
September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September…
September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September…
September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different…
September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme,…
September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the…
September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian.…
Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in…
NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years…
September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September…
September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3.…
September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko…
August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year…
August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the…
August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood…
August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza…
August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year.…
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The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6518', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'City Express Launches 90 Days Festival Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. 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The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6518', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'City Express Launches 90 Days Festival Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. 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The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6518', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'City Express Launches 90 Days Festival Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. 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The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6518', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'City Express Launches 90 Days Festival Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. This will provide larger market access to the industries.</p> <p>Prerna Mohan, associate director of strategic planning and implantation, emerging market innovation at Frost & Sullivan; Dipendra Nath Sharma, secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) along with Shrestha and Agrawal expressed their views during the program.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6295', 'image' => '20170831010715_frost.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25