February 14: Rockstart Impact will be organising a Demo Day for its fourth batch of 100-day accelerator program on Thursday, February 15 at Soaltee Crowne…
February 14: Rockstart Impact will be organising a Demo Day for its fourth batch of 100-day accelerator program on Thursday, February 15 at Soaltee Crowne…
February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their…
February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of…
February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali…
February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in…
February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18.…
February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali…
February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic.…
February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February…
February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF).…
February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa.…
February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs…
February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament “Playfor fun” on the occasion of its 32nd…
February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers.…
February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February…
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Out of the ten companies selected this year, nine have finished their 100-day program and will now be pitching their business ideas to the investors in Nepal and Europe.</p> <p>According to Rockstart Impact, the overall goal of this program is to support entrepreneurs having high potential and linking them to the domestic and international growth capital.</p> <p>“At the end of the program, the nine entrepreneurs have become ‘investment-ready’ and have a clear vision and understanding on how they can realistically grow their business in a sustainable way,” mentions a press release issued by the company.</p> <p>The selected companies include Godam Sewa, Indradevi Strawberry Farm, Kanjirowa Agro Farm, Khadka Nursery, Mount Everest Organic Coffee, Sarathi, Tripathi Group and Urban Girl and Rudyn AgriFlora. They will be pitching their ideas on the Demo Day in Nepal.</p> <p>After this, the companies will be pitching on the Demo Day in Amsterdam on February 21, Wednesday at the Rockstart headquarters. Similarly, the Demo Day in London will take place on February 23, Friday at the CDC Group.</p> <p>Rockstart Impact is an accelerator program focusing on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and impact investors. In the three years of its launch, Rockstart Impact has accelerated 29 companies and raised over Rs 3 million euros as investment pledges for 21 companies.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7342', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7560', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Registration of IMEI Number', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.', 'content' => '<p>February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.</p> <p>It is mandatory for mobile importers to register the IMEI number with the telecom authority before distributing the phones in the market.</p> <p>Those mobile phones that are bought from abroad personally or received as a gift also need to be registered with the telecom authority.</p> <p>NTA had started IMEI registration from April 2016 in order to dissuade importers from avoiding customs duty, discourage theft and criminal activities and to help police in case theft of phones.</p> <p>NTA spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal informed that registration of IMEI number for personal or corporate use has started from Tuesday, February 13. He further said that registration of IMEI numbers would help in controlling the 'grey market' and also help in finding lost phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7341', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7559', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank's New Branch in Simta', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet. This new branch is the second in the district and will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses, the banks said in a statement.</p> <p>With this, Laxmi Bank’s network now includes 77 branches in 41 districts, three hospital service counters, 98 ATMs and more than 2500 remittance and more than 400 mobile banking agents spread across the country.</p> <p>The bank said it is rapidly expanding to new and underserved markets with the aim of meeting growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, payments and insurance.</p> <p>The bank claimed to actively promote digital channels namely internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of the ‘bricks and clicks’ strategy offering customers to get the services through a channel of their choice: branches, ATM, internet or mobile phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7340', 'image' => '20180213031730_Laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation to Remain Below the Annual Limit of Seven Percent: NRB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy. A report prepared by Nepal Rastra Bank on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal has predicted inflation to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The report states that non-agricultural activities continues to gather momentum but the growth in farm output is likely to be less than expected.</p> <p>According to the report, a steady growth in electricity generation, improved supply situation and a pick-up in construction activities are expected to help maintain pace in non-agricultural activities.</p> <p>“While the torrential summer rains contributed to the growth in maize production, the widespread floods in the plains hit the paddy production. On account of these factors, the overall economic growth is expected to remain satisfactory in 2017/18,” states the report.</p> <p>The CPI based inflation has remained moderate. The volatility in prices of agricultural items and the behavior of prices of construction materials as well as petroleum products are likely to determine the inflation outlook going forward. However, given the smooth supply situation and the global policy vigilance on prices, inflation is expected to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The credit off-take continues to exceed the growth in deposit. Given the decline in the migrant workers’ remittances, the growth in deposit is expected to remain moderate. Once this becomes a key consideration for planning credit, financial imbalances currently seen will get corrected in due course of time, the report further states.</p> <p>On the external front, current account has recorded a deficit of relatively a higher magnitude of Rs 75.71 billion on account of elevated level of imports and a decline in remittances in the first six months of 2017/18. As a consequence, country’s balance of payments has also remained in a deficit of Rs 6.66 billion in the review period. However, international reserves are at a comfortable level to sustain 10.6 months’ imports of goods and services. This level of international reserves is adequate to provide a cushion for external sector stability at least in the near term.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Inflation, Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>Consumer price inflation has increased to 4 percent in mid-January 2018 from 3.2 percent in mid-December 2017. A pick up in prices of food items contributed to an increase in inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Food Inflation</p> <p>Food inflation surged to 2.4 percent in mid-January 2018 from the negative growth of 0.7 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. A rise in prices of vegetable, milk product and eggs, fruits, ghee and oil, cereal grains and their products, meat and fish, among others, accounted for an increase in overall food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Non-food Inflation</p> <p>Non-food inflation decelerated to 5.3 percent during the review period from 6.2 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The slower growth in prices of clothes and footwear, furnishing and household equipment, health, education, among others, contributed to the deceleration of non-food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>National Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>The year-over-year salary and wage rate index decelerated to 6.1 percent in the review period compared to a rise of 14.1 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the review period, the salary index increased by 9.7 percent and the wage rate index grew by 5.1 percent. The salary indices of private institutions, bank and financial institutions and education sub-groups increased 36.3 percent, 10.6 percent and 5.8 percent respectively in the review period. Likewise, wage rate indices of agricultural, industrial and construction laborer witnessed a growth of 4.8 percent, 6.6 percent and 3.1 percent respectively in the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7339', 'image' => '20180213031149_NRB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank launches UPI Quick Response Code Acquiring Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.</p> <p>With the UPI QR Code service, Nepali businessmen can now sell their products/services electronically in a secure environment using QR Code for UnionPay International cards.</p> <p>Quick Response (QR) code is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode), reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device such as a camera, and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted,” reads the statement.</p> <p>With the QR code system, consumers can scan the QR code displayed on the checkout counter at merchant outlets with their phones to pay for their goods/services. It's a completely new approach to the typical payment process where the need of physical Point of Sales (POS) terminals can be avoided and no physical contact of the card is required, according to the bank.</p> <p>The QR code conveys the purchase transaction information on the mobile device where the payment is initiated.</p> <p>"This service is a milestone in our country for promoting digital banking to the next level. In the first phase, we have targeted this service mainly to Chinese tourist to facilitate their payment requirement towards the goods and services in a very efficient and secure way as the QR Code payment is very popular and widely used in China. In the very near future, we have plans to extend similar service to our bank's customers as well," said CEO of Nabil Bank, Sashin Joshi.</p> <p>Nabil Bank said it is a pioneering principal member of Visa International, MasterCard International and UnionPay International in Nepal and issues debit, pre-paid and credit cards and acquires card transactions through its ATM and Point of Sales (POS) network. Nabil has launched this service in association with UnionPay International.</p> <p>Nabil Bank claimed that it has always been in the forefront in adopting new technology and introducing innovative products and services. With the launch of the UPI QR Code Acquiring Service, both businessmen and customers will benefit immensely by enabling electronic transactions in a very efficient and secure manner and at low cost.