April 11 : Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced to sell SIM cards with data package to the SLC appeared students starting from Monday, April 11. As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card.…
April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu.…
April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement.…
April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant.…
April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the…
April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program.…
April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the…
Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest…
April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN.…
April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement.…
April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the…
April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at…
Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet…
April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets. The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI…
April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year.…
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As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced to sell SIM cards with data package to the SLC appeared students starting from Monday, April 11. As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. <br /> <br /> According to the telecom service provider, the offer has been introduced as mobile service has gained immense attraction from students and youths along with the growing use of internet facility through the mobility service. Under the scheme, student are required to present the photocopy of SLC entrance card, photocopy of their own or parent's citizenship or the photocopy of any identity certificate issued by the government. The scheme will be valid till July 15. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3139', 'image' => '20160411123527_Clipboard23.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New LG Showrooms at Thimi and Gongabu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu.<br /> <br /> According to the company, the new outlets are aimed to uplift the level of retailing effective in the Nepali market. The company has offered special discounts and attractive gift hampers along with additional gifts through lucky draw for 15 days from the opening day of the showrooms. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3138', 'image' => '20160411123206_Clipboard10.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Y6Pro in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. As per the company’s claim, Y6Pro is one of the only phones on the market that can last for days of heavy usage. “Its super-powerful battery also boasts and extremely quick charge time – just 10 minutes of charging from 0 percent battery delivers three hours of call time – and if that wasn’t enough, the device doubles as a portable charger, powering up devices and other phones on the go,” reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The phone is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. “Designed for the young, this trendy device is a perfect value for money kind of a product,” says the company. Similarly, Y6 Pro boasts a 4,000 mAh battery with a flash charge and also allows reverse charging. As claimed by the company, the handset’s battery can provide backup for standby time up to 416 hours.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Y6 Pro sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen with NCVM plating and water wave curve design. “Its sparkling ripple grains combined with a screen is a treat to the eyes. This 8.5mm thin device that allows single hand control makes it definitely one of a kind,” says the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The new Huawei smartphone has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary snapper.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">“Using the Y6 Pro, one can capture all the moments without compromising on the picture quality,” reads the statement, adding, “Its seven-piece lens has F2.0 aperture for high definition shots every time and a 5 MP front-facing camera, offering F2.2 aperture, a wide angle range and a high density sensor.” Similarly, a new feature for the Y-series range of smartphones, enables users to remove backlight to improve the quality of an image and let the real subject of the photo shine through - no more wasting time setting up shots - just shoot and move on, according to the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The camera also features Action Shot mode with which users can take up to 10 pictures in one single shot. Meanwhile, other camera features of the phone include ultra-fast snapshot, panorama shot and auto face enhancement for various shooting modes including selfie.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3137', 'image' => '20160411112831_Clipboard19.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016', 'sub_title' => 'Pre-fab Homes Grab Visitors Attention', 'summary' => 'April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. The attraction of pre-fabricated homes can be seen in the ongoing ‘Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016’ where visitors are crowding over the earthquake resistant home models and construction materials which are being showcased to help the post-earthquake reconstruction campaign.</p> <p>“More than 2,500 people have visited our stalls,” says Panchakanya Group Sales and Marketing Manager Er Shambhu Karna. The stall from Panchkanya Group has been showcasing earthquake resistant homes. Similarly, the company has introduced new construction materials, Panchakanya Structural Steel (PSS) in the market.</p> <p>“The number of people has increased to get information on pre-fabricated homes after the last year’s earthquake,” said Gorkha Eco Panel Promoter Prashant Kafle. “The demand for the new home type is also increasing,” he says. He informs that the company provides a 70 years warranty on pre-fabricated homes.</p> <p>“Construction of pre-fabricated home cost 10 percent cheaper than building RCC home,”mentions Nil Mani Sapkota, Executive Director of Himalayan Pre-fabricated.</p> <p> “Most of the visitors are taking information on pre-fabricated homes”, says Shrijal Bhattrai, Managing Director of Media Space Solution (MSS), the organizer of the exhibition. Apart from the earthquake resistant homes, Sagun Company’s fire resistant ply and United Concrete Company’s less weighted hollow cement block have become major attraction of the exhibition among others.</p> <p>In the exhibition, domestic and international pre-fabricated home companies are showcasing their products and services. According to the organizer, a total of 109 domestic and international stalls are exhibiting construction materials, equipments related to construction and wooden materials. The exhibition will continue till April 11.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3136', 'image' => '20160410060037_prefab.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Entrepreneurs Demand Amendment in Black Marketing Act', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Chairman of NCC accused administration of interfering in free trade with the use of the law. “Right now, entrepreneurs are afraid as they are being harassed for various reasons,” he said. Shrestha claimed that the administration has been unnecessarily interfering in the name of market inspection even though the entrepreneurs are providing quality services to the consumers amid various difficulties. “Price of goods and services are determined by the market in free market economy, thus interference by government is against the free market policy,” he urged.</p> <p>Similarly, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, General Secretary of NCC, said that the act has created problems as it was introduced 50 years ago and cannot understand the essence of current market trends. “The act introduced in extreme narrow and controlled time could not meet the necessities of free economic market,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Home Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego, clarified that the government will never discourage businesses. “Due to a few wrongdoers, the market has been flourished with frauds, but good businessmen need not be fearful. If there is any fault in the existing act, it can be amended through the consensus of stakeholders,” he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3135', 'image' => '20160410054011_black.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Commemorate 2016/17 as Domestic Tourism Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. </p> <p>The Domestic Tourism Year will be celebrated aimed at the recovery of tourism industry which was badly affected by the last year’s devastating earthquake. “To inspire people to visit their own country, campaign like ‘ghumna jau hai Pokhara’ and similar campaigns in Chitwan, Lumbini, Rara will be started,” informs Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). “Due to the increase in the number of domestic tourists with higher levels of disposable incomes, the tourism sector will be largely supported by internal tourism that was down after the earthquake.”</p> <p>As per the decision, public, educational and private sector organizations are required to provide leisure holidays mandatorily to their staffs and students during the Domestic Tourism Year. Under this, educational institutions should manage to provide inspirational holidays on festivals, educational tours and seminars. Similarly, the destination management and tour operators should also include discount on their packages. “If any private organisation provides leisure holidays once in a year, it will help to increase domestic tourism,” opines MoTCA Spokesperson Upadhaya. </p> <p>Meanwhile for the success of the Domestic Tourism Year, the ministry is collaborating with the private sector to bring attractive discount packages. Celebrating for the first time, the Domestic Tourism Year will be campaign and coordinate by NTB. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3134', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Average Nepali Spends Rs 65,000 pa on Consumption', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).', 'content' => '<p>April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).</p> <p>The survey shows that tenth decile (the richest) spend Rs 215,553 while first decile (the poorest) spend Rs 19,068 in annual consumption. In the FY 2070/71, the annual nominal average consumption expenditure of Nepalis was Rs 62,432. As per the survey, a big gap is seen between consumption of first quintile (the poorest) and fifth quintile (the richest). Similarly, the gap is even wider between consumption of first decile (the poorest) and tenth decile (the richest).</p> <p>In the FY 2070/71, consumption expenditure of the poorest in first quintile was Rs 22,309 while it was Rs 150,710 for the richest of fifth quintile. Similarly, consumption spending of the richest of the tenth decile was seen at Rs 206,454 while, it was Rs 18,923 for the poorest of first decile.</p> <p>According to the survey, no significant gap between the poorest of urban areas and rural areas is seen. Nevertheless, there is big gap between urban riches and rural riches. The richest of urban and rural areas spend Rs 173,674 and 124,738 respectively, as per the statistics. “Similarly, urban poorest spend Rs 23,873 while rural poorest spend Rs 22,470 in annual consumption,” says Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Director General of the Bureau.</p> <p><strong>More spending on food items</strong></p> <p>As per the survey, annual consumption of Nepalis stands at Rs 1.622 trillion. The survey also shows that the highest expenditure is done in food items in total consumption.</p> <p>In total consumption expenditure, the spending of rural areas and urban areas are at Rs 877 billion and Rs 764.24 billion respectively. The total spending of the first decile of the poorest is at Rs 47.75 billion while it is Rs 538 billion for the tenth decile of the richest.</p> <p>Every Nepali spends a nominal of Rs 33,090 in consumption of items such as food stuffs, meats, egg and milks, ghee, oil, fruits, vegetables and various types of beverages along with tobacco and alcoholic products. Apart from food items, expenditure on other consumable goods is high in urban areas and relatively low in rural areas. “Consumption is less costly in rural areas compared to urban areas as consumers in villages have their own productions besides minimal house rent,” says Regmi. Among such expenditure, per capita spending in urban area is Rs 38,437 and Rs 30,727 in rural area.</p> <p>In FY 2070/71, per capita spending of Nepalis was recorded at Rs 31,008 in food items. According to the CBS report, a difference of Rs 10,000 exists in the consumption of food stuffs in urban and rural areas. In the urban area, per capita expenditure in food items totals Rs 39,473 while, it is Rs 29,260 in the rural area.</p> <p>Similarly, In FY 2071/72, per capita spending in healthcare, education, jewelry, social security, insurance, banking services along with administrative costs totaled Rs 24,430. As per the survey, such expenses in urban areas and rural areas are at Rs 38,347 and Rs 18,323 respectively.