Century Commercial Bank has opened a new branch at Martadi of Bajura…

Century Commercial Bank has opened a new branch at Martadi of Bajura…
NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next…
Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express…
Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA.…
Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their…
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal.…
Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the…
Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne…
Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18.…
Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August…
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17.…
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16.…
Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural…
Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market.…
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The branch was inaugurated amid a function on August 20, reads a press statement issued by the bank. ATM service is also available at the branch office. The bank informed that it will soon start integrated transaction with Alpine Development Bank and Seti Finance. After the integrated transaction, Century Bank will have 90 branches all over the country, according to the press statement. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6219', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6435', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NADA Auto Show from Next Week', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week. The six-day event will be held from August 29 to September 3 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The event will have stalls of renowned auto brands, financial institutions and lubricants, while the auto enthusiasts will get a change to stroll through the stalls with spare-parts, batteries, tyres, vehicle security technology, garage equipment and other auto components.</p> <p>The exhibition will provide an appropriate forum for the automobile business sector to showcase their vehicles, accessories and other services to the prospective customers, reads a press statement issued by NADA. </p> <p>“It is an equally ideal and trustworthy platform for the prospective buyers to know, observe and enquire about their choices to make smart decisions,” says the statement, adding, “Gathering of importers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and buyers under one roof, the show will be a perfect center for the exchange of information, analysis of automobile business and its component areas contributing to the overall development of Nepalese automobile sector.”</p> <p>According to the organisers, the show will house around 130 small and big blocks and will be occupied by 90 exhibiting companies this year. Sixteen brands of 4-wheelers, 19 brands of 2-wheelers and 6 brands of heavy commercials will be on display among others.</p> <p>As a special attraction to the visitors, there is a bumper door prize on tickets and the prize is UM Renegade Commando 230 cc motor bike sponsored by IME Automotives Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>NADA expects around 50,000 visitors from all over Nepal during the auto show. To present the event more effectively, comedian duo MaHa is associated as the Brand Ambassador of NADA Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>Meanwhile, NADA has announced Rs 500,000 from the income generated by the auto show in support to the flood and landslide victims.</p> <p>The event is being jointly organised by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Services Pvt Ltd. SERVO is the title sponsor of the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6218', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6434', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Introduces ‘Revolutionary’ Painting Solution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.0pt">August 21: Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining. The modern, hassle-free and clean painting solution comes in a package with trained painters using automatic painting machines, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.0pt">“The painters use vacuum-enabled sanders for dust free sanding. Automatic painting machines assure world-class smooth finish in the walls and ceilings faster, cleaner and better,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Deepak Raj Giri and Priyanka Karki are the brand ambassadors for Berger Express Painting service.</p> <p>The service is available at selected Berger XP dealers and is initially available in Kathmandu only.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6217', 'image' => '20170821123509_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6433', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank Launches ‘Mero Share Khata’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. ', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. This saving deposit is for individuals who want to invest in share market in simple and secured manner and want attractive return for their savings, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“The attraction of this product is free online ASBA application facility, free DMAT account opening facility, free annual fee of Mero Share online application of CDS and DMAT account, free accidental death insurance coverage up to Rs 500,000, interest rate of 6 % per annum SMS alert and many more,” the statements further says.</p> <p>The bank informed that share account can be opened from all the branches of Siddhartha Bank and Siddhartha Capital located at Narayan Chour, Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>Currently, Siddhartha Bank has been providing customer oriented and quality banking services through its network of 75 branches, 2 extension counters with 98 ATMs, 70 branchless banking locations and more than 450 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6216', 'image' => '20170821121726_sbl mero share khata logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6432', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Revoking License of Non-Functional Companies now Possible', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation. A notice issued by the Company Registrar’s Office on August 7 after adding section 136 (A) in the Company Act following the necessary amendment process has made it possible for the concerned government bodies to take such decision.</p> <p>The notice includes a sample of the application required for revoking the license of the companies that have closed down. The companies will have to submit the application within two years since the amended act came into effect.</p> <p>The president had already approved the amendment proposal on May 2 but the process was delayed as the Company Registrar’s Office was yet to prepare a sample of the application form.</p> <p>Now, the Company Registrar’s Office has urged the closed factories to initiate the process to revoke their license. Until now, the non-functional companies were facing difficulties in cancelling their license due to unclear policies.</p> <p>Registrar Geeta Kumari Humagain said that the process of revoking the license of any company was a complex issue but now the government has made it possible to do so after the amendment of the Company Act.</p> <p>Altogether 160,000 companies have been registered with the Company Registrar’s Office. Humagain informed that around 100,000 companies among the total registered companies are currently non-functional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6431', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chinese Company to Invest Rs 15 Billion in Hydropower Project', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6214', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6430', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Opens New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country. Issuing a press statement on August 20, the bank started services from its new branches in Lamki (Kailali), Lamahi (Dang), Srinagar (Salyan), Bardibas (Mahottari) and Hile (Dhankuta). After opening the new branches, the bank has now started providing service through 47 branches across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6213', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6429', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HAMI Urges Government to Speed up Relief Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, HAMI has urged the government to speed up the process to reach out to the affected people to provide them with the basic needs.</p> <p>The affected people in various districts are facing the challenge of proper shelter, food, clean drinking water, sanitation and basic medicines, HAMI wrote in the statement.</p> <p>“The recent monsoon rains have taken lives of 131 people and injured more than two dozens of people. At least 35 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides. More than 7,000 households have been destroyed and 18,000 families have been displaced and living in temporary shelters but the response to reach out to them has been delayed,” says the statement.</p> <p>While floods have affected the terai region, hundreds of families have been hit by landslides in the hilly region. Hundreds of settlements are still at risk if being affected by further landslides, HAMI said in the statement.</p> <p>“In this emergency situation, HAMI demands for effective rescue and distribution of relief materials for the safety of human lives and properties with the efficient mobilization of all the concerned mechanisms accountably,” the statement further reads.</p> <p>HAMI also noted that the recent directive issued by the government regarding one-door policy in distribution of relief has discouraged civil society organizations to be involved in rescue and relief operation. As a result, flood survivors have not got timely support.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6212', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6428', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Summit 2017 Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. The event held with the aim of enhancing skills of sales professionals saw the participation of around 250 plus sales professionals in the conference from across the country representing sectors including manufacturing, trading, corporate, IT, banking and financial institutes, construction, automotive, and others.</p> <p>Author Tom Abbott gave a keynote speech on Sales Optimisation during the event. Similarly, many other prominent international and national experts including Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising; Puneet Varshney, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited; Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Group and Raj Bahadur Shah, managing director of Jawalakhel Group of Industries were the speakers during the panel discussion.