
March 13: Samsung Electronics introduced the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ phones in the Nepali market on Monday, March…
March 13: Samsung Electronics introduced the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ phones in the Nepali market on Monday, March…
March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia.…
March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali.…
March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March…
March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11th…
March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara.…
March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70th branch at Banepa of Kavre…
March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity.…
March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March…
March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).…
March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage.…
March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district.…
March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from…
March 9: A report prepared by Axiata, the company which owns majority shares of Ncell, has revealed that the customer base of the telecom company in Nepal has reached 106.4 million as of December 2017 and out of it 52 percent use…
March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this…
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In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.</p> <p>“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,” said Pranay Ratna Sthapit, head of IMBiz, Samsung Nepal, adding, “With the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”</p> <p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications</strong></p> <table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:667px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9+</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Display</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(570ppi)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(529ppi)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Body</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g,<br /> IP68<sup>7</sup></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g,<br /> IP68<sup>7</sup></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Camera</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel<br /> 12MPAFsensor<br /> with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)<br /> Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS<br /> Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4)<br /> Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)<br /> Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>AP</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)<br /> 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)<br /> 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Memory</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>4GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400 GB)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400GB)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>SIM Card</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Battery</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>3,000mAh</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>3,500mAh</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Network</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Sensors</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Authentication</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Audio</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Video</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 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', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia. This football event is being held from this May 10 onwards.</p> <p>The street children of Nepal are representing the nation for the first time in an international event. Shelter Asraya Nepal, a welfare organization that is working for the benefit of street children towards their betterment and secured future is the architect behind the success and with the coordination of the organization, Goldstar is supporting towards the cause and aiding the street children to compete in the international event, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>Vidushi Rana, the director of Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, expressed humbly, "When it comes to any sporting activity, a shoe comes to mind immediately. Goldstar, being one of Nepal's largest selling shoe companies, definitely is no less. But towards a sporting event, which is so unique and distinct to its own right – Street Child World Cup 2018, we as a company feel a sense of responsibility and take pride to be a part of it.”</p> <p>The sporting event – Street Child World Cup 2018, which works against marginalization, stigmatization, seclusion, and aversion of street children all across the world aims to alleviate the perception of responsible society towards underprivileged children and hopes to bring awareness towards their education, placement, and security.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7507', 'image' => '20180313035757_IMG_20180309_144756.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7725', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj’s new showroom in Lamki ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. The company believes that the new showroom will make it easier for the customer to access bike spare parts and accessories.</p> <p>Yogain Gurung, general manager of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, said, “We are pleased to announce our new showroom in Kailali. The growing demand of consumers motivates us to expand our reach and with this expansion Kailali consumers will be benefitted in many ways. We are committed to provide high quality service to all our customers throughout the country. With God's grace and the goodwill of our customers I am sure that we have a bright future ahead of us."<br /> <br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7506', 'image' => '20180313033149_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7724', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Century Bank and Gurans Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>The bank’s Acting CEO Jeevan Bhattarai and the insurance company’s CEO Narayan Kumar Bhattarai inked the agreement. With the agreement, the bank’s customers can benefit from all kinds of insurance services of the insurance company from any branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7505', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7723', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Star Hospital Organise Cycle Rally ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the hospital, the programme was held as part of various programmes throughout the week to celebrate the anniversary.</p> <p>The rally started from hospital premises at Sanepa, took route through Pulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, New Baneswor, Maitighar, New Road, Kalimati and convened at Kritipur.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7504', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7722', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pokhara Branch of Deva Bikas Bank ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. Chintamani Siwakoti, deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, March 11.</p> <p>On the occasion, Siwakoti said that B class banks need to be authorised for government transactions in those areas where A class banks are unavailable.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Bijay Bahadur Shrestha said that the bank has been providing services through its 49 branches across the nation.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7503', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7721', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Inaugurates its Branch at Banepa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70th branch at Banepa of Kavre district.', 'content' => '<p>March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70<sup>th</sup> branch at Banepa of Kavre district.</p> <p>Chief District Officer of Kavre, Shiva Prasad Shimkhada, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Someshwar Seth, and the board of directors of the bank jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>Currently, the bank is rendering banking services through its domestic network of 70 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 97 ATM outlets across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7502', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7720', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'FNCCI Appeals Local and Provincial Governments to Collaborate with Private Sectors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. The federation pleaded for the collaboration on its first general assembly in the new federal setup.</p> <p>The federation said it has already made an agreement to collaborate with local and provincial governments for the prosperity of the province. It has also mandated the district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry to move forward by coordinating with the local government.</p> <p>The assembly also pleaded to carry out 'One Village One Production' (OVOP) programme from provincial chambers of commerce and industry.</p> <p>Province 4 coordinator of the federation, Sanjeeb Bahadur Koirala, said they will organise various programmes for economic prosperity. He assured to support district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry in training programmes for increasing entrepreneurship and economic prosperity.