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3133', 'image' => '20160410052709_table 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year</strong></p> <p>April 10: Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"We would like to wish the people of Nepal a very happy new year from the entire team at Viber. Joining this celebration, Viber has made the stickers available free of cost to add to the spirit and festivity of the occasion. Over the last one year, Viber has shown consistent growth in its user base in Nepal,” says Anubhav Nayyar, Regional Head - Viber South Asia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3132', 'image' => '20160410052312_viber.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Baleno Launched in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. </p> <p>The car comes with a 1.2 liter VVT Petrol engine with a mileage of 21.4 km/liter while delivering peak power of 84.3 Ps. “Dynamic, energetic and premium, Baleno is packed with features, many of them being offered for the first time in the premium hatchback segment,” claims the company. </p> <p>As per the company, Baleno has won praise from experts for its superior ride and handling, safety, fuel efficiency and low vehicle noise and harshness. “It is built on a brand new Suzuki TECT platform which is lighter by 100 kilogrammes, stronger by 10 percent and more rigid compared to existing platforms in the industry,” informs the company, adding, “At the introductory price announced by Suzuki today, Baleno offers substantially more value to customers and is set to redefine the premium hatchback segment in the country.”</p> <p>Baleno will be available for booking in all Suzuki outlets across Nepal with an introductory price starting from Rs 2.69 million. The distributor is also providing a special interest rate for finance of Suzuki Baleno to the customers. </p> <p>During the launch of the new Suzuki hatchback, Karan Chaudhary, Executive Director of CG Moto Corp said, “We are happy to announce the launch of Baleno in Nepal after its grand success in India. Baleno is a real global model. It comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology. It offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency in petrol. We're sure it will do really well in the market.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3131', 'image' => '20160410021729_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Bajaj Avenger Motorbikes in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. As per the company, Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks while, the all-new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. Meanwhile, the company said that the Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users. </p> <p>The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and an all new handlebar,” informs the company, adding, “The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with comfortable padded backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.” </p> <p>“While the Cruise is chrome, the Avenger 220 Street is stealthier with a matte black and brushed silver finish,” reads the statement. Similarlt, the 150 Street comes in midnight blue. The Avenger Street has a new, lower and flatter handlebar for better maneuverability in city riding. </p> <p>The new Avenger motorbikes come with a brand new insignia, new graphics and styling cues, improved rear suspension, bright white light headlamps, clear lens indicators and low slung seats with thicker dual density foam. The Avenger 220 comes with Bajaj's 220 cc DTSi engine. The bike has an oil cooler to maintain engine oil temperature and viscosity. Similarly, the Avenger 150 Street comes with 150 cc DTSi engine, which according to the company, has been completely revised for this bike. As per the manufacturer, it delivers 14.5 PS of power and a torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms.</p> <p>ShekharGolchha, Executive Director of HansrajHulaschand, the authorised distributor of Bajaj two wheelers in Nepal said, “One key factor on Bajaj leading this market is its focus on outstanding product design and its superior engine technology. And with this new addition to Avenger family, we shall again steer the conception of new industry segment and Avenger shall set the rules for others to follow. We are confident that Avenger will change the cruiser segment’s market.” <br /> The new Avenger range will be available in all Bajaj outlets across the country. Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street and 150 Street have been priced Rs 294,900, Rs 284,900 and Rs 249,900 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3130', 'image' => '20160410011123_dsdsa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nescafe Gold Open Golf Tournament Arrives in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to organizers, the tournament will be held in Stableford Format giving 3 / 4 handicap with 18 holes. In the competition, there will be 90-100 players including males, females along with age groups over 60 and under 17. Similarly, four Indian players are also participating in the tournament.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The players in the tournament will be awarded as Winner, Runner Up, Best Gross, Ladies Winner, Ladies Runner Up, Senior Winner (above 60), Junior Winner, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Most Birdies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3128', 'image' => '20160408051733_nescafe.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bhat-Bhateni’s New Store at Tripureshwor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“On the occasion of opening of new store, we are providing 10 percent discount on readymade garments and other goods along with a 5 percent discount on alcoholic beverages of different brands,” the company informed in a press statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Like other stores of Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket, daily essentials goods including clothes, cosmetic, electronics, furniture, grocery items will be available in the Tripureshwore store. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket Chairman Min Bahadur Gurung believes that the operation of the new store will ease the shopping difficulties customers of the area. “Customer will get various items at reasonable prices,” says Gurung. According to him, the supermarket chain is planning to open two more branches outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3127', 'image' => '20160408051259_bhat bhateni.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NTA 4G Service within Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.', 'content' => '<p>Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.</p> <p>With the development of technology in recent years, the 1800 band for 4G service is considered as the ‘golden band.’ Before this the determined band (700 and 2600 band) frequencies were distributed on the basis of auction. However, NTA is readying to give a go-ahead to the service providers to start 4G service using the ‘golden band’ frequency which would not be distributed on the basis of auction.</p> <p>Stating that the frequency in 900 band is not sufficient, NTA has already started distributing frequency on 1800 band for 2G and GSM networks. “The frequency of 1800 band has already been distributed due to which the auction is not possible,” says NTA Chairman Digambar Jha. The 4G service will starts from the current fiscal year with the policy decision on technology neutrality. ‘Technology neutrality’ refers to a policy arrangement which provides the facility to provide services using any kind of technology.</p> <p>“The preparations to introduce 4G technology has already started,” informs NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal. According to him, the authority has begun homework on minimum frequency bandwidth for 4G service, frequency to be provided for each telecom company and its minimum price, process of distribution along with the requirements for service providers.</p> <p><strong>4G service for 2 service providers only</strong></p> <p>NTA is permitting two service providers to start 4G services stating that the others are not functioning. With this, Nepal Telecom and Ncell can start 4G service for now. “However, service providers will have their 4G licenses revoked if they do not utilize their respective frequencies,” said a NTA source, adding, “Permission cannot be given for those who are not able to run the licensed services.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3126', 'image' => '20160408044924_4g.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tele Two Cautions Customers on Grey Mobile Phones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets. The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Company stated that while purchasing mobiles from authorised dealers, one can get official warranty card and can receive services from service centers. “In addition, this transaction is done through official VAT bill, thus the tax will be deposited in national revenue,” the company mentioned. Similarly, Tele Two informed that it will be accountable for the authorised phones as they have encrypted unique IMEI numbers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3125', 'image' => '20160408044708_hua.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Investment growing by Rs 1 Billion a year in Pharmaceuticals Industry', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A 2005 survey conducted by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economic and Environment (SAWTEE) found the market share of Nepali medicine at 30 percent of total domestic market. However, the market share has increased to 45 percent recently as informed by DDA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, more than 250 pharmaceutical companies are registered in DDA. Among them, 98 companies comprising 45 Allopathic, 42 Ayurvedic and 7 Veterinary companies are in operation. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DDA statistics shows that registration of new pharmaceutical companies is also growing. As per the drug market regulator, every year 8-10 pharmaceutical companies are registered. Data produced by DDA and Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) reveals that Rs 30 billion has been invested in the domestic pharmaceutical industry so far, in which, total investment in allopathic pharmaceutical companies is Rs 18 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to industrialists, investment of Rs 200-400 million is required in Nepal to operate a pharmaceutical company. Deepak Pradhan, General Secretary of APPON says, “Significant increase in investments in pharmaceutical industry is resulting higher production.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Although Nepal has become self-reliant in general medicines, it still needs to import essential ones,” says Bal Krishna Khakurel, Director General of DDA. “Nevertheless, increase in domestic productions in the recent years is indicating a possibility of replacing imported medicines.” At present, Nepal requires medicines worth Rs 46 billion annually in which medicines worth Rs 21 billion are supplied by domestic companies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Shankar Ghimire, President of APPON says, “Nepali pharmaceutical companies can share 80 percent of domestic market by 2025 if the government provides favourable environment to promote domestic medicine industry. Industrialists alone cannot promote the industry. Government should also extend its support through tax concessions and special relief packages.” “Government of some countries provides land free of cost to pharmaceutical companies for 10-15 years. With the support from the government, investments and production would rise and the country will become self-reliant in medicines.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">However, there is still dispute between pharmaceutical industrialists and the government regarding the implementation of maximum retail prices (MRPs) of medicines. The cabinet on July 6 approved MRPs of 96 medicines. But pharmaceutical producers have rejected the government fixed rates claiming the prices to be unreasonable in the present context.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3124', 'image' => '20160408040855_Pain_medication.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced to sell SIM cards with data package to the SLC appeared students starting from Monday, April 11. As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. <br /> <br /> According to the telecom service provider, the offer has been introduced as mobile service has gained immense attraction from students and youths along with the growing use of internet facility through the mobility service. Under the scheme, student are required to present the photocopy of SLC entrance card, photocopy of their own or parent's citizenship or the photocopy of any identity certificate issued by the government. The scheme will be valid till July 15. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3139', 'image' => '20160411123527_Clipboard23.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New LG Showrooms at Thimi and Gongabu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu.<br /> <br /> According to the company, the new outlets are aimed to uplift the level of retailing effective in the Nepali market. The company has offered special discounts and attractive gift hampers along with additional gifts through lucky draw for 15 days from the opening day of the showrooms. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3138', 'image' => '20160411123206_Clipboard10.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Y6Pro in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. As per the company’s claim, Y6Pro is one of the only phones on the market that can last for days of heavy usage. “Its super-powerful battery also boasts and extremely quick charge time – just 10 minutes of charging from 0 percent battery delivers three hours of call time – and if that wasn’t enough, the device doubles as a portable charger, powering up devices and other phones on the go,” reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The phone is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. “Designed for the young, this trendy device is a perfect value for money kind of a product,” says the company. Similarly, Y6 Pro boasts a 4,000 mAh battery with a flash charge and also allows reverse charging. As claimed by the company, the handset’s battery can provide backup for standby time up to 416 hours.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Y6 Pro sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen with NCVM plating and water wave curve design. “Its sparkling ripple grains combined with a screen is a treat to the eyes. This 8.5mm thin device that allows single hand control makes it definitely one of a kind,” says the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The new Huawei smartphone has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary snapper.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">“Using the Y6 Pro, one can capture all the moments without compromising on the picture quality,” reads the statement, adding, “Its seven-piece lens has F2.0 aperture for high definition shots every time and a 5 MP front-facing camera, offering F2.2 aperture, a wide angle range and a high density sensor.” Similarly, a new feature for the Y-series range of smartphones, enables users to remove backlight to improve the quality of an image and let the real subject of the photo shine through - no more wasting time setting up shots - just shoot and move on, according to the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The camera also features Action Shot mode with which users can take up to 10 pictures in one single shot. Meanwhile, other camera features of the phone include ultra-fast snapshot, panorama shot and auto face enhancement for various shooting modes including selfie.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3137', 'image' => '20160411112831_Clipboard19.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016', 'sub_title' => 'Pre-fab Homes Grab Visitors Attention', 'summary' => 'April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. The attraction of pre-fabricated homes can be seen in the ongoing ‘Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016’ where visitors are crowding over the earthquake resistant home models and construction materials which are being showcased to help the post-earthquake reconstruction campaign.</p> <p>“More than 2,500 people have visited our stalls,” says Panchakanya Group Sales and Marketing Manager Er Shambhu Karna. The stall from Panchkanya Group has been showcasing earthquake resistant homes. Similarly, the company has introduced new construction materials, Panchakanya Structural Steel (PSS) in the market.</p> <p>“The number of people has increased to get information on pre-fabricated homes after the last year’s earthquake,” said Gorkha Eco Panel Promoter Prashant Kafle. “The demand for the new home type is also increasing,” he says. He informs that the company provides a 70 years warranty on pre-fabricated homes.</p> <p>“Construction of pre-fabricated home cost 10 percent cheaper than building RCC home,”mentions Nil Mani Sapkota, Executive Director of Himalayan Pre-fabricated.</p> <p> “Most of the visitors are taking information on pre-fabricated homes”, says Shrijal Bhattrai, Managing Director of Media Space Solution (MSS), the organizer of the exhibition. Apart from the earthquake resistant homes, Sagun Company’s fire resistant ply and United Concrete Company’s less weighted hollow cement block have become major attraction of the exhibition among others.</p> <p>In the exhibition, domestic and international pre-fabricated home companies are showcasing their products and services. According to the organizer, a total of 109 domestic and international stalls are exhibiting construction materials, equipments related to construction and wooden materials. The exhibition will continue till April 11.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3136', 'image' => '20160410060037_prefab.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Entrepreneurs Demand Amendment in Black Marketing Act', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Chairman of NCC accused administration of interfering in free trade with the use of the law. “Right now, entrepreneurs are afraid as they are being harassed for various reasons,” he said. Shrestha claimed that the administration has been unnecessarily interfering in the name of market inspection even though the entrepreneurs are providing quality services to the consumers amid various difficulties. “Price of goods and services are determined by the market in free market economy, thus interference by government is against the free market policy,” he urged.</p> <p>Similarly, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, General Secretary of NCC, said that the act has created problems as it was introduced 50 years ago and cannot understand the essence of current market trends. “The act introduced in extreme narrow and controlled time could not meet the necessities of free economic market,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Home Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego, clarified that the government will never discourage businesses. “Due to a few wrongdoers, the market has been flourished with frauds, but good businessmen need not be fearful. If there is any fault in the existing act, it can be amended through the consensus of stakeholders,” he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3135', 'image' => '20160410054011_black.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Commemorate 2016/17 as Domestic Tourism Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. </p> <p>The Domestic Tourism Year will be celebrated aimed at the recovery of tourism industry which was badly affected by the last year’s devastating earthquake. “To inspire people to visit their own country, campaign like ‘ghumna jau hai Pokhara’ and similar campaigns in Chitwan, Lumbini, Rara will be started,” informs Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). “Due to the increase in the number of domestic tourists with higher levels of disposable incomes, the tourism sector will be largely supported by internal tourism that was down after the earthquake.”</p> <p>As per the decision, public, educational and private sector organizations are required to provide leisure holidays mandatorily to their staffs and students during the Domestic Tourism Year. Under this, educational institutions should manage to provide inspirational holidays on festivals, educational tours and seminars. Similarly, the destination management and tour operators should also include discount on their packages. “If any private organisation provides leisure holidays once in a year, it will help to increase domestic tourism,” opines MoTCA Spokesperson Upadhaya. </p> <p>Meanwhile for the success of the Domestic Tourism Year, the ministry is collaborating with the private sector to bring attractive discount packages. Celebrating for the first time, the Domestic Tourism Year will be campaign and coordinate by NTB. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3134', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Average Nepali Spends Rs 65,000 pa on Consumption', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).', 'content' => '<p>April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).</p> <p>The survey shows that tenth decile (the richest) spend Rs 215,553 while first decile (the poorest) spend Rs 19,068 in annual consumption. In the FY 2070/71, the annual nominal average consumption expenditure of Nepalis was Rs 62,432. As per the survey, a big gap is seen between consumption of first quintile (the poorest) and fifth quintile (the richest). Similarly, the gap is even wider between consumption of first decile (the poorest) and tenth decile (the richest).</p> <p>In the FY 2070/71, consumption expenditure of the poorest in first quintile was Rs 22,309 while it was Rs 150,710 for the richest of fifth quintile. Similarly, consumption spending of the richest of the tenth decile was seen at Rs 206,454 while, it was Rs 18,923 for the poorest of first decile.</p> <p>According to the survey, no significant gap between the poorest of urban areas and rural areas is seen. Nevertheless, there is big gap between urban riches and rural riches. The richest of urban and rural areas spend Rs 173,674 and 124,738 respectively, as per the statistics. “Similarly, urban poorest spend Rs 23,873 while rural poorest spend Rs 22,470 in annual consumption,” says Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Director General of the Bureau.</p> <p><strong>More spending on food items</strong></p> <p>As per the survey, annual consumption of Nepalis stands at Rs 1.622 trillion. The survey also shows that the highest expenditure is done in food items in total consumption.</p> <p>In total consumption expenditure, the spending of rural areas and urban areas are at Rs 877 billion and Rs 764.24 billion respectively. The total spending of the first decile of the poorest is at Rs 47.75 billion while it is Rs 538 billion for the tenth decile of the richest.</p> <p>Every Nepali spends a nominal of Rs 33,090 in consumption of items such as food stuffs, meats, egg and milks, ghee, oil, fruits, vegetables and various types of beverages along with tobacco and alcoholic products. Apart from food items, expenditure on other consumable goods is high in urban areas and relatively low in rural areas. “Consumption is less costly in rural areas compared to urban areas as consumers in villages have their own productions besides minimal house rent,” says Regmi. Among such expenditure, per capita spending in urban area is Rs 38,437 and Rs 30,727 in rural area.</p> <p>In FY 2070/71, per capita spending of Nepalis was recorded at Rs 31,008 in food items. According to the CBS report, a difference of Rs 10,000 exists in the consumption of food stuffs in urban and rural areas. In the urban area, per capita expenditure in food items totals Rs 39,473 while, it is Rs 29,260 in the rural area.</p> <p>Similarly, In FY 2071/72, per capita spending in healthcare, education, jewelry, social security, insurance, banking services along with administrative costs totaled Rs 24,430. As per the survey, such expenses in urban areas and rural areas are at Rs 38,347 and Rs 18,323 respectively.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3133', 'image' => '20160410052709_table 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year</strong></p> <p>April 10: Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"We would like to wish the people of Nepal a very happy new year from the entire team at Viber. Joining this celebration, Viber has made the stickers available free of cost to add to the spirit and festivity of the occasion. Over the last one year, Viber has shown consistent growth in its user base in Nepal,” says Anubhav Nayyar, Regional Head - Viber South Asia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3132', 'image' => '20160410052312_viber.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Baleno Launched in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. </p> <p>The car comes with a 1.2 liter VVT Petrol engine with a mileage of 21.4 km/liter while delivering peak power of 84.3 Ps. “Dynamic, energetic and premium, Baleno is packed with features, many of them being offered for the first time in the premium hatchback segment,” claims the company. </p> <p>As per the company, Baleno has won praise from experts for its superior ride and handling, safety, fuel efficiency and low vehicle noise and harshness. “It is built on a brand new Suzuki TECT platform which is lighter by 100 kilogrammes, stronger by 10 percent and more rigid compared to existing platforms in the industry,” informs the company, adding, “At the introductory price announced by Suzuki today, Baleno offers substantially more value to customers and is set to redefine the premium hatchback segment in the country.”</p> <p>Baleno will be available for booking in all Suzuki outlets across Nepal with an introductory price starting from Rs 2.69 million. The distributor is also providing a special interest rate for finance of Suzuki Baleno to the customers. </p> <p>During the launch of the new Suzuki hatchback, Karan Chaudhary, Executive Director of CG Moto Corp said, “We are happy to announce the launch of Baleno in Nepal after its grand success in India. Baleno is a real global model. It comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology. It offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency in petrol. We're sure it will do really well in the market.