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7338', 'image' => '20180213015822_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. Midway through the offer, more than 2,000 mobiles of various brands have been exchanged with new smartphones of Samsung. The carnival is running in various Samsung Plazas inside the valley.</p> <p>Under the Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival, mobile users can exchange their old phones with the new ones and get updated with time and technology, according to the company. </p> <p>Seema Golchha, director of Him Electronics, said, “We are glad to organize this type of exchange carnival for our valuable customers and appreciate them who are participating and trusting us. This is an opportunity to upgrade with the new smart technology with old one. I hope that this exchange offer will bring smile to every customer.”</p> <p>The exchange offer is running in seven Samsung Plazas at the following locations:</p> <ol> <li>Samsung Plaza, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Naya Bazar, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Civil Mall, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur,</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Chuchhepati ,Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Kupondole, Lalitpur</li> </ol> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7337', 'image' => '20180213014910_samsnung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7555', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vego Air Coolers Now Available in Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market. Nabin Distributors, the authorised distributor of Vego brand for Nepal, unveiled the new models of air coolers during the Partners Conclave 2018 on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p>A variety of new designs of Vego air coolers including Atom Plus, First Glacier, Maxima I, Maxima, Glacier I, Thunder, Thunder I, Frost I, Typhoon are currently available in the market.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the eco friendly air cooler, which can be utilised for both household and industrial sector, can replace the air conditioners consuming high voltage of electricity. According to the company, the air cooler can be used easily because of its remote control and adjustable feature.</p> <p>The company claims that the air cooler is affordable and cost efficient. The air cooler is available in the market at a price ranging from Rs 7,100 to Rs 28,000.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7336', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7554', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagadamba Motors' Activation Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. The activation programme is being organized in various malls from February 9 to 13.</p> <p>Customers of the brand can participate in the activation programme by visiting various malls. The participants can show their reflection of class with classic photoshoot and get a chance to win attractive gift, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The activation was held at BG Mall on February 9 and City center on February 10 and 11. Participants can visit Labim Mall on February 13 and share their experience in classic style, the statement further said.</p> <p>The photo will be uploaded on Facebook page of Jagadamba Motors- TVS and the person with maximum likes in their picture will get a chance to win sling bag and wallet until February 20.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7335', 'image' => '20180213013439_Picture (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7553', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank opens branch at Tilotama Municipality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12. The branch was inaugurated by Ashok Kumar Poudel, director of Bhairahawa-based office of Nepal Rastra Bank.</p> <p>NIC Asia Bank claimed to be one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branches and ATM network. With the formal inauguration of the Kotihawa branch, the bank is currently providing services to its customers through 173 branches, 172 ATM counters and four extensions counter spread all over the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7334', 'image' => '20180213012743_image001.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to sponsor Qatar Total Open Women’s 2018 Tournament', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). </p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said that Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki leads the competition this year, after winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open last month.</p> <p>Wozniacki, currently ranked number one by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), will compete against several of the world’s top players during the thrilling seven day championship, including Simona Halep of Romania, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Karolina Pilskova of the Czech Republic.</p> <p>According to the airlines, the tournament will be held from February 12-18 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex </p> <p>Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Salam Al Shawa, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to sponsor this year’s Qatar Total Open 2018, which will bring many of the world’s most talented female tennis players to compete for the coveted championship title. Every year, this thrilling competition is a major highlight on Qatar’s sports calendar, drawing thousands of spectators and fans of all ages. As a longstanding sponsor of the Qatar Total Open, Qatar Airways demonstrates its continuous support of Qatar’s 2030 vision and promotes the nation’s aim to become a global sports destination. We look forward to showcasing our world-class hospitality this week, and wish all the players the best of luck during the championship.”</p> <p>Both Qatar Airways and QDF said they will mark their presence at the event by hosting special booths at the sponsors’ village, offering tennis fans a taste of their five-star service.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it is the official sponsor of many top-level global sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7333', 'image' => '20180212041103_qatar open.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7551', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank collaborates with Axis Bank for remittance service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. The agreement was signed by Sujit Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank and L Sriraman, senior vice president and head of GFID (Domestic FI & NBFI) Financial Institutions Group of Axis Bank.</p> <p>Axis Bank has more than 2,000 branches spread all over India and now money can be remitted through these branches to any account maintained at any of 56 branches of Civil Bank Limited, a joint statement issued by Civil Bank.</p> <p>The agreement is expected to benefit citizens of both sides and especially for Nepalis in need to send money from India to Nepal.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7332', 'image' => '20180212034429_civil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Redmi 5 Plus available for Rs 23,499', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that all the phones and accessories of MI brand are available at Mi Dealers and can also be purchased online from www.xiaominepal.com.np</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus features 5.99 inches screen, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, built-in battery of 4000mAh, 12 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, and 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor and dual SIM.</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus can be purchased from Mi showrooms located at Labim Mall, Pako New Road and Pulchowk Damkal Chowk as well as other authorized retail stores all over Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7331', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7549', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL to Organise Futsal on Feb 16', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament “Playfor fun” on the occasion of its 32nd anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament <strong>“Playfor fun”</strong> on the occasion of its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the bank, a total of 16 banks will compete in league-cum-knockout format in the one-day tournament, which will be held at Shamakhushi Futsal on February 16.</p> <p>The participating teams include the host Nepal Investment Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Citizens International Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, Global IME Bank, Macchapuchhre Bank, NIC Asia Bank, NMB Bank, Kumari Bank, Nabil Bank, Sunrise Bank, Nepal SBI Bank, Nepal Bank Limited, Nepal Rastra Bank and Mega Bank.</p> <p>Jagadamba Steels Pvt Ltd, Integrated Mobility Solutions – the distributor of Samsung mobile phones in Nepal, Goldstar shoes, GB Marketing Pvt Ltd, Redbull, Global reach and Vayodha Hospital are the sponsors for the event, according to the organisers.</p> <p>“As the theme, ‘Play for Fun’ suggests, we hope this will be a fun event where bank staff can showcase their team performance and camaraderie in a friendly outdoor environment,” says Bikash Thapa, assistant general manager of NIBL.</p> <p>Nepal Investment Bank said it serves more than 8 lakhs customers through its 63 branches, 98 ATMs and 54 branchless banking services. The bank claimed that its paid-up capital has reached Rs 10.63 billion which is highest among private sector banks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7330', 'image' => '20180212032147_IMG_20180209_151019.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Berry Announces Winners', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. In collaboration with United Distributor, the authorised distributor of Arial Surf in Nepal, the store announced five lucky winners among its customers buying the surf.</p> <p>The winners were awarded prizes at Sales Berry Supermarket at Satdobato on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7329', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Opens Nine New Branches in Lumbini Zone', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11. With an aim to extend its branches all over the nation, the bank opened four branches in Nawalparasi, three branches in Rupandehi and two in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank started its service from Amarapuri of Gaindakot Municipality-10, Gopigunj of Pratappur Municipality-2, Dumkibas of Binayaitribeni Rural Municipality-1, and Aruna Khola of Madhya Bindu Municipaliy-19 in Nawalparasi district.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank opened branches at Sankarpur of Devdaha Municipality-1, Murgiya of Saina Maima Municipality-3, and Manigram of Tilottama Municipality-8 in Rupandehi district.