July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food…
July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food…
July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23.…
July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy…
July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last…
July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology.…
July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here.…
July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development…
July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17.…
Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt.…
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in…
July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu.…
Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women will now take charge of the country's…
The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal to promoting women entrepreneurship in the…
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food products. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Akash Foods, a shop in Lazimpat in the city, was fined Rs 150,000 for selling rotten sweets, said Monitoring Officer of KMC Balram Tripathi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to Tripathi, the owner of the sweets house, Ankur Agrawal, has been directed to pay the penalty amount at the bank account of KMC within a week. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">It is said that the wrongdoer would be fined additional amount if he failed to deposit the penalty amount in the given timeline. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Likewise, the KMC fined an individual from KMC-6 in Bauddha for mixing the septic tank into the drainage system. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The KMC said that Gokul Bahadur Budhathoki was slapped Rs 50,000 in fine. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">In the recent time, the KMC has upped its monitoring job to keep the city and its heritages neat and clean. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-10', 'modified' => '2023-07-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18139', 'image' => '20230710111858_KMC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-10 11:18:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18408', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Provinces Fare Worse in Budget Expenditure, Spend only 49 Percent of Total Budget in Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. Of the total budget of Rs 306 billion that the provinces passed for the current fiscal year, they have spent only Rs 151.3 billion as of June 15, which accounts for 49.45 percent of the total annual allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">As per the data on budget expenditure by provinces shared by the Office of the Comptroller General, Koshi Province's expenditure is the highest (61.41 percent) and the Madhes Province's is the lowest (36.25 percent) in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During the review period, Bagmati Province's budget expenditure stood at 50.62 percent, Gandaki Province's at 48.19 percent, Lumbini Province's at 55.54 percent, Karnali Province's at 45.60 percent and Sudurpaschim Province's at 48.54 percent. The average expenditure towards the recurrent expenditure was 55.68 percent and 46.11 percent towards capital expenditure during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province had brought a total budget of Rs 39.91 billion for the current fiscal year and its expenditure till June 15 was Rs 24.51 billion. This province spent Rs 11.65 (70 percent) out of the total allocation of Rs 16.62 billion towards current expenditure and Rs 12.86 billion ( 55 percent) out of the total allocations of Rs 23.29 billion towards capital expenditure.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The budget expenditure of Madhesh Province was the lowest as compared to the rest of the provinces. The province had brought a budget of Rs 46.98 billion for the current fiscal year and it spent only Rs 17 billion until June 15. The budget expenditure was 36.25 percent of the total annual budget allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province spent 33 percent for recurrent expenses and 38.34 percent under the heading of capital expenditure in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. Out of the Rs 20.8 billion set aside for recurrent expenditure, the province spent Rs 6 billion 996 million 700 thousand. Similarly, out of the Rs 26.18 billion allocated for capital expenditure, the province spent Rs 10 billion or 38 percent of the allocation.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province had brought a budget of Rs 70 billion 939 million 200 thousand for the current fiscal year and it spent Rs 35.91 billion or 50.62 percent of the total budget till June 15. The budget expenditure of this province under the current expenditure heading was 61.61 percent while it was 46 percent under capital expenditure heading and 30 percent under fiscal management heading during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province had allocated Rs 26.84 billion for current expenditure and it spent Rs 16.53 billion. Similarly, out of the Rs 42 billion 90 million allocated for capital expenditure, it spent Rs 19.37 billion. Rs 2 billion was allocated for fiscal management and the expenditure under this heading was Rs 600 million.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gandaki Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of over Rs 35.9 billion set aside for the province in the current FY, Rs 17.3 billion has been spent as of June 15 which is 48 percent of the allocated budget. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.9 billion (54 percent) of over Rs 12.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 10.3 billion (45.82 percent) of more than Rs 22.5 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lumbini Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province spent Rs 23.7 billion of the total Rs 42.7 billion allocated for the province. The figure was 55.54 percent. Under current expenditures, it spent Rs 10.9 billion (61.20 percent) of Rs 17.9 billion allocated, and under capital expenditure, it spent Rs 12.7 billion (51.45 percent) of Rs 24.7 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Karnali Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 32.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 14.9 billion (45.60 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 7.1 billion (53.64 percent) of Rs 13.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 7.9 billion (40.25 percent) of Rs 19.6 billion spent.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sudurpaschim Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 36.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 17.8 billion (48.54 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.7 billion (55.32 percent) of Rs 12.2 billion allocated has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 11.7 billion (45.71 percent) of Rs 24.2 billion set aside has been spent. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18138', 'image' => '20230709093914_20230628120055_1683767264.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 21:37:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18407', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Entrepreneurs Play a Key Role in Driving the Economy: Stakeholders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat. Speaking at the 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age in Kathmandu on Friday, Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women who have been handling the economy of the house are now going to be in a position of running the economy of the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He emphasized that women should take the lead in the future to stabilize the enterprises. According to Minister Mahat, there is no capital limit in the information technology sector and women can take advantage of this as there is a provision for starting a company at Rs 100. He said that the work done by women is important.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also thanked the organizers for representing women engaged in various fields of enterprise. Women's empowerment has also been given priority in the budget and the government has announced to create a women's industrial village for the first time in Panchkhaal, he added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at the same event, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari said that the number of women entrepreneurs will increase encouragingly due to subsidized loans. He reminded that there is a program to give collateral-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million to women for doing business and further added, “Three years ago, only 25,000 people took this loan. Now, more than 83,000 have taken loans of Rs 61 billion.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Governor Adhikari said that women entrepreneurs will play a major role in reducing the trade imbalance. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"There is a good demand in the market for the products of women entrepreneurs," said Adhikari, "They can play a role in import substitution and export promotion by increasing production." </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Citing the example of women in the leadership of large companies such as Daraz and Goldstar, he said that the participation of women in the modernization and innovation of Nepal is also great.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Adhikari informed that gender inclusion is increasing in the financial sector and for that, the NRB is conducting financial literacy programs. He also said that initiatives are being taken through the Ministry of Education to include the subject of financial literacy in the school curriculum. According to the governor, 49 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women have accounts in banks and financial institutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Stating that enterprise is important to advance the country's economy, Governor Adhikari said that in 2022, the gender imbalance has improved by 4 per cent worldwide. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Gender imbalance should be gradually reduced in Nepal as well. We are doing it," he said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Anirwan Ghosh Dastidar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, said that modern Nepali women are a source of power.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Saying that his bank aims to support the youth and small businesses in the community, he said that he is happy to see that women are active in bringing about meaningful changes in the professional system.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Modern Nepalese women are powerhouses, who are leaving their mark in all fields of politics, fashion, business, science, sports, art, " CEO Dastidar said adding, "What we believe in at Standard Chartered is to support the youth and small businesses in our community. It is an important step towards increasing participation in our market and promoting financial inclusion, which will bring meaningful change.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also said that he was very proud to meet so many talented women entrepreneurs working to bring meaningful changes in the business system together under one roof.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sabita Subedi, director of New Business Age Pvt. Ltd., said at the event that the main objective of the awards is to encourage women entrepreneurs. Subedi said that the state must create a favourable environment for women entrepreneurs to increase their contribution to the country's economy.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18137', 'image' => '20230709041956_role.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 16:19:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18406', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Russian Oil to India Shrinks from US$ 30 Per Barrel to US$ 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Agencies</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The concession on oil given to India by Russia has been reduced significantly at present. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Russia has been selling crude oil to India for less than $60 per barrel. This is lower than the price limit set by Western countries for Russian oil. But when bringing oil from the Baltic to India via the Black Sea, the delivery charge per barrel ranges from $11 to $19. Sources say that this is double the normal rate.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">After Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, European buyers and some buyers in Asia, including Japan, banned Russian oil. Russia then started selling oil to India and China at a massive discount. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Until the middle of last year, Russia used to give a discount of $30 per barrel to India. But recently it has been reduced to US$ 4 per barrel, according to sources.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Currently, India is the largest buyer of Russian oil. Due to increasing electrification of vehicles and economic slowdown, the demand for Russian crude oil in China has reached its peak and started to decrease. Before the Ukrainian war, the proportion of Russian oil in India's total crude oil imports was less than 2 percent. But recently, the share of Russian oil has increased to 44 percent.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">It is also said that the discount is shrinking because Indian oil companies are negotiating separately with Russian companies. Sources say that the discount could have been much higher if the state-owned oil companies had bargained collectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">India is buying 2 million barrels of oil per day from Russia. Sixty percent of this oil is bought by government oil companies. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18136', 'image' => '20230709035706_gbo-india-likely-to-buy-russian-oil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 15:56:28', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18405', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Digital Literacy a Must for Women Entrepreneurship’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. They say that digital literacy is necessary for women, who also do household work and who want to use the spare time for entrepreneurship. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The female entrepreneurs expressed this opinion at the 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age Pvt Ltd in Kathmandu on Friday. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at a panel discussion on 'Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age', Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Radhika Aryal said that the target is to increase digital literacy to 40 percent of the people. She says that due to geographical difficulties, quality internet access is yet to be extended to all areas.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Aryal said, "Using mobile devices only for calling and using social media is not considered digital literacy. Since women have changed in the way they work, literacy should be increased to help facilitate business." She said that if digitization is done, the workload will be reduced to save time. Similarly, she emphasized that the contribution of women should be counted in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group said that the use of internet in Nepal is still low. She said, "It is difficult to do any work now without the Internet. Digitalization equally creates opportunities and now the market has also expanded." She said that the work from production to marketing is facilitated by the digital platform. She said that women are still not financially independent.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, said that if you cannot accept and move forward with technology, you will not be successful in business. Saying that she is working on targeting marginalized women entrepreneurs, she said that rather than how technology works, attention should be paid to how to benefit from it.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">She added that the internet is still not accessible to women, saying, “More work needs to be done on how to localize technology and to what level women entrepreneurs can be helped. Emphasizing that the government should pay more attention to policy and regulation, Singh said, "Extra effort is needed on how to bring more women entrepreneurs into the fold of technology."</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sukun Rasaili, owner of the Marfa Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry said that the local government turns them away saying that there is no budget for women entrepreneurship. She said, "There is budget to build a building, a view tower but there is no budget for women entrepreneurs.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Likewise, Sangeeta Khadka, owner of PS Travel Point Tours Pvt. Ltd., said that it is necessary to inform local level women entrepreneurs about the Internet and other various aspects of technology. She said, "There is a situation where women are not able to leave the house at the rural level. How can women enter the digital age in such a situation?"</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18135', 'image' => '20230709022508_digital.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 14:24:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18404', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Banana Farming Booming in Tikapur ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. Tikapur of Kailali district is lately famed for banana production. The fruit is estimated to be cultivated across 1,200 hectare of land in Tikapur. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Kalu Hamal is one of the farmers who started banana farming and now his cultivation is thriving. He shared that he started banana farming with just 10 saplings. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Tekendra Dhami, a local banana trader, said that banana farming has been thriving in Tikapur. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"More and more farmers are being attracted to banana farming. There is no issue of market for the produces. Once cultivated, farmers can fetch good income," he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Easy availability of banana saplings has also made it easier for the farmers to consider banana farming. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dhami sold around 200,000 banana saplings last year. Bananas produced here are sent to Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Pokhara and Kathmandu. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Traders come to the banana farm and buy it there itself, said trader Raj Kumar Chaudhary. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Furthermore, support provided from the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project Agriculture Programme Implementation Unit for banana farmers has further encouraged them in farming. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project provides subsidy up to 50 per cent in saplings, compost, fertilizers and agricultural tools. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project allocated Rs 6 million for banana farming in the current fiscal year, according to Dilip Jung Rana, information officer at the Implementation Unit. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18134', 'image' => '20230709125907_Banana-Fruit-Yield2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 12:58:24', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18403', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NPC Sets Target of Reducing the Number of Unemployed People to 300,000 in 6 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan. The committee formed under the coordination of NPC member Dr Ramesh Poudel has prepared a report on the human resource development plan and started discussions on the topic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Taking into consideration the importance of human resource development for the development of the country, the commission has taken forward the work of formulating a comprehensive human resource development plan. For this, the steering committee was formed under the coordination of Paudel. The committee has representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Federal Affairs, universities, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and private sector schools. On behalf of the private sector, FNCCI president Chandra Prasad Dhakal is a member of the committee.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Consultants were asked to prepare the report on the overall human resource development plan under certain conditions.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The consultants prepared the report and made a presentation of the final draft on July 5</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The draft report includes the details of Nepal's existing human resources situation, employment and unemployment situation and the projection of possible employment to be created by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The report states that there are currently around </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">9</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 unemployed people in the country. The report proposes reducing the number of unemployed people to </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">3</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, promoting employment in the public and private sector, expanding skill-based training, etc. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18133', 'image' => '20230709114710_1688866530.yojana aayog.