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3131', 'image' => '20160410021729_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Bajaj Avenger Motorbikes in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. As per the company, Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks while, the all-new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. Meanwhile, the company said that the Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users. </p> <p>The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and an all new handlebar,” informs the company, adding, “The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with comfortable padded backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.” </p> <p>“While the Cruise is chrome, the Avenger 220 Street is stealthier with a matte black and brushed silver finish,” reads the statement. Similarlt, the 150 Street comes in midnight blue. The Avenger Street has a new, lower and flatter handlebar for better maneuverability in city riding. </p> <p>The new Avenger motorbikes come with a brand new insignia, new graphics and styling cues, improved rear suspension, bright white light headlamps, clear lens indicators and low slung seats with thicker dual density foam. The Avenger 220 comes with Bajaj's 220 cc DTSi engine. The bike has an oil cooler to maintain engine oil temperature and viscosity. Similarly, the Avenger 150 Street comes with 150 cc DTSi engine, which according to the company, has been completely revised for this bike. As per the manufacturer, it delivers 14.5 PS of power and a torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms.</p> <p>ShekharGolchha, Executive Director of HansrajHulaschand, the authorised distributor of Bajaj two wheelers in Nepal said, “One key factor on Bajaj leading this market is its focus on outstanding product design and its superior engine technology. And with this new addition to Avenger family, we shall again steer the conception of new industry segment and Avenger shall set the rules for others to follow. We are confident that Avenger will change the cruiser segment’s market.” <br /> The new Avenger range will be available in all Bajaj outlets across the country. Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street and 150 Street have been priced Rs 294,900, Rs 284,900 and Rs 249,900 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3130', 'image' => '20160410011123_dsdsa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nescafe Gold Open Golf Tournament Arrives in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to organizers, the tournament will be held in Stableford Format giving 3 / 4 handicap with 18 holes. In the competition, there will be 90-100 players including males, females along with age groups over 60 and under 17. Similarly, four Indian players are also participating in the tournament.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The players in the tournament will be awarded as Winner, Runner Up, Best Gross, Ladies Winner, Ladies Runner Up, Senior Winner (above 60), Junior Winner, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Most Birdies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3128', 'image' => '20160408051733_nescafe.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bhat-Bhateni’s New Store at Tripureshwor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“On the occasion of opening of new store, we are providing 10 percent discount on readymade garments and other goods along with a 5 percent discount on alcoholic beverages of different brands,” the company informed in a press statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Like other stores of Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket, daily essentials goods including clothes, cosmetic, electronics, furniture, grocery items will be available in the Tripureshwore store. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket Chairman Min Bahadur Gurung believes that the operation of the new store will ease the shopping difficulties customers of the area. “Customer will get various items at reasonable prices,” says Gurung. According to him, the supermarket chain is planning to open two more branches outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3127', 'image' => '20160408051259_bhat bhateni.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NTA 4G Service within Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.', 'content' => '<p>Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.</p> <p>With the development of technology in recent years, the 1800 band for 4G service is considered as the ‘golden band.’ Before this the determined band (700 and 2600 band) frequencies were distributed on the basis of auction. However, NTA is readying to give a go-ahead to the service providers to start 4G service using the ‘golden band’ frequency which would not be distributed on the basis of auction.</p> <p>Stating that the frequency in 900 band is not sufficient, NTA has already started distributing frequency on 1800 band for 2G and GSM networks. “The frequency of 1800 band has already been distributed due to which the auction is not possible,” says NTA Chairman Digambar Jha. The 4G service will starts from the current fiscal year with the policy decision on technology neutrality. ‘Technology neutrality’ refers to a policy arrangement which provides the facility to provide services using any kind of technology.</p> <p>“The preparations to introduce 4G technology has already started,” informs NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal. According to him, the authority has begun homework on minimum frequency bandwidth for 4G service, frequency to be provided for each telecom company and its minimum price, process of distribution along with the requirements for service providers.</p> <p><strong>4G service for 2 service providers only</strong></p> <p>NTA is permitting two service providers to start 4G services stating that the others are not functioning. With this, Nepal Telecom and Ncell can start 4G service for now. “However, service providers will have their 4G licenses revoked if they do not utilize their respective frequencies,” said a NTA source, adding, “Permission cannot be given for those who are not able to run the licensed services.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3126', 'image' => '20160408044924_4g.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tele Two Cautions Customers on Grey Mobile Phones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets. The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Company stated that while purchasing mobiles from authorised dealers, one can get official warranty card and can receive services from service centers. “In addition, this transaction is done through official VAT bill, thus the tax will be deposited in national revenue,” the company mentioned. Similarly, Tele Two informed that it will be accountable for the authorised phones as they have encrypted unique IMEI numbers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3125', 'image' => '20160408044708_hua.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Investment growing by Rs 1 Billion a year in Pharmaceuticals Industry', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A 2005 survey conducted by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economic and Environment (SAWTEE) found the market share of Nepali medicine at 30 percent of total domestic market. However, the market share has increased to 45 percent recently as informed by DDA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, more than 250 pharmaceutical companies are registered in DDA. Among them, 98 companies comprising 45 Allopathic, 42 Ayurvedic and 7 Veterinary companies are in operation. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DDA statistics shows that registration of new pharmaceutical companies is also growing. As per the drug market regulator, every year 8-10 pharmaceutical companies are registered. Data produced by DDA and Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) reveals that Rs 30 billion has been invested in the domestic pharmaceutical industry so far, in which, total investment in allopathic pharmaceutical companies is Rs 18 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to industrialists, investment of Rs 200-400 million is required in Nepal to operate a pharmaceutical company. Deepak Pradhan, General Secretary of APPON says, “Significant increase in investments in pharmaceutical industry is resulting higher production.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Although Nepal has become self-reliant in general medicines, it still needs to import essential ones,” says Bal Krishna Khakurel, Director General of DDA. “Nevertheless, increase in domestic productions in the recent years is indicating a possibility of replacing imported medicines.” At present, Nepal requires medicines worth Rs 46 billion annually in which medicines worth Rs 21 billion are supplied by domestic companies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Shankar Ghimire, President of APPON says, “Nepali pharmaceutical companies can share 80 percent of domestic market by 2025 if the government provides favourable environment to promote domestic medicine industry. Industrialists alone cannot promote the industry. Government should also extend its support through tax concessions and special relief packages.” “Government of some countries provides land free of cost to pharmaceutical companies for 10-15 years. With the support from the government, investments and production would rise and the country will become self-reliant in medicines.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">However, there is still dispute between pharmaceutical industrialists and the government regarding the implementation of maximum retail prices (MRPs) of medicines. The cabinet on July 6 approved MRPs of 96 medicines. 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As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced to sell SIM cards with data package to the SLC appeared students starting from Monday, April 11. As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. <br /> <br /> According to the telecom service provider, the offer has been introduced as mobile service has gained immense attraction from students and youths along with the growing use of internet facility through the mobility service. Under the scheme, student are required to present the photocopy of SLC entrance card, photocopy of their own or parent's citizenship or the photocopy of any identity certificate issued by the government. The scheme will be valid till July 15. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3139', 'image' => '20160411123527_Clipboard23.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New LG Showrooms at Thimi and Gongabu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu.<br /> <br /> According to the company, the new outlets are aimed to uplift the level of retailing effective in the Nepali market. The company has offered special discounts and attractive gift hampers along with additional gifts through lucky draw for 15 days from the opening day of the showrooms. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3138', 'image' => '20160411123206_Clipboard10.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Y6Pro in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. As per the company’s claim, Y6Pro is one of the only phones on the market that can last for days of heavy usage. “Its super-powerful battery also boasts and extremely quick charge time – just 10 minutes of charging from 0 percent battery delivers three hours of call time – and if that wasn’t enough, the device doubles as a portable charger, powering up devices and other phones on the go,” reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The phone is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. “Designed for the young, this trendy device is a perfect value for money kind of a product,” says the company. Similarly, Y6 Pro boasts a 4,000 mAh battery with a flash charge and also allows reverse charging. As claimed by the company, the handset’s battery can provide backup for standby time up to 416 hours.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Y6 Pro sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen with NCVM plating and water wave curve design. “Its sparkling ripple grains combined with a screen is a treat to the eyes. This 8.5mm thin device that allows single hand control makes it definitely one of a kind,” says the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The new Huawei smartphone has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary snapper.