</p> <p>Similarly, the two other branches are located at Jitpur, Ban Ganga Municipality-1, and Imiliya of Buddhabhumi Municipality-9 in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank said it currently provides banking services through 170 branches, 168 ATM outlets and 4 extension counters spread across the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7328', 'image' => '20180212030345_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 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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Out of the ten companies selected this year, nine have finished their 100-day program and will now be pitching their business ideas to the investors in Nepal and Europe.</p> <p>According to Rockstart Impact, the overall goal of this program is to support entrepreneurs having high potential and linking them to the domestic and international growth capital.</p> <p>“At the end of the program, the nine entrepreneurs have become ‘investment-ready’ and have a clear vision and understanding on how they can realistically grow their business in a sustainable way,” mentions a press release issued by the company.</p> <p>The selected companies include Godam Sewa, Indradevi Strawberry Farm, Kanjirowa Agro Farm, Khadka Nursery, Mount Everest Organic Coffee, Sarathi, Tripathi Group and Urban Girl and Rudyn AgriFlora. They will be pitching their ideas on the Demo Day in Nepal.</p> <p>After this, the companies will be pitching on the Demo Day in Amsterdam on February 21, Wednesday at the Rockstart headquarters. Similarly, the Demo Day in London will take place on February 23, Friday at the CDC Group.</p> <p>Rockstart Impact is an accelerator program focusing on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and impact investors. In the three years of its launch, Rockstart Impact has accelerated 29 companies and raised over Rs 3 million euros as investment pledges for 21 companies.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7342', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7560', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Registration of IMEI Number', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.', 'content' => '<p>February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.</p> <p>It is mandatory for mobile importers to register the IMEI number with the telecom authority before distributing the phones in the market.</p> <p>Those mobile phones that are bought from abroad personally or received as a gift also need to be registered with the telecom authority.</p> <p>NTA had started IMEI registration from April 2016 in order to dissuade importers from avoiding customs duty, discourage theft and criminal activities and to help police in case theft of phones.</p> <p>NTA spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal informed that registration of IMEI number for personal or corporate use has started from Tuesday, February 13. He further said that registration of IMEI numbers would help in controlling the 'grey market' and also help in finding lost phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7341', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7559', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank's New Branch in Simta', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet. This new branch is the second in the district and will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses, the banks said in a statement.</p> <p>With this, Laxmi Bank’s network now includes 77 branches in 41 districts, three hospital service counters, 98 ATMs and more than 2500 remittance and more than 400 mobile banking agents spread across the country.</p> <p>The bank said it is rapidly expanding to new and underserved markets with the aim of meeting growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, payments and insurance.</p> <p>The bank claimed to actively promote digital channels namely internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of the ‘bricks and clicks’ strategy offering customers to get the services through a channel of their choice: branches, ATM, internet or mobile phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7340', 'image' => '20180213031730_Laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation to Remain Below the Annual Limit of Seven Percent: NRB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy. A report prepared by Nepal Rastra Bank on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal has predicted inflation to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The report states that non-agricultural activities continues to gather momentum but the growth in farm output is likely to be less than expected.</p> <p>According to the report, a steady growth in electricity generation, improved supply situation and a pick-up in construction activities are expected to help maintain pace in non-agricultural activities.</p> <p>“While the torrential summer rains contributed to the growth in maize production, the widespread floods in the plains hit the paddy production. On account of these factors, the overall economic growth is expected to remain satisfactory in 2017/18,” states the report.</p> <p>The CPI based inflation has remained moderate. The volatility in prices of agricultural items and the behavior of prices of construction materials as well as petroleum products are likely to determine the inflation outlook going forward. However, given the smooth supply situation and the global policy vigilance on prices, inflation is expected to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The credit off-take continues to exceed the growth in deposit. Given the decline in the migrant workers’ remittances, the growth in deposit is expected to remain moderate. Once this becomes a key consideration for planning credit, financial imbalances currently seen will get corrected in due course of time, the report further states.</p> <p>On the external front, current account has recorded a deficit of relatively a higher magnitude of Rs 75.71 billion on account of elevated level of imports and a decline in remittances in the first six months of 2017/18. As a consequence, country’s balance of payments has also remained in a deficit of Rs 6.66 billion in the review period. However, international reserves are at a comfortable level to sustain 10.6 months’ imports of goods and services. This level of international reserves is adequate to provide a cushion for external sector stability at least in the near term.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Inflation, Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>Consumer price inflation has increased to 4 percent in mid-January 2018 from 3.2 percent in mid-December 2017. A pick up in prices of food items contributed to an increase in inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Food Inflation</p> <p>Food inflation surged to 2.4 percent in mid-January 2018 from the negative growth of 0.7 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. A rise in prices of vegetable, milk product and eggs, fruits, ghee and oil, cereal grains and their products, meat and fish, among others, accounted for an increase in overall food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Non-food Inflation</p> <p>Non-food inflation decelerated to 5.3 percent during the review period from 6.2 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The slower growth in prices of clothes and footwear, furnishing and household equipment, health, education, among others, contributed to the deceleration of non-food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>National Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>The year-over-year salary and wage rate index decelerated to 6.1 percent in the review period compared to a rise of 14.1 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the review period, the salary index increased by 9.7 percent and the wage rate index grew by 5.1 percent. The salary indices of private institutions, bank and financial institutions and education sub-groups increased 36.3 percent, 10.6 percent and 5.8 percent respectively in the review period. Likewise, wage rate indices of agricultural, industrial and construction laborer witnessed a growth of 4.8 percent, 6.6 percent and 3.1 percent respectively in the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7339', 'image' => '20180213031149_NRB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank launches UPI Quick Response Code Acquiring Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.</p> <p>With the UPI QR Code service, Nepali businessmen can now sell their products/services electronically in a secure environment using QR Code for UnionPay International cards.</p> <p>Quick Response (QR) code is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode), reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device such as a camera, and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted,” reads the statement.</p> <p>With the QR code system, consumers can scan the QR code displayed on the checkout counter at merchant outlets with their phones to pay for their goods/services. It's a completely new approach to the typical payment process where the need of physical Point of Sales (POS) terminals can be avoided and no physical contact of the card is required, according to the bank.</p> <p>The QR code conveys the purchase transaction information on the mobile device where the payment is initiated.</p> <p>"This service is a milestone in our country for promoting digital banking to the next level. In the first phase, we have targeted this service mainly to Chinese tourist to facilitate their payment requirement towards the goods and services in a very efficient and secure way as the QR Code payment is very popular and widely used in China. In the very near future, we have plans to extend similar service to our bank's customers as well," said CEO of Nabil Bank, Sashin Joshi.</p> <p>Nabil Bank said it is a pioneering principal member of Visa International, MasterCard International and UnionPay International in Nepal and issues debit, pre-paid and credit cards and acquires card transactions through its ATM and Point of Sales (POS) network. Nabil has launched this service in association with UnionPay International.</p> <p>Nabil Bank claimed that it has always been in the forefront in adopting new technology and introducing innovative products and services. With the launch of the UPI QR Code Acquiring Service, both businessmen and customers will benefit immensely by enabling electronic transactions in a very efficient and secure manner and at low cost.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7338', 'image' => '20180213015822_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. Midway through the offer, more than 2,000 mobiles of various brands have been exchanged with new smartphones of Samsung. The carnival is running in various Samsung Plazas inside the valley.</p> <p>Under the Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival, mobile users can exchange their old phones with the new ones and get updated with time and technology, according to the company. </p> <p>Seema Golchha, director of Him Electronics, said, “We are glad to organize this type of exchange carnival for our valuable customers and appreciate them who are participating and trusting us. This is an opportunity to upgrade with the new smart technology with old one. I hope that this exchange offer will bring smile to every customer.”