
March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24.…
March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24.…
March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075.…
March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market.…
March 25: The 29th edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March…
March 25: Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and…
March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country.…
March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of…
March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March…
March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24.…
March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi…
March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round.…
March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country.…
March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and…
March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan.…
March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on…
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', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24. The event was aimed at serving as an ideal platform for connecting the young entrepreneurial minds of India and Nepal.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the event is first-of-its-kind platform created for the entrepreneurs of both countries to come together and exchange innovative ideas. During the event, seven CEOs, and investors from India and eight from Nepal addressed more than 300 audiences.</p> <p>Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said that the government is ready to work with startups to make them more innovative and effective.</p> <p>“The government is also working to build a better startup ecosystem in the country," added the chief guest.</p> <p>The speakers from India were Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Capital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers were Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founder and CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>Five startup firms also pitched their business ideas in front of the investors during the event. The firms to pith business idea were Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and FohorbataMohor. The five startups were shortlisted out of more than 100 applications received for pitching proposals.</p> <p>“The journey to finding potential startups for the team was not just about getting the right companies but it was more about spreading entrepreneurial vibes among youngsters,” said Binay Devkota, CEO of Clock B Business Innovations.</p> <p>The experts speaking at the program said that Nepal has immense opportunities for the startups to grow, but the lack of intellectual property rights is a major setback for the startup community to grow in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7571', 'image' => '20180325025540_IMG-8372 (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7789', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Remit Announces New Year Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. The company brought the 'Naya Barsa ko Bahar, IME Garda Upaharai Upahar' scheme for three months effective from March 15 to June 14. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through IME from abroad can get subscription of Dish Home in 'weekly lucky draw', smart phones in 'monthly lucky draw', and 42-inch LED as 'bumper prize’, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The lucky draw will be based on software system and the result will be updated on the authorised web page of the company.</p> <p>Likewise Malaysia based Riya IME has also announced 'New Year Bonanza' scheme on the occasion of Nepali New Year 2075. The company said the scheme will be valid from March 20 to April 30. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through Riya IME of Malaysia will win smartphones fortnightly and 32-inch LED TV at the end of the month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7570', 'image' => '20180325022538_ime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7788', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TCL Smart TV Available in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. TCL TV can be operated through internet connection where users can also use Facebook and YouTube as well.</p> <p>Just like Google Play Store, IOS App Store of i-phone, TCL television has also its own app store. Through the app, customers can even download and use android-based games and social media through the smart TV.</p> <p>Beside this, customers can use the smart TV to watch the contents of their smart devices like mobile, tablet, laptop in large screen through Wireless Mirroring and Screen Mirroring systems. Important documents, film, music, songs, photos can also be saved in the internal memory of the television.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7569', 'image' => '20180325020139_tcl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7786', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '29th National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo Kicks off ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: The 29th edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The 29<sup>th</sup> edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.</p> <p>The five-day expo from March 23 to 27, was inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Oli. CNI President Hari Bhakta Sharma, NCC President Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Parasad Yadav and secretary Yam Kumari Khatiwada, Federation of Nepali Handicraft Association President Dharma Raj Shakya among others were present during the inauguration ceremony. The expo aims to promote, develop and expand cottage and small-scale industries of the country.</p> <p>Minister Yadav focused on prioritizing and utilizing whatever is available and to use modern technologies for industrial development. He suggested skilled and educated youths not to hesitate to take up minor occupation. He claimed that the ministry is making plans for economic prosperity and encouraging private investment. “We will not compromise in maintaining good governance,” he claimed.</p> <p>Prime Minister KP Oli said cottage and small-scale industries is one of the major sectors creating investment and employment opportunities. He ensured that no one will be dying of hunger in the coming days.</p> <p>Yam Kumari Khatiwada, secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies highlighted the importance of promoting cottage and small-scale industries. She added that the government is aiming to establish product specific zones by bringing together scattered products and industries.</p> <p>The expo features 292 stalls of various entrepreneurs from all 77 districts of the nation. The expo which displays national products including food, traditional as well as modern technologies, wood crafts, handicrafts, garments, regional as well as cultural products was observed by a large number of the visitors from the first day, informed the organisers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7567', 'image' => '20180325094342_12.jpg abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7785', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' ‘Samsung Forum’ aims to Connect with Partners, Showcase Technology', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.', 'content' => '<p><strong>March 25: </strong>Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the event was organized from March 21 to March 23 at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu. </p> <p> “To develop breakthrough technologies and stay ahead of technology trends, we make bold and sustained developments in R&D, resulting in our teams constantly delivering breakthroughs and discoveries in technology and design. In 2017, Samsung invested over $15 billion on R&D globally,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The forum event gave partners a glimpse into Samsung Nepal’s plans going forward and also showcased the company’s latest product lineup.</p> <p>While day one of the event was dedicated to partners, the Samsung leadership met media spanning from print to digital on the second day. The team engaged with B2B partners on the last day.</p> <p>Samsung Electronics said its vision is to contribute to communities around the world through leading-edge technologies, as well as resources and talent.</p> <p>“Our approach to citizenship is rooted in this same philosophy, with the development and implementation of various initiatives designed to enrich people’s lives in the areas of education and the environment, as well as accessibility,” the company said in the statement.</p> <p>In Nepal too, Samsung has initiated several CSR program including the Samsung Smart Class in Kathmandu and in Birethanti.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7566', 'image' => '20180325092902_1x3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7784', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Three New Branches of Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. The bank started its branches at Soltimode of Kathmandu, Sallaghari of Bhaktapur and Banepa of Kavre.</p> <p>The branches were inaugurated amid separate functions on Wednesday, March 21. According to the bank, the branches aim to deliver life insurance service with modern technology.