of Liverpool FC since 2010. The contract was renewed in 2013 and 2015.</p> <p>Financial terms of the agreement remain confidential.</p> <p>Liverpool FC has a large number of fans across Standard Chartered’s core markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and the sponsorship provides the bank with an opportunity to accelerate visibility of its brand, improving recognition across key markets around the world, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Additionally, over the last eight years, Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have used their partnership to support a number of sustainability and community investment programmes of the bank. According to the bank, the annual ‘Perfect Match’ game – where LFC players swap the Standard Chartered logo on their shirts for the Seeing is Believing logo – has raised more than USD 480,000 to tackle avoidable blindness.</p> <p>Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer of Liverpool Football Club said, “As a club we’re very proud to have Standard Chartered renew their relationship for another four years. Our connection runs deep, it means more than just sponsorship, from the outset it has been about working together with the Club and our communities and supporters around the world. Importantly, it also means we are able to support our ambitions on the pitch and compete with the best in the world. We have enjoyed many highlights of this relationship so far and I look forward to many more.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8069', 'image' => '20180525012849_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Loan Agreement between Sanima Bank and IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.</p> <p>Bhuwan Dahal, CEO of Sanima Bank and World Bank's representative Mohamad Rihan Rashid signed the loan agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The organizations are waiting for the approval from Nepal Rastra Bank for the execution of the loan extension, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8068', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Provides Computers to Two Schools', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. ', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. The bank provided five sets of computers each to Bhuwaneswar Secondary School at Nawa Durga Rural Municipality-2 and Ghatal Secondary School at Amargadi Municipality-3 of Dadheldhura.</p> <p>Swechya Rana, the bank's senior relationship manager and Karunakar Awasthi, assistant chief district officer of Dadheldhura jointly handed over the computers to the schools.</p> <p>The bank said it distributed the computers with an aim to improve quality of education under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the bank also started its 85<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service at Motinagar, Surena Rural Municipality of Baitadi from Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8067', 'image' => '20180525011533_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Car Auction in Thapathali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26. Sipradi Trading is the sole authorizer distributor of TATA motors in Nepal.</p> <p> The auction is scheduled to be conducted at Sipradi Assured’s facility in Thapathali. The two-day auction will begin at 10 am in morning and last until 6pm, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Altogether 60 brands of cars will be auctioned during the 'first ever' action fair organized by Sipradi Assured, according to the company.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8066', 'image' => '20180525123733_afdsff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Poudel and the insurance company's CEO Birendra Baidawar Chhetri signed the agreement on the behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company are accessible to the bank's customers through any of the bank's branches spread across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8065', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kailash Bikas Bank Inks Bancassurance Deal with Asian Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.</p> <p>Amrit Charan Shrestha, CEO of the bank and Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, CEO of the insurance company signed the agreement amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>According to the agreement, customers of the bank can avail all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8064', 'image' => '20180525013116_IMG_3396 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance Ink Bancassurance deal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the agreement was signed by Anujmani Timalsina, chief business and operating officer of Kumari Bank and Birendra Baidawar Chetri, chief executive officer of Siddartha Insurance.</p> <p>“Customers of the bank can get insurance services provided by Siddartha Insurance from all of the branches of the bank across the country,” the statement said. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8063', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '7.27 Mega Watt Hydropower with Chinese Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.</p> <p>The hydropower project has signed has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhongding International Engineering Company Limited from Chiyang, China for investing in the project.</p> <p>Yambling Hydropower Project is expected to be operational by July 2020, informed Kaman Singh Lama, chairman of the project operation committee and former ambassador of Nepal to South Korea.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.20 billion. Thirty percent of the budget is being invested by the hydropower company itself while the remaining 70 percent will be invested by Zhongding International.</p> <p>The catchment area of the project site is located between 2200 to 4200 meters above the sea level. The project site is in a region which witnesses snowfall and the hydropower dam will have fast current of water throughout the year, informed project chair Lama.</p> <p>The project will generate 39.9 giga watts or 3.9 million units of electricity annually. A 33 Kv line is projected to be constructed to supply the produced electricity from the power house of the hydropower to a NEA substation in Pangtang located 6 km away from the site.</p> <p>The hydropower project had received the approval for electricity production in December 2012 and had signed the hydro electricity trade agreement in December 2015.</p> <p>Lama also informed that the company will work on an additional hydropower project of 40 mw capacity with Rs 8.2 billion investment after the progress of the current project. Chinese investors will invest in the new project as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8062', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Metlife Foundation Partners with Kiva to Support Entrepreneurs and Build Financial Inclusion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>May 24: </strong>MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. As part of this programme, a fully funded US$25 loan has been allocated to each of MetLife’s 23,000 employees in Asia to help entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow their businesses, the foundation said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the foundation, the programme has now come to Asia after successful campaigns with MetLife employees in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.