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7501', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7719', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines celebrates its 3rd Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it has achieve important milestones in the last two years.</p> <p>“Today, Himalaya Airlines is the proud operator of three Airbus A320 and is honored to receive the first international award of ‘Leading New International Airlines in South Asia’ received at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017,” reads the statement.</p> <p>To celebrate this occasion, the airline has announced an Audience Engagement Program with the launch of a social media quiz that will run across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The participants are encouraged to click the link, which is shared in the airline’s social media pages for a chance to win a round trip ticket to and from any destinations of the airline. The contest is valid till March 19.</p> <p>“Through this promotion contest, we want to reward our loyal audiences with a chance to experience Himalaya Airline’s hospitality on board,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“The celebration was further shared with our passengers by distributing red velvet cupcakes on-board who flew on Himalaya Airlines on March 9 to Doha, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.”</p> <p>Himalaya Airlines’ Vice President (Administration) Vijay Shrestha said, <em>“With key achievements, now we proudly say that Himalaya Airlines is the fastest growing private airline of Nepal and is always striving to achieve the best, be it On Time Performance (OTP) of our flights or ensuring the most convenient and time efficient way of air travel. We thank all our passengers, patrons and stakeholders for their tremendous support in our each step of flying higher. Also we would like to wish all the participants good luck for the lucky draw contest.”</em></p> <p>Himalaya Airlines said it recognizes safety as a core responsibility and motivating factor for the employees, and is fully committed to provide all the appropriate resources required for effective safety practices.</p> <p>Airline said its perseverance to follow and maintain the Global Safety Standards has been endorsed by the recent audits from various Civil Aviation Authorities like ICAO, GACA, CAAC and CAAB in 2017.</p> <p>The airline claimed it was among the few airlines of Nepal selected for sample confirmation of aviation safety standards maintained in Nepal by CAAN during the ICVM audit follow up of CAAN in relation with the Significant Safety Concern imposed by ICAO in 2013.</p> <p>To take part in the quiz contest, anyone interested can click on the following link: <a href="http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz">http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7500', 'image' => '20180312035001_Himalaya-Airlines-2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7718', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kishore Kumar Pradhan Elected as Vice President of FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Pradhan was elected to the vacant post after garnering 65 votes to defeat his nearest rival Nirak KC, who secured only 33 votes.</p> <p>Newly elected Vice President Pradhan was administered oath of office and secrecy by the president of FNCCI, Bhawani Rana. Eleven months ago, Pradhan was defeated by Shekhar Golchha for the post of senior vice president.</p> <p>He was appointed to the post after former vice president Pramod Shrestha opted to compete in the local election.</p> <p>According to the provisions of FNCCI, its office bearer’s post will be automatically vacant in case he/she gets engaged with any political party. FNCCI held the election for the post as per the directive of the Supreme Court.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7499', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7717', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Tagging System Implementing Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. The government is bringing the system for the fast and convenient way of transportation of goods.</p> <p>The system will be operated with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to Rabi Shankar Sainju, spokesperson at the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the government is all set to introduce the system with an aim to simplify trade. The required software has also been developed for the implementation of online tracking system.</p> <p> “The first three months will be trial period for the implementation of the system,” informed Sainju, adding, “The government is implementing the system especially for the goods that are imported from third countries via India.”</p> <p>The ministry claims that the agreement for this has already been made. India itself has also develop required software for this, informed the ministry.</p> <p>According to the ministry, with the implementation of the system, the entry of goods arriving from third countries will be fast. Sainju informed that the system will be made compulsory once the trial period is finished. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7498', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7716', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank Opens Two Branches in Lamjung', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. With an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the nation, the bank has extended the branches at Gaundama of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality-6 and Malinma of Kwoholasonthar Rural Municipality of the district.</p> <p>Nepal Rastra Bank's operator Ramji Regmi inaugurated the new branches amid separate functions on Saturday (March 10) and Sunday (March 11) respectively. With these branches, the bank now has 59 branches across the nation.</p> <p>Praising the importance of the bank at the national level, Regmi appealed the bank at the program to extend its branches at more local level.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank's CEO Govinda Gurung shed light on the bank’s for economic development of rural areas.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7497', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7715', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Consider Suggestions of Small Industries: Finance Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them. For this, he has asked the small industries to submit the list of challenges they have been facing.</p> <p>Khatiwada made such commitment while receiving suggestions from the delegation of Federation of Cottage and Small Industries at the Ministry of Finance Thursday, on March 8.</p> <p>Khatiwada said that the issues raised by the small industries are genuine and the state should address these problems.</p> <p>“The main base for the prosperity of the country is the private sector. So, the new government will promote for investment in small and medium industries, tourism sector as well as for agriculture and infrastructure development,” he shared.</p> <p>During the discussion, the industrialists from small industries said that it is necessary to promote the small industries to reduce the trade deficit and to increase export.</p> <p>President of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries Shyam Prasad Giri said that the government should give 15 per cent cash incentives to help increase export of genuine Nepali products keeping in mind the inflation.</p> <p>He urged for an arrangement of a basket fund under the Nepal Rastra Bank. According to Giri, the money can be mobilised in productive sectors through branches of BFIs. 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Axiata informed that it has slashed the rate of international trunk calls by 19.6 percent. The reduction in international calls is a result of customers using different applications like Whattsapp, Viber, Emo, Skype among others to keep in touch with their family members and friends living abroad, the report said.</p> <p>According to the report, Ncell’s total income in 2017 was around Rs 58 billion. The report said that internet service contributed to 19 percent of the total income. Around 44 percent of Ncell users have subscribed for mobile data for internet service. Ncell said that the use of internet service has increased after introducing 4G service in February 2017.</p> <p>Ncell has been providing 4G service in 21 cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7495', 'image' => '20180309023834_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7710', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Panchakanya Group Supports Everest Expedition Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.</p> <p>Organising a function at the office of Panchakanya Group, the company extended its best wishes to the team comprising of journalists Rosha Basnet (National News Agency), Priya Laxmi Karki (News 24), Rojita Buddhacharya (Nepal Television), Deurali Chamling (freelancer) and Kalpana Maharjan (Megha Television).</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that Panchakanya Group’s Managing Director Pradeep Kumar Shrestha handed over a cheque of Rs 200,000 to Dreamers Destination Trek and Expedition, which will lead the expedition, during the function on Tuesday, March 6.</p> <p>The company also wished success for the team which will climb Everest in April under the banner of Federation of Nepalese Journalists.</p> <p>Panchakanya Group said it has been supporting such causes under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7494', 'image' => '20180309011045_IMG_5484.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.