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7565', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7782', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Children', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children. The bank has provided Rs 150,000 to the institution.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over a cheque to Surendra Dhakal, CEO of the institution amid a function on Thursday, March 22.</p> <p>The bank with its slogan 'Your Partner for Progress' supported the institution on the occasion of its anniversary.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7564', 'image' => '20180325092159_20160603042444_citizen.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7783', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Laxmi Bank Honors Player', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.</p> <p>The bank, under its corporate social responsibility, honored bodybuilder Maheswor Maharjan for winning the title of the 50<sup>th</sup> Asian Championship held in Bhutan.</p> <p>The bank provided Maharjan with Rs 200,000 with an aim to encourage the sports sector.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7563', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7781', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave on Saturday ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. ', 'content' => '<p>March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. Entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, consultants and start-up ecosystem players from both Nepal and India will participate in the event which will be held at Hotel Radisson, reads a press statement issued by the organisers. Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada will be the chief guest of the event.</p> <p>Seven CEOs/investors from India and eight from Nepal will address the audience that would comprise young entrepreneurs from both the countries. The speakers from India include Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Caital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers would be Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founde/CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>“Through seven entrepreneurial meet-ups, seven-day city tour, 10 college level activities, four days of mentorships and workshops and massive social media campaigns, Embassy of India and Clock b managed to reach out to more than 500,000 entrepreneurial minds of Nepal,” reads the statement.</p> <p>In all, more than 600 entrepreneurs registered for the event out of which 300 have been screened for attending the conclave, according to the organisers. More than 30 start-ups showed interest in pitching for investment, 19 were screened for auditions and five start-ups have been shortlisted for pitching at the finale. These firms are: Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and Fohor bata Mofor.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-23', 'modified' => '2018-03-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7562', 'image' => '20180323111340_IMG-20180323-WA0004.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7780', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' NIC Asia Bank Starts ' Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata'', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.', 'content' => '<p>March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.</p> <p>According to the bank, the account allows the customers to withdraw money from ATM card of any bank of the nation free of cost. Likewise, the account also provides free Visa debit card/credit card and mobile banking service along with 50 percent discount on locker charge annually.</p> <p>The account that can be opened with Rs 1000, provides yearly 8 percent interest to its customers. Beside this also, the account provides recharge card of NTC or Ncell equivalent to Rs 100, said the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7561', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7779', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Other Lucky Winners of Coke Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. According to the scheme, 40 lucky customers will get chance to visit Russia with all-paid expenses to watch the World Cup 2018 live.</p> <p>Under the second round of the scheme, Santosh Bisural, Kamal Ratna Sakya of Swayambhu, Anil Kumar Shrestha of Ramnagar, and Rajendra Kumar Rai of Udayapur were selected as the winner of Russia trip while Yukesh Shrestha of Kumaripati and Bishnu Prasad Poudel of Satungal won television sets. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7560', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7778', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sophia expresses her desire to climb Mt Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. She also said that the country is slowly moving towards development of technology, which in turn will solve the burning issues of the country.</p> <p>Sophia was in Nepal to attend a program entitled ‘Public Services and Development’, which was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the government of Nepal. She further added that Nepal can achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), and economic prosperity by the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>“There are immense opportunities in Nepal. This part of the word is rich in culture and linguistic diversity. But, Nepal is not known for its technology and inventions,” she said.</p> <p>Sophia also expressed her desire to be the first non-human to climb the Mt Everest – world’s highest peak. “Artificial intelligence makes the life of people easier. The technology has made it possible to connect the rural parts of Nepal to any part of the world, and has helped to deliver quality education and services,” she added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7559', 'image' => '20180322013831_sophiafilm1-300x167.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7777', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways and Iberia Expand Codeshare Partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said its code (QR) will be applied to routes operated by Iberia from Madrid to Panama City, Panama; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogotá Medellín (MDE), Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santo Domingo; Dominican Republic. Qatar Airways currently offers double daily flights from Doha direct to Madrid. From July, this will increase to 17 times weekly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways expressed its belief that the enhanced partnership will also benefit members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus – as well as provide passengers with increased accessibility to Qatar Airways’ award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), and Iberia’s hub at Madrid Airport Terminal 4.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The national carrier of Qatar is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, with a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents while Iberia is a leading carrier on routes between Europe and Latin America. Together with its subsidiary Iberia Express and its franchise partner Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum, it operates 600 daily flights to 131 destinations in 48 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia with a fleet of some 135 aircraft.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7558', 'image' => '20180322013551_index.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7776', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5.9 Million Loan for Agriculture in Pyuthan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. ', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. The young entrepreneurs from Pyuthan and Swargaduwari Municipality and Erawati and Sarumarani VDCs have been sanctioned the loan amount to start their agricultural farm.</p> <p>The entrepreneurs have planned to invest the loan in agricultural farming including in cow farming, goat rearing, fishery, vegetable and mushroom farming, reported Kishor Kumar Acharaya, managing director of Agricultural Development Bank, Pyuthan.</p> <p>The loan is only sanction for registered farms and the debtors are also required to submit loan interest in monthly basis and the farm has to create employment opportunities for the locals. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7557', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7775', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of Goldstar at Baneshwar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The showroom has more than 40 varieties of shoes at a price range in between Rs 350 to Rs 1750.</p> <p>This showroom is the seventh authorized showroom of Goldstar in Kathmandu. The showroom is offering flat discount of 10 percent on all of its shoe items for the customers for a week.</p> <p>Operator of the showroom, Prakash Khadka, informed that the shoes are available at the shop at retail price. “We are offering shoes at much cheaper price than the market,” he said.</p> <p> According to Ganesh Karki, sales manager at Goldstar, the company has plans to open 50 authorised showrooms all over the country within a year.</p> <p>“We will be opening 20 showrooms across the country by Baishakh. 