</p> <p>The exchange offer is running in seven Samsung Plazas at the following locations:</p> <ol> <li>Samsung Plaza, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Naya Bazar, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Civil Mall, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur,</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Chuchhepati ,Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Kupondole, Lalitpur</li> </ol> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7337', 'image' => '20180213014910_samsnung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7555', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vego Air Coolers Now Available in Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market. Nabin Distributors, the authorised distributor of Vego brand for Nepal, unveiled the new models of air coolers during the Partners Conclave 2018 on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p>A variety of new designs of Vego air coolers including Atom Plus, First Glacier, Maxima I, Maxima, Glacier I, Thunder, Thunder I, Frost I, Typhoon are currently available in the market.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the eco friendly air cooler, which can be utilised for both household and industrial sector, can replace the air conditioners consuming high voltage of electricity. According to the company, the air cooler can be used easily because of its remote control and adjustable feature.</p> <p>The company claims that the air cooler is affordable and cost efficient. The air cooler is available in the market at a price ranging from Rs 7,100 to Rs 28,000.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7336', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7554', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagadamba Motors' Activation Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. The activation programme is being organized in various malls from February 9 to 13.</p> <p>Customers of the brand can participate in the activation programme by visiting various malls. The participants can show their reflection of class with classic photoshoot and get a chance to win attractive gift, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The activation was held at BG Mall on February 9 and City center on February 10 and 11. Participants can visit Labim Mall on February 13 and share their experience in classic style, the statement further said.</p> <p>The photo will be uploaded on Facebook page of Jagadamba Motors- TVS and the person with maximum likes in their picture will get a chance to win sling bag and wallet until February 20.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7335', 'image' => '20180213013439_Picture (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7553', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank opens branch at Tilotama Municipality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12. The branch was inaugurated by Ashok Kumar Poudel, director of Bhairahawa-based office of Nepal Rastra Bank.</p> <p>NIC Asia Bank claimed to be one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branches and ATM network. With the formal inauguration of the Kotihawa branch, the bank is currently providing services to its customers through 173 branches, 172 ATM counters and four extensions counter spread all over the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7334', 'image' => '20180213012743_image001.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to sponsor Qatar Total Open Women’s 2018 Tournament', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). </p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said that Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki leads the competition this year, after winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open last month.</p> <p>Wozniacki, currently ranked number one by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), will compete against several of the world’s top players during the thrilling seven day championship, including Simona Halep of Romania, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Karolina Pilskova of the Czech Republic.</p> <p>According to the airlines, the tournament will be held from February 12-18 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex </p> <p>Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Salam Al Shawa, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to sponsor this year’s Qatar Total Open 2018, which will bring many of the world’s most talented female tennis players to compete for the coveted championship title. Every year, this thrilling competition is a major highlight on Qatar’s sports calendar, drawing thousands of spectators and fans of all ages. As a longstanding sponsor of the Qatar Total Open, Qatar Airways demonstrates its continuous support of Qatar’s 2030 vision and promotes the nation’s aim to become a global sports destination. We look forward to showcasing our world-class hospitality this week, and wish all the players the best of luck during the championship.”</p> <p>Both Qatar Airways and QDF said they will mark their presence at the event by hosting special booths at the sponsors’ village, offering tennis fans a taste of their five-star service.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it is the official sponsor of many top-level global sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7333', 'image' => '20180212041103_qatar open.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7551', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank collaborates with Axis Bank for remittance service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. The agreement was signed by Sujit Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank and L Sriraman, senior vice president and head of GFID (Domestic FI & NBFI) Financial Institutions Group of Axis Bank.</p> <p>Axis Bank has more than 2,000 branches spread all over India and now money can be remitted through these branches to any account maintained at any of 56 branches of Civil Bank Limited, a joint statement issued by Civil Bank.</p> <p>The agreement is expected to benefit citizens of both sides and especially for Nepalis in need to send money from India to Nepal.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7332', 'image' => '20180212034429_civil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Redmi 5 Plus available for Rs 23,499', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that all the phones and accessories of MI brand are available at Mi Dealers and can also be purchased online from www.xiaominepal.com.np</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus features 5.99 inches screen, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, built-in battery of 4000mAh, 12 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, and 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor and dual SIM.</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus can be purchased from Mi showrooms located at Labim Mall, Pako New Road and Pulchowk Damkal Chowk as well as other authorized retail stores all over Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7331', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7549', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL to Organise Futsal on Feb 16', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament “Playfor fun” on the occasion of its 32nd anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament <strong>“Playfor fun”</strong> on the occasion of its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the bank, a total of 16 banks will compete in league-cum-knockout format in the one-day tournament, which will be held at Shamakhushi Futsal on February 16.</p> <p>The participating teams include the host Nepal Investment Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Citizens International Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, Global IME Bank, Macchapuchhre Bank, NIC Asia Bank, NMB Bank, Kumari Bank, Nabil Bank, Sunrise Bank, Nepal SBI Bank, Nepal Bank Limited, Nepal Rastra Bank and Mega Bank.</p> <p>Jagadamba Steels Pvt Ltd, Integrated Mobility Solutions – the distributor of Samsung mobile phones in Nepal, Goldstar shoes, GB Marketing Pvt Ltd, Redbull, Global reach and Vayodha Hospital are the sponsors for the event, according to the organisers.</p> <p>“As the theme, ‘Play for Fun’ suggests, we hope this will be a fun event where bank staff can showcase their team performance and camaraderie in a friendly outdoor environment,” says Bikash Thapa, assistant general manager of NIBL.</p> <p>Nepal Investment Bank said it serves more than 8 lakhs customers through its 63 branches, 98 ATMs and 54 branchless banking services. The bank claimed that its paid-up capital has reached Rs 10.63 billion which is highest among private sector banks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7330', 'image' => '20180212032147_IMG_20180209_151019.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Berry Announces Winners', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. In collaboration with United Distributor, the authorised distributor of Arial Surf in Nepal, the store announced five lucky winners among its customers buying the surf.</p> <p>The winners were awarded prizes at Sales Berry Supermarket at Satdobato on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7329', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Opens Nine New Branches in Lumbini Zone', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11. With an aim to extend its branches all over the nation, the bank opened four branches in Nawalparasi, three branches in Rupandehi and two in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank started its service from Amarapuri of Gaindakot Municipality-10, Gopigunj of Pratappur Municipality-2, Dumkibas of Binayaitribeni Rural Municipality-1, and Aruna Khola of Madhya Bindu Municipaliy-19 in Nawalparasi district.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank opened branches at Sankarpur of Devdaha Municipality-1, Murgiya of Saina Maima Municipality-3, and Manigram of Tilottama Municipality-8 in Rupandehi district.</p> <p>Similarly, the two other branches are located at Jitpur, Ban Ganga Municipality-1, and Imiliya of Buddhabhumi Municipality-9 in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank said it currently provides banking services through 170 branches, 168 ATM outlets and 4 extension counters spread across the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7328', 'image' => '20180212030345_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 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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Out of the ten companies selected this year, nine have finished their 100-day program and will now be pitching their business ideas to the investors in Nepal and Europe.</p> <p>According to Rockstart Impact, the overall goal of this program is to support entrepreneurs having high potential and linking them to the domestic and international growth capital.</p> <p>“At the end of the program, the nine entrepreneurs have become ‘investment-ready’ and have a clear vision and understanding on how they can realistically grow their business in a sustainable way,” mentions a press release issued by the company.