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:46:33', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18402', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bir Hospital to Operate OPD Service at 8.00 am from July 17 ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet made such an announcement stating that the change in timing is expected to resolve the problem of the hospital doctors and health workers ‘not reporting to work on time’.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister Basnet said that the government is committed to creating an environment conducive for doctors and health workers to work. The minister made such remarks at an event organised on Saturday on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of Vigen Nepal, a non-governmental health care provider. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Arrangements will be made soon for all health institutions to provide online ticketing system, he said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The constitution has guaranteed healthcare as a fundamental right of the people. But this has not been implemented. Many people lack access to healthcare services. Healthcare is expensive, medicines are not easily available. Many people cannot afford to buy them. Many people are forced to return home without healthcare due to lack of money,” said Minister Basnet, urging the people to do physical exercises for at least for one hour a day to be healthy. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18132', 'image' => '20230709111016_yNlPQn6T8CfZRfYhqaLm.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:09:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18401', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Launches Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal With New Standards for Design, Performance, and Safety', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">July 9: Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Priced from Rs 81.50 Lacs, the Scorpio-N has garnered significant anticipation following its successful introduction in India, South Africa, and Australia as part of Mahindra's global expansion strategy.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Mahindra has established a strong presence in the country for over 30 years. The Scorpio-N, the latest addition to Mahindra's SUV lineup in Nepal, proudly displays the brand's iconic 'Twin Peaks' logo and builds upon the renowned Scorpio brand's exceptional off-road capability. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations - Automotive Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm for the all-new Scorpio-N, describing it as a vehicle that combines unmissable design, sophisticated ride and handling, thrilling performance, advanced technology, and top-notch safety features. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N is available in different variants, including SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 2WD MT 7STR (at Rs 8,150,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 9,000,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 11,400,000.00), and SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD AT 7STR (Rs 12,400,000.00).</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Inside the Scorpio-N, the interior matches the captivating exterior design, showcasing top-notch craftsmanship. It offers rich coffee-black leatherette upholstery, a best-in-class command seating position, a robust metal-finished dual rail center console, and an advanced infotainment system, among other features. The interior exudes sophistication, ensuring a delightful experience for both the driver and passengers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Equipped with advanced technology, the Scorpio-N caters to urban and tech-savvy customers, offering an engaging SUV experience. The vehicle features a 20.32 cm integrated infotainment screen that provides access to a range of future-ready experiences.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Safety is prioritized in the Scorpio-N, with six airbags for the occupants, including driver, passenger, side, and curtain airbags. The SUV is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake pre-fill, and a structure made of 73% high-strength steel. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">An Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with an automated brake wiping system enhances safety in wet conditions. The Scorpio-N has achieved a 5-star and 3-star rating for adult and child occupant safety, respectively, in crash tests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N offers a sophisticated ride and handling experience, thanks to its latest-generation body-on-frame structure, penta-link rear suspension with a watts link mechanism, and Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) technology. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Advanced shock absorbers with MTV-CL technology ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while responsive steering and All Four Disc brakes contribute to a thrilling yet safe driving experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The all-new Scorpio-N sets a new benchmark for SUVs in Nepal, delivering exceptional design, performance, safety features, and advanced technology. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18131', 'image' => '20230709062841_collage (5).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:25:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18400', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Launches New Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD with Enhanced Features in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">July 9: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Abhimanyu Golchha, the Director of Golchha, expressed his excitement about the release of these two new bikes, emphasizing that the Pulsar NS 160 USD and Pulsar NS 200 USD. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Release of new bikes exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance rides that offer an unparalleled experience for bike enthusiasts, said Golchha. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The all-new Pulsar NS200 USD is a true powerhouse on two wheels, engineered to dominate the roads and ignite the thrill of riding. At the core of the Pulsar NS200 USD lies its advanced 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern BSVI engine. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">With an impressive power output of 24.5 PS at 9750 RPM and a torque of 18.74 Nm at 8000 RPM, this beastly machine delivers exhilarating acceleration and unparalleled performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD showcases a sleek and aggressive design that commands attention, along with new features that elevate its performance. With exceptional stability and precise handling, this motorcycle guarantees an unforgettable riding experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Likewise, the power-packed and exciting Bajaj Pulsar NS160 USD is a dynamic machine designed to enhance your riding experience and awaken your spirit of exploration. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The heart of the Pulsar NS160 USD beats with a robust 160.3 cc, oil-cooled, BSVI engine equipped with FI technology. Delivering a maximum power of 17 PS at 9000 RPM and a torque of 14.6 Nm at 7250 RPM, this potent engine ensures thrilling acceleration and responsive performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Both the Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are designed with ultimate control and safety in mind, equipped with Dual Channel ABS that enhances braking efficiency and stability.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are now available in the Nepali market at the respective prices of Rs. 424,900 and Rs. 384,900. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These cutting-edge models are expected to captivate riders with their remarkable features and exceptional performance, further solidifying Bajaj's presence in the Nepali biking scene.</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18130', 'image' => '20230709060941_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:07:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18399', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Women Summit & Awards 2023 Concludes Honouring 13 Women Entrepreneurs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. The programme organized by New Business Age (P) Ltd with the Standard Chartered Bank Nepal as the title sponsor, honoured 13 women entrepreneurs under seven categories. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Yankila Sherpa of Snow Leopard Trek was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Nepal’s economy. Likewise, Dr Anand Shova Tamrakar, vermicompost expert, received the title of Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Alisha Shrestha of Amnil Technologies bagged Woman in Tech of the Year Award, and Sewa Pathak of Vianet was honoured with the Professional Woman of the Year Award. Similarly, the Business Woman of the Year Award went to Padmasana Shakya of Manushi Laghubitta and Dr Prativa Pandey of CIWEC Hospital received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, seven woman entrepreneurs including one from each of the seven provinces also were honoured as the Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Prema Rajya Laxmi Singh, chairperson of National Life Insurance Company, personally contributed cash prize to the award recipients in this category</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dina Pradhan of Baari Roastery & Packaging Industry from Koshi Province, Chanchala Das of Women Skill Centre from Madhesh Province, Anushka Shrestha of Lasakusa Food Products from Bagamati Province, Sukun Rasaili BK of Marpha Falful Tatha Tarkari Prashodhan Udyog from Gandaki Province, Bindu Charti Magar of Charti Flora from Lumbini Province, Shila Bishwakarma Nepali of JF Ratna Patthar Prashodhan Kendra from Karnali Province and Sangita Khadka of PS Travel Point Tours from Sudur paschim Province received the awards and cash prizes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The programme saw panel discussion in the first part and awards distribution in the second part.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The panel discussion on the theme “Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age” was moderated by Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The panel consisted of Radhika Aryal (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies), Seema Golchha (Director, Golchha Group) and Rumee Singh (Co-founder, Rumsan Nepal).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award winner were selected by an independent jury after several rounds of evaluation of the details collected from over 2,000 women entrepreneurs and professionals from across the seven provinces of the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The jury comprised of Radhesh Pant (chair) with Barsha Shrestha, Anju Sharma, Ava Shah and Basanti Pradhan as members.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat was the chief guest of the awards distribution programme. Likewise, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari honured the event with his gracious presence.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Apart from Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, the programme was also supported by IME Life Insurance, SALICO (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company), Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchchre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milks, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agricultural Development Bank, Byanjan, New V.Rohto and World Link.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18129', 'image' => '20230707073145_IMG-20230707-WA0024 (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:15:06', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18398', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Will Take Charge of Country's Economy, Says Finance Minister Mahat ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women will now take charge of the country's economy.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat is of the view that women will now take charge of the country's economy.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radission, Kathmandu, Dr Mahat stressed that it is important to recognize the works done by the women from across the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Mahat elaborated that women are diligently working to promote entrepreneurship from across the country. They are coming to the forefront in business and entrepreneurship.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Males are migrating abroad for work, while women are leading the business and entrepreneurship in Nepal. From now onwards, they will be leading the country's economy," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Men are unstable, while women are stable and will lead the business and industry. "Women are disciplined and with this their venture becomes successful," he stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Likewise, Mahat informed that the government has proposed Women Entrepreneurship Village at Panchkhal, Kavre.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has established entrepreneurship and start-up fund to promote entrepreneurship culture in the country. The government is making frameworks for the same, according to him.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In a different context, Finance Minister Mahat said that middle and small-scale businesses provide more jobs than large businesses. And the government will provide incentives to foster such businesses, he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has been providing tax incentives to various production-based small and medium-sized industries, he confirmed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Addressing the importance of digital platforms and literacy, Minister Mahat stressed that such platforms will help in marketing of products and services effectively and uniquely.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Recognizing the significance of digitization, the government has given incentives to IT industries. Tech companies can be registered with zero capital by both domestic and foreign investors," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18128', 'image' => '20230707070924_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:06:34', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18397', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Digital Literacy and Access to Finance are Pivotal for Women Entrepreneurship: NRB Governor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal to promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, has said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal for promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">A total of 83,300 women borrowers have received altogether Rs 61 billion in subsidized loans, according to the NRB governor.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari emphasized the significant impact of government policies in empowering women and promoting entrepreneurship in Nepal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, on Friday, Governor Adhikari expressed gratitude to the organizer – New Business Age Pvt Ltd - for holding the event to foster women entrepreneurship in the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Adhikari said that NRB has implemented provisions enabling women to access loans up to Rs 1.5 million without requiring collateral. He lauded the government's commitment to women's empowerment.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">He emphasized that women and girls are not lagging behind, as NRB has formulated a financial literacy framework and is actively working towards incorporating digital literacy into the school curriculum. These initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal opportunities for all.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Moreover, Governor Adhikari recognized the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in addressing Nepal's trade imbalance. By encouraging and supporting women to establish and grow their enterprises, the country can mitigate this challenge effectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari stressed the importance of mentorship for women before venturing into entrepreneurship. He emphasized that providing guidance and support to aspiring female entrepreneurs is crucial for their success.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The NRB's initiatives to provide subsidized loans to women entrepreneurs have not only empowered women but have also contributed to the overall economic development of Nepal, according to Adhikari.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote financial literacy demonstrate the government's commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous society, Adhikari stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18127', 'image' => '20230707063359_collage.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 18:29:48', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18396', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 Started', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari inaugurated the awards and summit amid a function in the capital on Friday.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd is hosting the event under the title sponsorship of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The event is being held to encourage successful businessmen and women entrepreneurs in the enterprise and commercial sector.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award ceremony will honor 13 women in 7 categories. Thirteen women entrepreneurs will be honored under the categories of Lifetime Achievement Award, Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Woman in Tech of the Year, Professional Woman of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Likewise, best women entrepreneurs from all seven provinces will be awarded with cash prizes under the title of Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">A panel of independent jury selected rightful winners among the 2000 women entrepreneurs from seven provinces through several stages of evaluation process.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The event will see a panel discussion on theme 'Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age' before the award distribution.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Radhika Aryal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group and Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, are the speakers for the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, will facilitate the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the title sponsor of the event. Similarly, IME Life Insurance is the life insurance partner of the event, and Salico (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited) is the non-life insurance partner. The awards program is supported by Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchhre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milk, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agriculture Development Bank Limited and Byanjan. WorldLink is the internet partner, while New V Rhoto is the eyecare partner.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd has been organizing this event annually with the aim of encouraging successful businesspersons and women entrepreneurs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18126', 'image' => '20230707042609_IMG-20230707-WA0003.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 16:25:19', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18395', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dengue Infection on the Rise in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late. The number of dengue patients is increasing with the onset of monsoon, according to Dr Gokarna Dahal chief of the Vector Born Disease Control Section under the government’s Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The current season is favourable for spreading dengue infection. Mosquito larva are found rife in the puddles caused by the rainfall. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">"Rainfall is taking place daily. Mosquitos lay eggs in ditches and containers filled with water. So, tidiness is essential," said Dr Gokarna Dahal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Avoiding mosquito bites is the best option to remain safe from the infection, the Ministry of Health and Population said in a notice issued earlier. The ministry has urged the people to wear clothes that cover all body parts, use mosquito nets and repellent, and destroy mosquito breeding areas to avoid mosquito bites. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, Dr Dahal said that since the beginning of 2023, a total of 1,024 people are found infected with dengue. So far this year, a person from Sunsari lost his life due to the dengue infection. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The division's record shows that currently there are 46 dengue patients in Kathmandu, 12 in Lalitpur, and 35 in Bhaktpur. Darchula has the highest number of dengue patients at 187 while Dhading has 131, Sunsari 75, Kaski 66, and Myagdi 29. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the available data, 32 infection cases were recorded in 2006 AD, 917 in 2010 AD, 686 in 2013 AD, 1,527 in 2016 AD, 2,111 in 2017 AD, 811 in 2018 AD, 17,992 in 2019 AD, 530 in 2020 AD and 540 in 2021 AD .</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">With the rise in mercury level in mountainous region due to climate change, dengue cases have been detected in places where it was never reported before. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the Province Health Service Directorate, Surkhet, dengue patients have been detected in Humla, Jumla, Mugu and Dolpa in recent years</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dengue Control Source Person and vector control officer of the directorate, Shyam Lal Acharya said mountainous region is becoming favourable for lifecycle of mosquitoes. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food products. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Akash Foods, a shop in Lazimpat in the city, was fined Rs 150,000 for selling rotten sweets, said Monitoring Officer of KMC Balram Tripathi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to Tripathi, the owner of the sweets house, Ankur Agrawal, has been directed to pay the penalty amount at the bank account of KMC within a week. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">It is said that the wrongdoer would be fined additional amount if he failed to deposit the penalty amount in the given timeline. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Likewise, the KMC fined an individual from KMC-6 in Bauddha for mixing the septic tank into the drainage system. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The KMC said that Gokul Bahadur Budhathoki was slapped Rs 50,000 in fine. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">In the recent time, the KMC has upped its monitoring job to keep the city and its heritages neat and clean. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-10', 'modified' => '2023-07-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18139', 'image' => '20230710111858_KMC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-10 11:18:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18408', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Provinces Fare Worse in Budget Expenditure, Spend only 49 Percent of Total Budget in Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. Of the total budget of Rs 306 billion that the provinces passed for the current fiscal year, they have spent only Rs 151.3 billion as of June 15, which accounts for 49.45 percent of the total annual allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">As per the data on budget expenditure by provinces shared by the Office of the Comptroller General, Koshi Province's expenditure is the highest (61.41 percent) and the Madhes Province's is the lowest (36.25 percent) in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During the review period, Bagmati Province's budget expenditure stood at 50.62 percent, Gandaki Province's at 48.19 percent, Lumbini Province's at 55.54 percent, Karnali Province's at 45.60 percent and Sudurpaschim Province's at 48.54 percent. The average expenditure towards the recurrent expenditure was 55.68 percent and 46.11 percent towards capital expenditure during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province had brought a total budget of Rs 39.91 billion for the current fiscal year and its expenditure till June 15 was Rs 24.51 billion. This province spent Rs 11.65 (70 percent) out of the total allocation of Rs 16.62 billion towards current expenditure and Rs 12.86 billion ( 55 percent) out of the total allocations of Rs 23.29 billion towards capital expenditure.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The budget expenditure of Madhesh Province was the lowest as compared to the rest of the provinces. The province had brought a budget of Rs 46.98 billion for the current fiscal year and it spent only Rs 17 billion until June 15. The budget expenditure was 36.25 percent of the total annual budget allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province spent 33 percent for recurrent expenses and 38.34 percent under the heading of capital expenditure in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. Out of the Rs 20.8 billion set aside for recurrent expenditure, the province spent Rs 6 billion 996 million 700 thousand. Similarly, out of the Rs 26.18 billion allocated for capital expenditure, the province spent Rs 10 billion or 38 percent of the allocation.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province had brought a budget of Rs 70 billion 939 million 200 thousand for the current fiscal year and it spent Rs 35.91 billion or 50.62 percent of the total budget till June 15. The budget expenditure of this province under the current expenditure heading was 61.61 percent while it was 46 percent under capital expenditure heading and 30 percent under fiscal management heading during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province had allocated Rs 26.84 billion for current expenditure and it spent Rs 16.53 billion. Similarly, out of the Rs 42 billion 90 million allocated for capital expenditure, it spent Rs 19.37 billion. Rs 2 billion was allocated for fiscal management and the expenditure under this heading was Rs 600 million.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gandaki Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of over Rs 35.9 billion set aside for the province in the current FY, Rs 17.3 billion has been spent as of June 15 which is 48 percent of the allocated budget. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.9 billion (54 percent) of over Rs 12.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 10.3 billion (45.82 percent) of more than Rs 22.5 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lumbini Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province spent Rs 23.7 billion of the total Rs 42.7 billion allocated for the province. The figure was 55.54 percent. Under current expenditures, it spent Rs 10.9 billion (61.20 percent) of Rs 17.9 billion allocated, and under capital expenditure, it spent Rs 12.7 billion (51.45 percent) of Rs 24.7 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Karnali Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 32.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 14.9 billion (45.60 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 7.1 billion (53.64 percent) of Rs 13.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 7.9 billion (40.25 percent) of Rs 19.6 billion spent.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sudurpaschim Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 36.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 17.8 billion (48.54 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.7 billion (55.32 percent) of Rs 12.2 billion allocated has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 11.7 billion (45.71 percent) of Rs 24.2 billion set aside has been spent. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18138', 'image' => '20230709093914_20230628120055_1683767264.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 21:37:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18407', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Entrepreneurs Play a Key Role in Driving the Economy: Stakeholders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat. Speaking at the 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age in Kathmandu on Friday, Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women who have been handling the economy of the house are now going to be in a position of running the economy of the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He emphasized that women should take the lead in the future to stabilize the enterprises. According to Minister Mahat, there is no capital limit in the information technology sector and women can take advantage of this as there is a provision for starting a company at Rs 100. He said that the work done by women is important.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also thanked the organizers for representing women engaged in various fields of enterprise. Women's empowerment has also been given priority in the budget and the government has announced to create a women's industrial village for the first time in Panchkhaal, he added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at the same event, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari said that the number of women entrepreneurs will increase encouragingly due to subsidized loans. He reminded that there is a program to give collateral-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million to women for doing business and further added, “Three years ago, only 25,000 people took this loan. Now, more than 83,000 have taken loans of Rs 61 billion.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Governor Adhikari said that women entrepreneurs will play a major role in reducing the trade imbalance. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"There is a good demand in the market for the products of women entrepreneurs," said Adhikari, "They can play a role in import substitution and export promotion by increasing production." </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Citing the example of women in the leadership of large companies such as Daraz and Goldstar, he said that the participation of women in the modernization and innovation of Nepal is also great.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Adhikari informed that gender inclusion is increasing in the financial sector and for that, the NRB is conducting financial literacy programs. He also said that initiatives are being taken through the Ministry of Education to include the subject of financial literacy in the school curriculum. According to the governor, 49 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women have accounts in banks and financial institutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Stating that enterprise is important to advance the country's economy, Governor Adhikari said that in 2022, the gender imbalance has improved by 4 per cent worldwide. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Gender imbalance should be gradually reduced in Nepal as well. We are doing it," he said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Anirwan Ghosh Dastidar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, said that modern Nepali women are a source of power.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Saying that his bank aims to support the youth and small businesses in the community, he said that he is happy to see that women are active in bringing about meaningful changes in the professional system.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Modern Nepalese women are powerhouses, who are leaving their mark in all fields of politics, fashion, business, science, sports, art, " CEO Dastidar said adding, "What we believe in at Standard Chartered is to support the youth and small businesses in our community. It is an important step towards increasing participation in our market and promoting financial inclusion, which will bring meaningful change.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also said that he was very proud to meet so many talented women entrepreneurs working to bring meaningful changes in the business system together under one roof.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sabita Subedi, director of New Business Age Pvt. Ltd., said at the event that the main objective of the awards is to encourage women entrepreneurs. Subedi said that the state must create a favourable environment for women entrepreneurs to increase their contribution to the country's economy.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18137', 'image' => '20230709041956_role.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 16:19:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18406', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Russian Oil to India Shrinks from US$ 30 Per Barrel to US$ 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Agencies</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The concession on oil given to India by Russia has been reduced significantly at present. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Russia has been selling crude oil to India for less than $60 per barrel. This is lower than the price limit set by Western countries for Russian oil. But when bringing oil from the Baltic to India via the Black Sea, the delivery charge per barrel ranges from $11 to $19. Sources say that this is double the normal rate.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">After Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, European buyers and some buyers in Asia, including Japan, banned Russian oil. Russia then started selling oil to India and China at a massive discount. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Until the middle of last year, Russia used to give a discount of $30 per barrel to India. But recently it has been reduced to US$ 4 per barrel, according to sources.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Currently, India is the largest buyer of Russian oil. Due to increasing electrification of vehicles and economic slowdown, the demand for Russian crude oil in China has reached its peak and started to decrease. Before the Ukrainian war, the proportion of Russian oil in India's total crude oil imports was less than 2 percent. But recently, the share of Russian oil has increased to 44 percent.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">It is also said that the discount is shrinking because Indian oil companies are negotiating separately with Russian companies. Sources say that the discount could have been much higher if the state-owned oil companies had bargained collectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">India is buying 2 million barrels of oil per day from Russia. Sixty percent of this oil is bought by government oil companies. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18136', 'image' => '20230709035706_gbo-india-likely-to-buy-russian-oil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 15:56:28', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18405', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Digital Literacy a Must for Women Entrepreneurship’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. They say that digital literacy is necessary for women, who also do household work and who want to use the spare time for entrepreneurship. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The female entrepreneurs expressed this opinion at the 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age Pvt Ltd in Kathmandu on Friday. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at a panel discussion on 'Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age', Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Radhika Aryal said that the target is to increase digital literacy to 40 percent of the people. She says that due to geographical difficulties, quality internet access is yet to be extended to all areas.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Aryal said, "Using mobile devices only for calling and using social media is not considered digital literacy. Since women have changed in the way they work, literacy should be increased to help facilitate business." She said that if digitization is done, the workload will be reduced to save time. Similarly, she emphasized that the contribution of women should be counted in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group said that the use of internet in Nepal is still low. She said, "It is difficult to do any work now without the Internet. Digitalization equally creates opportunities and now the market has also expanded." She said that the work from production to marketing is facilitated by the digital platform. She said that women are still not financially independent.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, said that if you cannot accept and move forward with technology, you will not be successful in business. Saying that she is working on targeting marginalized women entrepreneurs, she said that rather than how technology works, attention should be paid to how to benefit from it.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">She added that the internet is still not accessible to women, saying, “More work needs to be done on how to localize technology and to what level women entrepreneurs can be helped. Emphasizing that the government should pay more attention to policy and regulation, Singh said, "Extra effort is needed on how to bring more women entrepreneurs into the fold of technology."</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sukun Rasaili, owner of the Marfa Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry said that the local government turns them away saying that there is no budget for women entrepreneurship. She said, "There is budget to build a building, a view tower but there is no budget for women entrepreneurs.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Likewise, Sangeeta Khadka, owner of PS Travel Point Tours Pvt. Ltd., said that it is necessary to inform local level women entrepreneurs about the Internet and other various aspects of technology. She said, "There is a situation where women are not able to leave the house at the rural level. How can women enter the digital age in such a situation?"</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18135', 'image' => '20230709022508_digital.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 14:24:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18404', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Banana Farming Booming in Tikapur ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. Tikapur of Kailali district is lately famed for banana production. The fruit is estimated to be cultivated across 1,200 hectare of land in Tikapur. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Kalu Hamal is one of the farmers who started banana farming and now his cultivation is thriving. He shared that he started banana farming with just 10 saplings. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Tekendra Dhami, a local banana trader, said that banana farming has been thriving in Tikapur. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"More and more farmers are being attracted to banana farming. There is no issue of market for the produces. Once cultivated, farmers can fetch good income," he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Easy availability of banana saplings has also made it easier for the farmers to consider banana farming. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dhami sold around 200,000 banana saplings last year. Bananas produced here are sent to Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Pokhara and Kathmandu. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Traders come to the banana farm and buy it there itself, said trader Raj Kumar Chaudhary. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Furthermore, support provided from the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project Agriculture Programme Implementation Unit for banana farmers has further encouraged them in farming. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project provides subsidy up to 50 per cent in saplings, compost, fertilizers and agricultural tools. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project allocated Rs 6 million for banana farming in the current fiscal year, according to Dilip Jung Rana, information officer at the Implementation Unit. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18134', 'image' => '20230709125907_Banana-Fruit-Yield2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 12:58:24', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18403', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NPC Sets Target of Reducing the Number of Unemployed People to 300,000 in 6 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan. The committee formed under the coordination of NPC member Dr Ramesh Poudel has prepared a report on the human resource development plan and started discussions on the topic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Taking into consideration the importance of human resource development for the development of the country, the commission has taken forward the work of formulating a comprehensive human resource development plan. For this, the steering committee was formed under the coordination of Paudel. The committee has representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Federal Affairs, universities, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and private sector schools. On behalf of the private sector, FNCCI president Chandra Prasad Dhakal is a member of the committee.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Consultants were asked to prepare the report on the overall human resource development plan under certain conditions.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The consultants prepared the report and made a presentation of the final draft on July 5</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The draft report includes the details of Nepal's existing human resources situation, employment and unemployment situation and the projection of possible employment to be created by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The report states that there are currently around </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">9</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 unemployed people in the country. The report proposes reducing the number of unemployed people to </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">3</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, promoting employment in the public and private sector, expanding skill-based training, etc. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18133', 'image' => '20230709114710_1688866530.yojana aayog.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:46:33', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18402', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bir Hospital to Operate OPD Service at 8.00 am from July 17 ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet made such an announcement stating that the change in timing is expected to resolve the problem of the hospital doctors and health workers ‘not reporting to work on time’.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister Basnet said that the government is committed to creating an environment conducive for doctors and health workers to work. The minister made such remarks at an event organised on Saturday on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of Vigen Nepal, a non-governmental health care provider. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Arrangements will be made soon for all health institutions to provide online ticketing system, he said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The constitution has guaranteed healthcare as a fundamental right of the people. But this has not been implemented. Many people lack access to healthcare services. Healthcare is expensive, medicines are not easily available. Many people cannot afford to buy them. Many people are forced to return home without healthcare due to lack of money,” said Minister Basnet, urging the people to do physical exercises for at least for one hour a day to be healthy. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18132', 'image' => '20230709111016_yNlPQn6T8CfZRfYhqaLm.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:09:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18401', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Launches Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal With New Standards for Design, Performance, and Safety', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">July 9: Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Priced from Rs 81.50 Lacs, the Scorpio-N has garnered significant anticipation following its successful introduction in India, South Africa, and Australia as part of Mahindra's global expansion strategy.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Mahindra has established a strong presence in the country for over 30 years. The Scorpio-N, the latest addition to Mahindra's SUV lineup in Nepal, proudly displays the brand's iconic 'Twin Peaks' logo and builds upon the renowned Scorpio brand's exceptional off-road capability. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations - Automotive Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm for the all-new Scorpio-N, describing it as a vehicle that combines unmissable design, sophisticated ride and handling, thrilling performance, advanced technology, and top-notch safety features. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N is available in different variants, including SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 2WD MT 7STR (at Rs 8,150,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 9,000,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 11,400,000.00), and SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD AT 7STR (Rs 12,400,000.00).</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Inside the Scorpio-N, the interior matches the captivating exterior design, showcasing top-notch craftsmanship. It offers rich coffee-black leatherette upholstery, a best-in-class command seating position, a robust metal-finished dual rail center console, and an advanced infotainment system, among other features. The interior exudes sophistication, ensuring a delightful experience for both the driver and passengers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Equipped with advanced technology, the Scorpio-N caters to urban and tech-savvy customers, offering an engaging SUV experience. The vehicle features a 20.32 cm integrated infotainment screen that provides access to a range of future-ready experiences.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Safety is prioritized in the Scorpio-N, with six airbags for the occupants, including driver, passenger, side, and curtain airbags. The SUV is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake pre-fill, and a structure made of 73% high-strength steel. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">An Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with an automated brake wiping system enhances safety in wet conditions. The Scorpio-N has achieved a 5-star and 3-star rating for adult and child occupant safety, respectively, in crash tests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N offers a sophisticated ride and handling experience, thanks to its latest-generation body-on-frame structure, penta-link rear suspension with a watts link mechanism, and Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) technology. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Advanced shock absorbers with MTV-CL technology ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while responsive steering and All Four Disc brakes contribute to a thrilling yet safe driving experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The all-new Scorpio-N sets a new benchmark for SUVs in Nepal, delivering exceptional design, performance, safety features, and advanced technology. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18131', 'image' => '20230709062841_collage (5).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:25:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18400', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Launches New Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD with Enhanced Features in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">July 9: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Abhimanyu Golchha, the Director of Golchha, expressed his excitement about the release of these two new bikes, emphasizing that the Pulsar NS 160 USD and Pulsar NS 200 USD. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Release of new bikes exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance rides that offer an unparalleled experience for bike enthusiasts, said Golchha. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The all-new Pulsar NS200 USD is a true powerhouse on two wheels, engineered to dominate the roads and ignite the thrill of riding. At the core of the Pulsar NS200 USD lies its advanced 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern BSVI engine. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">With an impressive power output of 24.5 PS at 9750 RPM and a torque of 18.74 Nm at 8000 RPM, this beastly machine delivers exhilarating acceleration and unparalleled performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD showcases a sleek and aggressive design that commands attention, along with new features that elevate its performance. With exceptional stability and precise handling, this motorcycle guarantees an unforgettable riding experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Likewise, the power-packed and exciting Bajaj Pulsar NS160 USD is a dynamic machine designed to enhance your riding experience and awaken your spirit of exploration. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The heart of the Pulsar NS160 USD beats with a robust 160.3 cc, oil-cooled, BSVI engine equipped with FI technology. Delivering a maximum power of 17 PS at 9000 RPM and a torque of 14.6 Nm at 7250 RPM, this potent engine ensures thrilling acceleration and responsive performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Both the Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are designed with ultimate control and safety in mind, equipped with Dual Channel ABS that enhances braking efficiency and stability.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are now available in the Nepali market at the respective prices of Rs. 424,900 and Rs. 384,900. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These cutting-edge models are expected to captivate riders with their remarkable features and exceptional performance, further solidifying Bajaj's presence in the Nepali biking scene.</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18130', 'image' => '20230709060941_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:07:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18399', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Women Summit & Awards 2023 Concludes Honouring 13 Women Entrepreneurs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. The programme organized by New Business Age (P) Ltd with the Standard Chartered Bank Nepal as the title sponsor, honoured 13 women entrepreneurs under seven categories. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Yankila Sherpa of Snow Leopard Trek was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Nepal’s economy. Likewise, Dr Anand Shova Tamrakar, vermicompost expert, received the title of Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Alisha Shrestha of Amnil Technologies bagged Woman in Tech of the Year Award, and Sewa Pathak of Vianet was honoured with the Professional Woman of the Year Award. Similarly, the Business Woman of the Year Award went to Padmasana Shakya of Manushi Laghubitta and Dr Prativa Pandey of CIWEC Hospital received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, seven woman entrepreneurs including one from each of the seven provinces also were honoured as the Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Prema Rajya Laxmi Singh, chairperson of National Life Insurance Company, personally contributed cash prize to the award recipients in this category</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dina Pradhan of Baari Roastery & Packaging Industry from Koshi Province, Chanchala Das of Women Skill Centre from Madhesh Province, Anushka Shrestha of Lasakusa Food Products from Bagamati Province, Sukun Rasaili BK of Marpha Falful Tatha Tarkari Prashodhan Udyog from Gandaki Province, Bindu Charti Magar of Charti Flora from Lumbini Province, Shila Bishwakarma Nepali of JF Ratna Patthar Prashodhan Kendra from Karnali Province and Sangita Khadka of PS Travel Point Tours from Sudur paschim Province received the awards and cash prizes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The programme saw panel discussion in the first part and awards distribution in the second part.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The panel discussion on the theme “Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age” was moderated by Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The panel consisted of Radhika Aryal (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies), Seema Golchha (Director, Golchha Group) and Rumee Singh (Co-founder, Rumsan Nepal).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award winner were selected by an independent jury after several rounds of evaluation of the details collected from over 2,000 women entrepreneurs and professionals from across the seven provinces of the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The jury comprised of Radhesh Pant (chair) with Barsha Shrestha, Anju Sharma, Ava Shah and Basanti Pradhan as members.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat was the chief guest of the awards distribution programme. Likewise, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari honured the event with his gracious presence.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Apart from Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, the programme was also supported by IME Life Insurance, SALICO (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company), Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchchre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milks, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agricultural Development Bank, Byanjan, New V.Rohto and World Link.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18129', 'image' => '20230707073145_IMG-20230707-WA0024 (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:15:06', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18398', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Will Take Charge of Country's Economy, Says Finance Minister Mahat ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women will now take charge of the country's economy.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat is of the view that women will now take charge of the country's economy.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radission, Kathmandu, Dr Mahat stressed that it is important to recognize the works done by the women from across the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Mahat elaborated that women are diligently working to promote entrepreneurship from across the country. They are coming to the forefront in business and entrepreneurship.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Males are migrating abroad for work, while women are leading the business and entrepreneurship in Nepal. From now onwards, they will be leading the country's economy," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Men are unstable, while women are stable and will lead the business and industry. "Women are disciplined and with this their venture becomes successful," he stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Likewise, Mahat informed that the government has proposed Women Entrepreneurship Village at Panchkhal, Kavre.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has established entrepreneurship and start-up fund to promote entrepreneurship culture in the country. The government is making frameworks for the same, according to him.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In a different context, Finance Minister Mahat said that middle and small-scale businesses provide more jobs than large businesses. And the government will provide incentives to foster such businesses, he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has been providing tax incentives to various production-based small and medium-sized industries, he confirmed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Addressing the importance of digital platforms and literacy, Minister Mahat stressed that such platforms will help in marketing of products and services effectively and uniquely.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Recognizing the significance of digitization, the government has given incentives to IT industries. Tech companies can be registered with zero capital by both domestic and foreign investors," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18128', 'image' => '20230707070924_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:06:34', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18397', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Digital Literacy and Access to Finance are Pivotal for Women Entrepreneurship: NRB Governor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal to promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, has said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal for promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">A total of 83,300 women borrowers have received altogether Rs 61 billion in subsidized loans, according to the NRB governor.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari emphasized the significant impact of government policies in empowering women and promoting entrepreneurship in Nepal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, on Friday, Governor Adhikari expressed gratitude to the organizer – New Business Age Pvt Ltd - for holding the event to foster women entrepreneurship in the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Adhikari said that NRB has implemented provisions enabling women to access loans up to Rs 1.5 million without requiring collateral. He lauded the government's commitment to women's empowerment.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">He emphasized that women and girls are not lagging behind, as NRB has formulated a financial literacy framework and is actively working towards incorporating digital literacy into the school curriculum. These initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal opportunities for all.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Moreover, Governor Adhikari recognized the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in addressing Nepal's trade imbalance. By encouraging and supporting women to establish and grow their enterprises, the country can mitigate this challenge effectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari stressed the importance of mentorship for women before venturing into entrepreneurship. He emphasized that providing guidance and support to aspiring female entrepreneurs is crucial for their success.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The NRB's initiatives to provide subsidized loans to women entrepreneurs have not only empowered women but have also contributed to the overall economic development of Nepal, according to Adhikari.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote financial literacy demonstrate the government's commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous society, Adhikari stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18127', 'image' => '20230707063359_collage.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 18:29:48', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18396', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 Started', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari inaugurated the awards and summit amid a function in the capital on Friday.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd is hosting the event under the title sponsorship of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The event is being held to encourage successful businessmen and women entrepreneurs in the enterprise and commercial sector.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award ceremony will honor 13 women in 7 categories. Thirteen women entrepreneurs will be honored under the categories of Lifetime Achievement Award, Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Woman in Tech of the Year, Professional Woman of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Likewise, best women entrepreneurs from all seven provinces will be awarded with cash prizes under the title of Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">A panel of independent jury selected rightful winners among the 2000 women entrepreneurs from seven provinces through several stages of evaluation process.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The event will see a panel discussion on theme 'Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age' before the award distribution.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Radhika Aryal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group and Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, are the speakers for the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, will facilitate the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the title sponsor of the event. Similarly, IME Life Insurance is the life insurance partner of the event, and Salico (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited) is the non-life insurance partner. The awards program is supported by Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchhre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milk, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agriculture Development Bank Limited and Byanjan. WorldLink is the internet partner, while New V Rhoto is the eyecare partner.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd has been organizing this event annually with the aim of encouraging successful businesspersons and women entrepreneurs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18126', 'image' => '20230707042609_IMG-20230707-WA0003.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 16:25:19', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18395', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dengue Infection on the Rise in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late. The number of dengue patients is increasing with the onset of monsoon, according to Dr Gokarna Dahal chief of the Vector Born Disease Control Section under the government’s Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The current season is favourable for spreading dengue infection. Mosquito larva are found rife in the puddles caused by the rainfall. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">"Rainfall is taking place daily. Mosquitos lay eggs in ditches and containers filled with water. So, tidiness is essential," said Dr Gokarna Dahal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Avoiding mosquito bites is the best option to remain safe from the infection, the Ministry of Health and Population said in a notice issued earlier. The ministry has urged the people to wear clothes that cover all body parts, use mosquito nets and repellent, and destroy mosquito breeding areas to avoid mosquito bites. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, Dr Dahal said that since the beginning of 2023, a total of 1,024 people are found infected with dengue. So far this year, a person from Sunsari lost his life due to the dengue infection. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The division's record shows that currently there are 46 dengue patients in Kathmandu, 12 in Lalitpur, and 35 in Bhaktpur. Darchula has the highest number of dengue patients at 187 while Dhading has 131, Sunsari 75, Kaski 66, and Myagdi 29. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the available data, 32 infection cases were recorded in 2006 AD, 917 in 2010 AD, 686 in 2013 AD, 1,527 in 2016 AD, 2,111 in 2017 AD, 811 in 2018 AD, 17,992 in 2019 AD, 530 in 2020 AD and 540 in 2021 AD .</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">With the rise in mercury level in mountainous region due to climate change, dengue cases have been detected in places where it was never reported before. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the Province Health Service Directorate, Surkhet, dengue patients have been detected in Humla, Jumla, Mugu and Dolpa in recent years</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dengue Control Source Person and vector control officer of the directorate, Shyam Lal Acharya said mountainous region is becoming favourable for lifecycle of mosquitoes. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food products. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Akash Foods, a shop in Lazimpat in the city, was fined Rs 150,000 for selling rotten sweets, said Monitoring Officer of KMC Balram Tripathi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to Tripathi, the owner of the sweets house, Ankur Agrawal, has been directed to pay the penalty amount at the bank account of KMC within a week. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">It is said that the wrongdoer would be fined additional amount if he failed to deposit the penalty amount in the given timeline. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Likewise, the KMC fined an individual from KMC-6 in Bauddha for mixing the septic tank into the drainage system. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The KMC said that Gokul Bahadur Budhathoki was slapped Rs 50,000 in fine. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">In the recent time, the KMC has upped its monitoring job to keep the city and its heritages neat and clean. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-10', 'modified' => '2023-07-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18139', 'image' => '20230710111858_KMC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-10 11:18:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18408', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Provinces Fare Worse in Budget Expenditure, Spend only 49 Percent of Total Budget in Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. Of the total budget of Rs 306 billion that the provinces passed for the current fiscal year, they have spent only Rs 151.3 billion as of June 15, which accounts for 49.45 percent of the total annual allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">As per the data on budget expenditure by provinces shared by the Office of the Comptroller General, Koshi Province's expenditure is the highest (61.41 percent) and the Madhes Province's is the lowest (36.25 percent) in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During the review period, Bagmati Province's budget expenditure stood at 50.62 percent, Gandaki Province's at 48.19 percent, Lumbini Province's at 55.54 percent, Karnali Province's at 45.60 percent and Sudurpaschim Province's at 48.54 percent. The average expenditure towards the recurrent expenditure was 55.68 percent and 46.11 percent towards capital expenditure during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province had brought a total budget of Rs 39.91 billion for the current fiscal year and its expenditure till June 15 was Rs 24.51 billion. This province spent Rs 11.65 (70 percent) out of the total allocation of Rs 16.62 billion towards current expenditure and Rs 12.86 billion ( 55 percent) out of the total allocations of Rs 23.29 billion towards capital expenditure.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The budget expenditure of Madhesh Province was the lowest as compared to the rest of the provinces. The province had brought a budget of Rs 46.98 billion for the current fiscal year and it spent only Rs 17 billion until June 15. The budget expenditure was 36.25 percent of the total annual budget allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province spent 33 percent for recurrent expenses and 38.34 percent under the heading of capital expenditure in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. Out of the Rs 20.8 billion set aside for recurrent expenditure, the province spent Rs 6 billion 996 million 700 thousand. Similarly, out of the Rs 26.18 billion allocated for capital expenditure, the province spent Rs 10 billion or 38 percent of the allocation.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province had brought a budget of Rs 70 billion 939 million 200 thousand for the current fiscal year and it spent Rs 35.91 billion or 50.62 percent of the total budget till June 15. The budget expenditure of this province under the current expenditure heading was 61.61 percent while it was 46 percent under capital expenditure heading and 30 percent under fiscal management heading during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province had allocated Rs 26.84 billion for current expenditure and it spent Rs 16.53 billion. Similarly, out of the Rs 42 billion 90 million allocated for capital expenditure, it spent Rs 19.37 billion. Rs 2 billion was allocated for fiscal management and the expenditure under this heading was Rs 600 million.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gandaki Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of over Rs 35.9 billion set aside for the province in the current FY, Rs 17.3 billion has been spent as of June 15 which is 48 percent of the allocated budget. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.9 billion (54 percent) of over Rs 12.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 10.3 billion (45.82 percent) of more than Rs 22.5 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lumbini Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province spent Rs 23.7 billion of the total Rs 42.7 billion allocated for the province. The figure was 55.54 percent. Under current expenditures, it spent Rs 10.9 billion (61.20 percent) of Rs 17.9 billion allocated, and under capital expenditure, it spent Rs 12.7 billion (51.45 percent) of Rs 24.7 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Karnali Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 32.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 14.9 billion (45.60 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 7.1 billion (53.64 percent) of Rs 13.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 7.9 billion (40.25 percent) of Rs 19.6 billion spent.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sudurpaschim Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 36.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 17.8 billion (48.54 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.7 billion (55.32 percent) of Rs 12.2 billion allocated has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 11.7 billion (45.71 percent) of Rs 24.2 billion set aside has been spent. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18138', 'image' => '20230709093914_20230628120055_1683767264.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 21:37:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18407', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Entrepreneurs Play a Key Role in Driving the Economy: Stakeholders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat. Speaking at the 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age in Kathmandu on Friday, Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women who have been handling the economy of the house are now going to be in a position of running the economy of the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He emphasized that women should take the lead in the future to stabilize the enterprises. According to Minister Mahat, there is no capital limit in the information technology sector and women can take advantage of this as there is a provision for starting a company at Rs 100. He said that the work done by women is important.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also thanked the organizers for representing women engaged in various fields of enterprise. Women's empowerment has also been given priority in the budget and the government has announced to create a women's industrial village for the first time in Panchkhaal, he added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at the same event, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari said that the number of women entrepreneurs will increase encouragingly due to subsidized loans. He reminded that there is a program to give collateral-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million to women for doing business and further added, “Three years ago, only 25,000 people took this loan. Now, more than 83,000 have taken loans of Rs 61 billion.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Governor Adhikari said that women entrepreneurs will play a major role in reducing the trade imbalance. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"There is a good demand in the market for the products of women entrepreneurs," said Adhikari, "They can play a role in import substitution and export promotion by increasing production." </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Citing the example of women in the leadership of large companies such as Daraz and Goldstar, he said that the participation of women in the modernization and innovation of Nepal is also great.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Adhikari informed that gender inclusion is increasing in the financial sector and for that, the NRB is conducting financial literacy programs. He also said that initiatives are being taken through the Ministry of Education to include the subject of financial literacy in the school curriculum. According to the governor, 49 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women have accounts in banks and financial institutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Stating that enterprise is important to advance the country's economy, Governor Adhikari said that in 2022, the gender imbalance has improved by 4 per cent worldwide. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Gender imbalance should be gradually reduced in Nepal as well. We are doing it," he said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Anirwan Ghosh Dastidar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, said that modern Nepali women are a source of power.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Saying that his bank aims to support the youth and small businesses in the community, he said that he is happy to see that women are active in bringing about meaningful changes in the professional system.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Modern Nepalese women are powerhouses, who are leaving their mark in all fields of politics, fashion, business, science, sports, art, " CEO Dastidar said adding, "What we believe in at Standard Chartered is to support the youth and small businesses in our community. It is an important step towards increasing participation in our market and promoting financial inclusion, which will bring meaningful change.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also said that he was very proud to meet so many talented women entrepreneurs working to bring meaningful changes in the business system together under one roof.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sabita Subedi, director of New Business Age Pvt. Ltd., said at the event that the main objective of the awards is to encourage women entrepreneurs. Subedi said that the state must create a favourable environment for women entrepreneurs to increase their contribution to the country's economy.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18137', 'image' => '20230709041956_role.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 16:19:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18406', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Russian Oil to India Shrinks from US$ 30 Per Barrel to US$ 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Agencies</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The concession on oil given to India by Russia has been reduced significantly at present. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Russia has been selling crude oil to India for less than $60 per barrel. This is lower than the price limit set by Western countries for Russian oil. But when bringing oil from the Baltic to India via the Black Sea, the delivery charge per barrel ranges from $11 to $19. Sources say that this is double the normal rate.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">After Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, European buyers and some buyers in Asia, including Japan, banned Russian oil. Russia then started selling oil to India and China at a massive discount. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Until the middle of last year, Russia used to give a discount of $30 per barrel to India. But recently it has been reduced to US$ 4 per barrel, according to sources.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Currently, India is the largest buyer of Russian oil. Due to increasing electrification of vehicles and economic slowdown, the demand for Russian crude oil in China has reached its peak and started to decrease. Before the Ukrainian war, the proportion of Russian oil in India's total crude oil imports was less than 2 percent. But recently, the share of Russian oil has increased to 44 percent.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">It is also said that the discount is shrinking because Indian oil companies are negotiating separately with Russian companies. Sources say that the discount could have been much higher if the state-owned oil companies had bargained collectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">India is buying 2 million barrels of oil per day from Russia. Sixty percent of this oil is bought by government oil companies. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18136', 'image' => '20230709035706_gbo-india-likely-to-buy-russian-oil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 15:56:28', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18405', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Digital Literacy a Must for Women Entrepreneurship’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. They say that digital literacy is necessary for women, who also do household work and who want to use the spare time for entrepreneurship. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The female entrepreneurs expressed this opinion at the 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age Pvt Ltd in Kathmandu on Friday. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at a panel discussion on 'Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age', Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Radhika Aryal said that the target is to increase digital literacy to 40 percent of the people. She says that due to geographical difficulties, quality internet access is yet to be extended to all areas.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Aryal said, "Using mobile devices only for calling and using social media is not considered digital literacy. Since women have changed in the way they work, literacy should be increased to help facilitate business." She said that if digitization is done, the workload will be reduced to save time. Similarly, she emphasized that the contribution of women should be counted in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group said that the use of internet in Nepal is still low. She said, "It is difficult to do any work now without the Internet. Digitalization equally creates opportunities and now the market has also expanded." She said that the work from production to marketing is facilitated by the digital platform. She said that women are still not financially independent.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, said that if you cannot accept and move forward with technology, you will not be successful in business. Saying that she is working on targeting marginalized women entrepreneurs, she said that rather than how technology works, attention should be paid to how to benefit from it.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">She added that the internet is still not accessible to women, saying, “More work needs to be done on how to localize technology and to what level women entrepreneurs can be helped. Emphasizing that the government should pay more attention to policy and regulation, Singh said, "Extra effort is needed on how to bring more women entrepreneurs into the fold of technology."</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sukun Rasaili, owner of the Marfa Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry said that the local government turns them away saying that there is no budget for women entrepreneurship. She said, "There is budget to build a building, a view tower but there is no budget for women entrepreneurs.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Likewise, Sangeeta Khadka, owner of PS Travel Point Tours Pvt. Ltd., said that it is necessary to inform local level women entrepreneurs about the Internet and other various aspects of technology. She said, "There is a situation where women are not able to leave the house at the rural level. How can women enter the digital age in such a situation?"</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18135', 'image' => '20230709022508_digital.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 14:24:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18404', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Banana Farming Booming in Tikapur ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. Tikapur of Kailali district is lately famed for banana production. The fruit is estimated to be cultivated across 1,200 hectare of land in Tikapur. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Kalu Hamal is one of the farmers who started banana farming and now his cultivation is thriving. He shared that he started banana farming with just 10 saplings. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Tekendra Dhami, a local banana trader, said that banana farming has been thriving in Tikapur. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"More and more farmers are being attracted to banana farming. There is no issue of market for the produces. Once cultivated, farmers can fetch good income," he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Easy availability of banana saplings has also made it easier for the farmers to consider banana farming. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dhami sold around 200,000 banana saplings last year. Bananas produced here are sent to Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Pokhara and Kathmandu. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Traders come to the banana farm and buy it there itself, said trader Raj Kumar Chaudhary. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Furthermore, support provided from the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project Agriculture Programme Implementation Unit for banana farmers has further encouraged them in farming. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project provides subsidy up to 50 per cent in saplings, compost, fertilizers and agricultural tools. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project allocated Rs 6 million for banana farming in the current fiscal year, according to Dilip Jung Rana, information officer at the Implementation Unit. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18134', 'image' => '20230709125907_Banana-Fruit-Yield2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 12:58:24', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18403', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NPC Sets Target of Reducing the Number of Unemployed People to 300,000 in 6 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan. The committee formed under the coordination of NPC member Dr Ramesh Poudel has prepared a report on the human resource development plan and started discussions on the topic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Taking into consideration the importance of human resource development for the development of the country, the commission has taken forward the work of formulating a comprehensive human resource development plan. For this, the steering committee was formed under the coordination of Paudel. The committee has representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Federal Affairs, universities, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and private sector schools. On behalf of the private sector, FNCCI president Chandra Prasad Dhakal is a member of the committee.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Consultants were asked to prepare the report on the overall human resource development plan under certain conditions.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The consultants prepared the report and made a presentation of the final draft on July 5</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The draft report includes the details of Nepal's existing human resources situation, employment and unemployment situation and the projection of possible employment to be created by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The report states that there are currently around </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">9</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 unemployed people in the country. The report proposes reducing the number of unemployed people to </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">3</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, promoting employment in the public and private sector, expanding skill-based training, etc. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18133', 'image' => '20230709114710_1688866530.yojana aayog.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:46:33', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18402', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bir Hospital to Operate OPD Service at 8.00 am from July 17 ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet made such an announcement stating that the change in timing is expected to resolve the problem of the hospital doctors and health workers ‘not reporting to work on time’.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister Basnet said that the government is committed to creating an environment conducive for doctors and health workers to work. The minister made such remarks at an event organised on Saturday on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of Vigen Nepal, a non-governmental health care provider. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Arrangements will be made soon for all health institutions to provide online ticketing system, he said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The constitution has guaranteed healthcare as a fundamental right of the people. But this has not been implemented. Many people lack access to healthcare services. Healthcare is expensive, medicines are not easily available. Many people cannot afford to buy them. Many people are forced to return home without healthcare due to lack of money,” said Minister Basnet, urging the people to do physical exercises for at least for one hour a day to be healthy. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18132', 'image' => '20230709111016_yNlPQn6T8CfZRfYhqaLm.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:09:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18401', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Launches Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal With New Standards for Design, Performance, and Safety', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">July 9: Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Priced from Rs 81.50 Lacs, the Scorpio-N has garnered significant anticipation following its successful introduction in India, South Africa, and Australia as part of Mahindra's global expansion strategy.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Mahindra has established a strong presence in the country for over 30 years. The Scorpio-N, the latest addition to Mahindra's SUV lineup in Nepal, proudly displays the brand's iconic 'Twin Peaks' logo and builds upon the renowned Scorpio brand's exceptional off-road capability. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations - Automotive Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm for the all-new Scorpio-N, describing it as a vehicle that combines unmissable design, sophisticated ride and handling, thrilling performance, advanced technology, and top-notch safety features. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N is available in different variants, including SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 2WD MT 7STR (at Rs 8,150,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 9,000,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 11,400,000.00), and SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD AT 7STR (Rs 12,400,000.00).</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Inside the Scorpio-N, the interior matches the captivating exterior design, showcasing top-notch craftsmanship. It offers rich coffee-black leatherette upholstery, a best-in-class command seating position, a robust metal-finished dual rail center console, and an advanced infotainment system, among other features. The interior exudes sophistication, ensuring a delightful experience for both the driver and passengers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Equipped with advanced technology, the Scorpio-N caters to urban and tech-savvy customers, offering an engaging SUV experience. The vehicle features a 20.32 cm integrated infotainment screen that provides access to a range of future-ready experiences.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Safety is prioritized in the Scorpio-N, with six airbags for the occupants, including driver, passenger, side, and curtain airbags. The SUV is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake pre-fill, and a structure made of 73% high-strength steel. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">An Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with an automated brake wiping system enhances safety in wet conditions. The Scorpio-N has achieved a 5-star and 3-star rating for adult and child occupant safety, respectively, in crash tests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N offers a sophisticated ride and handling experience, thanks to its latest-generation body-on-frame structure, penta-link rear suspension with a watts link mechanism, and Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) technology. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Advanced shock absorbers with MTV-CL technology ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while responsive steering and All Four Disc brakes contribute to a thrilling yet safe driving experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The all-new Scorpio-N sets a new benchmark for SUVs in Nepal, delivering exceptional design, performance, safety features, and advanced technology. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18131', 'image' => '20230709062841_collage (5).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:25:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18400', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Launches New Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD with Enhanced Features in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">July 9: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Abhimanyu Golchha, the Director of Golchha, expressed his excitement about the release of these two new bikes, emphasizing that the Pulsar NS 160 USD and Pulsar NS 200 USD. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Release of new bikes exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance rides that offer an unparalleled experience for bike enthusiasts, said Golchha. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The all-new Pulsar NS200 USD is a true powerhouse on two wheels, engineered to dominate the roads and ignite the thrill of riding. At the core of the Pulsar NS200 USD lies its advanced 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern BSVI engine. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">With an impressive power output of 24.5 PS at 9750 RPM and a torque of 18.74 Nm at 8000 RPM, this beastly machine delivers exhilarating acceleration and unparalleled performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD showcases a sleek and aggressive design that commands attention, along with new features that elevate its performance. With exceptional stability and precise handling, this motorcycle guarantees an unforgettable riding experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Likewise, the power-packed and exciting Bajaj Pulsar NS160 USD is a dynamic machine designed to enhance your riding experience and awaken your spirit of exploration. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The heart of the Pulsar NS160 USD beats with a robust 160.3 cc, oil-cooled, BSVI engine equipped with FI technology. Delivering a maximum power of 17 PS at 9000 RPM and a torque of 14.6 Nm at 7250 RPM, this potent engine ensures thrilling acceleration and responsive performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Both the Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are designed with ultimate control and safety in mind, equipped with Dual Channel ABS that enhances braking efficiency and stability.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are now available in the Nepali market at the respective prices of Rs. 424,900 and Rs. 384,900. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These cutting-edge models are expected to captivate riders with their remarkable features and exceptional performance, further solidifying Bajaj's presence in the Nepali biking scene.</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18130', 'image' => '20230709060941_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:07:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18399', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Women Summit & Awards 2023 Concludes Honouring 13 Women Entrepreneurs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. The programme organized by New Business Age (P) Ltd with the Standard Chartered Bank Nepal as the title sponsor, honoured 13 women entrepreneurs under seven categories. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Yankila Sherpa of Snow Leopard Trek was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Nepal’s economy. Likewise, Dr Anand Shova Tamrakar, vermicompost expert, received the title of Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Alisha Shrestha of Amnil Technologies bagged Woman in Tech of the Year Award, and Sewa Pathak of Vianet was honoured with the Professional Woman of the Year Award. Similarly, the Business Woman of the Year Award went to Padmasana Shakya of Manushi Laghubitta and Dr Prativa Pandey of CIWEC Hospital received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, seven woman entrepreneurs including one from each of the seven provinces also were honoured as the Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Prema Rajya Laxmi Singh, chairperson of National Life Insurance Company, personally contributed cash prize to the award recipients in this category</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dina Pradhan of Baari Roastery & Packaging Industry from Koshi Province, Chanchala Das of Women Skill Centre from Madhesh Province, Anushka Shrestha of Lasakusa Food Products from Bagamati Province, Sukun Rasaili BK of Marpha Falful Tatha Tarkari Prashodhan Udyog from Gandaki Province, Bindu Charti Magar of Charti Flora from Lumbini Province, Shila Bishwakarma Nepali of JF Ratna Patthar Prashodhan Kendra from Karnali Province and Sangita Khadka of PS Travel Point Tours from Sudur paschim Province received the awards and cash prizes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The programme saw panel discussion in the first part and awards distribution in the second part.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The panel discussion on the theme “Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age” was moderated by Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The panel consisted of Radhika Aryal (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies), Seema Golchha (Director, Golchha Group) and Rumee Singh (Co-founder, Rumsan Nepal).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award winner were selected by an independent jury after several rounds of evaluation of the details collected from over 2,000 women entrepreneurs and professionals from across the seven provinces of the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The jury comprised of Radhesh Pant (chair) with Barsha Shrestha, Anju Sharma, Ava Shah and Basanti Pradhan as members.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat was the chief guest of the awards distribution programme. Likewise, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari honured the event with his gracious presence.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Apart from Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, the programme was also supported by IME Life Insurance, SALICO (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company), Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchchre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milks, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agricultural Development Bank, Byanjan, New V.Rohto and World Link.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18129', 'image' => '20230707073145_IMG-20230707-WA0024 (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:15:06', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18398', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Will Take Charge of Country's Economy, Says Finance Minister Mahat ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women will now take charge of the country's economy.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat is of the view that women will now take charge of the country's economy.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radission, Kathmandu, Dr Mahat stressed that it is important to recognize the works done by the women from across the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Mahat elaborated that women are diligently working to promote entrepreneurship from across the country. They are coming to the forefront in business and entrepreneurship.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Males are migrating abroad for work, while women are leading the business and entrepreneurship in Nepal. From now onwards, they will be leading the country's economy," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Men are unstable, while women are stable and will lead the business and industry. "Women are disciplined and with this their venture becomes successful," he stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Likewise, Mahat informed that the government has proposed Women Entrepreneurship Village at Panchkhal, Kavre.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has established entrepreneurship and start-up fund to promote entrepreneurship culture in the country. The government is making frameworks for the same, according to him.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In a different context, Finance Minister Mahat said that middle and small-scale businesses provide more jobs than large businesses. And the government will provide incentives to foster such businesses, he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has been providing tax incentives to various production-based small and medium-sized industries, he confirmed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Addressing the importance of digital platforms and literacy, Minister Mahat stressed that such platforms will help in marketing of products and services effectively and uniquely.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Recognizing the significance of digitization, the government has given incentives to IT industries. Tech companies can be registered with zero capital by both domestic and foreign investors," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18128', 'image' => '20230707070924_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:06:34', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18397', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Digital Literacy and Access to Finance are Pivotal for Women Entrepreneurship: NRB Governor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal to promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, has said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal for promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">A total of 83,300 women borrowers have received altogether Rs 61 billion in subsidized loans, according to the NRB governor.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari emphasized the significant impact of government policies in empowering women and promoting entrepreneurship in Nepal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, on Friday, Governor Adhikari expressed gratitude to the organizer – New Business Age Pvt Ltd - for holding the event to foster women entrepreneurship in the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Adhikari said that NRB has implemented provisions enabling women to access loans up to Rs 1.5 million without requiring collateral. He lauded the government's commitment to women's empowerment.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">He emphasized that women and girls are not lagging behind, as NRB has formulated a financial literacy framework and is actively working towards incorporating digital literacy into the school curriculum. These initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal opportunities for all.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Moreover, Governor Adhikari recognized the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in addressing Nepal's trade imbalance. By encouraging and supporting women to establish and grow their enterprises, the country can mitigate this challenge effectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari stressed the importance of mentorship for women before venturing into entrepreneurship. He emphasized that providing guidance and support to aspiring female entrepreneurs is crucial for their success.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The NRB's initiatives to provide subsidized loans to women entrepreneurs have not only empowered women but have also contributed to the overall economic development of Nepal, according to Adhikari.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote financial literacy demonstrate the government's commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous society, Adhikari stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18127', 'image' => '20230707063359_collage.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 18:29:48', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18396', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 Started', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari inaugurated the awards and summit amid a function in the capital on Friday.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd is hosting the event under the title sponsorship of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The event is being held to encourage successful businessmen and women entrepreneurs in the enterprise and commercial sector.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award ceremony will honor 13 women in 7 categories. Thirteen women entrepreneurs will be honored under the categories of Lifetime Achievement Award, Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Woman in Tech of the Year, Professional Woman of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Likewise, best women entrepreneurs from all seven provinces will be awarded with cash prizes under the title of Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">A panel of independent jury selected rightful winners among the 2000 women entrepreneurs from seven provinces through several stages of evaluation process.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The event will see a panel discussion on theme 'Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age' before the award distribution.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Radhika Aryal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group and Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, are the speakers for the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, will facilitate the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the title sponsor of the event. Similarly, IME Life Insurance is the life insurance partner of the event, and Salico (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited) is the non-life insurance partner. The awards program is supported by Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchhre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milk, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agriculture Development Bank Limited and Byanjan. WorldLink is the internet partner, while New V Rhoto is the eyecare partner.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd has been organizing this event annually with the aim of encouraging successful businesspersons and women entrepreneurs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18126', 'image' => '20230707042609_IMG-20230707-WA0003.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 16:25:19', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18395', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dengue Infection on the Rise in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late. The number of dengue patients is increasing with the onset of monsoon, according to Dr Gokarna Dahal chief of the Vector Born Disease Control Section under the government’s Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The current season is favourable for spreading dengue infection. Mosquito larva are found rife in the puddles caused by the rainfall. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">"Rainfall is taking place daily. Mosquitos lay eggs in ditches and containers filled with water. So, tidiness is essential," said Dr Gokarna Dahal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Avoiding mosquito bites is the best option to remain safe from the infection, the Ministry of Health and Population said in a notice issued earlier. The ministry has urged the people to wear clothes that cover all body parts, use mosquito nets and repellent, and destroy mosquito breeding areas to avoid mosquito bites. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, Dr Dahal said that since the beginning of 2023, a total of 1,024 people are found infected with dengue. So far this year, a person from Sunsari lost his life due to the dengue infection. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The division's record shows that currently there are 46 dengue patients in Kathmandu, 12 in Lalitpur, and 35 in Bhaktpur. Darchula has the highest number of dengue patients at 187 while Dhading has 131, Sunsari 75, Kaski 66, and Myagdi 29. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the available data, 32 infection cases were recorded in 2006 AD, 917 in 2010 AD, 686 in 2013 AD, 1,527 in 2016 AD, 2,111 in 2017 AD, 811 in 2018 AD, 17,992 in 2019 AD, 530 in 2020 AD and 540 in 2021 AD .</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">With the rise in mercury level in mountainous region due to climate change, dengue cases have been detected in places where it was never reported before. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the Province Health Service Directorate, Surkhet, dengue patients have been detected in Humla, Jumla, Mugu and Dolpa in recent years</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dengue Control Source Person and vector control officer of the directorate, Shyam Lal Acharya said mountainous region is becoming favourable for lifecycle of mosquitoes. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 10: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined an eatery for selling sub-standard food products. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Akash Foods, a shop in Lazimpat in the city, was fined Rs 150,000 for selling rotten sweets, said Monitoring Officer of KMC Balram Tripathi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to Tripathi, the owner of the sweets house, Ankur Agrawal, has been directed to pay the penalty amount at the bank account of KMC within a week. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">It is said that the wrongdoer would be fined additional amount if he failed to deposit the penalty amount in the given timeline. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Likewise, the KMC fined an individual from KMC-6 in Bauddha for mixing the septic tank into the drainage system. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The KMC said that Gokul Bahadur Budhathoki was slapped Rs 50,000 in fine. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">In the recent time, the KMC has upped its monitoring job to keep the city and its heritages neat and clean. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-10', 'modified' => '2023-07-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18139', 'image' => '20230710111858_KMC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-10 11:18:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18408', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Provinces Fare Worse in Budget Expenditure, Spend only 49 Percent of Total Budget in Current FY', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The provinces have spent only half of their budget till June 15 of the current Fiscal Year 2022/23. Of the total budget of Rs 306 billion that the provinces passed for the current fiscal year, they have spent only Rs 151.3 billion as of June 15, which accounts for 49.45 percent of the total annual allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">As per the data on budget expenditure by provinces shared by the Office of the Comptroller General, Koshi Province's expenditure is the highest (61.41 percent) and the Madhes Province's is the lowest (36.25 percent) in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During the review period, Bagmati Province's budget expenditure stood at 50.62 percent, Gandaki Province's at 48.19 percent, Lumbini Province's at 55.54 percent, Karnali Province's at 45.60 percent and Sudurpaschim Province's at 48.54 percent. The average expenditure towards the recurrent expenditure was 55.68 percent and 46.11 percent towards capital expenditure during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Koshi Province had brought a total budget of Rs 39.91 billion for the current fiscal year and its expenditure till June 15 was Rs 24.51 billion. This province spent Rs 11.65 (70 percent) out of the total allocation of Rs 16.62 billion towards current expenditure and Rs 12.86 billion ( 55 percent) out of the total allocations of Rs 23.29 billion towards capital expenditure.