</p> <p>Steve Goulart, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife Inc, and interim president of Asia, said, “For 150 years, we have kept our promises to our customers, and for the past 42 years, our foundation has worked to build better communities everywhere we do business. The collaboration between MetLife Foundation and Kiva to launch the<strong><em>‘Take Action’</em></strong> campaign will offer a unique opportunity to MetLife employees in Asia to get involved and help people who lack access to traditional financing.”</p> <p>“MetLife Foundation is committed to improving the financial health of low-income people around the world,” said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation.</p> <p>“A requirement for financial health is for everyone to have access to quality products that are safe, affordable, simple to use and designed to meet their needs and take advantage of opportunities. One way the foundation addresses accessibility is by working with organizations like Kiva that provide ways for low-income people, including entrepreneurs and small business owners, to access credit and financing,” he added.</p> <p>To help achieve this mission of building financial inclusion globally, MetLife Foundation said it has committed US$ 200 million in grant funding over five years with the goal of impacting the lives of more than two million people.</p> <p>Since launching in 2005, Kiva has facilitated more than US$ 1.1billion in micro-loans by connecting a growing global community of 1.7 million lenders to 2.8 million entrepreneurs across the world with 81 percent of loan recipients being women. As Kiva borrowers repay their loans, the money can be re-lent to other entrepreneurs, multiplying the impact of every dollar and providing more communities with access to fair financial services, the statement said. </p> <p>“MetLife was founded on a simple and powerful insight that everyone needs access to the right financial tools to pursue more from life,” said Premal Shah, Kiva’s president and co-founder. “We are proud to be a part of MetLife’s efforts toward that vision. Through this partnership with MetLife Foundation, they are backing the dreams of thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, expanding financial access and empowering MetLife employees to take part directly in that mission," said Shah.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8061', 'image' => '20180524045043_metlife_eng_logo_rgb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Introduces E-Payment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. The bank signed the agreement on Tuesday, May 22, with the motive of introducing digital payment system for revenue collection.</p> <p>With the agreement, account holders of the bank can now pay up to Rs 100,000 revenue with the e-payment service.</p> <p>The account holders willing to access the e-payment services can download an online form from the website of Nepal Clearing House and then submit it to any of the branch of the bank for approval. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8060', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8279', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Launches Flights to London's Gatwick Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London's Gatwick the award-winning airline’s sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>The company said that the new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London, and will offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations.</p> <p>"Over the summer period, flights to London Gatwick will further increase to 16 services per week on the popular route," the statement said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK. Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK and look forward to offering our loyal passengers the chance to explore the newest and most exciting destinations within our global network.”</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it will operate 95 flights to the UK per week, including six daily departures to London's Heathrow, 16 weekly departures to London's Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights per week to Birmingham this summer.</p> <p>The Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner features 22 seats in business class, and 232 in economy class.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8059', 'image' => '20180524040512_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Felicitates Cricketer Lamichhane', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The company awarded Lamichhane with a cheque of Rs 100,000.</p> <p>Directors of Yeti Flooring, Narayan Todi, Anil Kedia, Ajay Giraihia, Lokesh Todi, Siddhartha Kedia and Ayush along with corporate chief of the organisation Raj Kumar Shah felicitated Lamichhane on Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p>Lamichhane had played in the IPL-2018 from Delhi Daredevils. He has been honored for his exemplary performance in the IPL, taking five wickets in his three matches. He is the first Nepali player to be selected in the IPL.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8058', 'image' => '20180524035633__MG_0549.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awarded In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Patent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to the company, it has been awarded the patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO).</p> <p>The scanner can be used not only for unlocking the device but also for authorizing payments, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “We at OPPO are constantly engaged in R&D for development of new and innovative technologies for our valued customers. In-display fingerprint sensor patent is one of the major outcomes of our years and years of R&D. 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The central bank has planned to construct the facade of the buildings similar to the old ones.</p> <p>The central bank is planning to announce a global tender within a week for the construction of the building in Baluwatar. Meanwhile, the central bank had announced global tender to construct its Thapathali building on April 27.</p> <p>The construction of both the buildings is expected to cost Rs 4 billion. The central bank has planned to start the construction of both the buildings before the start of the festive season.</p> <p>The construction is expected to complete within the next two years. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8071', 'image' => '20180525022547_NRB Facebook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government’s Policy and Programmes are Private Sector Friendly: FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.</p> <p>The government has addressed some of the concerns of the private sector. FNCCI also welcomed the government's initiative to increase investment and reduce operating cost by improving legal and institutional framework.</p> <p>FNCCI has positively responded to the government’s message that Nepal will become a developed country with increased financial growth and stable economy. The government has announced that the country will gain double digit economic growth in five years.</p> <p>The government’s announcement on investment promotion in mining industries, developing sugar mills, investing to improve the quality of leather shoes have been welcomed by FNCCI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8070', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered extends its sponsorship with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years. As per the new agreement, the bank and the football club will have their partnership until 2022/23 season.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Bank has been the main sponsor of Liverpool FC since 2010. The contract was renewed in 2013 and 2015.</p> <p>Financial terms of the agreement remain confidential.