</p> <p>“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,” said Pranay Ratna Sthapit, head of IMBiz, Samsung Nepal, adding, “With the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”</p> <p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications</strong></p> <table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:667px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9+</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Display</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(570ppi)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved 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compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Network</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Sensors</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Authentication</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face 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', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia. This football event is being held from this May 10 onwards.</p> <p>The street children of Nepal are representing the nation for the first time in an international event. Shelter Asraya Nepal, a welfare organization that is working for the benefit of street children towards their betterment and secured future is the architect behind the success and with the coordination of the organization, Goldstar is supporting towards the cause and aiding the street children to compete in the international event, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>Vidushi Rana, the director of Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, expressed humbly, "When it comes to any sporting activity, a shoe comes to mind immediately. Goldstar, being one of Nepal's largest selling shoe companies, definitely is no less. But towards a sporting event, which is so unique and distinct to its own right – Street Child World Cup 2018, we as a company feel a sense of responsibility and take pride to be a part of it.”</p> <p>The sporting event – Street Child World Cup 2018, which works against marginalization, stigmatization, seclusion, and aversion of street children all across the world aims to alleviate the perception of responsible society towards underprivileged children and hopes to bring awareness towards their education, placement, and security.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7507', 'image' => '20180313035757_IMG_20180309_144756.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7725', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj’s new showroom in Lamki ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. The company believes that the new showroom will make it easier for the customer to access bike spare parts and accessories.</p> <p>Yogain Gurung, general manager of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, said, “We are pleased to announce our new showroom in Kailali. The growing demand of consumers motivates us to expand our reach and with this expansion Kailali consumers will be benefitted in many ways. We are committed to provide high quality service to all our customers throughout the country. With God's grace and the goodwill of our customers I am sure that we have a bright future ahead of us."<br /> <br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7506', 'image' => '20180313033149_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7724', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Century Bank and Gurans Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>The bank’s Acting CEO Jeevan Bhattarai and the insurance company’s CEO Narayan Kumar Bhattarai inked the agreement. With the agreement, the bank’s customers can benefit from all kinds of insurance services of the insurance company from any branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7505', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7723', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Star Hospital Organise Cycle Rally ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the hospital, the programme was held as part of various programmes throughout the week to celebrate the anniversary.</p> <p>The rally started from hospital premises at Sanepa, took route through Pulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, New Baneswor, Maitighar, New Road, Kalimati and convened at Kritipur.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7504', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7722', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pokhara Branch of Deva Bikas Bank ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. Chintamani Siwakoti, deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, March 11.</p> <p>On the occasion, Siwakoti said that B class banks need to be authorised for government transactions in those areas where A class banks are unavailable.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Bijay Bahadur Shrestha said that the bank has been providing services through its 49 branches across the nation.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7503', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7721', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Inaugurates its Branch at Banepa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70th branch at Banepa of Kavre district.', 'content' => '<p>March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70<sup>th</sup> branch at Banepa of Kavre district.</p> <p>Chief District Officer of Kavre, Shiva Prasad Shimkhada, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Someshwar Seth, and the board of directors of the bank jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>Currently, the bank is rendering banking services through its domestic network of 70 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 97 ATM outlets across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7502', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7720', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'FNCCI Appeals Local and Provincial Governments to Collaborate with Private Sectors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. 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He assured to support district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry in training programmes for increasing entrepreneurship and economic prosperity.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7501', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7719', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines celebrates its 3rd Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it has achieve important milestones in the last two years.</p> <p>“Today, Himalaya Airlines is the proud operator of three Airbus A320 and is honored to receive the first international award of ‘Leading New International Airlines in South Asia’ received at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017,” reads the statement.</p> <p>To celebrate this occasion, the airline has announced an Audience Engagement Program with the launch of a social media quiz that will run across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The participants are encouraged to click the link, which is shared in the airline’s social media pages for a chance to win a round trip ticket to and from any destinations of the airline. The contest is valid till March 19.</p> <p>“Through this promotion contest, we want to reward our loyal audiences with a chance to experience Himalaya Airline’s hospitality on board,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“The celebration was further shared with our passengers by distributing red velvet cupcakes on-board who flew on Himalaya Airlines on March 9 to Doha, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.”</p> <p>Himalaya Airlines’ Vice President (Administration) Vijay Shrestha said, <em>“With key achievements, now we proudly say that Himalaya Airlines is the fastest growing private airline of Nepal and is always striving to achieve the best, be it On Time Performance (OTP) of our flights or ensuring the most convenient and time efficient way of air travel. We thank all our passengers, patrons and stakeholders for their tremendous support in our each step of flying higher. Also we would like to wish all the participants good luck for the lucky draw contest.”</em></p> <p>Himalaya Airlines said it recognizes safety as a core responsibility and motivating factor for the employees, and is fully committed to provide all the appropriate resources required for effective safety practices.</p> <p>Airline said its perseverance to follow and maintain the Global Safety Standards has been endorsed by the recent audits from various Civil Aviation Authorities like ICAO, GACA, CAAC and CAAB in 2017.</p> <p>The airline claimed it was among the few airlines of Nepal selected for sample confirmation of aviation safety standards maintained in Nepal by CAAN during the ICVM audit follow up of CAAN in relation with the Significant Safety Concern imposed by ICAO in 2013.</p> <p>To take part in the quiz contest, anyone interested can click on the following link: <a href="http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz">http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7500', 'image' => '20180312035001_Himalaya-Airlines-2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7718', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kishore Kumar Pradhan Elected as Vice President of FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Pradhan was elected to the vacant post after garnering 65 votes to defeat his nearest rival Nirak KC, who secured only 33 votes.</p> <p>Newly elected Vice President Pradhan was administered oath of office and secrecy by the president of FNCCI, Bhawani Rana. Eleven months ago, Pradhan was defeated by Shekhar Golchha for the post of senior vice president.