
February 4: CAN Info-tech, an annual fair of information technology, this season attracted around 400,000 visitors, according to the…
February 4: CAN Info-tech, an annual fair of information technology, this season attracted around 400,000 visitors, according to the…
February 4: A bill on Special Economic Zone (1st amendment) 2075 BS has been tabled at the House of Representatives…
February 3: The number of domestic tourists is increasing at Ramaroshan area of Accham district, which is renowned for 12 ponds and 18 pastures.…
February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to…
February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port.…
February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3.…
February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag.…
February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year.…
February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current…
February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation.…
February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the…
January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11…
January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a…
January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway…
January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries.…
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', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The number of domestic tourists is increasing at Ramaroshan area of Achham district, which is renowned for 12 ponds and 18 pastures. This area lies in the highlands of the district and is one of the 100 destinations selected by the government for tourism promotion.</p> <p> The area boasts of different varieties of Rhododendron, the national flower of Newpal, as well as the national bird Lophophorus locally known as Danphe.</p> <p> This place, which is home to different kinds of medicinal herbs, is also home to some endangered animals.</p> <p> Ramaroshan Rural Municipality marked the World Wetlands Day on February 2 in a bid to promote this area as a tourist destination.</p> <p> Although this area holds a great potential to be developed into a tourist destination, it remains largely ignored.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9712', 'image' => '20190203035839_20190202_160704.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9937', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Obtains Air Operator's Certificate for Japan flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan.', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan. According to NAC Deputy Spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala, its new A 330 wide-body aircraft was granted the AOC for Kathmandu-Osaka flights on Friday, January 31.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the NAC would very soon seek permission from the aviation regulating body of Japan towards that end. It plans to launch the Kathmandu-Osaka flights in in a month’s time.</p> <p> RSS said that the national flag carrier of Nepal dreams of operating the Kathmandu-China flights as well by the end of March. The NAC has already managed human resources to handle the flights in both the destinations, RSS further said.</p> <p> NAC has been currently operating international flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok and Qatar. According to NAC officials, the state-owned airline is in the process to connect with China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia with direct flights in the near future.</p> <p> NAC currently owns two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircraft and one Boeing for the operation of international flights.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9711', 'image' => '20190203110611_A330-200-Hifly-Nepal-Airlines-landing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9940', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '400 Nepali Cargo Containers Stuck at Kolkata Port', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. The customs house agents (CHAs) which have been working as the representatives of Nepali importers have halted the movement of shipments, which has resulted in this crisis.</p> <p> Following the decision of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India to apply electronic tracking system (ETS) on the containers of Nepali importers at the Kolkata Port, the clearing agents have started protest programs expressing dissatisfaction over the decision. CHAs started protests from Tuesday upon the call from the Nepal-India Customs House Agent Association.</p> <p> After the provision is implemented, the agents are not required at the port.</p> <p> More than 400 containers are stuck at the Kolkata Port. A total of 70 to 80 containers come to Nepal via Kolkata Port every day. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9710', 'image' => '20190203033522_IMG_9262.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9936', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NOC Hikes Prices of Petroleum Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. As per the new price adjustment coming into effect from midnight, petrol will cost Rs 110 per litre. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.25 per litre. Likewise, price of diesel has surged by Rs 4.28 to Rs 97 per litre. Kerosene's price has been adjusted to Rs 97 per litre. The NOC has not increased the price of cooking gas, however.</p> <p> NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit said that the price adjustment follows the government's provision to adjust price of petroleum products every fortnight. He further said that the state-run oil monopoly decided to hike the price after receiving a new price list from the Indian Oil Corporation on February 1.</p> <p> “NOC however missed the price adjustment the previous time due to various reasons,” RSS quoted Goit as saying.</p> <p> With the new price adjustment, the state-owned oil corporation could earn a profit of approximately Rs 1.16 billion in a period of 15 days, said an NOC official.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9707', 'image' => '20190203105730_NOC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Ice Climbing Festival-2019’ to Start from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. The nine-day event which will conclude on February 10 is being organised with the objective to develop ‘ice climbing’ as a new tourism attraction for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> The organiser, Nepal Climbing Team, said that the main aim of the festival is to promote Nepal’s tourism destinations at the national and international levels. The organiser claimed that the festival is being held for the first time in Nepal to disseminate the message that ice climbing can be done in any season. The organisers believe this will help in promoting tourism.</p> <p> Bishnu Tamang of the organising committee said that the event will help in promoting adventure tourism as well. He said the event will impart positive message that ice climbing can be enjoyed in any season throughout the year while it will be a new product for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> Krishna Kumar Aryal of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said that the event will help in developing Nepal as a destination for ice climbing.</p> <p> The festival is promoted by NTB. The estimated cost of the event is said to be around Rs 1.8 million. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9704', 'image' => '20190201122937_Clipboard05.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'With investment of Rs 200 billion, Nepal becomes self-reliant in cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. According to industrialists, cement industries have received investment of around Rs 200 billion while this sector has the annual transaction of worth Rs 150 billion.