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The budget expenditure of Madhesh Province was the lowest as compared to the rest of the provinces. The province had brought a budget of Rs 46.98 billion for the current fiscal year and it spent only Rs 17 billion until June 15. The budget expenditure was 36.25 percent of the total annual budget allocations.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Madhesh Province spent 33 percent for recurrent expenses and 38.34 percent under the heading of capital expenditure in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. Out of the Rs 20.8 billion set aside for recurrent expenditure, the province spent Rs 6 billion 996 million 700 thousand. Similarly, out of the Rs 26.18 billion allocated for capital expenditure, the province spent Rs 10 billion or 38 percent of the allocation.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Bagmati Province had brought a budget of Rs 70 billion 939 million 200 thousand for the current fiscal year and it spent Rs 35.91 billion or 50.62 percent of the total budget till June 15. The budget expenditure of this province under the current expenditure heading was 61.61 percent while it was 46 percent under capital expenditure heading and 30 percent under fiscal management heading during this period.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province had allocated Rs 26.84 billion for current expenditure and it spent Rs 16.53 billion. Similarly, out of the Rs 42 billion 90 million allocated for capital expenditure, it spent Rs 19.37 billion. Rs 2 billion was allocated for fiscal management and the expenditure under this heading was Rs 600 million.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gandaki Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of over Rs 35.9 billion set aside for the province in the current FY, Rs 17.3 billion has been spent as of June 15 which is 48 percent of the allocated budget. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.9 billion (54 percent) of over Rs 12.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 10.3 billion (45.82 percent) of more than Rs 22.5 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lumbini Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The province spent Rs 23.7 billion of the total Rs 42.7 billion allocated for the province. The figure was 55.54 percent. Under current expenditures, it spent Rs 10.9 billion (61.20 percent) of Rs 17.9 billion allocated, and under capital expenditure, it spent Rs 12.7 billion (51.45 percent) of Rs 24.7 billion allocated.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Karnali Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 32.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 14.9 billion (45.60 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 7.1 billion (53.64 percent) of Rs 13.8 billion set aside has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 7.9 billion (40.25 percent) of Rs 19.6 billion spent.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sudurpaschim Province</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Out of Rs 36.7 billion allocated for the province, Rs 17.8 billion (48.54 percent) has been spent. Under current expenditures, Rs 6.7 billion (55.32 percent) of Rs 12.2 billion allocated has been spent, and under capital expenditures, Rs 11.7 billion (45.71 percent) of Rs 24.2 billion set aside has been spent. -- RSS</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18138', 'image' => '20230709093914_20230628120055_1683767264.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 21:37:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18407', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Entrepreneurs Play a Key Role in Driving the Economy: Stakeholders', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Government officials have said that the role of women entrepreneurs is important to keep the country's economy afloat. Speaking at the 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age in Kathmandu on Friday, Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women who have been handling the economy of the house are now going to be in a position of running the economy of the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He emphasized that women should take the lead in the future to stabilize the enterprises. According to Minister Mahat, there is no capital limit in the information technology sector and women can take advantage of this as there is a provision for starting a company at Rs 100. He said that the work done by women is important.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also thanked the organizers for representing women engaged in various fields of enterprise. Women's empowerment has also been given priority in the budget and the government has announced to create a women's industrial village for the first time in Panchkhaal, he added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at the same event, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari said that the number of women entrepreneurs will increase encouragingly due to subsidized loans. He reminded that there is a program to give collateral-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million to women for doing business and further added, “Three years ago, only 25,000 people took this loan. Now, more than 83,000 have taken loans of Rs 61 billion.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Governor Adhikari said that women entrepreneurs will play a major role in reducing the trade imbalance. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"There is a good demand in the market for the products of women entrepreneurs," said Adhikari, "They can play a role in import substitution and export promotion by increasing production." </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Citing the example of women in the leadership of large companies such as Daraz and Goldstar, he said that the participation of women in the modernization and innovation of Nepal is also great.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Adhikari informed that gender inclusion is increasing in the financial sector and for that, the NRB is conducting financial literacy programs. He also said that initiatives are being taken through the Ministry of Education to include the subject of financial literacy in the school curriculum. According to the governor, 49 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women have accounts in banks and financial institutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Stating that enterprise is important to advance the country's economy, Governor Adhikari said that in 2022, the gender imbalance has improved by 4 per cent worldwide. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Gender imbalance should be gradually reduced in Nepal as well. We are doing it," he said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Anirwan Ghosh Dastidar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, said that modern Nepali women are a source of power.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Saying that his bank aims to support the youth and small businesses in the community, he said that he is happy to see that women are active in bringing about meaningful changes in the professional system.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">"Modern Nepalese women are powerhouses, who are leaving their mark in all fields of politics, fashion, business, science, sports, art, " CEO Dastidar said adding, "What we believe in at Standard Chartered is to support the youth and small businesses in our community. It is an important step towards increasing participation in our market and promoting financial inclusion, which will bring meaningful change.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">He also said that he was very proud to meet so many talented women entrepreneurs working to bring meaningful changes in the business system together under one roof.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sabita Subedi, director of New Business Age Pvt. Ltd., said at the event that the main objective of the awards is to encourage women entrepreneurs. Subedi said that the state must create a favourable environment for women entrepreneurs to increase their contribution to the country's economy.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18137', 'image' => '20230709041956_role.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 16:19:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18406', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Discount on Russian Oil to India Shrinks from US$ 30 Per Barrel to US$ 4', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Agencies</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">July 9: India has been buying large quantities of crude oil from Russian ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The concession on oil given to India by Russia has been reduced significantly at present. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Russia has been selling crude oil to India for less than $60 per barrel. This is lower than the price limit set by Western countries for Russian oil. But when bringing oil from the Baltic to India via the Black Sea, the delivery charge per barrel ranges from $11 to $19. Sources say that this is double the normal rate.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">After Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24, 2022, European buyers and some buyers in Asia, including Japan, banned Russian oil. Russia then started selling oil to India and China at a massive discount. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Until the middle of last year, Russia used to give a discount of $30 per barrel to India. But recently it has been reduced to US$ 4 per barrel, according to sources.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Currently, India is the largest buyer of Russian oil. Due to increasing electrification of vehicles and economic slowdown, the demand for Russian crude oil in China has reached its peak and started to decrease. Before the Ukrainian war, the proportion of Russian oil in India's total crude oil imports was less than 2 percent. But recently, the share of Russian oil has increased to 44 percent.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">It is also said that the discount is shrinking because Indian oil companies are negotiating separately with Russian companies. Sources say that the discount could have been much higher if the state-owned oil companies had bargained collectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">India is buying 2 million barrels of oil per day from Russia. Sixty percent of this oil is bought by government oil companies. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18136', 'image' => '20230709035706_gbo-india-likely-to-buy-russian-oil.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 15:56:28', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18405', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Digital Literacy a Must for Women Entrepreneurship’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">July 9: Stakeholders have said that women entrepreneurship can be further enhanced through the optimum use of technology. They say that digital literacy is necessary for women, who also do household work and who want to use the spare time for entrepreneurship. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The female entrepreneurs expressed this opinion at the 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023' organized by New Business Age Pvt Ltd in Kathmandu on Friday. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Speaking at a panel discussion on 'Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age', Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Radhika Aryal said that the target is to increase digital literacy to 40 percent of the people. She says that due to geographical difficulties, quality internet access is yet to be extended to all areas.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Aryal said, "Using mobile devices only for calling and using social media is not considered digital literacy. Since women have changed in the way they work, literacy should be increased to help facilitate business." She said that if digitization is done, the workload will be reduced to save time. Similarly, she emphasized that the contribution of women should be counted in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group said that the use of internet in Nepal is still low. She said, "It is difficult to do any work now without the Internet. Digitalization equally creates opportunities and now the market has also expanded." She said that the work from production to marketing is facilitated by the digital platform. She said that women are still not financially independent.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Similarly, Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, said that if you cannot accept and move forward with technology, you will not be successful in business. Saying that she is working on targeting marginalized women entrepreneurs, she said that rather than how technology works, attention should be paid to how to benefit from it.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">She added that the internet is still not accessible to women, saying, “More work needs to be done on how to localize technology and to what level women entrepreneurs can be helped. Emphasizing that the government should pay more attention to policy and regulation, Singh said, "Extra effort is needed on how to bring more women entrepreneurs into the fold of technology."</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Sukun Rasaili, owner of the Marfa Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry said that the local government turns them away saying that there is no budget for women entrepreneurship. She said, "There is budget to build a building, a view tower but there is no budget for women entrepreneurs.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Likewise, Sangeeta Khadka, owner of PS Travel Point Tours Pvt. Ltd., said that it is necessary to inform local level women entrepreneurs about the Internet and other various aspects of technology. She said, "There is a situation where women are not able to leave the house at the rural level. How can women enter the digital age in such a situation?"</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18135', 'image' => '20230709022508_digital.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 14:24:20', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18404', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Banana Farming Booming in Tikapur ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: Banana farming is flourishing in Tikapur of Kailali district, earning handsome income for hundreds of farmers here. Tikapur of Kailali district is lately famed for banana production. The fruit is estimated to be cultivated across 1,200 hectare of land in Tikapur. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Kalu Hamal is one of the farmers who started banana farming and now his cultivation is thriving. He shared that he started banana farming with just 10 saplings. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Tekendra Dhami, a local banana trader, said that banana farming has been thriving in Tikapur. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"More and more farmers are being attracted to banana farming. There is no issue of market for the produces. Once cultivated, farmers can fetch good income," he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Easy availability of banana saplings has also made it easier for the farmers to consider banana farming. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Dhami sold around 200,000 banana saplings last year. Bananas produced here are sent to Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Pokhara and Kathmandu. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Traders come to the banana farm and buy it there itself, said trader Raj Kumar Chaudhary. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Furthermore, support provided from the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project Agriculture Programme Implementation Unit for banana farmers has further encouraged them in farming. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project provides subsidy up to 50 per cent in saplings, compost, fertilizers and agricultural tools. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The project allocated Rs 6 million for banana farming in the current fiscal year, according to Dilip Jung Rana, information officer at the Implementation Unit. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18134', 'image' => '20230709125907_Banana-Fruit-Yield2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 12:58:24', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18403', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NPC Sets Target of Reducing the Number of Unemployed People to 300,000 in 6 Years', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">July 9: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has expedited the process of formulating the overall human resource development plan. The committee formed under the coordination of NPC member Dr Ramesh Poudel has prepared a report on the human resource development plan and started discussions on the topic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Taking into consideration the importance of human resource development for the development of the country, the commission has taken forward the work of formulating a comprehensive human resource development plan. For this, the steering committee was formed under the coordination of Paudel. The committee has representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Federal Affairs, universities, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and private sector schools. On behalf of the private sector, FNCCI president Chandra Prasad Dhakal is a member of the committee.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Consultants were asked to prepare the report on the overall human resource development plan under certain conditions.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The consultants prepared the report and made a presentation of the final draft on July 5</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">. </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The draft report includes the details of Nepal's existing human resources situation, employment and unemployment situation and the projection of possible employment to be created by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The report states that there are currently around </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">9</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 unemployed people in the country. The report proposes reducing the number of unemployed people to </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">3</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">00,000 by the year </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2086</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, promoting employment in the public and private sector, expanding skill-based training, etc. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18133', 'image' => '20230709114710_1688866530.yojana aayog.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:46:33', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18402', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bir Hospital to Operate OPD Service at 8.00 am from July 17 ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">July 9: The government is preparing to run the OPD service of Bir Hospital at 8 am starting from July 17. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet made such an announcement stating that the change in timing is expected to resolve the problem of the hospital doctors and health workers ‘not reporting to work on time’.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Minister Basnet said that the government is committed to creating an environment conducive for doctors and health workers to work. The minister made such remarks at an event organised on Saturday on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of Vigen Nepal, a non-governmental health care provider. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Arrangements will be made soon for all health institutions to provide online ticketing system, he said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The constitution has guaranteed healthcare as a fundamental right of the people. But this has not been implemented. Many people lack access to healthcare services. Healthcare is expensive, medicines are not easily available. Many people cannot afford to buy them. Many people are forced to return home without healthcare due to lack of money,” said Minister Basnet, urging the people to do physical exercises for at least for one hour a day to be healthy. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18132', 'image' => '20230709111016_yNlPQn6T8CfZRfYhqaLm.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 11:09:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18401', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Launches Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal With New Standards for Design, Performance, and Safety', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">July 9: Mahindra has launched its all-new Scorpio-N SUV in Nepal, distributed by Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Priced from Rs 81.50 Lacs, the Scorpio-N has garnered significant anticipation following its successful introduction in India, South Africa, and Australia as part of Mahindra's global expansion strategy.