</p> <p>The selected companies include Godam Sewa, Indradevi Strawberry Farm, Kanjirowa Agro Farm, Khadka Nursery, Mount Everest Organic Coffee, Sarathi, Tripathi Group and Urban Girl and Rudyn AgriFlora. They will be pitching their ideas on the Demo Day in Nepal.</p> <p>After this, the companies will be pitching on the Demo Day in Amsterdam on February 21, Wednesday at the Rockstart headquarters. Similarly, the Demo Day in London will take place on February 23, Friday at the CDC Group.</p> <p>Rockstart Impact is an accelerator program focusing on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and impact investors. In the three years of its launch, Rockstart Impact has accelerated 29 companies and raised over Rs 3 million euros as investment pledges for 21 companies.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7342', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7560', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Registration of IMEI Number', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.', 'content' => '<p>February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.</p> <p>It is mandatory for mobile importers to register the IMEI number with the telecom authority before distributing the phones in the market.</p> <p>Those mobile phones that are bought from abroad personally or received as a gift also need to be registered with the telecom authority.</p> <p>NTA had started IMEI registration from April 2016 in order to dissuade importers from avoiding customs duty, discourage theft and criminal activities and to help police in case theft of phones.</p> <p>NTA spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal informed that registration of IMEI number for personal or corporate use has started from Tuesday, February 13. He further said that registration of IMEI numbers would help in controlling the 'grey market' and also help in finding lost phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7341', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7559', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank's New Branch in Simta', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet. This new branch is the second in the district and will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses, the banks said in a statement.</p> <p>With this, Laxmi Bank’s network now includes 77 branches in 41 districts, three hospital service counters, 98 ATMs and more than 2500 remittance and more than 400 mobile banking agents spread across the country.</p> <p>The bank said it is rapidly expanding to new and underserved markets with the aim of meeting growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, payments and insurance.</p> <p>The bank claimed to actively promote digital channels namely internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of the ‘bricks and clicks’ strategy offering customers to get the services through a channel of their choice: branches, ATM, internet or mobile phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7340', 'image' => '20180213031730_Laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation to Remain Below the Annual Limit of Seven Percent: NRB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy. A report prepared by Nepal Rastra Bank on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal has predicted inflation to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The report states that non-agricultural activities continues to gather momentum but the growth in farm output is likely to be less than expected.</p> <p>According to the report, a steady growth in electricity generation, improved supply situation and a pick-up in construction activities are expected to help maintain pace in non-agricultural activities.</p> <p>“While the torrential summer rains contributed to the growth in maize production, the widespread floods in the plains hit the paddy production. On account of these factors, the overall economic growth is expected to remain satisfactory in 2017/18,” states the report.</p> <p>The CPI based inflation has remained moderate. The volatility in prices of agricultural items and the behavior of prices of construction materials as well as petroleum products are likely to determine the inflation outlook going forward. However, given the smooth supply situation and the global policy vigilance on prices, inflation is expected to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The credit off-take continues to exceed the growth in deposit. Given the decline in the migrant workers’ remittances, the growth in deposit is expected to remain moderate. Once this becomes a key consideration for planning credit, financial imbalances currently seen will get corrected in due course of time, the report further states.</p> <p>On the external front, current account has recorded a deficit of relatively a higher magnitude of Rs 75.71 billion on account of elevated level of imports and a decline in remittances in the first six months of 2017/18. As a consequence, country’s balance of payments has also remained in a deficit of Rs 6.66 billion in the review period. However, international reserves are at a comfortable level to sustain 10.6 months’ imports of goods and services. This level of international reserves is adequate to provide a cushion for external sector stability at least in the near term.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Inflation, Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>Consumer price inflation has increased to 4 percent in mid-January 2018 from 3.2 percent in mid-December 2017. A pick up in prices of food items contributed to an increase in inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Food Inflation</p> <p>Food inflation surged to 2.4 percent in mid-January 2018 from the negative growth of 0.7 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. A rise in prices of vegetable, milk product and eggs, fruits, ghee and oil, cereal grains and their products, meat and fish, among others, accounted for an increase in overall food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Non-food Inflation</p> <p>Non-food inflation decelerated to 5.3 percent during the review period from 6.2 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The slower growth in prices of clothes and footwear, furnishing and household equipment, health, education, among others, contributed to the deceleration of non-food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>National Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>The year-over-year salary and wage rate index decelerated to 6.1 percent in the review period compared to a rise of 14.1 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the review period, the salary index increased by 9.7 percent and the wage rate index grew by 5.1 percent. The salary indices of private institutions, bank and financial institutions and education sub-groups increased 36.3 percent, 10.6 percent and 5.8 percent respectively in the review period. Likewise, wage rate indices of agricultural, industrial and construction laborer witnessed a growth of 4.8 percent, 6.6 percent and 3.1 percent respectively in the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7339', 'image' => '20180213031149_NRB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank launches UPI Quick Response Code Acquiring Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.</p> <p>With the UPI QR Code service, Nepali businessmen can now sell their products/services electronically in a secure environment using QR Code for UnionPay International cards.</p> <p>Quick Response (QR) code is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode), reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device such as a camera, and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted,” reads the statement.</p> <p>With the QR code system, consumers can scan the QR code displayed on the checkout counter at merchant outlets with their phones to pay for their goods/services. It's a completely new approach to the typical payment process where the need of physical Point of Sales (POS) terminals can be avoided and no physical contact of the card is required, according to the bank.</p> <p>The QR code conveys the purchase transaction information on the mobile device where the payment is initiated.</p> <p>"This service is a milestone in our country for promoting digital banking to the next level. In the first phase, we have targeted this service mainly to Chinese tourist to facilitate their payment requirement towards the goods and services in a very efficient and secure way as the QR Code payment is very popular and widely used in China. In the very near future, we have plans to extend similar service to our bank's customers as well," said CEO of Nabil Bank, Sashin Joshi.</p> <p>Nabil Bank said it is a pioneering principal member of Visa International, MasterCard International and UnionPay International in Nepal and issues debit, pre-paid and credit cards and acquires card transactions through its ATM and Point of Sales (POS) network. Nabil has launched this service in association with UnionPay International.</p> <p>Nabil Bank claimed that it has always been in the forefront in adopting new technology and introducing innovative products and services. With the launch of the UPI QR Code Acquiring Service, both businessmen and customers will benefit immensely by enabling electronic transactions in a very efficient and secure manner and at low cost.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7338', 'image' => '20180213015822_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. Midway through the offer, more than 2,000 mobiles of various brands have been exchanged with new smartphones of Samsung. The carnival is running in various Samsung Plazas inside the valley.</p> <p>Under the Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival, mobile users can exchange their old phones with the new ones and get updated with time and technology, according to the company. </p> <p>Seema Golchha, director of Him Electronics, said, “We are glad to organize this type of exchange carnival for our valuable customers and appreciate them who are participating and trusting us. This is an opportunity to upgrade with the new smart technology with old one. I hope that this exchange offer will bring smile to every customer.”</p> <p>The exchange offer is running in seven Samsung Plazas at the following locations:</p> <ol> <li>Samsung Plaza, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Naya Bazar, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Civil Mall, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur,</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Chuchhepati ,Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Kupondole, Lalitpur</li> </ol> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7337', 'image' => '20180213014910_samsnung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7555', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vego Air Coolers Now Available in Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market. Nabin Distributors, the authorised distributor of Vego brand for Nepal, unveiled the new models of air coolers during the Partners Conclave 2018 on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p>A variety of new designs of Vego air coolers including Atom Plus, First Glacier, Maxima I, Maxima, Glacier I, Thunder, Thunder I, Frost I, Typhoon are currently available in the market.