</p> <p>“As sales are the backbone of every organization, it is vital to update the sales mechanism and enhance skills of sales professionals with cutting-edge technology and progressive management techniques,” said Mohan Ojha, director of Growth Leadership Academy. The title sponsor of the one-day summit was Kansai Nerolac Paints. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6211', 'image' => '20170820011244_IMG_1205.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6427', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Inaugurates its ATR 72-500 Flight in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the airlines informed that the flight operated by Captain Gabriel C Kunda and Captain Roop Kumar Siddhi departed from Kathmandu’s domestic airport at 12:15 pm with a team of 41 member and landed successfully at 3:50 PM at Bhairahawa Airport. Representatives of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) were on board the flight.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines informed that the report of the proving flight has been submitted to CAAN. The schedule flight will commence as soon as the airlines gets clearance from CAAN, the statement further said.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines will initially start flights of its ATR72-500 aircraft to Nepalgunj and Biratnagar. Yeti Airlines said it will extend its ATR72-500 operations to Bhadrapur and Bhairahawa as well upon the arrival of its second ATR72-500 in September.</p> <p>“With the successful completion of our inaugural flight to Bhairahawa, we look forward to providing daily flights to Bhairahawa in the near future,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“Our mission is to provide our passengers the best of service and comfort. By introducing the youngest ATR 72-500 in Nepal, we are keeping to our commitment of “You Come First” ensuring that our passengers have the best possible experience when travelling with Yeti Airlines.”</p> <p>Yeti Airlines commenced its operations from 1998and has seen rapid growth in a period of 18 years of operation, according to the press statement. Along with its subsidiary Tara Air, Yeti Airlines claimed that it operates the widest network and largest fleet of aircraft in Nepal.</p> <p>.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6210', 'image' => '20170820011123_yeti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6426', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NEA Earns Profit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. It was running in loss in the previous year but managed to make operating profit of Rs 2.40 billion in the last fiscal year. NEA had recorded operating loss of Rs 3.63 billion in the fiscal year 2015/16.</p> <p>NEA, which has been suffering losses for many years, fared well even in the net loss in the last FY. The net loss of NEA in FY 2015/16 was 8.89 billion but there was a sharp fall in loss in the FY 2016/17 as the figures dropped to Rs 0.98 billion.</p> <p>NEA made such announcements during its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 17.</p> <p>It has been said that the significant change in fortune is the result of noteworthy contribution and commitment of former Energy Minister Janardan Sharma and the able administration of CEO Kulman Ghising in implementing the directives of the minister properly.</p> <p>NEA’s measures to minimize energy loss, reduction in the rate of average import of electricity, electricity tariff adjustment, regular supply of electricity in major cities among others have helped in minimizing the financial loss.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6209', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6425', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Bags EISA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Time', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA). The Huawei P10 has been named ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’ on August 15. Huawei claimed this as its fifth consecutive P series award from EISA.</p> <p>Starting with the Huawei P6 in 2013, the Huawei P Series has been awarded the ‘Best Consumer Smartphone’ award for four consecutive years thanks to a combination of impressive specifications, beautiful design and natural user interface, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>In 2017, the Huawei P10 received special recognition for its camera experience, co-engineered with Leica, taking the title of ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’. The Huawei P10 builds on the outstanding user experience synonymous with the P Series by providing users with everything they need to express their creativity through photography.</p> <p>At the heart of this are the latest rear-facing Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica-powered front-facing camera. These are combined with a full suite of cutting-edge software tools such as 3D facial detection and dynamic illumination to create timeless portraits and exceptional pictures, whatever the subject.</p> <p>Glory Zhang, chief marketing officer at Huawei Consumer Business Group, commented, “Central to the Huawei philosophy is the tireless pursuit of meaningful innovation to create products that users all over the globe will love. We are thrilled the Huawei P10 series have been honored by such a prestigious group as EISA. From smartphones to wearables and everywhere in between, we will continue to push the limits of technology and design to create experiences that intelligently connect people with the things that matter most to them.” </p> <p>Huawei claimed that its products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2016. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6208', 'image' => '20170818014935_huawei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6424', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JICA Organizes Seminar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.1pt">August 18: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. JICA informed that it was the first public seminar organized as part of JICA Nepal’s four-year technical cooperation project to Local Development Training Academy (LDTA) which was initiated in January 2016.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">The purpose of the project is to enhance both the human resource and institutional capacity of LDTA and its regional centers by establishing a comprehensive training delivery mechanism that enables quality training to Local Governments’ personnel, reads a press statement issued by JICA.</p> <p>The participants, including officials from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), local government institutions, Nepali scholars of social and political science as well as development partners were given a valuable opportunity to engage with the progress achieved by LDTA and its regional centers during the first 18 months of the JICA project, the statement said.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Special keynote lectures given by the leading scholars from Japan, Dr Katsuaki Suzuki of Kumamoto University and Dr Kenichi Kubota of Kansai University, introduced the current trends and international standard of instructional design and action research respectively.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Presentation by MoFALD emphasized on the need of capacity development of the local service provider in the new and emerging context of the local governance in which LDTA should play an important role.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6207', 'image' => '20170818013758_Event Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6423', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '11.2 Million Free SMS Sent by NT Users During Floods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom had provided the free service from August 13-15 to help in rescue and relief of the victims, informed the state-owned telecommunication company.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom said it provided the free service under its corporate social responsibility to help the flood and landslide victims stay in touch with their family and friends.</p> <p>Likewise, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology sent 468,000 SMSs using the network of Nepal Telecom to alert the mass about the floods.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement on August 17, Nepal Telecom said that the floods have affected telecommunication equipment in eastern and central regions of the country. Nepal Telecom further informed that it has already repaired 91 percent of the telecommunication equipment damaged by the floods and landslides.</p> <p>The statement further said that the telecommunication service has been partly affected by the damages caused by the floods and the lack of electricity in the aftermath of the calamity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6206', 'image' => '20170818124405_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6422', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ Smartphones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. Packed with advanced technologies, innovative features and a new vibrant and sporty look plus design, OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ is priced at Rs 34, 990 for the mid-range market, according to the company.</p> <p>The phone features a dual front camera including a 16-megapixel selfie camera for individual selfies and a wide-angle lens for group selfie. The phone bears its name from FC Barcelona as it features vivid and bright metal body with red and gold colour resembling the popular Spanish football club.</p> <p>After the huge success of recently launched OPPO F3 ‘Black’ this is the second limited edition of OPPO F3 introduced in the Nepali market, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The OPPO F3 features Barca Red as the main color, matching with gold-plated bands and FC Barcelona logo. The red and gold comes together to meet the classic fashion trend. Meanwhile, the red texture used in the phones is so bright and glossy to catch light as they go. Every detail of the red and gold comes together to give a perfect limited edition for FC Barcelona spirit and young fashion,” reads the statement.</p> <p>OPPO said it is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the customers specially sports loving youth.</p> <p>OPPO F3's ‘FC Barcelona’ limited edition will be available through all the major mobile stores across Nepal from August 19 onwards.</p> <p>Besides dual selfie camera, the OPPO F3 is also equipped with a 13 MP rear camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor and PDAF technology. The F3 is equipped with an octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM backed by the ColorOS 3.0, assuring a seamless and snappy performance. The embedded triple-slot card tray allows two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card to work simultaneously. 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The branch was inaugurated amid a function on August 20, reads a press statement issued by the bank. ATM service is also available at the branch office. The bank informed that it will soon start integrated transaction with Alpine Development Bank and Seti Finance. After the integrated transaction, Century Bank will have 90 branches all over the country, according to the press statement. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6219', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6435', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NADA Auto Show from Next Week', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week. The six-day event will be held from August 29 to September 3 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The event will have stalls of renowned auto brands, financial institutions and lubricants, while the auto enthusiasts will get a change to stroll through the stalls with spare-parts, batteries, tyres, vehicle security technology, garage equipment and other auto components.</p> <p>The exhibition will provide an appropriate forum for the automobile business sector to showcase their vehicles, accessories and other services to the prospective customers, reads a press statement issued by NADA. </p> <p>“It is an equally ideal and trustworthy platform for the prospective buyers to know, observe and enquire about their choices to make smart decisions,” says the statement, adding, “Gathering of importers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and buyers under one roof, the show will be a perfect center for the exchange of information, analysis of automobile business and its component areas contributing to the overall development of Nepalese automobile sector.”</p> <p>According to the organisers, the show will house around 130 small and big blocks and will be occupied by 90 exhibiting companies this year. Sixteen brands of 4-wheelers, 19 brands of 2-wheelers and 6 brands of heavy commercials will be on display among others.</p> <p>As a special attraction to the visitors, there is a bumper door prize on tickets and the prize is UM Renegade Commando 230 cc motor bike sponsored by IME Automotives Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>NADA expects around 50,000 visitors from all over Nepal during the auto show. To present the event more effectively, comedian duo MaHa is associated as the Brand Ambassador of NADA Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>Meanwhile, NADA has announced Rs 500,000 from the income generated by the auto show in support to the flood and landslide victims.</p> <p>The event is being jointly organised by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Services Pvt Ltd. SERVO is the title sponsor of the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6218', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6434', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Introduces ‘Revolutionary’ Painting Solution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.0pt">August 21: Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining. The modern, hassle-free and clean painting solution comes in a package with trained painters using automatic painting machines, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.0pt">“The painters use vacuum-enabled sanders for dust free sanding. Automatic painting machines assure world-class smooth finish in the walls and ceilings faster, cleaner and better,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Deepak Raj Giri and Priyanka Karki are the brand ambassadors for Berger Express Painting service.</p> <p>The service is available at selected Berger XP dealers and is initially available in Kathmandu only.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6217', 'image' => '20170821123509_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6433', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank Launches ‘Mero Share Khata’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. ', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. This saving deposit is for individuals who want to invest in share market in simple and secured manner and want attractive return for their savings, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“The attraction of this product is free online ASBA application facility, free DMAT account opening facility, free annual fee of Mero Share online application of CDS and DMAT account, free accidental death insurance coverage up to Rs 500,000, interest rate of 6 % per annum SMS alert and many more,” the statements further says.</p> <p>The bank informed that share account can be opened from all the branches of Siddhartha Bank and Siddhartha Capital located at Narayan Chour, Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>Currently, Siddhartha Bank has been providing customer oriented and quality banking services through its network of 75 branches, 2 extension counters with 98 ATMs, 70 branchless banking locations and more than 450 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6216', 'image' => '20170821121726_sbl mero share khata logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6432', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Revoking License of Non-Functional Companies now Possible', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation. A notice issued by the Company Registrar’s Office on August 7 after adding section 136 (A) in the Company Act following the necessary amendment process has made it possible for the concerned government bodies to take such decision.</p> <p>The notice includes a sample of the application required for revoking the license of the companies that have closed down. The companies will have to submit the application within two years since the amended act came into effect.</p> <p>The president had already approved the amendment proposal on May 2 but the process was delayed as the Company Registrar’s Office was yet to prepare a sample of the application form.</p> <p>Now, the Company Registrar’s Office has urged the closed factories to initiate the process to revoke their license. Until now, the non-functional companies were facing difficulties in cancelling their license due to unclear policies.</p> <p>Registrar Geeta Kumari Humagain said that the process of revoking the license of any company was a complex issue but now the government has made it possible to do so after the amendment of the Company Act.</p> <p>Altogether 160,000 companies have been registered with the Company Registrar’s Office. Humagain informed that around 100,000 companies among the total registered companies are currently non-functional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6431', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chinese Company to Invest Rs 15 Billion in Hydropower Project', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6214', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6430', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Opens New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country. Issuing a press statement on August 20, the bank started services from its new branches in Lamki (Kailali), Lamahi (Dang), Srinagar (Salyan), Bardibas (Mahottari) and Hile (Dhankuta). After opening the new branches, the bank has now started providing service through 47 branches across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6213', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6429', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HAMI Urges Government to Speed up Relief Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, HAMI has urged the government to speed up the process to reach out to the affected people to provide them with the basic needs.</p> <p>The affected people in various districts are facing the challenge of proper shelter, food, clean drinking water, sanitation and basic medicines, HAMI wrote in the statement.</p> <p>“The recent monsoon rains have taken lives of 131 people and injured more than two dozens of people. At least 35 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides. More than 7,000 households have been destroyed and 18,000 families have been displaced and living in temporary shelters but the response to reach out to them has been delayed,” says the statement.</p> <p>While floods have affected the terai region, hundreds of families have been hit by landslides in the hilly region. Hundreds of settlements are still at risk if being affected by further landslides, HAMI said in the statement.</p> <p>“In this emergency situation, HAMI demands for effective rescue and distribution of relief materials for the safety of human lives and properties with the efficient mobilization of all the concerned mechanisms accountably,” the statement further reads.</p> <p>HAMI also noted that the recent directive issued by the government regarding one-door policy in distribution of relief has discouraged civil society organizations to be involved in rescue and relief operation. As a result, flood survivors have not got timely support.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6212', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6428', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Summit 2017 Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. The event held with the aim of enhancing skills of sales professionals saw the participation of around 250 plus sales professionals in the conference from across the country representing sectors including manufacturing, trading, corporate, IT, banking and financial institutes, construction, automotive, and others.</p> <p>Author Tom Abbott gave a keynote speech on Sales Optimisation during the event. Similarly, many other prominent international and national experts including Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising; Puneet Varshney, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited; Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Group and Raj Bahadur Shah, managing director of Jawalakhel Group of Industries were the speakers during the panel discussion.</p> <p>“As sales are the backbone of every organization, it is vital to update the sales mechanism and enhance skills of sales professionals with cutting-edge technology and progressive management techniques,” said Mohan Ojha, director of Growth Leadership Academy. The title sponsor of the one-day summit was Kansai Nerolac Paints. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6211', 'image' => '20170820011244_IMG_1205.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6427', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Inaugurates its ATR 72-500 Flight in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the airlines informed that the flight operated by Captain Gabriel C Kunda and Captain Roop Kumar Siddhi departed from Kathmandu’s domestic airport at 12:15 pm with a team of 41 member and landed successfully at 3:50 PM at Bhairahawa Airport. Representatives of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) were on board the flight.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines informed that the report of the proving flight has been submitted to CAAN. The schedule flight will commence as soon as the airlines gets clearance from CAAN, the statement further said.