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', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24. The event was aimed at serving as an ideal platform for connecting the young entrepreneurial minds of India and Nepal.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the event is first-of-its-kind platform created for the entrepreneurs of both countries to come together and exchange innovative ideas. During the event, seven CEOs, and investors from India and eight from Nepal addressed more than 300 audiences.</p> <p>Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said that the government is ready to work with startups to make them more innovative and effective.</p> <p>“The government is also working to build a better startup ecosystem in the country," added the chief guest.</p> <p>The speakers from India were Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Capital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers were Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founder and CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>Five startup firms also pitched their business ideas in front of the investors during the event. The firms to pith business idea were Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and FohorbataMohor. The five startups were shortlisted out of more than 100 applications received for pitching proposals.</p> <p>“The journey to finding potential startups for the team was not just about getting the right companies but it was more about spreading entrepreneurial vibes among youngsters,” said Binay Devkota, CEO of Clock B Business Innovations.</p> <p>The experts speaking at the program said that Nepal has immense opportunities for the startups to grow, but the lack of intellectual property rights is a major setback for the startup community to grow in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7571', 'image' => '20180325025540_IMG-8372 (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7789', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Remit Announces New Year Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. The company brought the 'Naya Barsa ko Bahar, IME Garda Upaharai Upahar' scheme for three months effective from March 15 to June 14. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through IME from abroad can get subscription of Dish Home in 'weekly lucky draw', smart phones in 'monthly lucky draw', and 42-inch LED as 'bumper prize’, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The lucky draw will be based on software system and the result will be updated on the authorised web page of the company.</p> <p>Likewise Malaysia based Riya IME has also announced 'New Year Bonanza' scheme on the occasion of Nepali New Year 2075. The company said the scheme will be valid from March 20 to April 30. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through Riya IME of Malaysia will win smartphones fortnightly and 32-inch LED TV at the end of the month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7570', 'image' => '20180325022538_ime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7788', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TCL Smart TV Available in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. TCL TV can be operated through internet connection where users can also use Facebook and YouTube as well.</p> <p>Just like Google Play Store, IOS App Store of i-phone, TCL television has also its own app store. Through the app, customers can even download and use android-based games and social media through the smart TV.</p> <p>Beside this, customers can use the smart TV to watch the contents of their smart devices like mobile, tablet, laptop in large screen through Wireless Mirroring and Screen Mirroring systems. Important documents, film, music, songs, photos can also be saved in the internal memory of the television.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7569', 'image' => '20180325020139_tcl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7786', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '29th National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo Kicks off ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: The 29th edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The 29<sup>th</sup> edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.</p> <p>The five-day expo from March 23 to 27, was inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Oli. CNI President Hari Bhakta Sharma, NCC President Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Parasad Yadav and secretary Yam Kumari Khatiwada, Federation of Nepali Handicraft Association President Dharma Raj Shakya among others were present during the inauguration ceremony. The expo aims to promote, develop and expand cottage and small-scale industries of the country.</p> <p>Minister Yadav focused on prioritizing and utilizing whatever is available and to use modern technologies for industrial development. He suggested skilled and educated youths not to hesitate to take up minor occupation. He claimed that the ministry is making plans for economic prosperity and encouraging private investment. “We will not compromise in maintaining good governance,” he claimed.</p> <p>Prime Minister KP Oli said cottage and small-scale industries is one of the major sectors creating investment and employment opportunities. He ensured that no one will be dying of hunger in the coming days.</p> <p>Yam Kumari Khatiwada, secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies highlighted the importance of promoting cottage and small-scale industries. She added that the government is aiming to establish product specific zones by bringing together scattered products and industries.</p> <p>The expo features 292 stalls of various entrepreneurs from all 77 districts of the nation. The expo which displays national products including food, traditional as well as modern technologies, wood crafts, handicrafts, garments, regional as well as cultural products was observed by a large number of the visitors from the first day, informed the organisers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7567', 'image' => '20180325094342_12.jpg abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7785', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' ‘Samsung Forum’ aims to Connect with Partners, Showcase Technology', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.', 'content' => '<p><strong>March 25: </strong>Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the event was organized from March 21 to March 23 at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu. </p> <p> “To develop breakthrough technologies and stay ahead of technology trends, we make bold and sustained developments in R&D, resulting in our teams constantly delivering breakthroughs and discoveries in technology and design. In 2017, Samsung invested over $15 billion on R&D globally,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The forum event gave partners a glimpse into Samsung Nepal’s plans going forward and also showcased the company’s latest product lineup.</p> <p>While day one of the event was dedicated to partners, the Samsung leadership met media spanning from print to digital on the second day. The team engaged with B2B partners on the last day.</p> <p>Samsung Electronics said its vision is to contribute to communities around the world through leading-edge technologies, as well as resources and talent.</p> <p>“Our approach to citizenship is rooted in this same philosophy, with the development and implementation of various initiatives designed to enrich people’s lives in the areas of education and the environment, as well as accessibility,” the company said in the statement.</p> <p>In Nepal too, Samsung has initiated several CSR program including the Samsung Smart Class in Kathmandu and in Birethanti.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7566', 'image' => '20180325092902_1x3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7784', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Three New Branches of Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. The bank started its branches at Soltimode of Kathmandu, Sallaghari of Bhaktapur and Banepa of Kavre.</p> <p>The branches were inaugurated amid separate functions on Wednesday, March 21. According to the bank, the branches aim to deliver life insurance service with modern technology.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7565', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7782', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Children', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children. The bank has provided Rs 150,000 to the institution.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over a cheque to Surendra Dhakal, CEO of the institution amid a function on Thursday, March 22.</p> <p>The bank with its slogan 'Your Partner for Progress' supported the institution on the occasion of its anniversary.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7564', 'image' => '20180325092159_20160603042444_citizen.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7783', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Laxmi Bank Honors Player', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.</p> <p>The bank, under its corporate social responsibility, honored bodybuilder Maheswor Maharjan for winning the title of the 50<sup>th</sup> Asian Championship held in Bhutan.