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">“Using the Y6 Pro, one can capture all the moments without compromising on the picture quality,” reads the statement, adding, “Its seven-piece lens has F2.0 aperture for high definition shots every time and a 5 MP front-facing camera, offering F2.2 aperture, a wide angle range and a high density sensor.” Similarly, a new feature for the Y-series range of smartphones, enables users to remove backlight to improve the quality of an image and let the real subject of the photo shine through - no more wasting time setting up shots - just shoot and move on, according to the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The camera also features Action Shot mode with which users can take up to 10 pictures in one single shot. Meanwhile, other camera features of the phone include ultra-fast snapshot, panorama shot and auto face enhancement for various shooting modes including selfie.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3137', 'image' => '20160411112831_Clipboard19.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016', 'sub_title' => 'Pre-fab Homes Grab Visitors Attention', 'summary' => 'April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. The attraction of pre-fabricated homes can be seen in the ongoing ‘Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016’ where visitors are crowding over the earthquake resistant home models and construction materials which are being showcased to help the post-earthquake reconstruction campaign.</p> <p>“More than 2,500 people have visited our stalls,” says Panchakanya Group Sales and Marketing Manager Er Shambhu Karna. The stall from Panchkanya Group has been showcasing earthquake resistant homes. Similarly, the company has introduced new construction materials, Panchakanya Structural Steel (PSS) in the market.</p> <p>“The number of people has increased to get information on pre-fabricated homes after the last year’s earthquake,” said Gorkha Eco Panel Promoter Prashant Kafle. “The demand for the new home type is also increasing,” he says. He informs that the company provides a 70 years warranty on pre-fabricated homes.</p> <p>“Construction of pre-fabricated home cost 10 percent cheaper than building RCC home,”mentions Nil Mani Sapkota, Executive Director of Himalayan Pre-fabricated.</p> <p> “Most of the visitors are taking information on pre-fabricated homes”, says Shrijal Bhattrai, Managing Director of Media Space Solution (MSS), the organizer of the exhibition. Apart from the earthquake resistant homes, Sagun Company’s fire resistant ply and United Concrete Company’s less weighted hollow cement block have become major attraction of the exhibition among others.</p> <p>In the exhibition, domestic and international pre-fabricated home companies are showcasing their products and services. According to the organizer, a total of 109 domestic and international stalls are exhibiting construction materials, equipments related to construction and wooden materials. The exhibition will continue till April 11.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3136', 'image' => '20160410060037_prefab.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Entrepreneurs Demand Amendment in Black Marketing Act', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Chairman of NCC accused administration of interfering in free trade with the use of the law. “Right now, entrepreneurs are afraid as they are being harassed for various reasons,” he said. Shrestha claimed that the administration has been unnecessarily interfering in the name of market inspection even though the entrepreneurs are providing quality services to the consumers amid various difficulties. “Price of goods and services are determined by the market in free market economy, thus interference by government is against the free market policy,” he urged.</p> <p>Similarly, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, General Secretary of NCC, said that the act has created problems as it was introduced 50 years ago and cannot understand the essence of current market trends. “The act introduced in extreme narrow and controlled time could not meet the necessities of free economic market,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Home Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego, clarified that the government will never discourage businesses. “Due to a few wrongdoers, the market has been flourished with frauds, but good businessmen need not be fearful. If there is any fault in the existing act, it can be amended through the consensus of stakeholders,” he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3135', 'image' => '20160410054011_black.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Commemorate 2016/17 as Domestic Tourism Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. </p> <p>The Domestic Tourism Year will be celebrated aimed at the recovery of tourism industry which was badly affected by the last year’s devastating earthquake. “To inspire people to visit their own country, campaign like ‘ghumna jau hai Pokhara’ and similar campaigns in Chitwan, Lumbini, Rara will be started,” informs Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). “Due to the increase in the number of domestic tourists with higher levels of disposable incomes, the tourism sector will be largely supported by internal tourism that was down after the earthquake.”</p> <p>As per the decision, public, educational and private sector organizations are required to provide leisure holidays mandatorily to their staffs and students during the Domestic Tourism Year. Under this, educational institutions should manage to provide inspirational holidays on festivals, educational tours and seminars. Similarly, the destination management and tour operators should also include discount on their packages. “If any private organisation provides leisure holidays once in a year, it will help to increase domestic tourism,” opines MoTCA Spokesperson Upadhaya. </p> <p>Meanwhile for the success of the Domestic Tourism Year, the ministry is collaborating with the private sector to bring attractive discount packages. Celebrating for the first time, the Domestic Tourism Year will be campaign and coordinate by NTB. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3134', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Average Nepali Spends Rs 65,000 pa on Consumption', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).', 'content' => '<p>April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).</p> <p>The survey shows that tenth decile (the richest) spend Rs 215,553 while first decile (the poorest) spend Rs 19,068 in annual consumption. In the FY 2070/71, the annual nominal average consumption expenditure of Nepalis was Rs 62,432. As per the survey, a big gap is seen between consumption of first quintile (the poorest) and fifth quintile (the richest). Similarly, the gap is even wider between consumption of first decile (the poorest) and tenth decile (the richest).</p> <p>In the FY 2070/71, consumption expenditure of the poorest in first quintile was Rs 22,309 while it was Rs 150,710 for the richest of fifth quintile. Similarly, consumption spending of the richest of the tenth decile was seen at Rs 206,454 while, it was Rs 18,923 for the poorest of first decile.</p> <p>According to the survey, no significant gap between the poorest of urban areas and rural areas is seen. Nevertheless, there is big gap between urban riches and rural riches. The richest of urban and rural areas spend Rs 173,674 and 124,738 respectively, as per the statistics. “Similarly, urban poorest spend Rs 23,873 while rural poorest spend Rs 22,470 in annual consumption,” says Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Director General of the Bureau.</p> <p><strong>More spending on food items</strong></p> <p>As per the survey, annual consumption of Nepalis stands at Rs 1.622 trillion. The survey also shows that the highest expenditure is done in food items in total consumption.</p> <p>In total consumption expenditure, the spending of rural areas and urban areas are at Rs 877 billion and Rs 764.24 billion respectively. The total spending of the first decile of the poorest is at Rs 47.75 billion while it is Rs 538 billion for the tenth decile of the richest.</p> <p>Every Nepali spends a nominal of Rs 33,090 in consumption of items such as food stuffs, meats, egg and milks, ghee, oil, fruits, vegetables and various types of beverages along with tobacco and alcoholic products. Apart from food items, expenditure on other consumable goods is high in urban areas and relatively low in rural areas. “Consumption is less costly in rural areas compared to urban areas as consumers in villages have their own productions besides minimal house rent,” says Regmi. Among such expenditure, per capita spending in urban area is Rs 38,437 and Rs 30,727 in rural area.</p> <p>In FY 2070/71, per capita spending of Nepalis was recorded at Rs 31,008 in food items. According to the CBS report, a difference of Rs 10,000 exists in the consumption of food stuffs in urban and rural areas. In the urban area, per capita expenditure in food items totals Rs 39,473 while, it is Rs 29,260 in the rural area.</p> <p>Similarly, In FY 2071/72, per capita spending in healthcare, education, jewelry, social security, insurance, banking services along with administrative costs totaled Rs 24,430. As per the survey, such expenses in urban areas and rural areas are at Rs 38,347 and Rs 18,323 respectively.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3133', 'image' => '20160410052709_table 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year</strong></p> <p>April 10: Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"We would like to wish the people of Nepal a very happy new year from the entire team at Viber. Joining this celebration, Viber has made the stickers available free of cost to add to the spirit and festivity of the occasion. Over the last one year, Viber has shown consistent growth in its user base in Nepal,” says Anubhav Nayyar, Regional Head - Viber South Asia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3132', 'image' => '20160410052312_viber.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Baleno Launched in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. </p> <p>The car comes with a 1.2 liter VVT Petrol engine with a mileage of 21.4 km/liter while delivering peak power of 84.3 Ps. “Dynamic, energetic and premium, Baleno is packed with features, many of them being offered for the first time in the premium hatchback segment,” claims the company. </p> <p>As per the company, Baleno has won praise from experts for its superior ride and handling, safety, fuel efficiency and low vehicle noise and harshness. “It is built on a brand new Suzuki TECT platform which is lighter by 100 kilogrammes, stronger by 10 percent and more rigid compared to existing platforms in the industry,” informs the company, adding, “At the introductory price announced by Suzuki today, Baleno offers substantially more value to customers and is set to redefine the premium hatchback segment in the country.”</p> <p>Baleno will be available for booking in all Suzuki outlets across Nepal with an introductory price starting from Rs 2.69 million. The distributor is also providing a special interest rate for finance of Suzuki Baleno to the customers. </p> <p>During the launch of the new Suzuki hatchback, Karan Chaudhary, Executive Director of CG Moto Corp said, “We are happy to announce the launch of Baleno in Nepal after its grand success in India. Baleno is a real global model. It comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology. It offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency in petrol. We're sure it will do really well in the market.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3131', 'image' => '20160410021729_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Bajaj Avenger Motorbikes in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. As per the company, Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks while, the all-new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. Meanwhile, the company said that the Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users. </p> <p>The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and an all new handlebar,” informs the company, adding, “The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with comfortable padded backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.” </p> <p>“While the Cruise is chrome, the Avenger 220 Street is stealthier with a matte black and brushed silver finish,” reads the statement. Similarlt, the 150 Street comes in midnight blue. The Avenger Street has a new, lower and flatter handlebar for better maneuverability in city riding. </p> <p>The new Avenger motorbikes come with a brand new insignia, new graphics and styling cues, improved rear suspension, bright white light headlamps, clear lens indicators and low slung seats with thicker dual density foam. The Avenger 220 comes with Bajaj's 220 cc DTSi engine. The bike has an oil cooler to maintain engine oil temperature and viscosity. Similarly, the Avenger 150 Street comes with 150 cc DTSi engine, which according to the company, has been completely revised for this bike. As per the manufacturer, it delivers 14.5 PS of power and a torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms.</p> <p>ShekharGolchha, Executive Director of HansrajHulaschand, the authorised distributor of Bajaj two wheelers in Nepal said, “One key factor on Bajaj leading this market is its focus on outstanding product design and its superior engine technology. And with this new addition to Avenger family, we shall again steer the conception of new industry segment and Avenger shall set the rules for others to follow. We are confident that Avenger will change the cruiser segment’s market.” <br /> The new Avenger range will be available in all Bajaj outlets across the country. Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street and 150 Street have been priced Rs 294,900, Rs 284,900 and Rs 249,900 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3130', 'image' => '20160410011123_dsdsa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nescafe Gold Open Golf Tournament Arrives in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to organizers, the tournament will be held in Stableford Format giving 3 / 4 handicap with 18 holes. In the competition, there will be 90-100 players including males, females along with age groups over 60 and under 17. Similarly, four Indian players are also participating in the tournament.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The players in the tournament will be awarded as Winner, Runner Up, Best Gross, Ladies Winner, Ladies Runner Up, Senior Winner (above 60), Junior Winner, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Most Birdies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3128', 'image' => '20160408051733_nescafe.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bhat-Bhateni’s New Store at Tripureshwor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“On the occasion of opening of new store, we are providing 10 percent discount on readymade garments and other goods along with a 5 percent discount on alcoholic beverages of different brands,” the company informed in a press statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Like other stores of Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket, daily essentials goods including clothes, cosmetic, electronics, furniture, grocery items will be available in the Tripureshwore store. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket Chairman Min Bahadur Gurung believes that the operation of the new store will ease the shopping difficulties customers of the area. “Customer will get various items at reasonable prices,” says Gurung. According to him, the supermarket chain is planning to open two more branches outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3127', 'image' => '20160408051259_bhat bhateni.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NTA 4G Service within Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.', 'content' => '<p>Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.</p> <p>With the development of technology in recent years, the 1800 band for 4G service is considered as the ‘golden band.’ Before this the determined band (700 and 2600 band) frequencies were distributed on the basis of auction. However, NTA is readying to give a go-ahead to the service providers to start 4G service using the ‘golden band’ frequency which would not be distributed on the basis of auction.</p> <p>Stating that the frequency in 900 band is not sufficient, NTA has already started distributing frequency on 1800 band for 2G and GSM networks. “The frequency of 1800 band has already been distributed due to which the auction is not possible,” says NTA Chairman Digambar Jha. The 4G service will starts from the current fiscal year with the policy decision on technology neutrality. ‘Technology neutrality’ refers to a policy arrangement which provides the facility to provide services using any kind of technology.</p> <p>“The preparations to introduce 4G technology has already started,” informs NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal. According to him, the authority has begun homework on minimum frequency bandwidth for 4G service, frequency to be provided for each telecom company and its minimum price, process of distribution along with the requirements for service providers.</p> <p><strong>4G service for 2 service providers only</strong></p> <p>NTA is permitting two service providers to start 4G services stating that the others are not functioning. With this, Nepal Telecom and Ncell can start 4G service for now. “However, service providers will have their 4G licenses revoked if they do not utilize their respective frequencies,” said a NTA source, adding, “Permission cannot be given for those who are not able to run the licensed services.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3126', 'image' => '20160408044924_4g.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tele Two Cautions Customers on Grey Mobile Phones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets. The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Company stated that while purchasing mobiles from authorised dealers, one can get official warranty card and can receive services from service centers. “In addition, this transaction is done through official VAT bill, thus the tax will be deposited in national revenue,” the company mentioned. Similarly, Tele Two informed that it will be accountable for the authorised phones as they have encrypted unique IMEI numbers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3125', 'image' => '20160408044708_hua.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Investment growing by Rs 1 Billion a year in Pharmaceuticals Industry', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A 2005 survey conducted by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economic and Environment (SAWTEE) found the market share of Nepali medicine at 30 percent of total domestic market. However, the market share has increased to 45 percent recently as informed by DDA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, more than 250 pharmaceutical companies are registered in DDA. Among them, 98 companies comprising 45 Allopathic, 42 Ayurvedic and 7 Veterinary companies are in operation. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DDA statistics shows that registration of new pharmaceutical companies is also growing. As per the drug market regulator, every year 8-10 pharmaceutical companies are registered. Data produced by DDA and Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) reveals that Rs 30 billion has been invested in the domestic pharmaceutical industry so far, in which, total investment in allopathic pharmaceutical companies is Rs 18 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to industrialists, investment of Rs 200-400 million is required in Nepal to operate a pharmaceutical company. Deepak Pradhan, General Secretary of APPON says, “Significant increase in investments in pharmaceutical industry is resulting higher production.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Although Nepal has become self-reliant in general medicines, it still needs to import essential ones,” says Bal Krishna Khakurel, Director General of DDA. “Nevertheless, increase in domestic productions in the recent years is indicating a possibility of replacing imported medicines.” At present, Nepal requires medicines worth Rs 46 billion annually in which medicines worth Rs 21 billion are supplied by domestic companies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Shankar Ghimire, President of APPON says, “Nepali pharmaceutical companies can share 80 percent of domestic market by 2025 if the government provides favourable environment to promote domestic medicine industry. Industrialists alone cannot promote the industry. Government should also extend its support through tax concessions and special relief packages.” “Government of some countries provides land free of cost to pharmaceutical companies for 10-15 years. With the support from the government, investments and production would rise and the country will become self-reliant in medicines.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">However, there is still dispute between pharmaceutical industrialists and the government regarding the implementation of maximum retail prices (MRPs) of medicines. The cabinet on July 6 approved MRPs of 96 medicines. But pharmaceutical producers have rejected the government fixed rates claiming the prices to be unreasonable in the present context.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3124', 'image' => '20160408040855_Pain_medication.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced to sell SIM cards with data package to the SLC appeared students starting from Monday, April 11. As per the offer, students can buy SIM cards having Rs 50 talk value and 300 MB data at Rs 90. According to NTC, the data can be used at 50 MB per month up to six months after the activation of the card. <br /> <br /> According to the telecom service provider, the offer has been introduced as mobile service has gained immense attraction from students and youths along with the growing use of internet facility through the mobility service. Under the scheme, student are required to present the photocopy of SLC entrance card, photocopy of their own or parent's citizenship or the photocopy of any identity certificate issued by the government. The scheme will be valid till July 15. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3139', 'image' => '20160411123527_Clipboard23.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3300', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New LG Showrooms at Thimi and Gongabu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu. ', 'content' => '<p>April 11 : CG Electronics has opened its new LG showrooms in Kathmandu valley. The company on April 8 inaugurated showroom named 'TV Point' in Thimi and 'LG House' in Gongabu.<br /> <br /> According to the company, the new outlets are aimed to uplift the level of retailing effective in the Nepali market. The company has offered special discounts and attractive gift hampers along with additional gifts through lucky draw for 15 days from the opening day of the showrooms. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-11', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3138', 'image' => '20160411123206_Clipboard10.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-11 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3299', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Y6Pro in the Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">April 10: Chinese handset maker Huawei has launched Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal. Available from today in the domestic market, the new Huawei smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 22,499. “This sleek yet powerful device is a fine pick because of its high class performance, long-lasting battery and its simplicity with an edge,” says the company in a press statement. As per the company’s claim, Y6Pro is one of the only phones on the market that can last for days of heavy usage. “Its super-powerful battery also boasts and extremely quick charge time – just 10 minutes of charging from 0 percent battery delivers three hours of call time – and if that wasn’t enough, the device doubles as a portable charger, powering up devices and other phones on the go,” reads the statement.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The phone is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. “Designed for the young, this trendy device is a perfect value for money kind of a product,” says the company. Similarly, Y6 Pro boasts a 4,000 mAh battery with a flash charge and also allows reverse charging. As claimed by the company, the handset’s battery can provide backup for standby time up to 416 hours.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Y6 Pro sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen with NCVM plating and water wave curve design. “Its sparkling ripple grains combined with a screen is a treat to the eyes. This 8.5mm thin device that allows single hand control makes it definitely one of a kind,” says the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The new Huawei smartphone has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary snapper.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">“Using the Y6 Pro, one can capture all the moments without compromising on the picture quality,” reads the statement, adding, “Its seven-piece lens has F2.0 aperture for high definition shots every time and a 5 MP front-facing camera, offering F2.2 aperture, a wide angle range and a high density sensor.” Similarly, a new feature for the Y-series range of smartphones, enables users to remove backlight to improve the quality of an image and let the real subject of the photo shine through - no more wasting time setting up shots - just shoot and move on, according to the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The camera also features Action Shot mode with which users can take up to 10 pictures in one single shot. Meanwhile, other camera features of the phone include ultra-fast snapshot, panorama shot and auto face enhancement for various shooting modes including selfie.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3137', 'image' => '20160411112831_Clipboard19.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3298', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016', 'sub_title' => 'Pre-fab Homes Grab Visitors Attention', 'summary' => 'April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Pre-fabricated homes have become the centre of attraction for Nepalis in the recent months. These new homes are constructed mainly with metal or alloy and are considered earthquake and weather resistant. The attraction of pre-fabricated homes can be seen in the ongoing ‘Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition 2016’ where visitors are crowding over the earthquake resistant home models and construction materials which are being showcased to help the post-earthquake reconstruction campaign.