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the eco friendly air cooler, which can be utilised for both household and industrial sector, can replace the air conditioners consuming high voltage of electricity. According to the company, the air cooler can be used easily because of its remote control and adjustable feature.</p> <p>The company claims that the air cooler is affordable and cost efficient. The air cooler is available in the market at a price ranging from Rs 7,100 to Rs 28,000.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7336', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7554', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagadamba Motors' Activation Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. The activation programme is being organized in various malls from February 9 to 13.</p> <p>Customers of the brand can participate in the activation programme by visiting various malls. The participants can show their reflection of class with classic photoshoot and get a chance to win attractive gift, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The activation was held at BG Mall on February 9 and City center on February 10 and 11. Participants can visit Labim Mall on February 13 and share their experience in classic style, the statement further said.</p> <p>The photo will be uploaded on Facebook page of Jagadamba Motors- TVS and the person with maximum likes in their picture will get a chance to win sling bag and wallet until February 20.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7335', 'image' => '20180213013439_Picture (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7553', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank opens branch at Tilotama Municipality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12. The branch was inaugurated by Ashok Kumar Poudel, director of Bhairahawa-based office of Nepal Rastra Bank.</p> <p>NIC Asia Bank claimed to be one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branches and ATM network. With the formal inauguration of the Kotihawa branch, the bank is currently providing services to its customers through 173 branches, 172 ATM counters and four extensions counter spread all over the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7334', 'image' => '20180213012743_image001.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to sponsor Qatar Total Open Women’s 2018 Tournament', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). </p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said that Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki leads the competition this year, after winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open last month.</p> <p>Wozniacki, currently ranked number one by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), will compete against several of the world’s top players during the thrilling seven day championship, including Simona Halep of Romania, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Karolina Pilskova of the Czech Republic.</p> <p>According to the airlines, the tournament will be held from February 12-18 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex </p> <p>Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Salam Al Shawa, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to sponsor this year’s Qatar Total Open 2018, which will bring many of the world’s most talented female tennis players to compete for the coveted championship title. Every year, this thrilling competition is a major highlight on Qatar’s sports calendar, drawing thousands of spectators and fans of all ages. As a longstanding sponsor of the Qatar Total Open, Qatar Airways demonstrates its continuous support of Qatar’s 2030 vision and promotes the nation’s aim to become a global sports destination. We look forward to showcasing our world-class hospitality this week, and wish all the players the best of luck during the championship.”</p> <p>Both Qatar Airways and QDF said they will mark their presence at the event by hosting special booths at the sponsors’ village, offering tennis fans a taste of their five-star service.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it is the official sponsor of many top-level global sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7333', 'image' => '20180212041103_qatar open.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7551', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank collaborates with Axis Bank for remittance service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. The agreement was signed by Sujit Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank and L Sriraman, senior vice president and head of GFID (Domestic FI & NBFI) Financial Institutions Group of Axis Bank.</p> <p>Axis Bank has more than 2,000 branches spread all over India and now money can be remitted through these branches to any account maintained at any of 56 branches of Civil Bank Limited, a joint statement issued by Civil Bank.</p> <p>The agreement is expected to benefit citizens of both sides and especially for Nepalis in need to send money from India to Nepal.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7332', 'image' => '20180212034429_civil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Redmi 5 Plus available for Rs 23,499', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that all the phones and accessories of MI brand are available at Mi Dealers and can also be purchased online from www.xiaominepal.com.np</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus features 5.99 inches screen, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, built-in battery of 4000mAh, 12 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, and 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor and dual SIM.</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus can be purchased from Mi showrooms located at Labim Mall, Pako New Road and Pulchowk Damkal Chowk as well as other authorized retail stores all over Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7331', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7549', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL to Organise Futsal on Feb 16', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament “Playfor fun” on the occasion of its 32nd anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament <strong>“Playfor fun”</strong> on the occasion of its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the bank, a total of 16 banks will compete in league-cum-knockout format in the one-day tournament, which will be held at Shamakhushi Futsal on February 16.</p> <p>The participating teams include the host Nepal Investment Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Citizens International Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, Global IME Bank, Macchapuchhre Bank, NIC Asia Bank, NMB Bank, Kumari Bank, Nabil Bank, Sunrise Bank, Nepal SBI Bank, Nepal Bank Limited, Nepal Rastra Bank and Mega Bank.</p> <p>Jagadamba Steels Pvt Ltd, Integrated Mobility Solutions – the distributor of Samsung mobile phones in Nepal, Goldstar shoes, GB Marketing Pvt Ltd, Redbull, Global reach and Vayodha Hospital are the sponsors for the event, according to the organisers.</p> <p>“As the theme, ‘Play for Fun’ suggests, we hope this will be a fun event where bank staff can showcase their team performance and camaraderie in a friendly outdoor environment,” says Bikash Thapa, assistant general manager of NIBL.</p> <p>Nepal Investment Bank said it serves more than 8 lakhs customers through its 63 branches, 98 ATMs and 54 branchless banking services. The bank claimed that its paid-up capital has reached Rs 10.63 billion which is highest among private sector banks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7330', 'image' => '20180212032147_IMG_20180209_151019.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Berry Announces Winners', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. In collaboration with United Distributor, the authorised distributor of Arial Surf in Nepal, the store announced five lucky winners among its customers buying the surf.</p> <p>The winners were awarded prizes at Sales Berry Supermarket at Satdobato on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7329', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Opens Nine New Branches in Lumbini Zone', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11. With an aim to extend its branches all over the nation, the bank opened four branches in Nawalparasi, three branches in Rupandehi and two in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank started its service from Amarapuri of Gaindakot Municipality-10, Gopigunj of Pratappur Municipality-2, Dumkibas of Binayaitribeni Rural Municipality-1, and Aruna Khola of Madhya Bindu Municipaliy-19 in Nawalparasi district.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank opened branches at Sankarpur of Devdaha Municipality-1, Murgiya of Saina Maima Municipality-3, and Manigram of Tilottama Municipality-8 in Rupandehi district.</p> <p>Similarly, the two other branches are located at Jitpur, Ban Ganga Municipality-1, and Imiliya of Buddhabhumi Municipality-9 in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank said it currently provides banking services through 170 branches, 168 ATM outlets and 4 extension counters spread across the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7328', 'image' => '20180212030345_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 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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Out of the ten companies selected this year, nine have finished their 100-day program and will now be pitching their business ideas to the investors in Nepal and Europe.</p> <p>According to Rockstart Impact, the overall goal of this program is to support entrepreneurs having high potential and linking them to the domestic and international growth capital.</p> <p>“At the end of the program, the nine entrepreneurs have become ‘investment-ready’ and have a clear vision and understanding on how they can realistically grow their business in a sustainable way,” mentions a press release issued by the company.</p> <p>The selected companies include Godam Sewa, Indradevi Strawberry Farm, Kanjirowa Agro Farm, Khadka Nursery, Mount Everest Organic Coffee, Sarathi, Tripathi Group and Urban Girl and Rudyn AgriFlora. They will be pitching their ideas on the Demo Day in Nepal.</p> <p>After this, the companies will be pitching on the Demo Day in Amsterdam on February 21, Wednesday at the Rockstart headquarters. Similarly, the Demo Day in London will take place on February 23, Friday at the CDC Group.</p> <p>Rockstart Impact is an accelerator program focusing on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and impact investors. In the three years of its launch, Rockstart Impact has accelerated 29 companies and raised over Rs 3 million euros as investment pledges for 21 companies.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7342', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7560', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Online Registration of IMEI Number', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.', 'content' => '<p>February 14: Smartphone users in Nepal can now register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number online. Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has made provision to facilitate the public for online IMEI registration from their home.</p> <p>It is mandatory for mobile importers to register the IMEI number with the telecom authority before distributing the phones in the market.</p> <p>Those mobile phones that are bought from abroad personally or received as a gift also need to be registered with the telecom authority.</p> <p>NTA had started IMEI registration from April 2016 in order to dissuade importers from avoiding customs duty, discourage theft and criminal activities and to help police in case theft of phones.</p> <p>NTA spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal informed that registration of IMEI number for personal or corporate use has started from Tuesday, February 13. He further said that registration of IMEI numbers would help in controlling the 'grey market' and also help in finding lost phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-14', 'modified' => '2018-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7341', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7559', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank's New Branch in Simta', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Laxmi Bank has opened a new branch at Simta Rural Municipality of Surkhet. This new branch is the second in the district and will offer full range of retail banking services customized to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses, the banks said in a statement.</p> <p>With this, Laxmi Bank’s network now includes 77 branches in 41 districts, three hospital service counters, 98 ATMs and more than 2500 remittance and more than 400 mobile banking agents spread across the country.</p> <p>The bank said it is rapidly expanding to new and underserved markets with the aim of meeting growing demand for professional financial services such as innovative saving accounts, term deposits, home and auto loans, small business loans, microfinance, payments and insurance.</p> <p>The bank claimed to actively promote digital channels namely internet and mobile banking to complement the growing number of branches as part of the ‘bricks and clicks’ strategy offering customers to get the services through a channel of their choice: branches, ATM, internet or mobile phones.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7340', 'image' => '20180213031730_Laxmi bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Inflation to Remain Below the Annual Limit of Seven Percent: NRB', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: The macroeconomic indicators of the first six months of the current fiscal year have shown a mixed performance of the Nepali economy. A report prepared by Nepal Rastra Bank on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal has predicted inflation to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The report states that non-agricultural activities continues to gather momentum but the growth in farm output is likely to be less than expected.</p> <p>According to the report, a steady growth in electricity generation, improved supply situation and a pick-up in construction activities are expected to help maintain pace in non-agricultural activities.</p> <p>“While the torrential summer rains contributed to the growth in maize production, the widespread floods in the plains hit the paddy production. On account of these factors, the overall economic growth is expected to remain satisfactory in 2017/18,” states the report.</p> <p>The CPI based inflation has remained moderate. The volatility in prices of agricultural items and the behavior of prices of construction materials as well as petroleum products are likely to determine the inflation outlook going forward. However, given the smooth supply situation and the global policy vigilance on prices, inflation is expected to remain below the annual limit of seven percent.</p> <p>The credit off-take continues to exceed the growth in deposit. Given the decline in the migrant workers’ remittances, the growth in deposit is expected to remain moderate. Once this becomes a key consideration for planning credit, financial imbalances currently seen will get corrected in due course of time, the report further states.</p> <p>On the external front, current account has recorded a deficit of relatively a higher magnitude of Rs 75.71 billion on account of elevated level of imports and a decline in remittances in the first six months of 2017/18. As a consequence, country’s balance of payments has also remained in a deficit of Rs 6.66 billion in the review period. However, international reserves are at a comfortable level to sustain 10.6 months’ imports of goods and services. This level of international reserves is adequate to provide a cushion for external sector stability at least in the near term.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Inflation, Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>Consumer price inflation has increased to 4 percent in mid-January 2018 from 3.2 percent in mid-December 2017. A pick up in prices of food items contributed to an increase in inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Food Inflation</p> <p>Food inflation surged to 2.4 percent in mid-January 2018 from the negative growth of 0.7 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. A rise in prices of vegetable, milk product and eggs, fruits, ghee and oil, cereal grains and their products, meat and fish, among others, accounted for an increase in overall food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>Non-food Inflation</p> <p>Non-food inflation decelerated to 5.3 percent during the review period from 6.2 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The slower growth in prices of clothes and footwear, furnishing and household equipment, health, education, among others, contributed to the deceleration of non-food inflation in the review period.</p> <p>National Salary and Wage Rate</p> <p>The year-over-year salary and wage rate index decelerated to 6.1 percent in the review period compared to a rise of 14.1 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the review period, the salary index increased by 9.7 percent and the wage rate index grew by 5.1 percent. The salary indices of private institutions, bank and financial institutions and education sub-groups increased 36.3 percent, 10.6 percent and 5.8 percent respectively in the review period. Likewise, wage rate indices of agricultural, industrial and construction laborer witnessed a growth of 4.8 percent, 6.6 percent and 3.1 percent respectively in the review period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7339', 'image' => '20180213031149_NRB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank launches UPI Quick Response Code Acquiring Service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Nabil Bank has announced the launch of “UnionPay International QR Code Acquiring Service” through its merchant network that will facilitate merchants to process payment through their mobile device using QR Code for the very first time in Nepal.</p> <p>With the UPI QR Code service, Nepali businessmen can now sell their products/services electronically in a secure environment using QR Code for UnionPay International cards.</p> <p>Quick Response (QR) code is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode), reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code consists of black squares arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device such as a camera, and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted,” reads the statement.</p> <p>With the QR code system, consumers can scan the QR code displayed on the checkout counter at merchant outlets with their phones to pay for their goods/services. It's a completely new approach to the typical payment process where the need of physical Point of Sales (POS) terminals can be avoided and no physical contact of the card is required, according to the bank.</p> <p>The QR code conveys the purchase transaction information on the mobile device where the payment is initiated.</p> <p>"This service is a milestone in our country for promoting digital banking to the next level. In the first phase, we have targeted this service mainly to Chinese tourist to facilitate their payment requirement towards the goods and services in a very efficient and secure way as the QR Code payment is very popular and widely used in China. In the very near future, we have plans to extend similar service to our bank's customers as well," said CEO of Nabil Bank, Sashin Joshi.</p> <p>Nabil Bank said it is a pioneering principal member of Visa International, MasterCard International and UnionPay International in Nepal and issues debit, pre-paid and credit cards and acquires card transactions through its ATM and Point of Sales (POS) network. Nabil has launched this service in association with UnionPay International.</p> <p>Nabil Bank claimed that it has always been in the forefront in adopting new technology and introducing innovative products and services. With the launch of the UPI QR Code Acquiring Service, both businessmen and customers will benefit immensely by enabling electronic transactions in a very efficient and secure manner and at low cost.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7338', 'image' => '20180213015822_nabil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Samsung Plaza, the distributor of Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, has announced its mobile exchange offer between February 8 and 18. Midway through the offer, more than 2,000 mobiles of various brands have been exchanged with new smartphones of Samsung. The carnival is running in various Samsung Plazas inside the valley.</p> <p>Under the Samsung Mobile Exchange Carnival, mobile users can exchange their old phones with the new ones and get updated with time and technology, according to the company. </p> <p>Seema Golchha, director of Him Electronics, said, “We are glad to organize this type of exchange carnival for our valuable customers and appreciate them who are participating and trusting us. This is an opportunity to upgrade with the new smart technology with old one. I hope that this exchange offer will bring smile to every customer.”</p> <p>The exchange offer is running in seven Samsung Plazas at the following locations:</p> <ol> <li>Samsung Plaza, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Naya Bazar, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Civil Mall, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur,</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Chuchhepati ,Kathmandu</li> <li>Samsung Plaza, Kupondole, Lalitpur</li> </ol> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7337', 'image' => '20180213014910_samsnung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7555', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vego Air Coolers Now Available in Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: New models of popular brand of Vego air coolers have been launched in the Nepali market. Nabin Distributors, the authorised distributor of Vego brand for Nepal, unveiled the new models of air coolers during the Partners Conclave 2018 on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p>A variety of new designs of Vego air coolers including Atom Plus, First Glacier, Maxima I, Maxima, Glacier I, Thunder, Thunder I, Frost I, Typhoon are currently available in the market.