</p> <p>He was appointed to the post after former vice president Pramod Shrestha opted to compete in the local election.</p> <p>According to the provisions of FNCCI, its office bearer’s post will be automatically vacant in case he/she gets engaged with any political party. FNCCI held the election for the post as per the directive of the Supreme Court.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7499', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7717', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Tagging System Implementing Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. The government is bringing the system for the fast and convenient way of transportation of goods.</p> <p>The system will be operated with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to Rabi Shankar Sainju, spokesperson at the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the government is all set to introduce the system with an aim to simplify trade. The required software has also been developed for the implementation of online tracking system.</p> <p> “The first three months will be trial period for the implementation of the system,” informed Sainju, adding, “The government is implementing the system especially for the goods that are imported from third countries via India.”</p> <p>The ministry claims that the agreement for this has already been made. India itself has also develop required software for this, informed the ministry.</p> <p>According to the ministry, with the implementation of the system, the entry of goods arriving from third countries will be fast. Sainju informed that the system will be made compulsory once the trial period is finished. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7498', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7716', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank Opens Two Branches in Lamjung', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. With an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the nation, the bank has extended the branches at Gaundama of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality-6 and Malinma of Kwoholasonthar Rural Municipality of the district.</p> <p>Nepal Rastra Bank's operator Ramji Regmi inaugurated the new branches amid separate functions on Saturday (March 10) and Sunday (March 11) respectively. With these branches, the bank now has 59 branches across the nation.</p> <p>Praising the importance of the bank at the national level, Regmi appealed the bank at the program to extend its branches at more local level.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank's CEO Govinda Gurung shed light on the bank’s for economic development of rural areas.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7497', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7715', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Consider Suggestions of Small Industries: Finance Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them. For this, he has asked the small industries to submit the list of challenges they have been facing.</p> <p>Khatiwada made such commitment while receiving suggestions from the delegation of Federation of Cottage and Small Industries at the Ministry of Finance Thursday, on March 8.</p> <p>Khatiwada said that the issues raised by the small industries are genuine and the state should address these problems.</p> <p>“The main base for the prosperity of the country is the private sector. So, the new government will promote for investment in small and medium industries, tourism sector as well as for agriculture and infrastructure development,” he shared.</p> <p>During the discussion, the industrialists from small industries said that it is necessary to promote the small industries to reduce the trade deficit and to increase export.</p> <p>President of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries Shyam Prasad Giri said that the government should give 15 per cent cash incentives to help increase export of genuine Nepali products keeping in mind the inflation.</p> <p>He urged for an arrangement of a basket fund under the Nepal Rastra Bank. According to Giri, the money can be mobilised in productive sectors through branches of BFIs. He said that the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund has not been able to work effectively and therefore this fund should be categorized under different sub-heads and a separate fund should be formed with the investment collaboration with donor agencies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7496', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7713', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '52 percent of Ncell customers use smartphones: Report', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: A report prepared by Axiata, the company which owns majority shares of Ncell, has revealed that the customer base of the telecom company in Nepal has reached 106.4 million as of December 2017 and out of it 52 percent use smartphones.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: A report prepared by Axiata, the company which owns majority shares of Ncell, has revealed that the customer base of the telecom company in Nepal has reached 106.4 million as of December 2017 and out of it 52 percent use smartphones.</p> <p>According to the report, smartphone users have increased by 10 percent while Ncell customers have also grown by 10.19 percent as compared to 2016.</p> <p>Telecom companies believe that increase in the number of mobile phone users, decrease in data charge and fall in the prices of smartphones have contributed in the rise in number of smartphone users.</p> <p>Ncell claimed that it registered 1.5 million new users between January to December in 2017. Axiata informed that it has slashed the rate of international trunk calls by 19.6 percent. The reduction in international calls is a result of customers using different applications like Whattsapp, Viber, Emo, Skype among others to keep in touch with their family members and friends living abroad, the report said.</p> <p>According to the report, Ncell’s total income in 2017 was around Rs 58 billion. The report said that internet service contributed to 19 percent of the total income. Around 44 percent of Ncell users have subscribed for mobile data for internet service. Ncell said that the use of internet service has increased after introducing 4G service in February 2017.</p> <p>Ncell has been providing 4G service in 21 cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7495', 'image' => '20180309023834_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7710', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Panchakanya Group Supports Everest Expedition Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.</p> <p>Organising a function at the office of Panchakanya Group, the company extended its best wishes to the team comprising of journalists Rosha Basnet (National News Agency), Priya Laxmi Karki (News 24), Rojita Buddhacharya (Nepal Television), Deurali Chamling (freelancer) and Kalpana Maharjan (Megha Television).</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that Panchakanya Group’s Managing Director Pradeep Kumar Shrestha handed over a cheque of Rs 200,000 to Dreamers Destination Trek and Expedition, which will lead the expedition, during the function on Tuesday, March 6.</p> <p>The company also wished success for the team which will climb Everest in April under the banner of Federation of Nepalese Journalists.</p> <p>Panchakanya Group said it has been supporting such causes under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7494', 'image' => '20180309011045_IMG_5484.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.</p> <p>“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,” said Pranay Ratna Sthapit, head of IMBiz, Samsung Nepal, adding, “With the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”</p> <p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications</strong></p> <table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:667px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9+</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Display</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(570ppi)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved 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64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)<br /> 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Memory</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>4GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400 GB)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400GB)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>SIM Card</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Battery</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>3,000mAh</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>3,500mAh</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Network</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Sensors</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Authentication</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Audio</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Video</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7508', 'image' => '20180313035154_launch picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7727', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Goldstar supports Team Nepal playing at Street Child World Cup 2018 in Russia', 'sub_title' => 'Street children of Nepal are representing the country for the first time', 'summary' => 'March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia. This football event is being held from this May 10 onwards.