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Mahindra has established a strong presence in the country for over 30 years. The Scorpio-N, the latest addition to Mahindra's SUV lineup in Nepal, proudly displays the brand's iconic 'Twin Peaks' logo and builds upon the renowned Scorpio brand's exceptional off-road capability. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations - Automotive Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm for the all-new Scorpio-N, describing it as a vehicle that combines unmissable design, sophisticated ride and handling, thrilling performance, advanced technology, and top-notch safety features. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N is available in different variants, including SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 2WD MT 7STR (at Rs 8,150,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z4 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 9,000,000.00), SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD MT 7STR (Rs 11,400,000.00), and SCORPIO N DIESEL Z8 4WD AT 7STR (Rs 12,400,000.00).</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Inside the Scorpio-N, the interior matches the captivating exterior design, showcasing top-notch craftsmanship. It offers rich coffee-black leatherette upholstery, a best-in-class command seating position, a robust metal-finished dual rail center console, and an advanced infotainment system, among other features. The interior exudes sophistication, ensuring a delightful experience for both the driver and passengers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Equipped with advanced technology, the Scorpio-N caters to urban and tech-savvy customers, offering an engaging SUV experience. The vehicle features a 20.32 cm integrated infotainment screen that provides access to a range of future-ready experiences.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Safety is prioritized in the Scorpio-N, with six airbags for the occupants, including driver, passenger, side, and curtain airbags. The SUV is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels, hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake pre-fill, and a structure made of 73% high-strength steel. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">An Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with an automated brake wiping system enhances safety in wet conditions. The Scorpio-N has achieved a 5-star and 3-star rating for adult and child occupant safety, respectively, in crash tests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The Scorpio-N offers a sophisticated ride and handling experience, thanks to its latest-generation body-on-frame structure, penta-link rear suspension with a watts link mechanism, and Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD) technology. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">Advanced shock absorbers with MTV-CL technology ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, while responsive steering and All Four Disc brakes contribute to a thrilling yet safe driving experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:17.0pt">The all-new Scorpio-N sets a new benchmark for SUVs in Nepal, delivering exceptional design, performance, safety features, and advanced technology. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18131', 'image' => '20230709062841_collage (5).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:25:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18400', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Launches New Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD with Enhanced Features in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">July 9: Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has rolled out highly anticipated Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD models. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These latest additions to the Bajaj lineup are poised to revolutionize the biking experience for passionate riders in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Abhimanyu Golchha, the Director of Golchha, expressed his excitement about the release of these two new bikes, emphasizing that the Pulsar NS 160 USD and Pulsar NS 200 USD. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Release of new bikes exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance rides that offer an unparalleled experience for bike enthusiasts, said Golchha. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The all-new Pulsar NS200 USD is a true powerhouse on two wheels, engineered to dominate the roads and ignite the thrill of riding. At the core of the Pulsar NS200 USD lies its advanced 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern BSVI engine. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">With an impressive power output of 24.5 PS at 9750 RPM and a torque of 18.74 Nm at 8000 RPM, this beastly machine delivers exhilarating acceleration and unparalleled performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD showcases a sleek and aggressive design that commands attention, along with new features that elevate its performance. With exceptional stability and precise handling, this motorcycle guarantees an unforgettable riding experience.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Likewise, the power-packed and exciting Bajaj Pulsar NS160 USD is a dynamic machine designed to enhance your riding experience and awaken your spirit of exploration. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The heart of the Pulsar NS160 USD beats with a robust 160.3 cc, oil-cooled, BSVI engine equipped with FI technology. Delivering a maximum power of 17 PS at 9000 RPM and a torque of 14.6 Nm at 7250 RPM, this potent engine ensures thrilling acceleration and responsive performance.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Both the Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are designed with ultimate control and safety in mind, equipped with Dual Channel ABS that enhances braking efficiency and stability.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">The Pulsar NS200 USD and NS160 USD are now available in the Nepali market at the respective prices of Rs. 424,900 and Rs. 384,900. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">These cutting-edge models are expected to captivate riders with their remarkable features and exceptional performance, further solidifying Bajaj's presence in the Nepali biking scene.</span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-09', 'modified' => '2023-07-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18130', 'image' => '20230709060941_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-09 06:07:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18399', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered NewBiz Women Summit & Awards 2023 Concludes Honouring 13 Women Entrepreneurs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered NewBiz Business Women Summit & Awards 2023 concluded on Friday in Kathmandu. The programme organized by New Business Age (P) Ltd with the Standard Chartered Bank Nepal as the title sponsor, honoured 13 women entrepreneurs under seven categories. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Yankila Sherpa of Snow Leopard Trek was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to Nepal’s economy. Likewise, Dr Anand Shova Tamrakar, vermicompost expert, received the title of Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Alisha Shrestha of Amnil Technologies bagged Woman in Tech of the Year Award, and Sewa Pathak of Vianet was honoured with the Professional Woman of the Year Award. Similarly, the Business Woman of the Year Award went to Padmasana Shakya of Manushi Laghubitta and Dr Prativa Pandey of CIWEC Hospital received the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, seven woman entrepreneurs including one from each of the seven provinces also were honoured as the Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Prema Rajya Laxmi Singh, chairperson of National Life Insurance Company, personally contributed cash prize to the award recipients in this category</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dina Pradhan of Baari Roastery & Packaging Industry from Koshi Province, Chanchala Das of Women Skill Centre from Madhesh Province, Anushka Shrestha of Lasakusa Food Products from Bagamati Province, Sukun Rasaili BK of Marpha Falful Tatha Tarkari Prashodhan Udyog from Gandaki Province, Bindu Charti Magar of Charti Flora from Lumbini Province, Shila Bishwakarma Nepali of JF Ratna Patthar Prashodhan Kendra from Karnali Province and Sangita Khadka of PS Travel Point Tours from Sudur paschim Province received the awards and cash prizes.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The programme saw panel discussion in the first part and awards distribution in the second part.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The panel discussion on the theme “Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age” was moderated by Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The panel consisted of Radhika Aryal (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies), Seema Golchha (Director, Golchha Group) and Rumee Singh (Co-founder, Rumsan Nepal).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award winner were selected by an independent jury after several rounds of evaluation of the details collected from over 2,000 women entrepreneurs and professionals from across the seven provinces of the country.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The jury comprised of Radhesh Pant (chair) with Barsha Shrestha, Anju Sharma, Ava Shah and Basanti Pradhan as members.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat was the chief guest of the awards distribution programme. Likewise, Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari honured the event with his gracious presence.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Apart from Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, the programme was also supported by IME Life Insurance, SALICO (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company), Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchchre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milks, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agricultural Development Bank, Byanjan, New V.Rohto and World Link.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18129', 'image' => '20230707073145_IMG-20230707-WA0024 (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:15:06', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18398', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Women Will Take Charge of Country's Economy, Says Finance Minister Mahat ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that women will now take charge of the country's economy.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat is of the view that women will now take charge of the country's economy.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radission, Kathmandu, Dr Mahat stressed that it is important to recognize the works done by the women from across the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Mahat elaborated that women are diligently working to promote entrepreneurship from across the country. They are coming to the forefront in business and entrepreneurship.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Males are migrating abroad for work, while women are leading the business and entrepreneurship in Nepal. From now onwards, they will be leading the country's economy," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Men are unstable, while women are stable and will lead the business and industry. "Women are disciplined and with this their venture becomes successful," he stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Likewise, Mahat informed that the government has proposed Women Entrepreneurship Village at Panchkhal, Kavre.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has established entrepreneurship and start-up fund to promote entrepreneurship culture in the country. The government is making frameworks for the same, according to him.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In a different context, Finance Minister Mahat said that middle and small-scale businesses provide more jobs than large businesses. And the government will provide incentives to foster such businesses, he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Government has been providing tax incentives to various production-based small and medium-sized industries, he confirmed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Addressing the importance of digital platforms and literacy, Minister Mahat stressed that such platforms will help in marketing of products and services effectively and uniquely.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Recognizing the significance of digitization, the government has given incentives to IT industries. Tech companies can be registered with zero capital by both domestic and foreign investors," he added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18128', 'image' => '20230707070924_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 19:06:34', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18397', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Digital Literacy and Access to Finance are Pivotal for Women Entrepreneurship: NRB Governor', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal to promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">July 7: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, has said that digital literacy and access to finance are pivotal for promoting women entrepreneurship in the country. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">A total of 83,300 women borrowers have received altogether Rs 61 billion in subsidized loans, according to the NRB governor.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari emphasized the significant impact of government policies in empowering women and promoting entrepreneurship in Nepal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the NewBiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, on Friday, Governor Adhikari expressed gratitude to the organizer – New Business Age Pvt Ltd - for holding the event to foster women entrepreneurship in the country.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Adhikari said that NRB has implemented provisions enabling women to access loans up to Rs 1.5 million without requiring collateral. He lauded the government's commitment to women's empowerment.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">He emphasized that women and girls are not lagging behind, as NRB has formulated a financial literacy framework and is actively working towards incorporating digital literacy into the school curriculum. These initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal opportunities for all.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Moreover, Governor Adhikari recognized the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in addressing Nepal's trade imbalance. By encouraging and supporting women to establish and grow their enterprises, the country can mitigate this challenge effectively.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Governor Adhikari stressed the importance of mentorship for women before venturing into entrepreneurship. He emphasized that providing guidance and support to aspiring female entrepreneurs is crucial for their success.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The NRB's initiatives to provide subsidized loans to women entrepreneurs have not only empowered women but have also contributed to the overall economic development of Nepal, according to Adhikari.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:17.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote financial literacy demonstrate the government's commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous society, Adhikari stated.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18127', 'image' => '20230707063359_collage.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 18:29:48', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18396', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 Started', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: The Standard Chartered Newbiz Business Women Summit and Awards 2023 has started in Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari inaugurated the awards and summit amid a function in the capital on Friday.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd is hosting the event under the title sponsorship of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal. The event is being held to encourage successful businessmen and women entrepreneurs in the enterprise and commercial sector.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The award ceremony will honor 13 women in 7 categories. Thirteen women entrepreneurs will be honored under the categories of Lifetime Achievement Award, Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Woman in Tech of the Year, Professional Woman of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Likewise, best women entrepreneurs from all seven provinces will be awarded with cash prizes under the title of Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">A panel of independent jury selected rightful winners among the 2000 women entrepreneurs from seven provinces through several stages of evaluation process.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The event will see a panel discussion on theme 'Women Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age' before the award distribution.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Radhika Aryal, joint secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, Seema Golchha, director of Golchha Group and Rumee Singh, co-founder of Rumsan Nepal, are the speakers for the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Michael Siddhi, Country Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, will facilitate the panel discussion.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Standard Chartered Bank Nepal is the title sponsor of the event. Similarly, IME Life Insurance is the life insurance partner of the event, and Salico (Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited) is the non-life insurance partner. The awards program is supported by Salt Trading Corporation, Machhapuchhre Bank, Sun Life Insurance, Reliable Life Insurance, Sitaram Milk, Shangrila Development Bank, Honda Grazia, Agriculture Development Bank Limited and Byanjan. WorldLink is the internet partner, while New V Rhoto is the eyecare partner.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">New Business Age Pvt Ltd has been organizing this event annually with the aim of encouraging successful businesspersons and women entrepreneurs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18126', 'image' => '20230707042609_IMG-20230707-WA0003.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 16:25:19', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18395', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dengue Infection on the Rise in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">July 7: Cases of dengue infection is on the rise in the country of late. The number of dengue patients is increasing with the onset of monsoon, according to Dr Gokarna Dahal chief of the Vector Born Disease Control Section under the government’s Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The current season is favourable for spreading dengue infection. Mosquito larva are found rife in the puddles caused by the rainfall. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">"Rainfall is taking place daily. Mosquitos lay eggs in ditches and containers filled with water. So, tidiness is essential," said Dr Gokarna Dahal.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Avoiding mosquito bites is the best option to remain safe from the infection, the Ministry of Health and Population said in a notice issued earlier. The ministry has urged the people to wear clothes that cover all body parts, use mosquito nets and repellent, and destroy mosquito breeding areas to avoid mosquito bites. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Meanwhile, Dr Dahal said that since the beginning of 2023, a total of 1,024 people are found infected with dengue. So far this year, a person from Sunsari lost his life due to the dengue infection. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The division's record shows that currently there are 46 dengue patients in Kathmandu, 12 in Lalitpur, and 35 in Bhaktpur. Darchula has the highest number of dengue patients at 187 while Dhading has 131, Sunsari 75, Kaski 66, and Myagdi 29. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the available data, 32 infection cases were recorded in 2006 AD, 917 in 2010 AD, 686 in 2013 AD, 1,527 in 2016 AD, 2,111 in 2017 AD, 811 in 2018 AD, 17,992 in 2019 AD, 530 in 2020 AD and 540 in 2021 AD .</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">With the rise in mercury level in mountainous region due to climate change, dengue cases have been detected in places where it was never reported before. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">According to the Province Health Service Directorate, Surkhet, dengue patients have been detected in Humla, Jumla, Mugu and Dolpa in recent years</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Dengue Control Source Person and vector control officer of the directorate, Shyam Lal Acharya said mountainous region is becoming favourable for lifecycle of mosquitoes. Acharya requested all to adopt precaution as dengue-carrying mosquitoes are active till mid-October. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-07-07', 'modified' => '2023-07-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '18125', 'image' => '20230707014653_dengue-test_650x400_61442241844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-07-07 13:46:02', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