</p> <p>The bank provided Maharjan with Rs 200,000 with an aim to encourage the sports sector.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7563', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7781', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave on Saturday ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. ', 'content' => '<p>March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. Entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, consultants and start-up ecosystem players from both Nepal and India will participate in the event which will be held at Hotel Radisson, reads a press statement issued by the organisers. Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada will be the chief guest of the event.</p> <p>Seven CEOs/investors from India and eight from Nepal will address the audience that would comprise young entrepreneurs from both the countries. The speakers from India include Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Caital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers would be Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founde/CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>“Through seven entrepreneurial meet-ups, seven-day city tour, 10 college level activities, four days of mentorships and workshops and massive social media campaigns, Embassy of India and Clock b managed to reach out to more than 500,000 entrepreneurial minds of Nepal,” reads the statement.</p> <p>In all, more than 600 entrepreneurs registered for the event out of which 300 have been screened for attending the conclave, according to the organisers. More than 30 start-ups showed interest in pitching for investment, 19 were screened for auditions and five start-ups have been shortlisted for pitching at the finale. These firms are: Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and Fohor bata Mofor.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-23', 'modified' => '2018-03-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7562', 'image' => '20180323111340_IMG-20180323-WA0004.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7780', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' NIC Asia Bank Starts ' Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata'', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.', 'content' => '<p>March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.</p> <p>According to the bank, the account allows the customers to withdraw money from ATM card of any bank of the nation free of cost. Likewise, the account also provides free Visa debit card/credit card and mobile banking service along with 50 percent discount on locker charge annually.</p> <p>The account that can be opened with Rs 1000, provides yearly 8 percent interest to its customers. Beside this also, the account provides recharge card of NTC or Ncell equivalent to Rs 100, said the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7561', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7779', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Other Lucky Winners of Coke Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. According to the scheme, 40 lucky customers will get chance to visit Russia with all-paid expenses to watch the World Cup 2018 live.</p> <p>Under the second round of the scheme, Santosh Bisural, Kamal Ratna Sakya of Swayambhu, Anil Kumar Shrestha of Ramnagar, and Rajendra Kumar Rai of Udayapur were selected as the winner of Russia trip while Yukesh Shrestha of Kumaripati and Bishnu Prasad Poudel of Satungal won television sets. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7560', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7778', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sophia expresses her desire to climb Mt Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. She also said that the country is slowly moving towards development of technology, which in turn will solve the burning issues of the country.</p> <p>Sophia was in Nepal to attend a program entitled ‘Public Services and Development’, which was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the government of Nepal. She further added that Nepal can achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), and economic prosperity by the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>“There are immense opportunities in Nepal. This part of the word is rich in culture and linguistic diversity. But, Nepal is not known for its technology and inventions,” she said.</p> <p>Sophia also expressed her desire to be the first non-human to climb the Mt Everest – world’s highest peak. “Artificial intelligence makes the life of people easier. The technology has made it possible to connect the rural parts of Nepal to any part of the world, and has helped to deliver quality education and services,” she added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7559', 'image' => '20180322013831_sophiafilm1-300x167.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7777', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways and Iberia Expand Codeshare Partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said its code (QR) will be applied to routes operated by Iberia from Madrid to Panama City, Panama; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogotá Medellín (MDE), Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santo Domingo; Dominican Republic. Qatar Airways currently offers double daily flights from Doha direct to Madrid. From July, this will increase to 17 times weekly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways expressed its belief that the enhanced partnership will also benefit members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus – as well as provide passengers with increased accessibility to Qatar Airways’ award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), and Iberia’s hub at Madrid Airport Terminal 4.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The national carrier of Qatar is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, with a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents while Iberia is a leading carrier on routes between Europe and Latin America. Together with its subsidiary Iberia Express and its franchise partner Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum, it operates 600 daily flights to 131 destinations in 48 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia with a fleet of some 135 aircraft.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7558', 'image' => '20180322013551_index.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7776', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5.9 Million Loan for Agriculture in Pyuthan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. ', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. The young entrepreneurs from Pyuthan and Swargaduwari Municipality and Erawati and Sarumarani VDCs have been sanctioned the loan amount to start their agricultural farm.</p> <p>The entrepreneurs have planned to invest the loan in agricultural farming including in cow farming, goat rearing, fishery, vegetable and mushroom farming, reported Kishor Kumar Acharaya, managing director of Agricultural Development Bank, Pyuthan.</p> <p>The loan is only sanction for registered farms and the debtors are also required to submit loan interest in monthly basis and the farm has to create employment opportunities for the locals. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7557', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7775', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of Goldstar at Baneshwar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The showroom has more than 40 varieties of shoes at a price range in between Rs 350 to Rs 1750.</p> <p>This showroom is the seventh authorized showroom of Goldstar in Kathmandu. The showroom is offering flat discount of 10 percent on all of its shoe items for the customers for a week.</p> <p>Operator of the showroom, Prakash Khadka, informed that the shoes are available at the shop at retail price. “We are offering shoes at much cheaper price than the market,” he said.</p> <p> According to Ganesh Karki, sales manager at Goldstar, the company has plans to open 50 authorised showrooms all over the country within a year.</p> <p>“We will be opening 20 showrooms across the country by Baishakh. 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', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24. The event was aimed at serving as an ideal platform for connecting the young entrepreneurial minds of India and Nepal.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the event is first-of-its-kind platform created for the entrepreneurs of both countries to come together and exchange innovative ideas. During the event, seven CEOs, and investors from India and eight from Nepal addressed more than 300 audiences.</p> <p>Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said that the government is ready to work with startups to make them more innovative and effective.</p> <p>“The government is also working to build a better startup ecosystem in the country," added the chief guest.