</p> <p>The street children of Nepal are representing the nation for the first time in an international event. Shelter Asraya Nepal, a welfare organization that is working for the benefit of street children towards their betterment and secured future is the architect behind the success and with the coordination of the organization, Goldstar is supporting towards the cause and aiding the street children to compete in the international event, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>Vidushi Rana, the director of Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, expressed humbly, "When it comes to any sporting activity, a shoe comes to mind immediately. Goldstar, being one of Nepal's largest selling shoe companies, definitely is no less. But towards a sporting event, which is so unique and distinct to its own right – Street Child World Cup 2018, we as a company feel a sense of responsibility and take pride to be a part of it.”</p> <p>The sporting event – Street Child World Cup 2018, which works against marginalization, stigmatization, seclusion, and aversion of street children all across the world aims to alleviate the perception of responsible society towards underprivileged children and hopes to bring awareness towards their education, placement, and security.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7507', 'image' => '20180313035757_IMG_20180309_144756.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7725', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj’s new showroom in Lamki ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. The company believes that the new showroom will make it easier for the customer to access bike spare parts and accessories.</p> <p>Yogain Gurung, general manager of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, said, “We are pleased to announce our new showroom in Kailali. The growing demand of consumers motivates us to expand our reach and with this expansion Kailali consumers will be benefitted in many ways. We are committed to provide high quality service to all our customers throughout the country. With God's grace and the goodwill of our customers I am sure that we have a bright future ahead of us."<br /> <br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7506', 'image' => '20180313033149_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7724', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Century Bank and Gurans Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>The bank’s Acting CEO Jeevan Bhattarai and the insurance company’s CEO Narayan Kumar Bhattarai inked the agreement. With the agreement, the bank’s customers can benefit from all kinds of insurance services of the insurance company from any branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7505', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7723', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Star Hospital Organise Cycle Rally ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the hospital, the programme was held as part of various programmes throughout the week to celebrate the anniversary.</p> <p>The rally started from hospital premises at Sanepa, took route through Pulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, New Baneswor, Maitighar, New Road, Kalimati and convened at Kritipur.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7504', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7722', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pokhara Branch of Deva Bikas Bank ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. Chintamani Siwakoti, deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, March 11.</p> <p>On the occasion, Siwakoti said that B class banks need to be authorised for government transactions in those areas where A class banks are unavailable.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Bijay Bahadur Shrestha said that the bank has been providing services through its 49 branches across the nation.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7503', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7721', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Inaugurates its Branch at Banepa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70th branch at Banepa of Kavre district.', 'content' => '<p>March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70<sup>th</sup> branch at Banepa of Kavre district.</p> <p>Chief District Officer of Kavre, Shiva Prasad Shimkhada, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Someshwar Seth, and the board of directors of the bank jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>Currently, the bank is rendering banking services through its domestic network of 70 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 97 ATM outlets across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7502', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7720', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'FNCCI Appeals Local and Provincial Governments to Collaborate with Private Sectors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. The federation pleaded for the collaboration on its first general assembly in the new federal setup.</p> <p>The federation said it has already made an agreement to collaborate with local and provincial governments for the prosperity of the province. It has also mandated the district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry to move forward by coordinating with the local government.</p> <p>The assembly also pleaded to carry out 'One Village One Production' (OVOP) programme from provincial chambers of commerce and industry.</p> <p>Province 4 coordinator of the federation, Sanjeeb Bahadur Koirala, said they will organise various programmes for economic prosperity. He assured to support district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry in training programmes for increasing entrepreneurship and economic prosperity.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7501', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7719', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines celebrates its 3rd Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it has achieve important milestones in the last two years.</p> <p>“Today, Himalaya Airlines is the proud operator of three Airbus A320 and is honored to receive the first international award of ‘Leading New International Airlines in South Asia’ received at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017,” reads the statement.</p> <p>To celebrate this occasion, the airline has announced an Audience Engagement Program with the launch of a social media quiz that will run across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The participants are encouraged to click the link, which is shared in the airline’s social media pages for a chance to win a round trip ticket to and from any destinations of the airline. The contest is valid till March 19.</p> <p>“Through this promotion contest, we want to reward our loyal audiences with a chance to experience Himalaya Airline’s hospitality on board,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“The celebration was further shared with our passengers by distributing red velvet cupcakes on-board who flew on Himalaya Airlines on March 9 to Doha, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.”</p> <p>Himalaya Airlines’ Vice President (Administration) Vijay Shrestha said, <em>“With key achievements, now we proudly say that Himalaya Airlines is the fastest growing private airline of Nepal and is always striving to achieve the best, be it On Time Performance (OTP) of our flights or ensuring the most convenient and time efficient way of air travel. We thank all our passengers, patrons and stakeholders for their tremendous support in our each step of flying higher. Also we would like to wish all the participants good luck for the lucky draw contest.”</em></p> <p>Himalaya Airlines said it recognizes safety as a core responsibility and motivating factor for the employees, and is fully committed to provide all the appropriate resources required for effective safety practices.</p> <p>Airline said its perseverance to follow and maintain the Global Safety Standards has been endorsed by the recent audits from various Civil Aviation Authorities like ICAO, GACA, CAAC and CAAB in 2017.</p> <p>The airline claimed it was among the few airlines of Nepal selected for sample confirmation of aviation safety standards maintained in Nepal by CAAN during the ICVM audit follow up of CAAN in relation with the Significant Safety Concern imposed by ICAO in 2013.</p> <p>To take part in the quiz contest, anyone interested can click on the following link: <a href="http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz">http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7500', 'image' => '20180312035001_Himalaya-Airlines-2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7718', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kishore Kumar Pradhan Elected as Vice President of FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Pradhan was elected to the vacant post after garnering 65 votes to defeat his nearest rival Nirak KC, who secured only 33 votes.</p> <p>Newly elected Vice President Pradhan was administered oath of office and secrecy by the president of FNCCI, Bhawani Rana. Eleven months ago, Pradhan was defeated by Shekhar Golchha for the post of senior vice president.</p> <p>He was appointed to the post after former vice president Pramod Shrestha opted to compete in the local election.</p> <p>According to the provisions of FNCCI, its office bearer’s post will be automatically vacant in case he/she gets engaged with any political party. FNCCI held the election for the post as per the directive of the Supreme Court.