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the eco friendly air cooler, which can be utilised for both household and industrial sector, can replace the air conditioners consuming high voltage of electricity. According to the company, the air cooler can be used easily because of its remote control and adjustable feature.</p> <p>The company claims that the air cooler is affordable and cost efficient. The air cooler is available in the market at a price ranging from Rs 7,100 to Rs 28,000.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7336', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7554', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagadamba Motors' Activation Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. ', 'content' => '<p>February 13: Jagdamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor of TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, has started its activation programme for TVS Jupiter Classic. The activation programme is being organized in various malls from February 9 to 13.</p> <p>Customers of the brand can participate in the activation programme by visiting various malls. The participants can show their reflection of class with classic photoshoot and get a chance to win attractive gift, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The activation was held at BG Mall on February 9 and City center on February 10 and 11. Participants can visit Labim Mall on February 13 and share their experience in classic style, the statement further said.</p> <p>The photo will be uploaded on Facebook page of Jagadamba Motors- TVS and the person with maximum likes in their picture will get a chance to win sling bag and wallet until February 20.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7335', 'image' => '20180213013439_Picture (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7553', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank opens branch at Tilotama Municipality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12.', 'content' => '<p>February 13: NIC Asia Bank has opened a new branch at Tilotama Municipality Ward 15 of Kotihawa, Rupandehi on Monday, February 12. The branch was inaugurated by Ashok Kumar Poudel, director of Bhairahawa-based office of Nepal Rastra Bank.</p> <p>NIC Asia Bank claimed to be one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branches and ATM network. With the formal inauguration of the Kotihawa branch, the bank is currently providing services to its customers through 173 branches, 172 ATM counters and four extensions counter spread all over the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-13', 'modified' => '2018-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7334', 'image' => '20180213012743_image001.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways to sponsor Qatar Total Open Women’s 2018 Tournament', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Qatar Airways is all set to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Women’s Tennis Tournament 2018 in Doha in collaboration with and Qatar Duty Free (QDF). </p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways said that Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki leads the competition this year, after winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open last month.</p> <p>Wozniacki, currently ranked number one by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), will compete against several of the world’s top players during the thrilling seven day championship, including Simona Halep of Romania, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Karolina Pilskova of the Czech Republic.</p> <p>According to the airlines, the tournament will be held from February 12-18 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex </p> <p>Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Salam Al Shawa, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to sponsor this year’s Qatar Total Open 2018, which will bring many of the world’s most talented female tennis players to compete for the coveted championship title. Every year, this thrilling competition is a major highlight on Qatar’s sports calendar, drawing thousands of spectators and fans of all ages. As a longstanding sponsor of the Qatar Total Open, Qatar Airways demonstrates its continuous support of Qatar’s 2030 vision and promotes the nation’s aim to become a global sports destination. We look forward to showcasing our world-class hospitality this week, and wish all the players the best of luck during the championship.”</p> <p>Both Qatar Airways and QDF said they will mark their presence at the event by hosting special booths at the sponsors’ village, offering tennis fans a taste of their five-star service.</p> <p>Qatar Airways said it is the official sponsor of many top-level global sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline’s own brand message - Going Places Together.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7333', 'image' => '20180212041103_qatar open.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7551', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank collaborates with Axis Bank for remittance service', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Civil Bank has entered into bilateral agreement with Mumbai-based Axis Bank to facilitate smooth transfer of funds from India to Nepal and vice versa. The agreement was signed by Sujit Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank and L Sriraman, senior vice president and head of GFID (Domestic FI & NBFI) Financial Institutions Group of Axis Bank.</p> <p>Axis Bank has more than 2,000 branches spread all over India and now money can be remitted through these branches to any account maintained at any of 56 branches of Civil Bank Limited, a joint statement issued by Civil Bank.</p> <p>The agreement is expected to benefit citizens of both sides and especially for Nepalis in need to send money from India to Nepal.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7332', 'image' => '20180212034429_civil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Redmi 5 Plus available for Rs 23,499', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Vatsal Impex, a subsidiary of Sharda Group and the official distributor for Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has offered Redmi 5 Plus at the best buy price of Rs 23,499.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that all the phones and accessories of MI brand are available at Mi Dealers and can also be purchased online from www.xiaominepal.com.np</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus features 5.99 inches screen, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, built-in battery of 4000mAh, 12 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, and 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor and dual SIM.</p> <p>Redmi 5 Plus can be purchased from Mi showrooms located at Labim Mall, Pako New Road and Pulchowk Damkal Chowk as well as other authorized retail stores all over Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7331', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7549', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL to Organise Futsal on Feb 16', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament “Playfor fun” on the occasion of its 32nd anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Nepal Investment Bank will be hosting an inter-bank futsal tournament <strong>“Playfor fun”</strong> on the occasion of its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>According to the bank, a total of 16 banks will compete in league-cum-knockout format in the one-day tournament, which will be held at Shamakhushi Futsal on February 16.</p> <p>The participating teams include the host Nepal Investment Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Citizens International Bank, Agriculture Development Bank, Global IME Bank, Macchapuchhre Bank, NIC Asia Bank, NMB Bank, Kumari Bank, Nabil Bank, Sunrise Bank, Nepal SBI Bank, Nepal Bank Limited, Nepal Rastra Bank and Mega Bank.</p> <p>Jagadamba Steels Pvt Ltd, Integrated Mobility Solutions – the distributor of Samsung mobile phones in Nepal, Goldstar shoes, GB Marketing Pvt Ltd, Redbull, Global reach and Vayodha Hospital are the sponsors for the event, according to the organisers.</p> <p>“As the theme, ‘Play for Fun’ suggests, we hope this will be a fun event where bank staff can showcase their team performance and camaraderie in a friendly outdoor environment,” says Bikash Thapa, assistant general manager of NIBL.</p> <p>Nepal Investment Bank said it serves more than 8 lakhs customers through its 63 branches, 98 ATMs and 54 branchless banking services. The bank claimed that its paid-up capital has reached Rs 10.63 billion which is highest among private sector banks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7330', 'image' => '20180212032147_IMG_20180209_151019.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Berry Announces Winners', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. ', 'content' => '<p>February 12: Sales Berry Supermarket has announced the winner from among Arial surf buyers. In collaboration with United Distributor, the authorised distributor of Arial Surf in Nepal, the store announced five lucky winners among its customers buying the surf.</p> <p>The winners were awarded prizes at Sales Berry Supermarket at Satdobato on Sunday, February 11.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7329', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Opens Nine New Branches in Lumbini Zone', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11.', 'content' => '<p>February 12: NIC Asia Bank has established nine more branches at different places of Lumbini Zone on Sunday, February 11. With an aim to extend its branches all over the nation, the bank opened four branches in Nawalparasi, three branches in Rupandehi and two in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank started its service from Amarapuri of Gaindakot Municipality-10, Gopigunj of Pratappur Municipality-2, Dumkibas of Binayaitribeni Rural Municipality-1, and Aruna Khola of Madhya Bindu Municipaliy-19 in Nawalparasi district.</p> <p>Likewise, the bank opened branches at Sankarpur of Devdaha Municipality-1, Murgiya of Saina Maima Municipality-3, and Manigram of Tilottama Municipality-8 in Rupandehi district.</p> <p>Similarly, the two other branches are located at Jitpur, Ban Ganga Municipality-1, and Imiliya of Buddhabhumi Municipality-9 in Kapilvastu.</p> <p>The bank said it currently provides banking services through 170 branches, 168 ATM outlets and 4 extension counters spread across the nation.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-12', 'modified' => '2018-02-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7328', 'image' => '20180212030345_download (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-12 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