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines will initially start flights of its ATR72-500 aircraft to Nepalgunj and Biratnagar. Yeti Airlines said it will extend its ATR72-500 operations to Bhadrapur and Bhairahawa as well upon the arrival of its second ATR72-500 in September.</p> <p>“With the successful completion of our inaugural flight to Bhairahawa, we look forward to providing daily flights to Bhairahawa in the near future,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“Our mission is to provide our passengers the best of service and comfort. By introducing the youngest ATR 72-500 in Nepal, we are keeping to our commitment of “You Come First” ensuring that our passengers have the best possible experience when travelling with Yeti Airlines.”</p> <p>Yeti Airlines commenced its operations from 1998and has seen rapid growth in a period of 18 years of operation, according to the press statement. Along with its subsidiary Tara Air, Yeti Airlines claimed that it operates the widest network and largest fleet of aircraft in Nepal.</p> <p>.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6210', 'image' => '20170820011123_yeti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6426', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NEA Earns Profit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. It was running in loss in the previous year but managed to make operating profit of Rs 2.40 billion in the last fiscal year. NEA had recorded operating loss of Rs 3.63 billion in the fiscal year 2015/16.</p> <p>NEA, which has been suffering losses for many years, fared well even in the net loss in the last FY. The net loss of NEA in FY 2015/16 was 8.89 billion but there was a sharp fall in loss in the FY 2016/17 as the figures dropped to Rs 0.98 billion.</p> <p>NEA made such announcements during its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 17.</p> <p>It has been said that the significant change in fortune is the result of noteworthy contribution and commitment of former Energy Minister Janardan Sharma and the able administration of CEO Kulman Ghising in implementing the directives of the minister properly.</p> <p>NEA’s measures to minimize energy loss, reduction in the rate of average import of electricity, electricity tariff adjustment, regular supply of electricity in major cities among others have helped in minimizing the financial loss.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6209', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6425', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Bags EISA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Time', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA). The Huawei P10 has been named ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’ on August 15. Huawei claimed this as its fifth consecutive P series award from EISA.</p> <p>Starting with the Huawei P6 in 2013, the Huawei P Series has been awarded the ‘Best Consumer Smartphone’ award for four consecutive years thanks to a combination of impressive specifications, beautiful design and natural user interface, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>In 2017, the Huawei P10 received special recognition for its camera experience, co-engineered with Leica, taking the title of ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’. The Huawei P10 builds on the outstanding user experience synonymous with the P Series by providing users with everything they need to express their creativity through photography.</p> <p>At the heart of this are the latest rear-facing Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica-powered front-facing camera. These are combined with a full suite of cutting-edge software tools such as 3D facial detection and dynamic illumination to create timeless portraits and exceptional pictures, whatever the subject.</p> <p>Glory Zhang, chief marketing officer at Huawei Consumer Business Group, commented, “Central to the Huawei philosophy is the tireless pursuit of meaningful innovation to create products that users all over the globe will love. We are thrilled the Huawei P10 series have been honored by such a prestigious group as EISA. From smartphones to wearables and everywhere in between, we will continue to push the limits of technology and design to create experiences that intelligently connect people with the things that matter most to them.” </p> <p>Huawei claimed that its products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2016. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6208', 'image' => '20170818014935_huawei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6424', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JICA Organizes Seminar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.1pt">August 18: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. JICA informed that it was the first public seminar organized as part of JICA Nepal’s four-year technical cooperation project to Local Development Training Academy (LDTA) which was initiated in January 2016.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">The purpose of the project is to enhance both the human resource and institutional capacity of LDTA and its regional centers by establishing a comprehensive training delivery mechanism that enables quality training to Local Governments’ personnel, reads a press statement issued by JICA.</p> <p>The participants, including officials from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), local government institutions, Nepali scholars of social and political science as well as development partners were given a valuable opportunity to engage with the progress achieved by LDTA and its regional centers during the first 18 months of the JICA project, the statement said.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Special keynote lectures given by the leading scholars from Japan, Dr Katsuaki Suzuki of Kumamoto University and Dr Kenichi Kubota of Kansai University, introduced the current trends and international standard of instructional design and action research respectively.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Presentation by MoFALD emphasized on the need of capacity development of the local service provider in the new and emerging context of the local governance in which LDTA should play an important role.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6207', 'image' => '20170818013758_Event Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6423', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '11.2 Million Free SMS Sent by NT Users During Floods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom had provided the free service from August 13-15 to help in rescue and relief of the victims, informed the state-owned telecommunication company.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom said it provided the free service under its corporate social responsibility to help the flood and landslide victims stay in touch with their family and friends.</p> <p>Likewise, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology sent 468,000 SMSs using the network of Nepal Telecom to alert the mass about the floods.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement on August 17, Nepal Telecom said that the floods have affected telecommunication equipment in eastern and central regions of the country. Nepal Telecom further informed that it has already repaired 91 percent of the telecommunication equipment damaged by the floods and landslides.</p> <p>The statement further said that the telecommunication service has been partly affected by the damages caused by the floods and the lack of electricity in the aftermath of the calamity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6206', 'image' => '20170818124405_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6422', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ Smartphones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. Packed with advanced technologies, innovative features and a new vibrant and sporty look plus design, OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ is priced at Rs 34, 990 for the mid-range market, according to the company.</p> <p>The phone features a dual front camera including a 16-megapixel selfie camera for individual selfies and a wide-angle lens for group selfie. The phone bears its name from FC Barcelona as it features vivid and bright metal body with red and gold colour resembling the popular Spanish football club.</p> <p>After the huge success of recently launched OPPO F3 ‘Black’ this is the second limited edition of OPPO F3 introduced in the Nepali market, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The OPPO F3 features Barca Red as the main color, matching with gold-plated bands and FC Barcelona logo. The red and gold comes together to meet the classic fashion trend. Meanwhile, the red texture used in the phones is so bright and glossy to catch light as they go. Every detail of the red and gold comes together to give a perfect limited edition for FC Barcelona spirit and young fashion,” reads the statement.</p> <p>OPPO said it is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the customers specially sports loving youth.</p> <p>OPPO F3's ‘FC Barcelona’ limited edition will be available through all the major mobile stores across Nepal from August 19 onwards.</p> <p>Besides dual selfie camera, the OPPO F3 is also equipped with a 13 MP rear camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor and PDAF technology. The F3 is equipped with an octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM backed by the ColorOS 3.0, assuring a seamless and snappy performance. The embedded triple-slot card tray allows two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card to work simultaneously. 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The branch was inaugurated amid a function on August 20, reads a press statement issued by the bank. ATM service is also available at the branch office. The bank informed that it will soon start integrated transaction with Alpine Development Bank and Seti Finance. After the integrated transaction, Century Bank will have 90 branches all over the country, according to the press statement. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6219', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6435', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NADA Auto Show from Next Week', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week. The six-day event will be held from August 29 to September 3 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The event will have stalls of renowned auto brands, financial institutions and lubricants, while the auto enthusiasts will get a change to stroll through the stalls with spare-parts, batteries, tyres, vehicle security technology, garage equipment and other auto components.