</p> <p>The speakers from India were Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Capital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers were Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founder and CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>Five startup firms also pitched their business ideas in front of the investors during the event. The firms to pith business idea were Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and FohorbataMohor. The five startups were shortlisted out of more than 100 applications received for pitching proposals.</p> <p>“The journey to finding potential startups for the team was not just about getting the right companies but it was more about spreading entrepreneurial vibes among youngsters,” said Binay Devkota, CEO of Clock B Business Innovations.</p> <p>The experts speaking at the program said that Nepal has immense opportunities for the startups to grow, but the lack of intellectual property rights is a major setback for the startup community to grow in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7571', 'image' => '20180325025540_IMG-8372 (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7789', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Remit Announces New Year Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. The company brought the 'Naya Barsa ko Bahar, IME Garda Upaharai Upahar' scheme for three months effective from March 15 to June 14. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through IME from abroad can get subscription of Dish Home in 'weekly lucky draw', smart phones in 'monthly lucky draw', and 42-inch LED as 'bumper prize’, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The lucky draw will be based on software system and the result will be updated on the authorised web page of the company.</p> <p>Likewise Malaysia based Riya IME has also announced 'New Year Bonanza' scheme on the occasion of Nepali New Year 2075. The company said the scheme will be valid from March 20 to April 30. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through Riya IME of Malaysia will win smartphones fortnightly and 32-inch LED TV at the end of the month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7570', 'image' => '20180325022538_ime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7788', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TCL Smart TV Available in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. TCL TV can be operated through internet connection where users can also use Facebook and YouTube as well.</p> <p>Just like Google Play Store, IOS App Store of i-phone, TCL television has also its own app store. Through the app, customers can even download and use android-based games and social media through the smart TV.</p> <p>Beside this, customers can use the smart TV to watch the contents of their smart devices like mobile, tablet, laptop in large screen through Wireless Mirroring and Screen Mirroring systems. Important documents, film, music, songs, photos can also be saved in the internal memory of the television.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7569', 'image' => '20180325020139_tcl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7786', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '29th National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo Kicks off ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: The 29th edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The 29<sup>th</sup> edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.</p> <p>The five-day expo from March 23 to 27, was inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Oli. CNI President Hari Bhakta Sharma, NCC President Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Parasad Yadav and secretary Yam Kumari Khatiwada, Federation of Nepali Handicraft Association President Dharma Raj Shakya among others were present during the inauguration ceremony. The expo aims to promote, develop and expand cottage and small-scale industries of the country.</p> <p>Minister Yadav focused on prioritizing and utilizing whatever is available and to use modern technologies for industrial development. He suggested skilled and educated youths not to hesitate to take up minor occupation. He claimed that the ministry is making plans for economic prosperity and encouraging private investment. “We will not compromise in maintaining good governance,” he claimed.</p> <p>Prime Minister KP Oli said cottage and small-scale industries is one of the major sectors creating investment and employment opportunities. He ensured that no one will be dying of hunger in the coming days.</p> <p>Yam Kumari Khatiwada, secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies highlighted the importance of promoting cottage and small-scale industries. She added that the government is aiming to establish product specific zones by bringing together scattered products and industries.</p> <p>The expo features 292 stalls of various entrepreneurs from all 77 districts of the nation. The expo which displays national products including food, traditional as well as modern technologies, wood crafts, handicrafts, garments, regional as well as cultural products was observed by a large number of the visitors from the first day, informed the organisers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7567', 'image' => '20180325094342_12.jpg abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7785', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' ‘Samsung Forum’ aims to Connect with Partners, Showcase Technology', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.', 'content' => '<p><strong>March 25: </strong>Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the event was organized from March 21 to March 23 at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu. </p> <p> “To develop breakthrough technologies and stay ahead of technology trends, we make bold and sustained developments in R&D, resulting in our teams constantly delivering breakthroughs and discoveries in technology and design. In 2017, Samsung invested over $15 billion on R&D globally,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The forum event gave partners a glimpse into Samsung Nepal’s plans going forward and also showcased the company’s latest product lineup.</p> <p>While day one of the event was dedicated to partners, the Samsung leadership met media spanning from print to digital on the second day. The team engaged with B2B partners on the last day.</p> <p>Samsung Electronics said its vision is to contribute to communities around the world through leading-edge technologies, as well as resources and talent.</p> <p>“Our approach to citizenship is rooted in this same philosophy, with the development and implementation of various initiatives designed to enrich people’s lives in the areas of education and the environment, as well as accessibility,” the company said in the statement.</p> <p>In Nepal too, Samsung has initiated several CSR program including the Samsung Smart Class in Kathmandu and in Birethanti.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7566', 'image' => '20180325092902_1x3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7784', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Three New Branches of Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. The bank started its branches at Soltimode of Kathmandu, Sallaghari of Bhaktapur and Banepa of Kavre.</p> <p>The branches were inaugurated amid separate functions on Wednesday, March 21. According to the bank, the branches aim to deliver life insurance service with modern technology.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7565', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7782', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Children', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children. The bank has provided Rs 150,000 to the institution.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over a cheque to Surendra Dhakal, CEO of the institution amid a function on Thursday, March 22.</p> <p>The bank with its slogan 'Your Partner for Progress' supported the institution on the occasion of its anniversary.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7564', 'image' => '20180325092159_20160603042444_citizen.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7783', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Laxmi Bank Honors Player', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.</p> <p>The bank, under its corporate social responsibility, honored bodybuilder Maheswor Maharjan for winning the title of the 50<sup>th</sup> Asian Championship held in Bhutan.</p> <p>The bank provided Maharjan with Rs 200,000 with an aim to encourage the sports sector.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7563', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7781', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave on Saturday ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. ', 'content' => '<p>March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. Entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, consultants and start-up ecosystem players from both Nepal and India will participate in the event which will be held at Hotel Radisson, reads a press statement issued by the organisers. Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada will be the chief guest of the event.