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7499', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7717', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Tagging System Implementing Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. The government is bringing the system for the fast and convenient way of transportation of goods.</p> <p>The system will be operated with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to Rabi Shankar Sainju, spokesperson at the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the government is all set to introduce the system with an aim to simplify trade. The required software has also been developed for the implementation of online tracking system.</p> <p> “The first three months will be trial period for the implementation of the system,” informed Sainju, adding, “The government is implementing the system especially for the goods that are imported from third countries via India.”</p> <p>The ministry claims that the agreement for this has already been made. India itself has also develop required software for this, informed the ministry.</p> <p>According to the ministry, with the implementation of the system, the entry of goods arriving from third countries will be fast. Sainju informed that the system will be made compulsory once the trial period is finished. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7498', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7716', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank Opens Two Branches in Lamjung', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. With an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the nation, the bank has extended the branches at Gaundama of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality-6 and Malinma of Kwoholasonthar Rural Municipality of the district.</p> <p>Nepal Rastra Bank's operator Ramji Regmi inaugurated the new branches amid separate functions on Saturday (March 10) and Sunday (March 11) respectively. With these branches, the bank now has 59 branches across the nation.</p> <p>Praising the importance of the bank at the national level, Regmi appealed the bank at the program to extend its branches at more local level.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank's CEO Govinda Gurung shed light on the bank’s for economic development of rural areas.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7497', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7715', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Consider Suggestions of Small Industries: Finance Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them. For this, he has asked the small industries to submit the list of challenges they have been facing.</p> <p>Khatiwada made such commitment while receiving suggestions from the delegation of Federation of Cottage and Small Industries at the Ministry of Finance Thursday, on March 8.</p> <p>Khatiwada said that the issues raised by the small industries are genuine and the state should address these problems.</p> <p>“The main base for the prosperity of the country is the private sector. So, the new government will promote for investment in small and medium industries, tourism sector as well as for agriculture and infrastructure development,” he shared.</p> <p>During the discussion, the industrialists from small industries said that it is necessary to promote the small industries to reduce the trade deficit and to increase export.</p> <p>President of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries Shyam Prasad Giri said that the government should give 15 per cent cash incentives to help increase export of genuine Nepali products keeping in mind the inflation.</p> <p>He urged for an arrangement of a basket fund under the Nepal Rastra Bank. According to Giri, the money can be mobilised in productive sectors through branches of BFIs. 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Axiata informed that it has slashed the rate of international trunk calls by 19.6 percent. The reduction in international calls is a result of customers using different applications like Whattsapp, Viber, Emo, Skype among others to keep in touch with their family members and friends living abroad, the report said.</p> <p>According to the report, Ncell’s total income in 2017 was around Rs 58 billion. The report said that internet service contributed to 19 percent of the total income. Around 44 percent of Ncell users have subscribed for mobile data for internet service. Ncell said that the use of internet service has increased after introducing 4G service in February 2017.</p> <p>Ncell has been providing 4G service in 21 cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7495', 'image' => '20180309023834_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7710', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Panchakanya Group Supports Everest Expedition Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.</p> <p>Organising a function at the office of Panchakanya Group, the company extended its best wishes to the team comprising of journalists Rosha Basnet (National News Agency), Priya Laxmi Karki (News 24), Rojita Buddhacharya (Nepal Television), Deurali Chamling (freelancer) and Kalpana Maharjan (Megha Television).</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that Panchakanya Group’s Managing Director Pradeep Kumar Shrestha handed over a cheque of Rs 200,000 to Dreamers Destination Trek and Expedition, which will lead the expedition, during the function on Tuesday, March 6.</p> <p>The company also wished success for the team which will climb Everest in April under the banner of Federation of Nepalese Journalists.</p> <p>Panchakanya Group said it has been supporting such causes under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7494', 'image' => '20180309011045_IMG_5484.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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In addition, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the new SmartThings app, which unites Samsung’s existing IoT services into one single, smart experience.</p> <p>“The way we use our smartphones has changed as communication and self-expression has evolved,” said Pranay Ratna Sthapit, head of IMBiz, Samsung Nepal, adding, “With the Galaxy S9 and S9+, we have reimagined the smartphone camera. Not only do the Galaxy S9 and S9+ enable consumers to shoot great photos and videos anywhere, it’s a smartphone that’s designed to help them connect to others and express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them.”</p> <p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Product Specifications</strong></p> <table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:667px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p><strong>Galaxy S9+</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Android 8 (Oreo)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Display</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>5.8-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(570ppi)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super<br /> AMOLED, 18.5:9<sup>9,10 </sup>(529ppi)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Body</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm, 163g,<br /> IP68<sup>7</sup></p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm, 189g,<br /> IP68<sup>7</sup></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Camera</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel<br /> 12MPAFsensor<br /> with OIS (F1.5/F2.4)<br /> Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Rear: Dual Camera with Dual OIS<br /> Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4)<br /> Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)<br /> Front: 8MP AF (F1.7)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>AP</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)<br /> 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)<br /> 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 1.7 GHz)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Memory</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>4GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400 GB)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>6GB RAM<br /> 64GB/128GB/256GB + Micro SD Slot<br /> (upto 400GB)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>SIM Card</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Single SIM: Nano SIM<br /> Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM): Nano SIM + Nano SIM or MicroSD slot</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Battery</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>3,000mAh</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>3,500mAh</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p> </p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Fast Wired Charging compatible with QC 2.0<br /> Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Network</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / CA, LAA, LTE Cat.18</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Connectivity</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM, <em>Bluetooth</em>® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Sensors</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, HR sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB Light sensor</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Authentication</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Lock type: pattern, PIN, password<br /> Biometric lock type: iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Intelligent Scan: multimodal biometric authentication with iris scanning and face recognition</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Audio</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology,<br /> Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:109px"> <p><strong>Video</strong></p> </td> <td style="width:270px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> <td style="width:288px"> <p>MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => 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', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, the manufacturer, distributor, and marketing company of renowned Goldstar shoes, has announced its support to Team Nepal that is going to represent the company in the upcoming Street Child World Cup 2018 being held in Russia. This football event is being held from this May 10 onwards.