</p> <p>The exhibition will provide an appropriate forum for the automobile business sector to showcase their vehicles, accessories and other services to the prospective customers, reads a press statement issued by NADA. </p> <p>“It is an equally ideal and trustworthy platform for the prospective buyers to know, observe and enquire about their choices to make smart decisions,” says the statement, adding, “Gathering of importers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and buyers under one roof, the show will be a perfect center for the exchange of information, analysis of automobile business and its component areas contributing to the overall development of Nepalese automobile sector.”</p> <p>According to the organisers, the show will house around 130 small and big blocks and will be occupied by 90 exhibiting companies this year. Sixteen brands of 4-wheelers, 19 brands of 2-wheelers and 6 brands of heavy commercials will be on display among others.</p> <p>As a special attraction to the visitors, there is a bumper door prize on tickets and the prize is UM Renegade Commando 230 cc motor bike sponsored by IME Automotives Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>NADA expects around 50,000 visitors from all over Nepal during the auto show. To present the event more effectively, comedian duo MaHa is associated as the Brand Ambassador of NADA Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>Meanwhile, NADA has announced Rs 500,000 from the income generated by the auto show in support to the flood and landslide victims.</p> <p>The event is being jointly organised by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Services Pvt Ltd. SERVO is the title sponsor of the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6218', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6434', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Introduces ‘Revolutionary’ Painting Solution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.0pt">August 21: Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining. The modern, hassle-free and clean painting solution comes in a package with trained painters using automatic painting machines, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.0pt">“The painters use vacuum-enabled sanders for dust free sanding. Automatic painting machines assure world-class smooth finish in the walls and ceilings faster, cleaner and better,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Deepak Raj Giri and Priyanka Karki are the brand ambassadors for Berger Express Painting service.</p> <p>The service is available at selected Berger XP dealers and is initially available in Kathmandu only.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6217', 'image' => '20170821123509_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6433', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank Launches ‘Mero Share Khata’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. ', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. This saving deposit is for individuals who want to invest in share market in simple and secured manner and want attractive return for their savings, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“The attraction of this product is free online ASBA application facility, free DMAT account opening facility, free annual fee of Mero Share online application of CDS and DMAT account, free accidental death insurance coverage up to Rs 500,000, interest rate of 6 % per annum SMS alert and many more,” the statements further says.</p> <p>The bank informed that share account can be opened from all the branches of Siddhartha Bank and Siddhartha Capital located at Narayan Chour, Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>Currently, Siddhartha Bank has been providing customer oriented and quality banking services through its network of 75 branches, 2 extension counters with 98 ATMs, 70 branchless banking locations and more than 450 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6216', 'image' => '20170821121726_sbl mero share khata logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6432', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Revoking License of Non-Functional Companies now Possible', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation. A notice issued by the Company Registrar’s Office on August 7 after adding section 136 (A) in the Company Act following the necessary amendment process has made it possible for the concerned government bodies to take such decision.</p> <p>The notice includes a sample of the application required for revoking the license of the companies that have closed down. The companies will have to submit the application within two years since the amended act came into effect.</p> <p>The president had already approved the amendment proposal on May 2 but the process was delayed as the Company Registrar’s Office was yet to prepare a sample of the application form.</p> <p>Now, the Company Registrar’s Office has urged the closed factories to initiate the process to revoke their license. Until now, the non-functional companies were facing difficulties in cancelling their license due to unclear policies.</p> <p>Registrar Geeta Kumari Humagain said that the process of revoking the license of any company was a complex issue but now the government has made it possible to do so after the amendment of the Company Act.</p> <p>Altogether 160,000 companies have been registered with the Company Registrar’s Office. Humagain informed that around 100,000 companies among the total registered companies are currently non-functional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6431', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chinese Company to Invest Rs 15 Billion in Hydropower Project', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6214', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6430', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Opens New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country. Issuing a press statement on August 20, the bank started services from its new branches in Lamki (Kailali), Lamahi (Dang), Srinagar (Salyan), Bardibas (Mahottari) and Hile (Dhankuta). After opening the new branches, the bank has now started providing service through 47 branches across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6213', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6429', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HAMI Urges Government to Speed up Relief Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, HAMI has urged the government to speed up the process to reach out to the affected people to provide them with the basic needs.</p> <p>The affected people in various districts are facing the challenge of proper shelter, food, clean drinking water, sanitation and basic medicines, HAMI wrote in the statement.</p> <p>“The recent monsoon rains have taken lives of 131 people and injured more than two dozens of people. At least 35 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides. More than 7,000 households have been destroyed and 18,000 families have been displaced and living in temporary shelters but the response to reach out to them has been delayed,” says the statement.</p> <p>While floods have affected the terai region, hundreds of families have been hit by landslides in the hilly region. Hundreds of settlements are still at risk if being affected by further landslides, HAMI said in the statement.</p> <p>“In this emergency situation, HAMI demands for effective rescue and distribution of relief materials for the safety of human lives and properties with the efficient mobilization of all the concerned mechanisms accountably,” the statement further reads.</p> <p>HAMI also noted that the recent directive issued by the government regarding one-door policy in distribution of relief has discouraged civil society organizations to be involved in rescue and relief operation. As a result, flood survivors have not got timely support.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6212', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6428', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Summit 2017 Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. The event held with the aim of enhancing skills of sales professionals saw the participation of around 250 plus sales professionals in the conference from across the country representing sectors including manufacturing, trading, corporate, IT, banking and financial institutes, construction, automotive, and others.</p> <p>Author Tom Abbott gave a keynote speech on Sales Optimisation during the event. Similarly, many other prominent international and national experts including Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising; Puneet Varshney, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited; Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Group and Raj Bahadur Shah, managing director of Jawalakhel Group of Industries were the speakers during the panel discussion.</p> <p>“As sales are the backbone of every organization, it is vital to update the sales mechanism and enhance skills of sales professionals with cutting-edge technology and progressive management techniques,” said Mohan Ojha, director of Growth Leadership Academy. The title sponsor of the one-day summit was Kansai Nerolac Paints. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6211', 'image' => '20170820011244_IMG_1205.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6427', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Inaugurates its ATR 72-500 Flight in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the airlines informed that the flight operated by Captain Gabriel C Kunda and Captain Roop Kumar Siddhi departed from Kathmandu’s domestic airport at 12:15 pm with a team of 41 member and landed successfully at 3:50 PM at Bhairahawa Airport. Representatives of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) were on board the flight.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines informed that the report of the proving flight has been submitted to CAAN. The schedule flight will commence as soon as the airlines gets clearance from CAAN, the statement further said.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines will initially start flights of its ATR72-500 aircraft to Nepalgunj and Biratnagar. Yeti Airlines said it will extend its ATR72-500 operations to Bhadrapur and Bhairahawa as well upon the arrival of its second ATR72-500 in September.</p> <p>“With the successful completion of our inaugural flight to Bhairahawa, we look forward to providing daily flights to Bhairahawa in the near future,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“Our mission is to provide our passengers the best of service and comfort. By introducing the youngest ATR 72-500 in Nepal, we are keeping to our commitment of “You Come First” ensuring that our passengers have the best possible experience when travelling with Yeti Airlines.”</p> <p>Yeti Airlines commenced its operations from 1998and has seen rapid growth in a period of 18 years of operation, according to the press statement. Along with its subsidiary Tara Air, Yeti Airlines claimed that it operates the widest network and largest fleet of aircraft in Nepal.</p> <p>.