</p> <p>Liverpool FC has a large number of fans across Standard Chartered’s core markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and the sponsorship provides the bank with an opportunity to accelerate visibility of its brand, improving recognition across key markets around the world, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Additionally, over the last eight years, Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have used their partnership to support a number of sustainability and community investment programmes of the bank. According to the bank, the annual ‘Perfect Match’ game – where LFC players swap the Standard Chartered logo on their shirts for the Seeing is Believing logo – has raised more than USD 480,000 to tackle avoidable blindness.</p> <p>Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer of Liverpool Football Club said, “As a club we’re very proud to have Standard Chartered renew their relationship for another four years. Our connection runs deep, it means more than just sponsorship, from the outset it has been about working together with the Club and our communities and supporters around the world. Importantly, it also means we are able to support our ambitions on the pitch and compete with the best in the world. We have enjoyed many highlights of this relationship so far and I look forward to many more.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8069', 'image' => '20180525012849_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Loan Agreement between Sanima Bank and IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.</p> <p>Bhuwan Dahal, CEO of Sanima Bank and World Bank's representative Mohamad Rihan Rashid signed the loan agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The organizations are waiting for the approval from Nepal Rastra Bank for the execution of the loan extension, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8068', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Provides Computers to Two Schools', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. ', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. The bank provided five sets of computers each to Bhuwaneswar Secondary School at Nawa Durga Rural Municipality-2 and Ghatal Secondary School at Amargadi Municipality-3 of Dadheldhura.</p> <p>Swechya Rana, the bank's senior relationship manager and Karunakar Awasthi, assistant chief district officer of Dadheldhura jointly handed over the computers to the schools.</p> <p>The bank said it distributed the computers with an aim to improve quality of education under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the bank also started its 85<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service at Motinagar, Surena Rural Municipality of Baitadi from Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8067', 'image' => '20180525011533_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Car Auction in Thapathali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26. Sipradi Trading is the sole authorizer distributor of TATA motors in Nepal.</p> <p> The auction is scheduled to be conducted at Sipradi Assured’s facility in Thapathali. The two-day auction will begin at 10 am in morning and last until 6pm, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Altogether 60 brands of cars will be auctioned during the 'first ever' action fair organized by Sipradi Assured, according to the company.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8066', 'image' => '20180525123733_afdsff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Poudel and the insurance company's CEO Birendra Baidawar Chhetri signed the agreement on the behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company are accessible to the bank's customers through any of the bank's branches spread across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8065', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kailash Bikas Bank Inks Bancassurance Deal with Asian Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.</p> <p>Amrit Charan Shrestha, CEO of the bank and Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, CEO of the insurance company signed the agreement amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>According to the agreement, customers of the bank can avail all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8064', 'image' => '20180525013116_IMG_3396 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance Ink Bancassurance deal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the agreement was signed by Anujmani Timalsina, chief business and operating officer of Kumari Bank and Birendra Baidawar Chetri, chief executive officer of Siddartha Insurance.</p> <p>“Customers of the bank can get insurance services provided by Siddartha Insurance from all of the branches of the bank across the country,” the statement said. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8063', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '7.27 Mega Watt Hydropower with Chinese Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.</p> <p>The hydropower project has signed has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhongding International Engineering Company Limited from Chiyang, China for investing in the project.</p> <p>Yambling Hydropower Project is expected to be operational by July 2020, informed Kaman Singh Lama, chairman of the project operation committee and former ambassador of Nepal to South Korea.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.20 billion. Thirty percent of the budget is being invested by the hydropower company itself while the remaining 70 percent will be invested by Zhongding International.</p> <p>The catchment area of the project site is located between 2200 to 4200 meters above the sea level. The project site is in a region which witnesses snowfall and the hydropower dam will have fast current of water throughout the year, informed project chair Lama.</p> <p>The project will generate 39.9 giga watts or 3.9 million units of electricity annually. A 33 Kv line is projected to be constructed to supply the produced electricity from the power house of the hydropower to a NEA substation in Pangtang located 6 km away from the site.</p> <p>The hydropower project had received the approval for electricity production in December 2012 and had signed the hydro electricity trade agreement in December 2015.</p> <p>Lama also informed that the company will work on an additional hydropower project of 40 mw capacity with Rs 8.2 billion investment after the progress of the current project. Chinese investors will invest in the new project as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8062', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Metlife Foundation Partners with Kiva to Support Entrepreneurs and Build Financial Inclusion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>May 24: </strong>MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. As part of this programme, a fully funded US$25 loan has been allocated to each of MetLife’s 23,000 employees in Asia to help entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow their businesses, the foundation said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the foundation, the programme has now come to Asia after successful campaigns with MetLife employees in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.</p> <p>Steve Goulart, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife Inc, and interim president of Asia, said, “For 150 years, we have kept our promises to our customers, and for the past 42 years, our foundation has worked to build better communities everywhere we do business. The collaboration between MetLife Foundation and Kiva to launch the<strong><em>‘Take Action’</em></strong> campaign will offer a unique opportunity to MetLife employees in Asia to get involved and help people who lack access to traditional financing.”