
January 29: ‘Dami Sale’ has been kicked off at KL Tower in Chabahil offering 50 percent…
January 29: ‘Dami Sale’ has been kicked off at KL Tower in Chabahil offering 50 percent…
January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to…
January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent…
January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS)…
January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January…
January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers.…
January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal…
January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram.…
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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. The price of the three offers have been fixed at Rs 1,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7225', 'image' => '20180128023342_subisu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Community Development Bank Provides Orientation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.</p> <p>During the programme, different members of the bank including the bank’s deputy CEO Bhaka Raj Joshi and IT head Anup Gautam were present during the orientation training.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7224', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Starts Visa Debit Card', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. ', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. The bank introduced the card as a replacement for its ATC Debit Card.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that its customers can exchange their existing debit card with the new Visa card free of cost from any of the branches of the bank.</p> <p>The bank currently has been providing various banking services including free internet banking, mobile banking, locker service, ATM, and ABBS service.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7223', 'image' => '20180129124408_VISA-DEBIT-CARD.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. 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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. The price of the three offers have been fixed at Rs 1,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7225', 'image' => '20180128023342_subisu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Community Development Bank Provides Orientation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.</p> <p>During the programme, different members of the bank including the bank’s deputy CEO Bhaka Raj Joshi and IT head Anup Gautam were present during the orientation training.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7224', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Starts Visa Debit Card', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. ', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. 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The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. 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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. The price of the three offers have been fixed at Rs 1,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7225', 'image' => '20180128023342_subisu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Community Development Bank Provides Orientation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.</p> <p>During the programme, different members of the bank including the bank’s deputy CEO Bhaka Raj Joshi and IT head Anup Gautam were present during the orientation training.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7224', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Starts Visa Debit Card', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. 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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. The price of the three offers have been fixed at Rs 1,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7225', 'image' => '20180128023342_subisu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Community Development Bank Provides Orientation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.</p> <p>During the programme, different members of the bank including the bank’s deputy CEO Bhaka Raj Joshi and IT head Anup Gautam were present during the orientation training.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7224', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Starts Visa Debit Card', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. 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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. The price of the three offers have been fixed at Rs 1,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7225', 'image' => '20180128023342_subisu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7444', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Community Development Bank Provides Orientation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Nepal Community Development Bank has provided one-day orientation class to its newly recruited staff in Butwal.</p> <p>During the programme, different members of the bank including the bank’s deputy CEO Bhaka Raj Joshi and IT head Anup Gautam were present during the orientation training.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7224', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7442', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Starts Visa Debit Card', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Jyoti Bikas Bank has introduced Visa Debit Card. 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Similarly, two lucky customers will be provided with gift hampers worth Rs 5000 in purchase of goods above Rs 500.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7237', 'image' => '20180129045856_KL Sale Mela Photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7455', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shivam Cement Sponsors Women Volleyball', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Shivam Cement is sponsoring New Diamond Cup national open women’s volleyball competition from February 4 to 9.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Shivam Cement said that the tournament will be played in league-cum-knockout format.</p> <p>As the title sponsor, the company will provide Rs 500,000 for the tournament. With this, the programme will be named as ‘Shivam New Diamond Cup National Open Women’s Volleyball Competition’.</p> <p>The participants will be divided into six teams.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7236', 'image' => '20180129045146_IMG_20180126_133919.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7454', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Social Media can Enhance Business’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Social media can become a means to enhance ones business, according to a prominent entrepreneur.</p> <p>Anil Basnet, founder of Metro Tarkaari, urged the would-be entrepreneurs, youth professionals and students to utilise social networking sites like Facebook to grow ‘your’ business.</p> <p>Basnet shared his experiences during the second session of X-Preneur, an inspirational and interactive event designed for startups, students and to be entrepreneurs held on Sunday, January 28. </p> <p> “Social media updates are very essential, especially for e-commerce business, and they can bring massive growth if used wisely,” he shared. </p> <p>However, in Nepal, most of the e-commerce sites over-focus on advertising their products and keep little effort for providing effective delivery and service to the customers.