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6210', 'image' => '20170820011123_yeti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6426', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NEA Earns Profit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. It was running in loss in the previous year but managed to make operating profit of Rs 2.40 billion in the last fiscal year. NEA had recorded operating loss of Rs 3.63 billion in the fiscal year 2015/16.</p> <p>NEA, which has been suffering losses for many years, fared well even in the net loss in the last FY. The net loss of NEA in FY 2015/16 was 8.89 billion but there was a sharp fall in loss in the FY 2016/17 as the figures dropped to Rs 0.98 billion.</p> <p>NEA made such announcements during its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 17.</p> <p>It has been said that the significant change in fortune is the result of noteworthy contribution and commitment of former Energy Minister Janardan Sharma and the able administration of CEO Kulman Ghising in implementing the directives of the minister properly.</p> <p>NEA’s measures to minimize energy loss, reduction in the rate of average import of electricity, electricity tariff adjustment, regular supply of electricity in major cities among others have helped in minimizing the financial loss.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6209', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6425', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Bags EISA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Time', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA). The Huawei P10 has been named ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’ on August 15. Huawei claimed this as its fifth consecutive P series award from EISA.</p> <p>Starting with the Huawei P6 in 2013, the Huawei P Series has been awarded the ‘Best Consumer Smartphone’ award for four consecutive years thanks to a combination of impressive specifications, beautiful design and natural user interface, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>In 2017, the Huawei P10 received special recognition for its camera experience, co-engineered with Leica, taking the title of ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’. The Huawei P10 builds on the outstanding user experience synonymous with the P Series by providing users with everything they need to express their creativity through photography.</p> <p>At the heart of this are the latest rear-facing Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica-powered front-facing camera. These are combined with a full suite of cutting-edge software tools such as 3D facial detection and dynamic illumination to create timeless portraits and exceptional pictures, whatever the subject.</p> <p>Glory Zhang, chief marketing officer at Huawei Consumer Business Group, commented, “Central to the Huawei philosophy is the tireless pursuit of meaningful innovation to create products that users all over the globe will love. We are thrilled the Huawei P10 series have been honored by such a prestigious group as EISA. From smartphones to wearables and everywhere in between, we will continue to push the limits of technology and design to create experiences that intelligently connect people with the things that matter most to them.” </p> <p>Huawei claimed that its products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2016. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6208', 'image' => '20170818014935_huawei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6424', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JICA Organizes Seminar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.1pt">August 18: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. JICA informed that it was the first public seminar organized as part of JICA Nepal’s four-year technical cooperation project to Local Development Training Academy (LDTA) which was initiated in January 2016.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">The purpose of the project is to enhance both the human resource and institutional capacity of LDTA and its regional centers by establishing a comprehensive training delivery mechanism that enables quality training to Local Governments’ personnel, reads a press statement issued by JICA.</p> <p>The participants, including officials from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), local government institutions, Nepali scholars of social and political science as well as development partners were given a valuable opportunity to engage with the progress achieved by LDTA and its regional centers during the first 18 months of the JICA project, the statement said.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Special keynote lectures given by the leading scholars from Japan, Dr Katsuaki Suzuki of Kumamoto University and Dr Kenichi Kubota of Kansai University, introduced the current trends and international standard of instructional design and action research respectively.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Presentation by MoFALD emphasized on the need of capacity development of the local service provider in the new and emerging context of the local governance in which LDTA should play an important role.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6207', 'image' => '20170818013758_Event Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6423', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '11.2 Million Free SMS Sent by NT Users During Floods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom had provided the free service from August 13-15 to help in rescue and relief of the victims, informed the state-owned telecommunication company.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom said it provided the free service under its corporate social responsibility to help the flood and landslide victims stay in touch with their family and friends.</p> <p>Likewise, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology sent 468,000 SMSs using the network of Nepal Telecom to alert the mass about the floods.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement on August 17, Nepal Telecom said that the floods have affected telecommunication equipment in eastern and central regions of the country. Nepal Telecom further informed that it has already repaired 91 percent of the telecommunication equipment damaged by the floods and landslides.</p> <p>The statement further said that the telecommunication service has been partly affected by the damages caused by the floods and the lack of electricity in the aftermath of the calamity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6206', 'image' => '20170818124405_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6422', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ Smartphones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. Packed with advanced technologies, innovative features and a new vibrant and sporty look plus design, OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ is priced at Rs 34, 990 for the mid-range market, according to the company.</p> <p>The phone features a dual front camera including a 16-megapixel selfie camera for individual selfies and a wide-angle lens for group selfie. The phone bears its name from FC Barcelona as it features vivid and bright metal body with red and gold colour resembling the popular Spanish football club.</p> <p>After the huge success of recently launched OPPO F3 ‘Black’ this is the second limited edition of OPPO F3 introduced in the Nepali market, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The OPPO F3 features Barca Red as the main color, matching with gold-plated bands and FC Barcelona logo. The red and gold comes together to meet the classic fashion trend. Meanwhile, the red texture used in the phones is so bright and glossy to catch light as they go. Every detail of the red and gold comes together to give a perfect limited edition for FC Barcelona spirit and young fashion,” reads the statement.</p> <p>OPPO said it is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the customers specially sports loving youth.</p> <p>OPPO F3's ‘FC Barcelona’ limited edition will be available through all the major mobile stores across Nepal from August 19 onwards.</p> <p>Besides dual selfie camera, the OPPO F3 is also equipped with a 13 MP rear camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor and PDAF technology. The F3 is equipped with an octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM backed by the ColorOS 3.0, assuring a seamless and snappy performance. The embedded triple-slot card tray allows two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card to work simultaneously. 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The branch was inaugurated amid a function on August 20, reads a press statement issued by the bank. ATM service is also available at the branch office. The bank informed that it will soon start integrated transaction with Alpine Development Bank and Seti Finance. After the integrated transaction, Century Bank will have 90 branches all over the country, according to the press statement. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6219', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6435', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NADA Auto Show from Next Week', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week.', 'content' => '<p>August 21: NADA Auto Show is all set to start from next week. The six-day event will be held from August 29 to September 3 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The event will have stalls of renowned auto brands, financial institutions and lubricants, while the auto enthusiasts will get a change to stroll through the stalls with spare-parts, batteries, tyres, vehicle security technology, garage equipment and other auto components.</p> <p>The exhibition will provide an appropriate forum for the automobile business sector to showcase their vehicles, accessories and other services to the prospective customers, reads a press statement issued by NADA. </p> <p>“It is an equally ideal and trustworthy platform for the prospective buyers to know, observe and enquire about their choices to make smart decisions,” says the statement, adding, “Gathering of importers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and buyers under one roof, the show will be a perfect center for the exchange of information, analysis of automobile business and its component areas contributing to the overall development of Nepalese automobile sector.”</p> <p>According to the organisers, the show will house around 130 small and big blocks and will be occupied by 90 exhibiting companies this year. Sixteen brands of 4-wheelers, 19 brands of 2-wheelers and 6 brands of heavy commercials will be on display among others.</p> <p>As a special attraction to the visitors, there is a bumper door prize on tickets and the prize is UM Renegade Commando 230 cc motor bike sponsored by IME Automotives Pvt Ltd.</p> <p>NADA expects around 50,000 visitors from all over Nepal during the auto show. To present the event more effectively, comedian duo MaHa is associated as the Brand Ambassador of NADA Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>Meanwhile, NADA has announced Rs 500,000 from the income generated by the auto show in support to the flood and landslide victims.