</p> <p>Seven CEOs/investors from India and eight from Nepal will address the audience that would comprise young entrepreneurs from both the countries. The speakers from India include Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Caital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers would be Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founde/CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>“Through seven entrepreneurial meet-ups, seven-day city tour, 10 college level activities, four days of mentorships and workshops and massive social media campaigns, Embassy of India and Clock b managed to reach out to more than 500,000 entrepreneurial minds of Nepal,” reads the statement.</p> <p>In all, more than 600 entrepreneurs registered for the event out of which 300 have been screened for attending the conclave, according to the organisers. More than 30 start-ups showed interest in pitching for investment, 19 were screened for auditions and five start-ups have been shortlisted for pitching at the finale. These firms are: Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and Fohor bata Mofor.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-23', 'modified' => '2018-03-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7562', 'image' => '20180323111340_IMG-20180323-WA0004.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7780', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' NIC Asia Bank Starts ' Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata'', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.', 'content' => '<p>March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.</p> <p>According to the bank, the account allows the customers to withdraw money from ATM card of any bank of the nation free of cost. Likewise, the account also provides free Visa debit card/credit card and mobile banking service along with 50 percent discount on locker charge annually.</p> <p>The account that can be opened with Rs 1000, provides yearly 8 percent interest to its customers. Beside this also, the account provides recharge card of NTC or Ncell equivalent to Rs 100, said the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7561', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7779', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Other Lucky Winners of Coke Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. According to the scheme, 40 lucky customers will get chance to visit Russia with all-paid expenses to watch the World Cup 2018 live.</p> <p>Under the second round of the scheme, Santosh Bisural, Kamal Ratna Sakya of Swayambhu, Anil Kumar Shrestha of Ramnagar, and Rajendra Kumar Rai of Udayapur were selected as the winner of Russia trip while Yukesh Shrestha of Kumaripati and Bishnu Prasad Poudel of Satungal won television sets. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7560', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7778', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sophia expresses her desire to climb Mt Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. She also said that the country is slowly moving towards development of technology, which in turn will solve the burning issues of the country.</p> <p>Sophia was in Nepal to attend a program entitled ‘Public Services and Development’, which was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the government of Nepal. She further added that Nepal can achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), and economic prosperity by the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>“There are immense opportunities in Nepal. This part of the word is rich in culture and linguistic diversity. But, Nepal is not known for its technology and inventions,” she said.</p> <p>Sophia also expressed her desire to be the first non-human to climb the Mt Everest – world’s highest peak. “Artificial intelligence makes the life of people easier. The technology has made it possible to connect the rural parts of Nepal to any part of the world, and has helped to deliver quality education and services,” she added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7559', 'image' => '20180322013831_sophiafilm1-300x167.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7777', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways and Iberia Expand Codeshare Partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said its code (QR) will be applied to routes operated by Iberia from Madrid to Panama City, Panama; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogotá Medellín (MDE), Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santo Domingo; Dominican Republic. Qatar Airways currently offers double daily flights from Doha direct to Madrid. From July, this will increase to 17 times weekly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways expressed its belief that the enhanced partnership will also benefit members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus – as well as provide passengers with increased accessibility to Qatar Airways’ award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), and Iberia’s hub at Madrid Airport Terminal 4.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The national carrier of Qatar is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, with a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents while Iberia is a leading carrier on routes between Europe and Latin America. Together with its subsidiary Iberia Express and its franchise partner Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum, it operates 600 daily flights to 131 destinations in 48 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia with a fleet of some 135 aircraft.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7558', 'image' => '20180322013551_index.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7776', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5.9 Million Loan for Agriculture in Pyuthan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. ', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. The young entrepreneurs from Pyuthan and Swargaduwari Municipality and Erawati and Sarumarani VDCs have been sanctioned the loan amount to start their agricultural farm.</p> <p>The entrepreneurs have planned to invest the loan in agricultural farming including in cow farming, goat rearing, fishery, vegetable and mushroom farming, reported Kishor Kumar Acharaya, managing director of Agricultural Development Bank, Pyuthan.</p> <p>The loan is only sanction for registered farms and the debtors are also required to submit loan interest in monthly basis and the farm has to create employment opportunities for the locals. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7557', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7775', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of Goldstar at Baneshwar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The showroom has more than 40 varieties of shoes at a price range in between Rs 350 to Rs 1750.</p> <p>This showroom is the seventh authorized showroom of Goldstar in Kathmandu. The showroom is offering flat discount of 10 percent on all of its shoe items for the customers for a week.</p> <p>Operator of the showroom, Prakash Khadka, informed that the shoes are available at the shop at retail price. “We are offering shoes at much cheaper price than the market,” he said.</p> <p> According to Ganesh Karki, sales manager at Goldstar, the company has plans to open 50 authorised showrooms all over the country within a year.</p> <p>“We will be opening 20 showrooms across the country by Baishakh. 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', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with Clock b Business Innovation organised the international entrepreneurs’ conclave – ConnectIN on Saturday, March 24. The event was aimed at serving as an ideal platform for connecting the young entrepreneurial minds of India and Nepal.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the event is first-of-its-kind platform created for the entrepreneurs of both countries to come together and exchange innovative ideas. During the event, seven CEOs, and investors from India and eight from Nepal addressed more than 300 audiences.</p> <p>Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said that the government is ready to work with startups to make them more innovative and effective.</p> <p>“The government is also working to build a better startup ecosystem in the country," added the chief guest.</p> <p>The speakers from India were Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Capital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers were Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founder and CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>Five startup firms also pitched their business ideas in front of the investors during the event. The firms to pith business idea were Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and FohorbataMohor. The five startups were shortlisted out of more than 100 applications received for pitching proposals.</p> <p>“The journey to finding potential startups for the team was not just about getting the right companies but it was more about spreading entrepreneurial vibes among youngsters,” said Binay Devkota, CEO of Clock B Business Innovations.</p> <p>The experts speaking at the program said that Nepal has immense opportunities for the startups to grow, but the lack of intellectual property rights is a major setback for the startup community to grow in the market.