</p> <p>“Effective delivery is equally important to earn long-term customers and their trust,” said Basnet during the interaction organised by Clock b Innovations. He also shared that having multiple revenue model is important for startups for their sustainability.</p> <p>The interaction concluded with question and answer session. X-Preneur is a series of events which is held every 15 days at Kaffe Codes, Thapathali.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7235', 'image' => '20180130120522_DSC_0131.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7453', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Progressive Finance Starts Electronic Payment System', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) and Progressive Finance Limited on Sunday, January 28, signed an agreement to initiate Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System (IPS) service.</p> <p>Nileshman Singh Pradhan, CEO of NCHL, and the CEO of the finance company, Bishal Humagain, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. As per the agreement, NCHL will provide the system to the finance company for inter-banking electronic payment service.</p> <p>Under the NCHL Inter-Bank Electronic Payment System, customers can make electronic transaction with any of the member banks using this system.</p> <p>Services like money transfer, payment of dividend, IPO refund, bill payment, premium payment, social security allowance, pension/salary payment, and remittance payment can be done using this system, reads a joint statement issued by the companies.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7234', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7452', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Niraula takes Oath of Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Tara Nath Niraula, the chairman of Sapta Koshi Development Bank, has taken oath of office and secrecy on Saturday, January 28.</p> <p>Director of Biratnagar branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Binod Raj Acharya, administered the oath to Niraula amid a function held in Biratnagar.</p> <p>The fifth AGM of the bank had elected Niraula to the post.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7233', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7451', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti partners with OYO to make hotel bookings easier', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, has announced its partnership with OYO, a tech pioneer in hotel services that offers standardized accommodation to travelers. Issuing a press statement, Khalti said this partnership will make hotel bookings easier in Nepal.</p> <p>The partnership will allow OYO customers in Nepal to make one-touch payment for their hotel rooms through Khalti gateway for both app and web-based bookings.</p> <p>“Hospitality is the key driver for travel and tourism industry and with this association, Khalti marks its entrance in this segment. The collaboration of Khalti and OYO in Nepal for adding fast and secure digital payments will solve a major challenge for hotel bookings by residents of the country,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Manish Modi, co-founder and managing director of Khalti, said, “Khalti has made its mark in the history of Nepalese digital payment system within a short time span. Starting from recharge and bill payments, stepping into commerce line by launching OnePlus 5 in Khalti platform, now we have made a foray into hospitality space. As a payment gateway, Khalti is committed to providing users the ease of paying bills in the fastest and secure way for everything on the move.”</p> <p>As per the statement, OYO is the global pioneer of a new business model developed in India. The company entered into Nepal in April 2017. OYO partners with hotels to standardize and transform their rooms enabling a better experience for guests. OYO currently operates 20+ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and is quickly expanding to increase its footprint.</p> <p>Launched in the Nepali market on January 26, 2017, Khalti has emerged as one of the most preferred mobile payment solutions in Nepal. Khalti claimed that it has more than 100,000 users registered on its platform.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7232', 'image' => '20180129025708_Khalti_OYO_Partnership.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7450', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Pabitra Kumar Karki Re-elected President of AOAN', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN).', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Pabitra Kumar Karki of Air Dynasty has been re-elected as the President of Airlines Operator Association of Nepal (AOAN). The 17<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the company unanimously elected Karki to the post for the next two years.</p> <p>The meeting has also formed a new working committee of 11 executive members led by President Karki.</p> <p> The meeting elected Rajendra Bahadur Singh (Sita Air) to the post of vice-president, Manoj Rimal (Yeti Airlines/Tara Air) as second vice-president, Manoj Karki (Summit Air) as general secretary, Raju Neupane (Manag Air) as secretary and Rupesh Joshi (Buddha Air) as treasurer.</p> <p>Likewise, the meeting elected Gopal Prasad Bhattarai (Saurya Airlines), Rajendra Shakya (Simrik Airlines), Captain Dipak SJB Rana (Fishtail Air), Prem Kumar Thapa (Simrik Air), and Birendra Raj Shrestha (Heli Everest) as executive committee members.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7231', 'image' => '20180129030545_Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7449', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Foundation extends support to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. ', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Siddhartha Foundation, the CSR arm of Siddhartha Bank Limited, has extended financial support of Rs 67,000 to Nepal Leprosy Relief Association (NELRA) to install three water tanks for the use of leprosy affected individuals of Khokana Aarogya Ashram. The foundation said in a statement that it provided the support as a part of its effort to support communities through corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>Rameshwor Prasad Bashyal, Deputy General Manager of Siddhartha Bank, handed over the cheque of Rs 67,000 to Surya Prasad Shrestha, president of Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Maharajgunj amidst a ceremony on Friday, January 26.</p> <p>DGM Bashyal expressed his immense gratification on behalf of Siddhartha Foundation for having had the opportunity to serve the society and assured that the bank will continue to address the needs of the community and work for the betterment of the Nepalese society in the future as well.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7230', 'image' => '20180129011014_pr image_final.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7448', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Global IME Bank organised a financial literacy programme on the occasion of its 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The bank organised the programme at Burtuwang, Baglung on Saturday, January 27.</p> <p>During the programme, the bank’s representative Purna Man Napit provided information about banks and financial institutions to the students, traders, and government officials as well as staffers of non-governmental organizations who attended the programme.