</p> <p>“MetLife Foundation is committed to improving the financial health of low-income people around the world,” said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation.</p> <p>“A requirement for financial health is for everyone to have access to quality products that are safe, affordable, simple to use and designed to meet their needs and take advantage of opportunities. One way the foundation addresses accessibility is by working with organizations like Kiva that provide ways for low-income people, including entrepreneurs and small business owners, to access credit and financing,” he added.</p> <p>To help achieve this mission of building financial inclusion globally, MetLife Foundation said it has committed US$ 200 million in grant funding over five years with the goal of impacting the lives of more than two million people.</p> <p>Since launching in 2005, Kiva has facilitated more than US$ 1.1billion in micro-loans by connecting a growing global community of 1.7 million lenders to 2.8 million entrepreneurs across the world with 81 percent of loan recipients being women. As Kiva borrowers repay their loans, the money can be re-lent to other entrepreneurs, multiplying the impact of every dollar and providing more communities with access to fair financial services, the statement said. </p> <p>“MetLife was founded on a simple and powerful insight that everyone needs access to the right financial tools to pursue more from life,” said Premal Shah, Kiva’s president and co-founder. “We are proud to be a part of MetLife’s efforts toward that vision. Through this partnership with MetLife Foundation, they are backing the dreams of thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, expanding financial access and empowering MetLife employees to take part directly in that mission," said Shah.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8061', 'image' => '20180524045043_metlife_eng_logo_rgb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Introduces E-Payment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. The bank signed the agreement on Tuesday, May 22, with the motive of introducing digital payment system for revenue collection.</p> <p>With the agreement, account holders of the bank can now pay up to Rs 100,000 revenue with the e-payment service.</p> <p>The account holders willing to access the e-payment services can download an online form from the website of Nepal Clearing House and then submit it to any of the branch of the bank for approval. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8060', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8279', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Launches Flights to London's Gatwick Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London's Gatwick the award-winning airline’s sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>The company said that the new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London, and will offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations.</p> <p>"Over the summer period, flights to London Gatwick will further increase to 16 services per week on the popular route," the statement said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK. Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK and look forward to offering our loyal passengers the chance to explore the newest and most exciting destinations within our global network.”</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it will operate 95 flights to the UK per week, including six daily departures to London's Heathrow, 16 weekly departures to London's Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights per week to Birmingham this summer.</p> <p>The Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner features 22 seats in business class, and 232 in economy class.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8059', 'image' => '20180524040512_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Felicitates Cricketer Lamichhane', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The company awarded Lamichhane with a cheque of Rs 100,000.</p> <p>Directors of Yeti Flooring, Narayan Todi, Anil Kedia, Ajay Giraihia, Lokesh Todi, Siddhartha Kedia and Ayush along with corporate chief of the organisation Raj Kumar Shah felicitated Lamichhane on Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p>Lamichhane had played in the IPL-2018 from Delhi Daredevils. He has been honored for his exemplary performance in the IPL, taking five wickets in his three matches. He is the first Nepali player to be selected in the IPL.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8058', 'image' => '20180524035633__MG_0549.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awarded In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Patent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to the company, it has been awarded the patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO).</p> <p>The scanner can be used not only for unlocking the device but also for authorizing payments, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “We at OPPO are constantly engaged in R&D for development of new and innovative technologies for our valued customers. In-display fingerprint sensor patent is one of the major outcomes of our years and years of R&D. We look forward to come up with in-display fingerprint sensor integrated products in the Nepali market and let our customers to enjoy the latest innovation."</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The central bank has planned to construct the facade of the buildings similar to the old ones.</p> <p>The central bank is planning to announce a global tender within a week for the construction of the building in Baluwatar. Meanwhile, the central bank had announced global tender to construct its Thapathali building on April 27.</p> <p>The construction of both the buildings is expected to cost Rs 4 billion. The central bank has planned to start the construction of both the buildings before the start of the festive season.</p> <p>The construction is expected to complete within the next two years. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8071', 'image' => '20180525022547_NRB Facebook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government’s Policy and Programmes are Private Sector Friendly: FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.</p> <p>The government has addressed some of the concerns of the private sector. FNCCI also welcomed the government's initiative to increase investment and reduce operating cost by improving legal and institutional framework.</p> <p>FNCCI has positively responded to the government’s message that Nepal will become a developed country with increased financial growth and stable economy. The government has announced that the country will gain double digit economic growth in five years.</p> <p>The government’s announcement on investment promotion in mining industries, developing sugar mills, investing to improve the quality of leather shoes have been welcomed by FNCCI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8070', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered extends its sponsorship with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years. As per the new agreement, the bank and the football club will have their partnership until 2022/23 season.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Bank has been the main sponsor of Liverpool FC since 2010. The contract was renewed in 2013 and 2015.</p> <p>Financial terms of the agreement remain confidential.