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7571', 'image' => '20180325025540_IMG-8372 (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7789', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Remit Announces New Year Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: IME Limited has announced new scheme targeting the upcoming New Year 2075. The company brought the 'Naya Barsa ko Bahar, IME Garda Upaharai Upahar' scheme for three months effective from March 15 to June 14. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through IME from abroad can get subscription of Dish Home in 'weekly lucky draw', smart phones in 'monthly lucky draw', and 42-inch LED as 'bumper prize’, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The lucky draw will be based on software system and the result will be updated on the authorised web page of the company.</p> <p>Likewise Malaysia based Riya IME has also announced 'New Year Bonanza' scheme on the occasion of Nepali New Year 2075. The company said the scheme will be valid from March 20 to April 30. Under the scheme, the customers sending money through Riya IME of Malaysia will win smartphones fortnightly and 32-inch LED TV at the end of the month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7570', 'image' => '20180325022538_ime.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7788', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TCL Smart TV Available in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: TCL has introduced smart TV in the Nepali market. TCL TV can be operated through internet connection where users can also use Facebook and YouTube as well.</p> <p>Just like Google Play Store, IOS App Store of i-phone, TCL television has also its own app store. Through the app, customers can even download and use android-based games and social media through the smart TV.</p> <p>Beside this, customers can use the smart TV to watch the contents of their smart devices like mobile, tablet, laptop in large screen through Wireless Mirroring and Screen Mirroring systems. Important documents, film, music, songs, photos can also be saved in the internal memory of the television.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7569', 'image' => '20180325020139_tcl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7786', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '29th National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo Kicks off ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: The 29th edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: The 29<sup>th</sup> edition of National Industrial Goods and Technology Expo has kicked off at the exhibition hall in Brikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, March 23.</p> <p>The five-day expo from March 23 to 27, was inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Oli. CNI President Hari Bhakta Sharma, NCC President Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Parasad Yadav and secretary Yam Kumari Khatiwada, Federation of Nepali Handicraft Association President Dharma Raj Shakya among others were present during the inauguration ceremony. The expo aims to promote, develop and expand cottage and small-scale industries of the country.</p> <p>Minister Yadav focused on prioritizing and utilizing whatever is available and to use modern technologies for industrial development. He suggested skilled and educated youths not to hesitate to take up minor occupation. He claimed that the ministry is making plans for economic prosperity and encouraging private investment. “We will not compromise in maintaining good governance,” he claimed.</p> <p>Prime Minister KP Oli said cottage and small-scale industries is one of the major sectors creating investment and employment opportunities. He ensured that no one will be dying of hunger in the coming days.</p> <p>Yam Kumari Khatiwada, secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies highlighted the importance of promoting cottage and small-scale industries. She added that the government is aiming to establish product specific zones by bringing together scattered products and industries.</p> <p>The expo features 292 stalls of various entrepreneurs from all 77 districts of the nation. The expo which displays national products including food, traditional as well as modern technologies, wood crafts, handicrafts, garments, regional as well as cultural products was observed by a large number of the visitors from the first day, informed the organisers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7567', 'image' => '20180325094342_12.jpg abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7785', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' ‘Samsung Forum’ aims to Connect with Partners, Showcase Technology', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.', 'content' => '<p><strong>March 25: </strong>Samsung Nepal recently organized Samsung Forum, a new platform to interact with its retail partners, media as well as B2B partners who work with Samsung’s cutting edge technology and innovations.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the event was organized from March 21 to March 23 at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu. </p> <p> “To develop breakthrough technologies and stay ahead of technology trends, we make bold and sustained developments in R&D, resulting in our teams constantly delivering breakthroughs and discoveries in technology and design. In 2017, Samsung invested over $15 billion on R&D globally,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The forum event gave partners a glimpse into Samsung Nepal’s plans going forward and also showcased the company’s latest product lineup.</p> <p>While day one of the event was dedicated to partners, the Samsung leadership met media spanning from print to digital on the second day. The team engaged with B2B partners on the last day.</p> <p>Samsung Electronics said its vision is to contribute to communities around the world through leading-edge technologies, as well as resources and talent.</p> <p>“Our approach to citizenship is rooted in this same philosophy, with the development and implementation of various initiatives designed to enrich people’s lives in the areas of education and the environment, as well as accessibility,” the company said in the statement.</p> <p>In Nepal too, Samsung has initiated several CSR program including the Samsung Smart Class in Kathmandu and in Birethanti.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7566', 'image' => '20180325092902_1x3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7784', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Three New Branches of Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Sanima Life Insurance has opened three more branches in different places of the country. The bank started its branches at Soltimode of Kathmandu, Sallaghari of Bhaktapur and Banepa of Kavre.</p> <p>The branches were inaugurated amid separate functions on Wednesday, March 21. According to the bank, the branches aim to deliver life insurance service with modern technology.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7565', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7782', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Children', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Citizens Bank has provided financial support to Child Development Society with a motive to contribute in overall development of children. The bank has provided Rs 150,000 to the institution.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over a cheque to Surendra Dhakal, CEO of the institution amid a function on Thursday, March 22.</p> <p>The bank with its slogan 'Your Partner for Progress' supported the institution on the occasion of its anniversary.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7564', 'image' => '20180325092159_20160603042444_citizen.JPG', 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7783', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maha Laxmi Bank Honors Player', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.', 'content' => '<p>March 25: Maha Laxmi Bikas Bank has honored the winner of 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Wednesday, March 21.</p> <p>The bank, under its corporate social responsibility, honored bodybuilder Maheswor Maharjan for winning the title of the 50<sup>th</sup> Asian Championship held in Bhutan.</p> <p>The bank provided Maharjan with Rs 200,000 with an aim to encourage the sports sector.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-25', 'modified' => '2018-03-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7563', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7781', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave on Saturday ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. ', 'content' => '<p>March 23: ConnectIN, an international entrepreneurship conclave being organized by Indian Embassy in association with Clock b Business Innovations, will be held in Kathmandu on March 24. Entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, consultants and start-up ecosystem players from both Nepal and India will participate in the event which will be held at Hotel Radisson, reads a press statement issued by the organisers. Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada will be the chief guest of the event.