</p> <p>“More than 2,500 people have visited our stalls,” says Panchakanya Group Sales and Marketing Manager Er Shambhu Karna. The stall from Panchkanya Group has been showcasing earthquake resistant homes. Similarly, the company has introduced new construction materials, Panchakanya Structural Steel (PSS) in the market.</p> <p>“The number of people has increased to get information on pre-fabricated homes after the last year’s earthquake,” said Gorkha Eco Panel Promoter Prashant Kafle. “The demand for the new home type is also increasing,” he says. He informs that the company provides a 70 years warranty on pre-fabricated homes.</p> <p>“Construction of pre-fabricated home cost 10 percent cheaper than building RCC home,”mentions Nil Mani Sapkota, Executive Director of Himalayan Pre-fabricated.</p> <p> “Most of the visitors are taking information on pre-fabricated homes”, says Shrijal Bhattrai, Managing Director of Media Space Solution (MSS), the organizer of the exhibition. Apart from the earthquake resistant homes, Sagun Company’s fire resistant ply and United Concrete Company’s less weighted hollow cement block have become major attraction of the exhibition among others.</p> <p>In the exhibition, domestic and international pre-fabricated home companies are showcasing their products and services. According to the organizer, a total of 109 domestic and international stalls are exhibiting construction materials, equipments related to construction and wooden materials. The exhibition will continue till April 11.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3136', 'image' => '20160410060037_prefab.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3297', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Entrepreneurs Demand Amendment in Black Marketing Act', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.', 'content' => '<p>April 10: Entrepreneurs have demanded amendment in the existing Black Marketing Act. In a program organized by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, they claimed that the Black Marketing and some other Social Crime and Punishment Act, 2032 have failed to give validity to open market economic status of the country.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, Chairman of NCC accused administration of interfering in free trade with the use of the law. “Right now, entrepreneurs are afraid as they are being harassed for various reasons,” he said. Shrestha claimed that the administration has been unnecessarily interfering in the name of market inspection even though the entrepreneurs are providing quality services to the consumers amid various difficulties. “Price of goods and services are determined by the market in free market economy, thus interference by government is against the free market policy,” he urged.</p> <p>Similarly, Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, General Secretary of NCC, said that the act has created problems as it was introduced 50 years ago and cannot understand the essence of current market trends. “The act introduced in extreme narrow and controlled time could not meet the necessities of free economic market,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Home Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego, clarified that the government will never discourage businesses. “Due to a few wrongdoers, the market has been flourished with frauds, but good businessmen need not be fearful. If there is any fault in the existing act, it can be amended through the consensus of stakeholders,” he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3135', 'image' => '20160410054011_black.JPG', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3296', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Commemorate 2016/17 as Domestic Tourism Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10: The government is planning to celebrate 2016/17 as ‘Domestic Tourism Year.’ “A cabinet level decision by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) on April 8, decided to celebrate upcoming year as domestic tourism year,” informs the ministry Spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhaya. According to him, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will declare the Domestic Tourism Year on April 24, the same date the major earthquake jolted Nepal last year. The ministry is making necessary preparations for the declaration of the program. </p> <p>The Domestic Tourism Year will be celebrated aimed at the recovery of tourism industry which was badly affected by the last year’s devastating earthquake. “To inspire people to visit their own country, campaign like ‘ghumna jau hai Pokhara’ and similar campaigns in Chitwan, Lumbini, Rara will be started,” informs Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). “Due to the increase in the number of domestic tourists with higher levels of disposable incomes, the tourism sector will be largely supported by internal tourism that was down after the earthquake.”</p> <p>As per the decision, public, educational and private sector organizations are required to provide leisure holidays mandatorily to their staffs and students during the Domestic Tourism Year. Under this, educational institutions should manage to provide inspirational holidays on festivals, educational tours and seminars. Similarly, the destination management and tour operators should also include discount on their packages. “If any private organisation provides leisure holidays once in a year, it will help to increase domestic tourism,” opines MoTCA Spokesperson Upadhaya. </p> <p>Meanwhile for the success of the Domestic Tourism Year, the ministry is collaborating with the private sector to bring attractive discount packages. Celebrating for the first time, the Domestic Tourism Year will be campaign and coordinate by NTB. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3134', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3295', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Average Nepali Spends Rs 65,000 pa on Consumption', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).', 'content' => '<p>April 10: An average Nepali spends Rs 64,941 in consumption in a year, finds a research by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). According to the Household Consumption Survey 2071/72 conducted by CBS during October 2014 to June 2015, the persons in first quintile (the poorest) spend Rs 22,653 in consumption as compared to Rs 155,000 of those who fall in the fifth quintile (the richest).</p> <p>The survey shows that tenth decile (the richest) spend Rs 215,553 while first decile (the poorest) spend Rs 19,068 in annual consumption. In the FY 2070/71, the annual nominal average consumption expenditure of Nepalis was Rs 62,432. As per the survey, a big gap is seen between consumption of first quintile (the poorest) and fifth quintile (the richest). Similarly, the gap is even wider between consumption of first decile (the poorest) and tenth decile (the richest).</p> <p>In the FY 2070/71, consumption expenditure of the poorest in first quintile was Rs 22,309 while it was Rs 150,710 for the richest of fifth quintile. Similarly, consumption spending of the richest of the tenth decile was seen at Rs 206,454 while, it was Rs 18,923 for the poorest of first decile.</p> <p>According to the survey, no significant gap between the poorest of urban areas and rural areas is seen. Nevertheless, there is big gap between urban riches and rural riches. The richest of urban and rural areas spend Rs 173,674 and 124,738 respectively, as per the statistics. “Similarly, urban poorest spend Rs 23,873 while rural poorest spend Rs 22,470 in annual consumption,” says Hem Raj Regmi, Deputy Director General of the Bureau.</p> <p><strong>More spending on food items</strong></p> <p>As per the survey, annual consumption of Nepalis stands at Rs 1.622 trillion. The survey also shows that the highest expenditure is done in food items in total consumption.</p> <p>In total consumption expenditure, the spending of rural areas and urban areas are at Rs 877 billion and Rs 764.24 billion respectively. The total spending of the first decile of the poorest is at Rs 47.75 billion while it is Rs 538 billion for the tenth decile of the richest.</p> <p>Every Nepali spends a nominal of Rs 33,090 in consumption of items such as food stuffs, meats, egg and milks, ghee, oil, fruits, vegetables and various types of beverages along with tobacco and alcoholic products. Apart from food items, expenditure on other consumable goods is high in urban areas and relatively low in rural areas. “Consumption is less costly in rural areas compared to urban areas as consumers in villages have their own productions besides minimal house rent,” says Regmi. Among such expenditure, per capita spending in urban area is Rs 38,437 and Rs 30,727 in rural area.</p> <p>In FY 2070/71, per capita spending of Nepalis was recorded at Rs 31,008 in food items. According to the CBS report, a difference of Rs 10,000 exists in the consumption of food stuffs in urban and rural areas. In the urban area, per capita expenditure in food items totals Rs 39,473 while, it is Rs 29,260 in the rural area.</p> <p>Similarly, In FY 2071/72, per capita spending in healthcare, education, jewelry, social security, insurance, banking services along with administrative costs totaled Rs 24,430. As per the survey, such expenses in urban areas and rural areas are at Rs 38,347 and Rs 18,323 respectively.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3133', 'image' => '20160410052709_table 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3294', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>Free Viber Stickers worth Rs 10,000 for New Year</strong></p> <p>April 10: Instant messaging service Viber has announced that it will provide its Nepali users with free stickers worth Rs 10,000 on the occasion of New Year 2073. Viber has made available more than 50 sticker packs free of cost to its users for 10 days starting from April 7, 2016, as per a press statement by the company. “The stickers are an integral part of Viber, especially designed for users to express themselves better,” reads the statement, adding, “Stickers are one of the most interesting ways to express. It not only adds vibrancy to the conversations but also provide users with a wide range of emotions with catchy designs.” With the launch of Public Chats in Nepal last month, Viber has been fast growing in the Nepali market. With more than 711 million unique users on the platform, Viber is one of the largest mobile messaging apps in the world. It plans to expand its presence in Nepal with more local tie ups and local language based services.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"We would like to wish the people of Nepal a very happy new year from the entire team at Viber. Joining this celebration, Viber has made the stickers available free of cost to add to the spirit and festivity of the occasion. Over the last one year, Viber has shown consistent growth in its user base in Nepal,” says Anubhav Nayyar, Regional Head - Viber South Asia.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3132', 'image' => '20160410052312_viber.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Baleno Launched in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Suzuki has launched its premium hatchback Baleno in Nepal. “Suzuki has always brought world class vehicles for the Nepali customers and Baleno is expected to really well among the targeted demographic,” reads a press statement by the company. According to the company, the Suzuki Baleno will be available through new premium channel of CG | NXT GEN. </p> <p>The car comes with a 1.2 liter VVT Petrol engine with a mileage of 21.4 km/liter while delivering peak power of 84.3 Ps. “Dynamic, energetic and premium, Baleno is packed with features, many of them being offered for the first time in the premium hatchback segment,” claims the company. </p> <p>As per the company, Baleno has won praise from experts for its superior ride and handling, safety, fuel efficiency and low vehicle noise and harshness. “It is built on a brand new Suzuki TECT platform which is lighter by 100 kilogrammes, stronger by 10 percent and more rigid compared to existing platforms in the industry,” informs the company, adding, “At the introductory price announced by Suzuki today, Baleno offers substantially more value to customers and is set to redefine the premium hatchback segment in the country.”</p> <p>Baleno will be available for booking in all Suzuki outlets across Nepal with an introductory price starting from Rs 2.69 million. The distributor is also providing a special interest rate for finance of Suzuki Baleno to the customers. </p> <p>During the launch of the new Suzuki hatchback, Karan Chaudhary, Executive Director of CG Moto Corp said, “We are happy to announce the launch of Baleno in Nepal after its grand success in India. Baleno is a real global model. It comes with sophisticated design and advanced technology. It offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency in petrol. We're sure it will do really well in the market.