</p> <p>Liverpool FC has a large number of fans across Standard Chartered’s core markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and the sponsorship provides the bank with an opportunity to accelerate visibility of its brand, improving recognition across key markets around the world, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Additionally, over the last eight years, Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have used their partnership to support a number of sustainability and community investment programmes of the bank. According to the bank, the annual ‘Perfect Match’ game – where LFC players swap the Standard Chartered logo on their shirts for the Seeing is Believing logo – has raised more than USD 480,000 to tackle avoidable blindness.</p> <p>Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer of Liverpool Football Club said, “As a club we’re very proud to have Standard Chartered renew their relationship for another four years. Our connection runs deep, it means more than just sponsorship, from the outset it has been about working together with the Club and our communities and supporters around the world. Importantly, it also means we are able to support our ambitions on the pitch and compete with the best in the world. We have enjoyed many highlights of this relationship so far and I look forward to many more.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8069', 'image' => '20180525012849_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Loan Agreement between Sanima Bank and IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.</p> <p>Bhuwan Dahal, CEO of Sanima Bank and World Bank's representative Mohamad Rihan Rashid signed the loan agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The organizations are waiting for the approval from Nepal Rastra Bank for the execution of the loan extension, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8068', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Provides Computers to Two Schools', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. ', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. The bank provided five sets of computers each to Bhuwaneswar Secondary School at Nawa Durga Rural Municipality-2 and Ghatal Secondary School at Amargadi Municipality-3 of Dadheldhura.</p> <p>Swechya Rana, the bank's senior relationship manager and Karunakar Awasthi, assistant chief district officer of Dadheldhura jointly handed over the computers to the schools.</p> <p>The bank said it distributed the computers with an aim to improve quality of education under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the bank also started its 85<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service at Motinagar, Surena Rural Municipality of Baitadi from Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8067', 'image' => '20180525011533_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Car Auction in Thapathali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26. Sipradi Trading is the sole authorizer distributor of TATA motors in Nepal.</p> <p> The auction is scheduled to be conducted at Sipradi Assured’s facility in Thapathali. The two-day auction will begin at 10 am in morning and last until 6pm, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Altogether 60 brands of cars will be auctioned during the 'first ever' action fair organized by Sipradi Assured, according to the company.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8066', 'image' => '20180525123733_afdsff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Poudel and the insurance company's CEO Birendra Baidawar Chhetri signed the agreement on the behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company are accessible to the bank's customers through any of the bank's branches spread across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8065', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kailash Bikas Bank Inks Bancassurance Deal with Asian Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.</p> <p>Amrit Charan Shrestha, CEO of the bank and Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, CEO of the insurance company signed the agreement amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>According to the agreement, customers of the bank can avail all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8064', 'image' => '20180525013116_IMG_3396 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance Ink Bancassurance deal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the agreement was signed by Anujmani Timalsina, chief business and operating officer of Kumari Bank and Birendra Baidawar Chetri, chief executive officer of Siddartha Insurance.</p> <p>“Customers of the bank can get insurance services provided by Siddartha Insurance from all of the branches of the bank across the country,” the statement said. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8063', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '7.27 Mega Watt Hydropower with Chinese Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.</p> <p>The hydropower project has signed has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhongding International Engineering Company Limited from Chiyang, China for investing in the project.</p> <p>Yambling Hydropower Project is expected to be operational by July 2020, informed Kaman Singh Lama, chairman of the project operation committee and former ambassador of Nepal to South Korea.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.20 billion. Thirty percent of the budget is being invested by the hydropower company itself while the remaining 70 percent will be invested by Zhongding International.</p> <p>The catchment area of the project site is located between 2200 to 4200 meters above the sea level. The project site is in a region which witnesses snowfall and the hydropower dam will have fast current of water throughout the year, informed project chair Lama.</p> <p>The project will generate 39.9 giga watts or 3.9 million units of electricity annually. A 33 Kv line is projected to be constructed to supply the produced electricity from the power house of the hydropower to a NEA substation in Pangtang located 6 km away from the site.</p> <p>The hydropower project had received the approval for electricity production in December 2012 and had signed the hydro electricity trade agreement in December 2015.</p> <p>Lama also informed that the company will work on an additional hydropower project of 40 mw capacity with Rs 8.2 billion investment after the progress of the current project. Chinese investors will invest in the new project as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8062', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Metlife Foundation Partners with Kiva to Support Entrepreneurs and Build Financial Inclusion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>May 24: </strong>MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. As part of this programme, a fully funded US$25 loan has been allocated to each of MetLife’s 23,000 employees in Asia to help entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow their businesses, the foundation said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the foundation, the programme has now come to Asia after successful campaigns with MetLife employees in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.</p> <p>Steve Goulart, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife Inc, and interim president of Asia, said, “For 150 years, we have kept our promises to our customers, and for the past 42 years, our foundation has worked to build better communities everywhere we do business. The collaboration between MetLife Foundation and Kiva to launch the<strong><em>‘Take Action’</em></strong> campaign will offer a unique opportunity to MetLife employees in Asia to get involved and help people who lack access to traditional financing.”