</p> <p>The street children of Nepal are representing the nation for the first time in an international event. Shelter Asraya Nepal, a welfare organization that is working for the benefit of street children towards their betterment and secured future is the architect behind the success and with the coordination of the organization, Goldstar is supporting towards the cause and aiding the street children to compete in the international event, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>Vidushi Rana, the director of Kiran Shoe Manufacturers, expressed humbly, "When it comes to any sporting activity, a shoe comes to mind immediately. Goldstar, being one of Nepal's largest selling shoe companies, definitely is no less. But towards a sporting event, which is so unique and distinct to its own right – Street Child World Cup 2018, we as a company feel a sense of responsibility and take pride to be a part of it.”</p> <p>The sporting event – Street Child World Cup 2018, which works against marginalization, stigmatization, seclusion, and aversion of street children all across the world aims to alleviate the perception of responsible society towards underprivileged children and hopes to bring awareness towards their education, placement, and security.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7507', 'image' => '20180313035757_IMG_20180309_144756.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7725', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj’s new showroom in Lamki ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole distributors of Bajaj motorcycles in the country, has launched a fully-facilitated new showroom “Ganga Automobiles" in Lamki, Kailali. The company believes that the new showroom will make it easier for the customer to access bike spare parts and accessories.</p> <p>Yogain Gurung, general manager of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, said, “We are pleased to announce our new showroom in Kailali. The growing demand of consumers motivates us to expand our reach and with this expansion Kailali consumers will be benefitted in many ways. We are committed to provide high quality service to all our customers throughout the country. With God's grace and the goodwill of our customers I am sure that we have a bright future ahead of us."<br /> <br /> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7506', 'image' => '20180313033149_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7724', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between Century Bank and Gurans Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Century Commercial Bank and Gurans Life Insurance have signed an agreement to commence bancassurance service to their customers on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>The bank’s Acting CEO Jeevan Bhattarai and the insurance company’s CEO Narayan Kumar Bhattarai inked the agreement. With the agreement, the bank’s customers can benefit from all kinds of insurance services of the insurance company from any branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7505', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7723', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Star Hospital Organise Cycle Rally ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Star Hospital organised a cycle rally on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the hospital, the programme was held as part of various programmes throughout the week to celebrate the anniversary.</p> <p>The rally started from hospital premises at Sanepa, took route through Pulchowk, Patan Durbar Square, New Baneswor, Maitighar, New Road, Kalimati and convened at Kritipur.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7504', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7722', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pokhara Branch of Deva Bikas Bank ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>March 13: Deva Bikas Bank has started its branch in Pokhara. Chintamani Siwakoti, deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, March 11.</p> <p>On the occasion, Siwakoti said that B class banks need to be authorised for government transactions in those areas where A class banks are unavailable.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Bijay Bahadur Shrestha said that the bank has been providing services through its 49 branches across the nation.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7503', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7721', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank Inaugurates its Branch at Banepa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70th branch at Banepa of Kavre district.', 'content' => '<p>March 13: With an objective of expanding its service to every nook and corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened its 70<sup>th</sup> branch at Banepa of Kavre district.</p> <p>Chief District Officer of Kavre, Shiva Prasad Shimkhada, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Someshwar Seth, and the board of directors of the bank jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Monday, March 12.</p> <p>Currently, the bank is rendering banking services through its domestic network of 70 branches, seven extension counters, 28 revenue collection counters and 97 ATM outlets across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-13', 'modified' => '2018-03-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7502', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7720', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'FNCCI Appeals Local and Provincial Governments to Collaborate with Private Sectors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) of Province 4 has appealed to the provincial and local governments to collaborate with private sector for economic prosperity. The federation pleaded for the collaboration on its first general assembly in the new federal setup.</p> <p>The federation said it has already made an agreement to collaborate with local and provincial governments for the prosperity of the province. It has also mandated the district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry to move forward by coordinating with the local government.</p> <p>The assembly also pleaded to carry out 'One Village One Production' (OVOP) programme from provincial chambers of commerce and industry.</p> <p>Province 4 coordinator of the federation, Sanjeeb Bahadur Koirala, said they will organise various programmes for economic prosperity. He assured to support district and municipality level chamber of commerce and industry in training programmes for increasing entrepreneurship and economic prosperity.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7501', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7719', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalaya Airlines celebrates its 3rd Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Himalaya Airlines, a private international airline of Nepal, celebrated its third year of connecting people of Nepal with other countries on March 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that it has achieve important milestones in the last two years.</p> <p>“Today, Himalaya Airlines is the proud operator of three Airbus A320 and is honored to receive the first international award of ‘Leading New International Airlines in South Asia’ received at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017,” reads the statement.</p> <p>To celebrate this occasion, the airline has announced an Audience Engagement Program with the launch of a social media quiz that will run across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The participants are encouraged to click the link, which is shared in the airline’s social media pages for a chance to win a round trip ticket to and from any destinations of the airline. The contest is valid till March 19.</p> <p>“Through this promotion contest, we want to reward our loyal audiences with a chance to experience Himalaya Airline’s hospitality on board,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“The celebration was further shared with our passengers by distributing red velvet cupcakes on-board who flew on Himalaya Airlines on March 9 to Doha, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.”</p> <p>Himalaya Airlines’ Vice President (Administration) Vijay Shrestha said, <em>“With key achievements, now we proudly say that Himalaya Airlines is the fastest growing private airline of Nepal and is always striving to achieve the best, be it On Time Performance (OTP) of our flights or ensuring the most convenient and time efficient way of air travel. We thank all our passengers, patrons and stakeholders for their tremendous support in our each step of flying higher. Also we would like to wish all the participants good luck for the lucky draw contest.”</em></p> <p>Himalaya Airlines said it recognizes safety as a core responsibility and motivating factor for the employees, and is fully committed to provide all the appropriate resources required for effective safety practices.</p> <p>Airline said its perseverance to follow and maintain the Global Safety Standards has been endorsed by the recent audits from various Civil Aviation Authorities like ICAO, GACA, CAAC and CAAB in 2017.