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3131', 'image' => '20160410021729_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Bajaj Avenger Motorbikes in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. ', 'content' => '<p>April 10 : Bajaj Motorcycles has launched the new Avenger range - Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street & 150 Street in Nepal. “The new Avenger series redefines the cruiser bike segment to offer unmatched international styling and cruising comfort,” the company said in a press statement. As per the company, Avenger 220 Cruise retains the classic cruiser comfort and looks while, the all-new Avenger Street range is designed for easy city riding. Meanwhile, the company said that the Avenger Street 150 has been introduced to bring the genuine cruiser experience to the large set of emerging 150cc users. </p> <p>The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a liberal dose of chrome highlights thanks to a new radiator, redesigned side grabs, stylized silencer and an all new handlebar,” informs the company, adding, “The Avenger 220 Cruise comes with comfortable padded backrest and an optional windshield for easy cruising on highways.” </p> <p>“While the Cruise is chrome, the Avenger 220 Street is stealthier with a matte black and brushed silver finish,” reads the statement. Similarlt, the 150 Street comes in midnight blue. The Avenger Street has a new, lower and flatter handlebar for better maneuverability in city riding. </p> <p>The new Avenger motorbikes come with a brand new insignia, new graphics and styling cues, improved rear suspension, bright white light headlamps, clear lens indicators and low slung seats with thicker dual density foam. The Avenger 220 comes with Bajaj's 220 cc DTSi engine. The bike has an oil cooler to maintain engine oil temperature and viscosity. Similarly, the Avenger 150 Street comes with 150 cc DTSi engine, which according to the company, has been completely revised for this bike. As per the manufacturer, it delivers 14.5 PS of power and a torque of 12.5 Nm which is enhanced at low rpms.</p> <p>ShekharGolchha, Executive Director of HansrajHulaschand, the authorised distributor of Bajaj two wheelers in Nepal said, “One key factor on Bajaj leading this market is its focus on outstanding product design and its superior engine technology. And with this new addition to Avenger family, we shall again steer the conception of new industry segment and Avenger shall set the rules for others to follow. We are confident that Avenger will change the cruiser segment’s market.” <br /> The new Avenger range will be available in all Bajaj outlets across the country. Avenger 220 Cruise, 220 Street and 150 Street have been priced Rs 294,900, Rs 284,900 and Rs 249,900 respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-10', 'modified' => '2016-04-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3130', 'image' => '20160410011123_dsdsa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '11' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nescafe Gold Open Golf Tournament Arrives in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Gokarna Golf Club is organising ‘Nescafe Open Golf Tournament’ on Saturday. Nescafe Open Golf Tournament which is going to be organised for the first time in Nepal, is a well known tournament in India. “We are very pleased to organise this tournament for the first time in Nepal during the peak golf season,” says Deepak Acharya, Senior Golf Director of Gokarna Forest Resort. Sanjay Chokhani, Proprietor of Chokhani Entreprises, the importer of Nescafe said that the exciting participations of the players have maximised the hope of its continuation in the future.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to organizers, the tournament will be held in Stableford Format giving 3 / 4 handicap with 18 holes. In the competition, there will be 90-100 players including males, females along with age groups over 60 and under 17. Similarly, four Indian players are also participating in the tournament.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The players in the tournament will be awarded as Winner, Runner Up, Best Gross, Ladies Winner, Ladies Runner Up, Senior Winner (above 60), Junior Winner, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Most Birdies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3128', 'image' => '20160408051733_nescafe.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bhat-Bhateni’s New Store at Tripureshwor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store is opening its 10th branch at World Trade Center, Tripureshwor in Kathmandu. The store is inaugurating in April 9, Saturday. The leading supermarket and departmental store chain in Nepal has total nine branches including eight at Kathmandu and one at Pokhara.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“On the occasion of opening of new store, we are providing 10 percent discount on readymade garments and other goods along with a 5 percent discount on alcoholic beverages of different brands,” the company informed in a press statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Like other stores of Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket, daily essentials goods including clothes, cosmetic, electronics, furniture, grocery items will be available in the Tripureshwore store. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket Chairman Min Bahadur Gurung believes that the operation of the new store will ease the shopping difficulties customers of the area. “Customer will get various items at reasonable prices,” says Gurung. According to him, the supermarket chain is planning to open two more branches outside the valley. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3127', 'image' => '20160408051259_bhat bhateni.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NTA 4G Service within Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.', 'content' => '<p>Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to introduce 4G service within the current fiscal year. As per the basis of technology neutrality policy, the telecom regulator is providing 4G frequency licenses to the service providers. Despite the high mobile penetration rate and fast growing mobility access in the recent years, Nepal has significantly lagged in terms of introducing faster mobile internet technology.</p> <p>With the development of technology in recent years, the 1800 band for 4G service is considered as the ‘golden band.’ Before this the determined band (700 and 2600 band) frequencies were distributed on the basis of auction. However, NTA is readying to give a go-ahead to the service providers to start 4G service using the ‘golden band’ frequency which would not be distributed on the basis of auction.</p> <p>Stating that the frequency in 900 band is not sufficient, NTA has already started distributing frequency on 1800 band for 2G and GSM networks. “The frequency of 1800 band has already been distributed due to which the auction is not possible,” says NTA Chairman Digambar Jha. The 4G service will starts from the current fiscal year with the policy decision on technology neutrality. ‘Technology neutrality’ refers to a policy arrangement which provides the facility to provide services using any kind of technology.</p> <p>“The preparations to introduce 4G technology has already started,” informs NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal. According to him, the authority has begun homework on minimum frequency bandwidth for 4G service, frequency to be provided for each telecom company and its minimum price, process of distribution along with the requirements for service providers.</p> <p><strong>4G service for 2 service providers only</strong></p> <p>NTA is permitting two service providers to start 4G services stating that the others are not functioning. With this, Nepal Telecom and Ncell can start 4G service for now. “However, service providers will have their 4G licenses revoked if they do not utilize their respective frequencies,” said a NTA source, adding, “Permission cannot be given for those who are not able to run the licensed services.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3126', 'image' => '20160408044924_4g.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '15' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tele Two Cautions Customers on Grey Mobile Phones', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets. The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: Tele Two, the authorized distributor of Huawei mobile phones in Nepal has cautioned its customers from purchasing illegal and ‘Grey’ mobile handsets.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company made its request public as the government is preparing mandatory registration of IMEI numbers of mobile phones from Baisakh to check the flow of illegal handsets in the domestic market. Tele Two asked its customers that they should not purchase unathorised Huawei handsets as these type of mobile phones do not carry official warranty. “These mobile phones also have problems in upgrading operating systems and network connectivity,” the company said in a press statement. The company suggested the customers to find out the originality of their handsets through IMEI number.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Company stated that while purchasing mobiles from authorised dealers, one can get official warranty card and can receive services from service centers. “In addition, this transaction is done through official VAT bill, thus the tax will be deposited in national revenue,” the company mentioned. Similarly, Tele Two informed that it will be accountable for the authorised phones as they have encrypted unique IMEI numbers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2016-04-08', 'modified' => '2016-04-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '3125', 'image' => '20160408044708_hua.jpg', 'article_date' => '2016-04-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '3286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Investment growing by Rs 1 Billion a year in Pharmaceuticals Industry', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">April 8: With the rise in investments, the market of medicines produced in Nepal is also growing. As per the present trend, Nepali pharmaceutical industry is fetching additional Rs one billion investment annually. According to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA), two to five new pharmaceutical companies start operation every year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A 2005 survey conducted by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economic and Environment (SAWTEE) found the market share of Nepali medicine at 30 percent of total domestic market. However, the market share has increased to 45 percent recently as informed by DDA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, more than 250 pharmaceutical companies are registered in DDA. Among them, 98 companies comprising 45 Allopathic, 42 Ayurvedic and 7 Veterinary companies are in operation. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DDA statistics shows that registration of new pharmaceutical companies is also growing. As per the drug market regulator, every year 8-10 pharmaceutical companies are registered. Data produced by DDA and Association of Pharmaceutical Producers of Nepal (APPON) reveals that Rs 30 billion has been invested in the domestic pharmaceutical industry so far, in which, total investment in allopathic pharmaceutical companies is Rs 18 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to industrialists, investment of Rs 200-400 million is required in Nepal to operate a pharmaceutical company. Deepak Pradhan, General Secretary of APPON says, “Significant increase in investments in pharmaceutical industry is resulting higher production.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Although Nepal has become self-reliant in general medicines, it still needs to import essential ones,” says Bal Krishna Khakurel, Director General of DDA. “Nevertheless, increase in domestic productions in the recent years is indicating a possibility of replacing imported medicines.” At present, Nepal requires medicines worth Rs 46 billion annually in which medicines worth Rs 21 billion are supplied by domestic companies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Shankar Ghimire, President of APPON says, “Nepali pharmaceutical companies can share 80 percent of domestic market by 2025 if the government provides favourable environment to promote domestic medicine industry. Industrialists alone cannot promote the industry. Government should also extend its support through tax concessions and special relief packages.” “Government of some countries provides land free of cost to pharmaceutical companies for 10-15 years. With the support from the government, investments and production would rise and the country will become self-reliant in medicines.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">However, there is still dispute between pharmaceutical industrialists and the government regarding the implementation of maximum retail prices (MRPs) of medicines. The cabinet on July 6 approved MRPs of 96 medicines. 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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