</p> <p>“MetLife Foundation is committed to improving the financial health of low-income people around the world,” said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation.</p> <p>“A requirement for financial health is for everyone to have access to quality products that are safe, affordable, simple to use and designed to meet their needs and take advantage of opportunities. One way the foundation addresses accessibility is by working with organizations like Kiva that provide ways for low-income people, including entrepreneurs and small business owners, to access credit and financing,” he added.</p> <p>To help achieve this mission of building financial inclusion globally, MetLife Foundation said it has committed US$ 200 million in grant funding over five years with the goal of impacting the lives of more than two million people.</p> <p>Since launching in 2005, Kiva has facilitated more than US$ 1.1billion in micro-loans by connecting a growing global community of 1.7 million lenders to 2.8 million entrepreneurs across the world with 81 percent of loan recipients being women. As Kiva borrowers repay their loans, the money can be re-lent to other entrepreneurs, multiplying the impact of every dollar and providing more communities with access to fair financial services, the statement said. </p> <p>“MetLife was founded on a simple and powerful insight that everyone needs access to the right financial tools to pursue more from life,” said Premal Shah, Kiva’s president and co-founder. “We are proud to be a part of MetLife’s efforts toward that vision. Through this partnership with MetLife Foundation, they are backing the dreams of thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, expanding financial access and empowering MetLife employees to take part directly in that mission," said Shah.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8061', 'image' => '20180524045043_metlife_eng_logo_rgb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Introduces E-Payment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. The bank signed the agreement on Tuesday, May 22, with the motive of introducing digital payment system for revenue collection.</p> <p>With the agreement, account holders of the bank can now pay up to Rs 100,000 revenue with the e-payment service.</p> <p>The account holders willing to access the e-payment services can download an online form from the website of Nepal Clearing House and then submit it to any of the branch of the bank for approval. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8060', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8279', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Launches Flights to London's Gatwick Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London's Gatwick the award-winning airline’s sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>The company said that the new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London, and will offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations.</p> <p>"Over the summer period, flights to London Gatwick will further increase to 16 services per week on the popular route," the statement said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK. Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK and look forward to offering our loyal passengers the chance to explore the newest and most exciting destinations within our global network.”</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it will operate 95 flights to the UK per week, including six daily departures to London's Heathrow, 16 weekly departures to London's Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights per week to Birmingham this summer.</p> <p>The Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner features 22 seats in business class, and 232 in economy class.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8059', 'image' => '20180524040512_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Felicitates Cricketer Lamichhane', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The company awarded Lamichhane with a cheque of Rs 100,000.</p> <p>Directors of Yeti Flooring, Narayan Todi, Anil Kedia, Ajay Giraihia, Lokesh Todi, Siddhartha Kedia and Ayush along with corporate chief of the organisation Raj Kumar Shah felicitated Lamichhane on Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p>Lamichhane had played in the IPL-2018 from Delhi Daredevils. He has been honored for his exemplary performance in the IPL, taking five wickets in his three matches. He is the first Nepali player to be selected in the IPL.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8058', 'image' => '20180524035633__MG_0549.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awarded In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Patent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to the company, it has been awarded the patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO).</p> <p>The scanner can be used not only for unlocking the device but also for authorizing payments, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “We at OPPO are constantly engaged in R&D for development of new and innovative technologies for our valued customers. In-display fingerprint sensor patent is one of the major outcomes of our years and years of R&D. We look forward to come up with in-display fingerprint sensor integrated products in the Nepali market and let our customers to enjoy the latest innovation."</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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The central bank has planned to construct the facade of the buildings similar to the old ones.</p> <p>The central bank is planning to announce a global tender within a week for the construction of the building in Baluwatar. Meanwhile, the central bank had announced global tender to construct its Thapathali building on April 27.</p> <p>The construction of both the buildings is expected to cost Rs 4 billion. The central bank has planned to start the construction of both the buildings before the start of the festive season.</p> <p>The construction is expected to complete within the next two years. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8071', 'image' => '20180525022547_NRB Facebook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government’s Policy and Programmes are Private Sector Friendly: FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is hopeful that the policy and programmes announced by the government for the next fiscal year (FY) will create investment-friendly environment and create enough employment opportunities in the country.</p> <p>The government has addressed some of the concerns of the private sector. FNCCI also welcomed the government's initiative to increase investment and reduce operating cost by improving legal and institutional framework.</p> <p>FNCCI has positively responded to the government’s message that Nepal will become a developed country with increased financial growth and stable economy. The government has announced that the country will gain double digit economic growth in five years.</p> <p>The government’s announcement on investment promotion in mining industries, developing sugar mills, investing to improve the quality of leather shoes have been welcomed by FNCCI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8070', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered extends its sponsorship with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Standard Chartered Bank has signed an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to extend its sponsorship deal with the club for four more years. As per the new agreement, the bank and the football club will have their partnership until 2022/23 season.