</p> <p>The bank also started its branchless banking service at Juggakhola Rural Municipality-2 of Baglung. According to the bank, a local resident Anil Kunwar has been appointed as the bank’s representative for Juggakhola. It is the 65<sup>th</sup> branchless banking service of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7229', 'image' => 'image003.png', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7447', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank Opens Branch at Sano Bheri', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.', 'content' => '<p>January 29: Sunrise Bank has opened its branch at Sano Bheri Rural Municipality of Rukum district as per the aim of Nepal Government to extend banking services at all local levels across the country.</p> <p>The bank’s Deputy General Manager Achap Kumar Yadav and the mayor of the municipality, Nara Bahadur Pun, jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, January 28.</p> <p>The bank opened the branch with the motive of providing quick, easy, and modern banking services to the customers, reads a press statement issued by the bank. At present, the bank has been providing banking services from 76 branches, 91 ATM outlets, 20 branchless banking service and three extension counters.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-29', 'modified' => '2018-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7228', 'image' => '20180129124219_sunrise.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7446', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Embarks on Journey Towards Climate Neutrality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Yeti Airlines said it has formally initiated the process to transform itself into a carbon neutral airline in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).</p> <p>The airline has adopted a strategy to become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting.</p> <p>In this regard, the airline shared the results of its 1<sup>st</sup> annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory along with plans to reduce and offset emissions during a workshop held at Hotel Himalaya on January 26. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Nepal, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), UNDP, civil society organizations, and the private sector, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>“This first exercise examined the GHG emissions resulting from air travel, vehicle use and facility operations. In doing so the airline has established a carbon baseline which will be used to monitor progress and ultimately become <em>carbon</em> neutral through emission reductions and offsetting,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Building on this initiative, the airline said it plans to move towards the ultimate goal of <em>climate </em>neutrality which includes other impact areas of its operations such as water use and waste management.</p> <p>“With the invaluable support of the CAAN and UNDP, it is my pleasure to announce to all our airline guests, partners and staff that Yeti Airlines will be embarking on a committed journey to carbon neutrality – the first airline in Nepal to do so,” said Yeti Airlines CEO Umesh Chandra Rai, adding, “We hope you will all extend your support in our endeavor to minimize and offset greenhouse gas emissions.”</p> <p>UNDP Nepal Country Director, Renaud Meyer said, “I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking a bold decision to transform itself into a climate neutral company in partnership with UNDP. I believe this will inspire several other Nepali businesses to adopt a goal of climate neutrality, and the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development.”</p> <p>CAAN Director General Sanjiv Gautam said, “With its decision today, Yeti Airlines has aided CAAN in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the aviation sector.This will contribute towards meeting national and global commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. I am sure the airline will continue its efforts to regularly monitor, report and offset carbon emissions”.</p> <p>According to the preliminary carbon footprint report, Yeti Airlines produced 18,113 tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions in 2017 mainly from aircraft fuel. This total equals to the amount of carbon sequestered by approximately 470,000 trees over 10 years, reads the statement.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines claimed that the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per km <strong>decreased by 7 percent b</strong>etween 2016 and 2017 while the CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions per passenger <strong>decreased by 11 percent </strong>due to a more efficient fleet.</p> <p>“We plan to adopt industry-leading practices to reduce our emissions, which includes more efficient routes and operations, fleet upgrades, public incentives, staff training, and load reductions. Any unavoidable emissions will be offset by purchasing UN-certified carbon credits and other initiatives that support climate mitigation and sustainable development for the benefit of the Nepalese people. We aim to become a carbon neutral company by 2018,” said Yeti Airline CEO Rai.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7227', 'image' => '20180128040326_CEO SIR - WELCOME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7445', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Preparing to Increase Tariff on Sugar Imports', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: The government is preparing to impose additional tariff on sugar imports in a bid to protect the domestic sugar industries, which are on the verge of collapse.</p> <p>The fall in price of sugar in the international market has affected the local sugar industries as they are unable to compete with the imported sugar. Following complaints from the sugar producers of the country, the government decided to increase the customs duty on sugar imports.</p> <p>Currently, the government imposes 15 percent customs duty on sugar. Preparations are underway to increase the tariff to 35 percent, informed Joint-Secretary Mukunda Prasad Poudyal of the Ministry of Supplies. The ministry is consulting with other concerned ministry regarding this issue, according to Poudyal. The Ministry of Agriculture Development had initiated talks with various ministries to increase the tariff. Sources at the ministry informed that the ministry has written letters to the ministries of industry, supply, commerce and finance to impose higher tariff on sugar imports in order to encourage local sugarcane producers.</p> <p>Although the increase in tariff on sugar imports would benefit the local sugar industries and sugarcane producers, the consumers will have to pay a higher price for sugar.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-01-28', 'modified' => '2018-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7226', 'image' => '20180128033752_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7441', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Subisu Announces Special Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>January 28: Subisu Cablenet has announced special offer on the occasion of its anniversary. According to the company, it will provide discount on all of its services to mark the milestone of reaching 18 years of operation in Nepal. The company has also announced clear TV offer, Internet offer and a combo of clear TV and Internet offer. 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Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25