</p> <p>The event is being jointly organised by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Services Pvt Ltd. SERVO is the title sponsor of the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6218', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6434', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Berger Introduces ‘Revolutionary’ Painting Solution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.0pt">August 21: Berger Paints, Nepal has introduced a ‘revolutionary’ end-to-end painting solution – Berger Express Paining. The modern, hassle-free and clean painting solution comes in a package with trained painters using automatic painting machines, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.0pt">“The painters use vacuum-enabled sanders for dust free sanding. Automatic painting machines assure world-class smooth finish in the walls and ceilings faster, cleaner and better,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Deepak Raj Giri and Priyanka Karki are the brand ambassadors for Berger Express Painting service.</p> <p>The service is available at selected Berger XP dealers and is initially available in Kathmandu only.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6217', 'image' => '20170821123509_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6433', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank Launches ‘Mero Share Khata’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. ', 'content' => '<p>August 21: Siddhartha Bank has launched Siddhartha Mero Share Khata for customers applying for IPO and FPO through ASBA. This saving deposit is for individuals who want to invest in share market in simple and secured manner and want attractive return for their savings, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“The attraction of this product is free online ASBA application facility, free DMAT account opening facility, free annual fee of Mero Share online application of CDS and DMAT account, free accidental death insurance coverage up to Rs 500,000, interest rate of 6 % per annum SMS alert and many more,” the statements further says.</p> <p>The bank informed that share account can be opened from all the branches of Siddhartha Bank and Siddhartha Capital located at Narayan Chour, Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>Currently, Siddhartha Bank has been providing customer oriented and quality banking services through its network of 75 branches, 2 extension counters with 98 ATMs, 70 branchless banking locations and more than 450 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6216', 'image' => '20170821121726_sbl mero share khata logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6432', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Revoking License of Non-Functional Companies now Possible', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Amendment of the Company Act 2063 has paved way for the government to revoke the license of the companies that have stopped their operation. A notice issued by the Company Registrar’s Office on August 7 after adding section 136 (A) in the Company Act following the necessary amendment process has made it possible for the concerned government bodies to take such decision.</p> <p>The notice includes a sample of the application required for revoking the license of the companies that have closed down. The companies will have to submit the application within two years since the amended act came into effect.</p> <p>The president had already approved the amendment proposal on May 2 but the process was delayed as the Company Registrar’s Office was yet to prepare a sample of the application form.</p> <p>Now, the Company Registrar’s Office has urged the closed factories to initiate the process to revoke their license. Until now, the non-functional companies were facing difficulties in cancelling their license due to unclear policies.</p> <p>Registrar Geeta Kumari Humagain said that the process of revoking the license of any company was a complex issue but now the government has made it possible to do so after the amendment of the Company Act.</p> <p>Altogether 160,000 companies have been registered with the Company Registrar’s Office. Humagain informed that around 100,000 companies among the total registered companies are currently non-functional.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-21', 'modified' => '2017-08-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6431', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chinese Company to Invest Rs 15 Billion in Hydropower Project', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a big investment company of China, has decided to invest Rs 15 billion in Nepal. CHEC, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will invest one of the largest amounts in Sanjelkhola Hydropower Project.</p> <p>An agreement in this regard was signed between the concerned parties on Saturday, August 19. Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong were also present during the signing ceremony.</p> <p>The project’s chief Bishnu Raj Adhikari and CHEC President Tang Qiaoling signed the agreement onbehalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The government of Nepal had requested the Chinese government to invest in the 78-megawatt capacity project. As per the request, China decided to invest in Nepal through one of its biggest investors, CHEC.</p> <p>After signing the agreement, both sides reiterated that the Rasuwa-based project would help in strengthening the bilateral relation between the two countries. </p> <p>During the occasion, secretary at the Ministry of Energy Anup Upadhyay expressed his belief that the country’s energy crisis would ease in the future due to such a huge foreign direct investment in a single project.</p> <p>Experts have said the decision of the company, which invests Rs 1,100 billion worldwide every year, to invest in Nepal as a positive outcome in the efforts taken by the government to attract foreign investors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6214', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6430', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Opens New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Himalayan Bank Limited has opened five new branches in various parts of the country. Issuing a press statement on August 20, the bank started services from its new branches in Lamki (Kailali), Lamahi (Dang), Srinagar (Salyan), Bardibas (Mahottari) and Hile (Dhankuta). After opening the new branches, the bank has now started providing service through 47 branches across the nation.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6213', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6429', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HAMI Urges Government to Speed up Relief Distribution', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative (HAMI) has drawn the attention of the concerned government agencies regarding the delay in relief distribution in the flood affected areas and the possible outbreak of water-borne diseases.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, HAMI has urged the government to speed up the process to reach out to the affected people to provide them with the basic needs.</p> <p>The affected people in various districts are facing the challenge of proper shelter, food, clean drinking water, sanitation and basic medicines, HAMI wrote in the statement.</p> <p>“The recent monsoon rains have taken lives of 131 people and injured more than two dozens of people. At least 35 districts have been affected by the floods and landslides. More than 7,000 households have been destroyed and 18,000 families have been displaced and living in temporary shelters but the response to reach out to them has been delayed,” says the statement.</p> <p>While floods have affected the terai region, hundreds of families have been hit by landslides in the hilly region. Hundreds of settlements are still at risk if being affected by further landslides, HAMI said in the statement.</p> <p>“In this emergency situation, HAMI demands for effective rescue and distribution of relief materials for the safety of human lives and properties with the efficient mobilization of all the concerned mechanisms accountably,” the statement further reads.</p> <p>HAMI also noted that the recent directive issued by the government regarding one-door policy in distribution of relief has discouraged civil society organizations to be involved in rescue and relief operation. As a result, flood survivors have not got timely support.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6212', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6428', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sales Summit 2017 Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. ', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers Pvt Ltd, organised the second edition of ‘Sales Summit 2017’ on August 18. The event held with the aim of enhancing skills of sales professionals saw the participation of around 250 plus sales professionals in the conference from across the country representing sectors including manufacturing, trading, corporate, IT, banking and financial institutes, construction, automotive, and others.</p> <p>Author Tom Abbott gave a keynote speech on Sales Optimisation during the event. Similarly, many other prominent international and national experts including Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising; Puneet Varshney, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited; Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of Chaudhary Group and Raj Bahadur Shah, managing director of Jawalakhel Group of Industries were the speakers during the panel discussion.</p> <p>“As sales are the backbone of every organization, it is vital to update the sales mechanism and enhance skills of sales professionals with cutting-edge technology and progressive management techniques,” said Mohan Ojha, director of Growth Leadership Academy. The title sponsor of the one-day summit was Kansai Nerolac Paints. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6211', 'image' => '20170820011244_IMG_1205.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6427', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yeti Airlines Inaugurates its ATR 72-500 Flight in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.', 'content' => '<p>August 20: Yeti Airlines announced the successful completion of the proving flight of its latest aircraft ATR72-500 on August 16.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the airlines informed that the flight operated by Captain Gabriel C Kunda and Captain Roop Kumar Siddhi departed from Kathmandu’s domestic airport at 12:15 pm with a team of 41 member and landed successfully at 3:50 PM at Bhairahawa Airport. Representatives of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) were on board the flight.