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Bank has been the main sponsor of Liverpool FC since 2010. The contract was renewed in 2013 and 2015.</p> <p>Financial terms of the agreement remain confidential.</p> <p>Liverpool FC has a large number of fans across Standard Chartered’s core markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and the sponsorship provides the bank with an opportunity to accelerate visibility of its brand, improving recognition across key markets around the world, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p>Additionally, over the last eight years, Standard Chartered and Liverpool FC have used their partnership to support a number of sustainability and community investment programmes of the bank. According to the bank, the annual ‘Perfect Match’ game – where LFC players swap the Standard Chartered logo on their shirts for the Seeing is Believing logo – has raised more than USD 480,000 to tackle avoidable blindness.</p> <p>Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer of Liverpool Football Club said, “As a club we’re very proud to have Standard Chartered renew their relationship for another four years. Our connection runs deep, it means more than just sponsorship, from the outset it has been about working together with the Club and our communities and supporters around the world. Importantly, it also means we are able to support our ambitions on the pitch and compete with the best in the world. We have enjoyed many highlights of this relationship so far and I look forward to many more.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8069', 'image' => '20180525012849_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Loan Agreement between Sanima Bank and IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sanima Bank has signed a loan agreement with International Finance Cooperation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group.</p> <p>Bhuwan Dahal, CEO of Sanima Bank and World Bank's representative Mohamad Rihan Rashid signed the loan agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The organizations are waiting for the approval from Nepal Rastra Bank for the execution of the loan extension, the bank said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8068', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Provides Computers to Two Schools', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. ', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Global IME Bank has provided computers to two schools as its support for the development of education. The bank provided five sets of computers each to Bhuwaneswar Secondary School at Nawa Durga Rural Municipality-2 and Ghatal Secondary School at Amargadi Municipality-3 of Dadheldhura.</p> <p>Swechya Rana, the bank's senior relationship manager and Karunakar Awasthi, assistant chief district officer of Dadheldhura jointly handed over the computers to the schools.</p> <p>The bank said it distributed the computers with an aim to improve quality of education under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the bank also started its 85<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service at Motinagar, Surena Rural Municipality of Baitadi from Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8067', 'image' => '20180525011533_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Car Auction in Thapathali', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Sipradi Assured, a sister company of Sipradi Trading, is organizing car auction in Thapathali on May 25 and 26. Sipradi Trading is the sole authorizer distributor of TATA motors in Nepal.</p> <p> The auction is scheduled to be conducted at Sipradi Assured’s facility in Thapathali. The two-day auction will begin at 10 am in morning and last until 6pm, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Altogether 60 brands of cars will be auctioned during the 'first ever' action fair organized by Sipradi Assured, according to the company.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8066', 'image' => '20180525123733_afdsff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Shangri-la Development Bank and Siddhartha Insurance have signed bancassuarance service amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Poudel and the insurance company's CEO Birendra Baidawar Chhetri signed the agreement on the behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>With the agreement, all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company are accessible to the bank's customers through any of the bank's branches spread across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8065', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kailash Bikas Bank Inks Bancassurance Deal with Asian Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kailash Bikash Bank and Asian Life Insurance have inked an agreement to provide bancassurance service to the customers.</p> <p>Amrit Charan Shrestha, CEO of the bank and Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, CEO of the insurance company signed the agreement amid a function on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>According to the agreement, customers of the bank can avail all kinds of insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8064', 'image' => '20180525013116_IMG_3396 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance Ink Bancassurance deal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.', 'content' => '<p>May 25: Kumari Bank and Siddartha Insurance have signed an agreement on providing bancassurance service amidst a programme on Thursday, May 24.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the agreement was signed by Anujmani Timalsina, chief business and operating officer of Kumari Bank and Birendra Baidawar Chetri, chief executive officer of Siddartha Insurance.</p> <p>“Customers of the bank can get insurance services provided by Siddartha Insurance from all of the branches of the bank across the country,” the statement said. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-25', 'modified' => '2018-05-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8063', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '7.27 Mega Watt Hydropower with Chinese Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yambling Hydropower Project with 7.27 mega watt capacity is projected to be constructed at Jugal VDC ward-3 in Sindhupalchowk.</p> <p>The hydropower project has signed has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhongding International Engineering Company Limited from Chiyang, China for investing in the project.</p> <p>Yambling Hydropower Project is expected to be operational by July 2020, informed Kaman Singh Lama, chairman of the project operation committee and former ambassador of Nepal to South Korea.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.20 billion. Thirty percent of the budget is being invested by the hydropower company itself while the remaining 70 percent will be invested by Zhongding International.</p> <p>The catchment area of the project site is located between 2200 to 4200 meters above the sea level. The project site is in a region which witnesses snowfall and the hydropower dam will have fast current of water throughout the year, informed project chair Lama.</p> <p>The project will generate 39.9 giga watts or 3.9 million units of electricity annually. A 33 Kv line is projected to be constructed to supply the produced electricity from the power house of the hydropower to a NEA substation in Pangtang located 6 km away from the site.</p> <p>The hydropower project had received the approval for electricity production in December 2012 and had signed the hydro electricity trade agreement in December 2015.