</p> <p>Seven CEOs/investors from India and eight from Nepal will address the audience that would comprise young entrepreneurs from both the countries. The speakers from India include Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Ashutosh Tyagi, executive vice president of Tata Caital Private Equity; Navin Surya, chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI); Ritu Marya, editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Media; Kaushik Mukherjee, co-founder and MD of FAB BAG; Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures and Yatin K Thakur, co-founder of StartUp India & Coworkin.</p> <p>From Nepal, the speakers would be Siddhant Raj Pandey, chairman and CEO of Business Oxygen; Narottam Aryal, executive director of King’s College; Sushil Pokharel, CEO of Sushmit Group; Biswas Dhakal, president of F1Soft, FinTech; Subash Ghimire, editor of Republica; Semanta Dahal, advocate of Abhinawa Law Chambers; Sixit Bhatta, co-founde/CEO of Tootle, and Amit Agrawal, CEO of Janaki Technology.</p> <p>“Through seven entrepreneurial meet-ups, seven-day city tour, 10 college level activities, four days of mentorships and workshops and massive social media campaigns, Embassy of India and Clock b managed to reach out to more than 500,000 entrepreneurial minds of Nepal,” reads the statement.</p> <p>In all, more than 600 entrepreneurs registered for the event out of which 300 have been screened for attending the conclave, according to the organisers. More than 30 start-ups showed interest in pitching for investment, 19 were screened for auditions and five start-ups have been shortlisted for pitching at the finale. These firms are: Metro Tarkari, Furniture Hub, Kullabs, My Earth Eco Bags and Fohor bata Mofor.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-23', 'modified' => '2018-03-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7562', 'image' => '20180323111340_IMG-20180323-WA0004.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7780', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => ' NIC Asia Bank Starts ' Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata'', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.', 'content' => '<p>March 22: NIC Asia Bank has introduced a new saving account 'Premium Samunnati Bachat Khata' with the tagline of 'Bank Pani, Sathi Pani'.</p> <p>According to the bank, the account allows the customers to withdraw money from ATM card of any bank of the nation free of cost. Likewise, the account also provides free Visa debit card/credit card and mobile banking service along with 50 percent discount on locker charge annually.</p> <p>The account that can be opened with Rs 1000, provides yearly 8 percent interest to its customers. Beside this also, the account provides recharge card of NTC or Ncell equivalent to Rs 100, said the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7561', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7779', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Other Lucky Winners of Coke Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Coca-Cola Nepal has announced other lucky winners of 'Coke Kham Russia Jam' scheme in the second round. According to the scheme, 40 lucky customers will get chance to visit Russia with all-paid expenses to watch the World Cup 2018 live.</p> <p>Under the second round of the scheme, Santosh Bisural, Kamal Ratna Sakya of Swayambhu, Anil Kumar Shrestha of Ramnagar, and Rajendra Kumar Rai of Udayapur were selected as the winner of Russia trip while Yukesh Shrestha of Kumaripati and Bishnu Prasad Poudel of Satungal won television sets. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7560', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7778', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sophia expresses her desire to climb Mt Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. ', 'content' => '<p>March 22: Sophia – the first robot to get a citizenship – on Wednesday said that Nepal can use technology to alleviate poverty, and control corruption in the country. She also said that the country is slowly moving towards development of technology, which in turn will solve the burning issues of the country.</p> <p>Sophia was in Nepal to attend a program entitled ‘Public Services and Development’, which was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the government of Nepal. She further added that Nepal can achieve the sustainable development goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), and economic prosperity by the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>“There are immense opportunities in Nepal. This part of the word is rich in culture and linguistic diversity. But, Nepal is not known for its technology and inventions,” she said.</p> <p>Sophia also expressed her desire to be the first non-human to climb the Mt Everest – world’s highest peak. “Artificial intelligence makes the life of people easier. The technology has made it possible to connect the rural parts of Nepal to any part of the world, and has helped to deliver quality education and services,” she added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7559', 'image' => '20180322013831_sophiafilm1-300x167.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7777', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways and Iberia Expand Codeshare Partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">March 22: Qatar Airways and Iberia have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said its code (QR) will be applied to routes operated by Iberia from Madrid to Panama City, Panama; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogotá Medellín (MDE), Colombia; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Santo Domingo; Dominican Republic. Qatar Airways currently offers double daily flights from Doha direct to Madrid. From July, this will increase to 17 times weekly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways expressed its belief that the enhanced partnership will also benefit members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus – as well as provide passengers with increased accessibility to Qatar Airways’ award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), and Iberia’s hub at Madrid Airport Terminal 4.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The national carrier of Qatar is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, with a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft flying to business and leisure destinations across six continents while Iberia is a leading carrier on routes between Europe and Latin America. Together with its subsidiary Iberia Express and its franchise partner Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum, it operates 600 daily flights to 131 destinations in 48 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia with a fleet of some 135 aircraft.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7558', 'image' => '20180322013551_index.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7776', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5.9 Million Loan for Agriculture in Pyuthan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. ', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Agriculture Development Bank’s branch at Khalangana has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5.9 million to six different young and small scale entrepreneurs of Pyuthan. The young entrepreneurs from Pyuthan and Swargaduwari Municipality and Erawati and Sarumarani VDCs have been sanctioned the loan amount to start their agricultural farm.</p> <p>The entrepreneurs have planned to invest the loan in agricultural farming including in cow farming, goat rearing, fishery, vegetable and mushroom farming, reported Kishor Kumar Acharaya, managing director of Agricultural Development Bank, Pyuthan.</p> <p>The loan is only sanction for registered farms and the debtors are also required to submit loan interest in monthly basis and the farm has to create employment opportunities for the locals. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-22', 'modified' => '2018-03-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7557', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7775', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Showroom of Goldstar at Baneshwar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>March 21: Goldstar Shoes has opened its new authorized showroom at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The showroom has more than 40 varieties of shoes at a price range in between Rs 350 to Rs 1750.</p> <p>This showroom is the seventh authorized showroom of Goldstar in Kathmandu. The showroom is offering flat discount of 10 percent on all of its shoe items for the customers for a week.</p> <p>Operator of the showroom, Prakash Khadka, informed that the shoes are available at the shop at retail price. “We are offering shoes at much cheaper price than the market,” he said.</p> <p> According to Ganesh Karki, sales manager at Goldstar, the company has plans to open 50 authorised showrooms all over the country within a year.</p> <p>“We will be opening 20 showrooms across the country by Baishakh. Construction for the showrooms are currently underway,” said Karki.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-21', 'modified' => '2018-03-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7556', 'image' => '20180321051736_28954594_1861803983843316_5098192624531434047_o.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25