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines informed that the report of the proving flight has been submitted to CAAN. The schedule flight will commence as soon as the airlines gets clearance from CAAN, the statement further said.</p> <p>Yeti Airlines will initially start flights of its ATR72-500 aircraft to Nepalgunj and Biratnagar. Yeti Airlines said it will extend its ATR72-500 operations to Bhadrapur and Bhairahawa as well upon the arrival of its second ATR72-500 in September.</p> <p>“With the successful completion of our inaugural flight to Bhairahawa, we look forward to providing daily flights to Bhairahawa in the near future,” reads the statement.</p> <p>“Our mission is to provide our passengers the best of service and comfort. By introducing the youngest ATR 72-500 in Nepal, we are keeping to our commitment of “You Come First” ensuring that our passengers have the best possible experience when travelling with Yeti Airlines.”</p> <p>Yeti Airlines commenced its operations from 1998and has seen rapid growth in a period of 18 years of operation, according to the press statement. Along with its subsidiary Tara Air, Yeti Airlines claimed that it operates the widest network and largest fleet of aircraft in Nepal.</p> <p>.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-20', 'modified' => '2017-08-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6210', 'image' => '20170820011123_yeti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6426', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NEA Earns Profit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has succeeded to earn profit in the fiscal year 2016/17. It was running in loss in the previous year but managed to make operating profit of Rs 2.40 billion in the last fiscal year. NEA had recorded operating loss of Rs 3.63 billion in the fiscal year 2015/16.</p> <p>NEA, which has been suffering losses for many years, fared well even in the net loss in the last FY. The net loss of NEA in FY 2015/16 was 8.89 billion but there was a sharp fall in loss in the FY 2016/17 as the figures dropped to Rs 0.98 billion.</p> <p>NEA made such announcements during its 32<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 17.</p> <p>It has been said that the significant change in fortune is the result of noteworthy contribution and commitment of former Energy Minister Janardan Sharma and the able administration of CEO Kulman Ghising in implementing the directives of the minister properly.</p> <p>NEA’s measures to minimize energy loss, reduction in the rate of average import of electricity, electricity tariff adjustment, regular supply of electricity in major cities among others have helped in minimizing the financial loss.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6209', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6425', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Bags EISA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Time', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has been honored with two new awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA). The Huawei P10 has been named ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’ on August 15. Huawei claimed this as its fifth consecutive P series award from EISA.</p> <p>Starting with the Huawei P6 in 2013, the Huawei P Series has been awarded the ‘Best Consumer Smartphone’ award for four consecutive years thanks to a combination of impressive specifications, beautiful design and natural user interface, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>In 2017, the Huawei P10 received special recognition for its camera experience, co-engineered with Leica, taking the title of ‘EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018’. The Huawei P10 builds on the outstanding user experience synonymous with the P Series by providing users with everything they need to express their creativity through photography.</p> <p>At the heart of this are the latest rear-facing Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica-powered front-facing camera. These are combined with a full suite of cutting-edge software tools such as 3D facial detection and dynamic illumination to create timeless portraits and exceptional pictures, whatever the subject.</p> <p>Glory Zhang, chief marketing officer at Huawei Consumer Business Group, commented, “Central to the Huawei philosophy is the tireless pursuit of meaningful innovation to create products that users all over the globe will love. We are thrilled the Huawei P10 series have been honored by such a prestigious group as EISA. From smartphones to wearables and everywhere in between, we will continue to push the limits of technology and design to create experiences that intelligently connect people with the things that matter most to them.” </p> <p>Huawei claimed that its products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2016. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6208', 'image' => '20170818014935_huawei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6424', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JICA Organizes Seminar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. ', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:5.1pt">August 18: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a seminar for “Enhancing the Capacity of Human Resources in Local Governance” in the capital on August 16. JICA informed that it was the first public seminar organized as part of JICA Nepal’s four-year technical cooperation project to Local Development Training Academy (LDTA) which was initiated in January 2016.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">The purpose of the project is to enhance both the human resource and institutional capacity of LDTA and its regional centers by establishing a comprehensive training delivery mechanism that enables quality training to Local Governments’ personnel, reads a press statement issued by JICA.</p> <p>The participants, including officials from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), local government institutions, Nepali scholars of social and political science as well as development partners were given a valuable opportunity to engage with the progress achieved by LDTA and its regional centers during the first 18 months of the JICA project, the statement said.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Special keynote lectures given by the leading scholars from Japan, Dr Katsuaki Suzuki of Kumamoto University and Dr Kenichi Kubota of Kansai University, introduced the current trends and international standard of instructional design and action research respectively.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt">Presentation by MoFALD emphasized on the need of capacity development of the local service provider in the new and emerging context of the local governance in which LDTA should play an important role.</p> <p style="margin-left:5.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6207', 'image' => '20170818013758_Event Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6423', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '11.2 Million Free SMS Sent by NT Users During Floods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Thousands of people affected by the recent floods and landslides took the benefit of the free SMS service provided by Nepal Telecom by sending over 11.2 million SMSs during the natural disaster.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom had provided the free service from August 13-15 to help in rescue and relief of the victims, informed the state-owned telecommunication company.</p> <p>Nepal Telecom said it provided the free service under its corporate social responsibility to help the flood and landslide victims stay in touch with their family and friends.</p> <p>Likewise, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology sent 468,000 SMSs using the network of Nepal Telecom to alert the mass about the floods.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement on August 17, Nepal Telecom said that the floods have affected telecommunication equipment in eastern and central regions of the country. Nepal Telecom further informed that it has already repaired 91 percent of the telecommunication equipment damaged by the floods and landslides.</p> <p>The statement further said that the telecommunication service has been partly affected by the damages caused by the floods and the lack of electricity in the aftermath of the calamity.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-18', 'modified' => '2017-08-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6206', 'image' => '20170818124405_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-18 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6422', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ Smartphones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>August 18: Chinese camera phone brand OPPO announced the launch of limited edition of a new version of OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ in the Nepali market. Packed with advanced technologies, innovative features and a new vibrant and sporty look plus design, OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ is priced at Rs 34, 990 for the mid-range market, according to the company.</p> <p>The phone features a dual front camera including a 16-megapixel selfie camera for individual selfies and a wide-angle lens for group selfie. The phone bears its name from FC Barcelona as it features vivid and bright metal body with red and gold colour resembling the popular Spanish football club.</p> <p>After the huge success of recently launched OPPO F3 ‘Black’ this is the second limited edition of OPPO F3 introduced in the Nepali market, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The OPPO F3 features Barca Red as the main color, matching with gold-plated bands and FC Barcelona logo. The red and gold comes together to meet the classic fashion trend. Meanwhile, the red texture used in the phones is so bright and glossy to catch light as they go. Every detail of the red and gold comes together to give a perfect limited edition for FC Barcelona spirit and young fashion,” reads the statement.</p> <p>OPPO said it is looking forward to strengthening its relationship with the customers specially sports loving youth.</p> <p>OPPO F3's ‘FC Barcelona’ limited edition will be available through all the major mobile stores across Nepal from August 19 onwards.</p> <p>Besides dual selfie camera, the OPPO F3 is also equipped with a 13 MP rear camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor and PDAF technology. The F3 is equipped with an octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM backed by the ColorOS 3.0, assuring a seamless and snappy performance. The embedded triple-slot card tray allows two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card to work simultaneously. The F3 gets a higher energy density 3200mAh battery which gives longer endurance. 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Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25