</p> <p>Lama also informed that the company will work on an additional hydropower project of 40 mw capacity with Rs 8.2 billion investment after the progress of the current project. Chinese investors will invest in the new project as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8062', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Metlife Foundation Partners with Kiva to Support Entrepreneurs and Build Financial Inclusion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>May 24: </strong>MetLife Foundation said it has partnered with Kiva, a global non-governmental organization, to support entrepreneurs around the world through an employee engagement campaign. As part of this programme, a fully funded US$25 loan has been allocated to each of MetLife’s 23,000 employees in Asia to help entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow their businesses, the foundation said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the foundation, the programme has now come to Asia after successful campaigns with MetLife employees in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.</p> <p>Steve Goulart, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife Inc, and interim president of Asia, said, “For 150 years, we have kept our promises to our customers, and for the past 42 years, our foundation has worked to build better communities everywhere we do business. The collaboration between MetLife Foundation and Kiva to launch the<strong><em>‘Take Action’</em></strong> campaign will offer a unique opportunity to MetLife employees in Asia to get involved and help people who lack access to traditional financing.”</p> <p>“MetLife Foundation is committed to improving the financial health of low-income people around the world,” said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation.</p> <p>“A requirement for financial health is for everyone to have access to quality products that are safe, affordable, simple to use and designed to meet their needs and take advantage of opportunities. One way the foundation addresses accessibility is by working with organizations like Kiva that provide ways for low-income people, including entrepreneurs and small business owners, to access credit and financing,” he added.</p> <p>To help achieve this mission of building financial inclusion globally, MetLife Foundation said it has committed US$ 200 million in grant funding over five years with the goal of impacting the lives of more than two million people.</p> <p>Since launching in 2005, Kiva has facilitated more than US$ 1.1billion in micro-loans by connecting a growing global community of 1.7 million lenders to 2.8 million entrepreneurs across the world with 81 percent of loan recipients being women. As Kiva borrowers repay their loans, the money can be re-lent to other entrepreneurs, multiplying the impact of every dollar and providing more communities with access to fair financial services, the statement said. </p> <p>“MetLife was founded on a simple and powerful insight that everyone needs access to the right financial tools to pursue more from life,” said Premal Shah, Kiva’s president and co-founder. “We are proud to be a part of MetLife’s efforts toward that vision. Through this partnership with MetLife Foundation, they are backing the dreams of thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, expanding financial access and empowering MetLife employees to take part directly in that mission," said Shah.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8061', 'image' => '20180524045043_metlife_eng_logo_rgb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Introduces E-Payment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: NIC Asia Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House for payment of revenue through e-payment. The bank signed the agreement on Tuesday, May 22, with the motive of introducing digital payment system for revenue collection.</p> <p>With the agreement, account holders of the bank can now pay up to Rs 100,000 revenue with the e-payment service.</p> <p>The account holders willing to access the e-payment services can download an online form from the website of Nepal Clearing House and then submit it to any of the branch of the bank for approval. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8060', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8279', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Launches Flights to London's Gatwick Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London's Gatwick Airport touched down on Wednesday, May 23, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London's Gatwick the award-winning airline’s sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>The company said that the new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London, and will offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations.</p> <p>"Over the summer period, flights to London Gatwick will further increase to 16 services per week on the popular route," the statement said.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be expanding its reach in both London and throughout the UK. Earlier this month, we launched direct flights to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, clearly demonstrating our continued commitment to this market. We are very proud of our strong and extensive trade ties with the UK and look forward to offering our loyal passengers the chance to explore the newest and most exciting destinations within our global network.”</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it will operate 95 flights to the UK per week, including six daily departures to London's Heathrow, 16 weekly departures to London's Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights per week to Birmingham this summer.</p> <p>The Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner features 22 seats in business class, and 232 in economy class.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8059', 'image' => '20180524040512_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Felicitates Cricketer Lamichhane', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).', 'content' => '<p>May 24: Yeti carpet has felicitated cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The company awarded Lamichhane with a cheque of Rs 100,000.</p> <p>Directors of Yeti Flooring, Narayan Todi, Anil Kedia, Ajay Giraihia, Lokesh Todi, Siddhartha Kedia and Ayush along with corporate chief of the organisation Raj Kumar Shah felicitated Lamichhane on Wednesday, May 23.</p> <p>Lamichhane had played in the IPL-2018 from Delhi Daredevils. He has been honored for his exemplary performance in the IPL, taking five wickets in his three matches. He is the first Nepali player to be selected in the IPL.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-24', 'modified' => '2018-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8058', 'image' => '20180524035633__MG_0549.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awarded In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Patent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. ', 'content' => '<p>May 24: OPPO has been awarded a patent for an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to the company, it has been awarded the patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO).</p> <p>The scanner can be used not only for unlocking the device but also for authorizing payments, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, said, “We at OPPO are constantly engaged in R&D for development of new and innovative technologies for our valued customers. In-display fingerprint sensor patent is one of the major outcomes of our years and years of R&D. 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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