</p> <p>The airline claimed it was among the few airlines of Nepal selected for sample confirmation of aviation safety standards maintained in Nepal by CAAN during the ICVM audit follow up of CAAN in relation with the Significant Safety Concern imposed by ICAO in 2013.</p> <p>To take part in the quiz contest, anyone interested can click on the following link: <a href="http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz">http://www.himalaya-airlines.com/quiz</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7500', 'image' => '20180312035001_Himalaya-Airlines-2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7718', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kishore Kumar Pradhan Elected as Vice President of FNCCI', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Kishore Kumar Pradhan has been elected to the post of vice president (district and municipal chapter) of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Pradhan was elected to the vacant post after garnering 65 votes to defeat his nearest rival Nirak KC, who secured only 33 votes.</p> <p>Newly elected Vice President Pradhan was administered oath of office and secrecy by the president of FNCCI, Bhawani Rana. Eleven months ago, Pradhan was defeated by Shekhar Golchha for the post of senior vice president.</p> <p>He was appointed to the post after former vice president Pramod Shrestha opted to compete in the local election.</p> <p>According to the provisions of FNCCI, its office bearer’s post will be automatically vacant in case he/she gets engaged with any political party. FNCCI held the election for the post as per the directive of the Supreme Court.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7499', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7717', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Tagging System Implementing Soon', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: The implementation of electronic cargo tagging system on goods imported from third countries has reached in final stage. The government is bringing the system for the fast and convenient way of transportation of goods.</p> <p>The system will be operated with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to Rabi Shankar Sainju, spokesperson at the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the government is all set to introduce the system with an aim to simplify trade. The required software has also been developed for the implementation of online tracking system.</p> <p> “The first three months will be trial period for the implementation of the system,” informed Sainju, adding, “The government is implementing the system especially for the goods that are imported from third countries via India.”</p> <p>The ministry claims that the agreement for this has already been made. India itself has also develop required software for this, informed the ministry.</p> <p>According to the ministry, with the implementation of the system, the entry of goods arriving from third countries will be fast. Sainju informed that the system will be made compulsory once the trial period is finished. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7498', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7716', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank Opens Two Branches in Lamjung', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 12: Civil Bank has opened its branches at two different places of Lamjung district. With an aim to provide banking service at all local levels of the nation, the bank has extended the branches at Gaundama of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality-6 and Malinma of Kwoholasonthar Rural Municipality of the district.</p> <p>Nepal Rastra Bank's operator Ramji Regmi inaugurated the new branches amid separate functions on Saturday (March 10) and Sunday (March 11) respectively. With these branches, the bank now has 59 branches across the nation.</p> <p>Praising the importance of the bank at the national level, Regmi appealed the bank at the program to extend its branches at more local level.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank's CEO Govinda Gurung shed light on the bank’s for economic development of rural areas.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-12', 'modified' => '2018-03-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7497', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7715', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Consider Suggestions of Small Industries: Finance Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has assured a delegation of small scale industries that the government will prepare its work plan considering the suggestions from them. For this, he has asked the small industries to submit the list of challenges they have been facing.</p> <p>Khatiwada made such commitment while receiving suggestions from the delegation of Federation of Cottage and Small Industries at the Ministry of Finance Thursday, on March 8.</p> <p>Khatiwada said that the issues raised by the small industries are genuine and the state should address these problems.</p> <p>“The main base for the prosperity of the country is the private sector. So, the new government will promote for investment in small and medium industries, tourism sector as well as for agriculture and infrastructure development,” he shared.</p> <p>During the discussion, the industrialists from small industries said that it is necessary to promote the small industries to reduce the trade deficit and to increase export.</p> <p>President of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries Shyam Prasad Giri said that the government should give 15 per cent cash incentives to help increase export of genuine Nepali products keeping in mind the inflation.</p> <p>He urged for an arrangement of a basket fund under the Nepal Rastra Bank. According to Giri, the money can be mobilised in productive sectors through branches of BFIs. He said that the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund has not been able to work effectively and therefore this fund should be categorized under different sub-heads and a separate fund should be formed with the investment collaboration with donor agencies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7496', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7713', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '52 percent of Ncell customers use smartphones: Report', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: A report prepared by Axiata, the company which owns majority shares of Ncell, has revealed that the customer base of the telecom company in Nepal has reached 106.4 million as of December 2017 and out of it 52 percent use smartphones.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: A report prepared by Axiata, the company which owns majority shares of Ncell, has revealed that the customer base of the telecom company in Nepal has reached 106.4 million as of December 2017 and out of it 52 percent use smartphones.</p> <p>According to the report, smartphone users have increased by 10 percent while Ncell customers have also grown by 10.19 percent as compared to 2016.</p> <p>Telecom companies believe that increase in the number of mobile phone users, decrease in data charge and fall in the prices of smartphones have contributed in the rise in number of smartphone users.</p> <p>Ncell claimed that it registered 1.5 million new users between January to December in 2017. Axiata informed that it has slashed the rate of international trunk calls by 19.6 percent. The reduction in international calls is a result of customers using different applications like Whattsapp, Viber, Emo, Skype among others to keep in touch with their family members and friends living abroad, the report said.</p> <p>According to the report, Ncell’s total income in 2017 was around Rs 58 billion. The report said that internet service contributed to 19 percent of the total income. Around 44 percent of Ncell users have subscribed for mobile data for internet service. Ncell said that the use of internet service has increased after introducing 4G service in February 2017.</p> <p>Ncell has been providing 4G service in 21 cities across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7495', 'image' => '20180309023834_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7710', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Panchakanya Group Supports Everest Expedition Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.', 'content' => '<p>March 9: Panchakanya Group has provided financial assistance to a group of women journalists attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, this season.</p> <p>Organising a function at the office of Panchakanya Group, the company extended its best wishes to the team comprising of journalists Rosha Basnet (National News Agency), Priya Laxmi Karki (News 24), Rojita Buddhacharya (Nepal Television), Deurali Chamling (freelancer) and Kalpana Maharjan (Megha Television).</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that Panchakanya Group’s Managing Director Pradeep Kumar Shrestha handed over a cheque of Rs 200,000 to Dreamers Destination Trek and Expedition, which will lead the expedition, during the function on Tuesday, March 6.</p> <p>The company also wished success for the team which will climb Everest in April under the banner of Federation of Nepalese Journalists.</p> <p>Panchakanya Group said it has been supporting such causes under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-09', 'modified' => '2018-03-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7494', 'image' => '20180309011045_IMG_5484.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-09 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