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that chairman of Nepal Cement Producers’ Association Dhrubaraj Thapa claimed Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from zero level in an interval of 16 years with the entry of the private sector in the production of cement. He added that Nepal is expected to export cement from the next fiscal year.</p> <p> “Compared to other sectors, cement industry has progressed in a speedy manner. This is a proud moment for Nepal. Now, the government should take steps to resolve the problems facing the cement industries,” RSS quoted Thapa as saying.</p> <p> Himal Cement Company first started production of cement in Nepal in 1960 but the private sector started investing in the cement industry only 16 years ago. Currently, there are 56 cement industries in Nepal including two state-owned companies-- Udayapur Cement Industry and Hetauda Cement Industry.</p> <p> According to Thapa, the cement factories in the country produced 9 million tonnes of cement in the last fiscal year having total production capacity of 13 million tonnes. Likewise, the country imported meager five percent of cement requirement during the same period. However, industrialists claim that the cost of cement production in Nepal is one of the highest in the world and lack of sufficient raw materials and coal is responsible for the high cost, it is said.</p> <p> The industrialists have argued that frequent changes in policies, problems in labour laws, compulsion to hire foreign human resources, hassles in regard to mines and forest sectors, debate about taxation in between local and province levels and some other issues are the key problems in this sector, RSS reported.</p> <p> Engineer at Department of Mines and Geology Jayaraj Ghimire said that programmes to promote limestone would be initiated in Nepal adding that a total of 168 industries are given license to extract limestone.</p> <p> Likewise, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav said that the government was planning to further develop the cement industries by amending the legal hassles existing since past. He also urged the stakeholders for cooperation and consultation, stating that prosperity is not likely without development of industries and partnership with the private sector.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9703', 'image' => '20190201021308_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Incubation and Innovation Should be Backed by Government Policies’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.', 'content' => '<p> February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.</p> <p> Speaking at the event organised by the French Embassy in Kathmandu on Thursday, January 31, one of the panelists, Shiwani Neupane, said that the incubation and innovation should be backed by government policies.</p> <p> Likewise, Camille Hanesse, the founder of Cosy Nepal, linked heritage conservation to employment and remarked that heritage conservation is a great opportunity for young people in terms of job creation.</p> <p> Atmospheric scientist Arnico Panday said that with accelerating activities and consumerism, we have limited time to stabilize the climate. Therefore, a major switch is needed in our energy consumption and behavior pattern, which can be a major business opportunity for emerging ventures, he said.</p> <p> According to a statement issued by the French Embassy, the attendees included heads of missions and representatives from various embassies, senior officers from the Government of Nepal, researchers, students, and media representatives.</p> <p> The French Embassy said that the event was organised in collaboration with Nepal Economic Forum and the Alliance Française “to stimulate thinking and get the ideas and knowledge flowing”.</p> <p> The event was held to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relation between Nepal and France.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9702', 'image' => '20190201014707_20190131_154822.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 Industries to Start Production in Bhairahawa SEZ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. Shakti Minerals will start test production from next week, it informed New Business Age.</p> <p> “Works in the plant section are about to be completed,” said project head of the industry, Laxman Thakuri. He claimed that the industry is first of its kind in Nepal, and has been established with an investment of Rs 400 million.</p> <p> The industry aims to produce dolomite (a substance used to produce paints) and flux (used in iron plants) and export them to India and third countries.</p> <p> According to Deepak Jha, promoter of the industry, the government had announced to exempt customs duty for the industries in the SEZ, but Shakti Minerals had to pay Rs 20 million as customs duty to import machineries.</p> <p> He said the lack of coordination between the ministries have affected the industries. Bhairahawa SEZ is spread across 54 <em>bigaha </em>land. Likewise, a total of 19 industries will be operating 39 plants in the area. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9700', 'image' => '20190201015612_sej pic (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Business Community Demands Slash in Interest Rate', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.', 'content' => '<p> February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.</p> <p> They argued that the interest rate should be around seven percent for the production-based industries and up to nine percent for the trading firms, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The business community of eastern Nepal drew the attention of the government to that end at a programme jointly organised by the Industry Association Morang and the Trade Association Morang on Thursday, January 31.</p> <p> Stressing the need for slashing the interest rate, they also argued that the central bank should realise the ground reality that no bank was running on loss.</p> <p> According to RSS, the industrialists and businesspersons said that industries and businesses should flourish to reduce the trade deficit, strengthen the economy and create more job opportunities.</p> <p> Industrialists Bhim Ghimire, Pawan Kumar Sharada, Sushen Pyakurel, Moti Dugad among others said that the interest rates of banks should be less in order to increase domestic investment and lure foreign investment.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9698', 'image' => '20190201125513_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9922', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'REBAN, Workers Lock Horns over Scrapping of Service Charge', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.</p> <p> The association of restaurant owners on January 28 decided unilaterally to get rid of the facility which the workers had been enjoying by pointing to the consumers’ dissatisfaction toward exorbitant prices at eateries and the introduction of the social security fund.</p> <p> The service charge was in effect since 2006 following an agreement between restaurant and hotel workers affiliated to various trade unions, REBAN and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN).</p> <p> Following the agreement, each employee working at hotels and restaurant had been getting between Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 per month in an average. Especially, workers of KFC, Nanglo and Roadhouse Café have been earning the most from the 10 percent service charge.</p> <p> Following the agreement, each worker at present has been receiving average Rs 12,000 to 25,000. Workers are getting more payment via the agreement especially from KFC, Nanglo, and Roadside Restaurant and Bar.</p> <p> Madhav Pandey, president of All Nepal Hotel Casino and Restaurant Workers’ Union, said it is unfair for the restaurant owners to do away with the service charge unilaterally under the pretext of social security scheme coming into effect soon.</p> <p> Pradip Kumar Jaiswal, president of REBAN, said that the association won’t step back for its decision. Jaiswal said that REBAN announced the scrapping of the service charge following complaints from the consumers regarding high cost and degrading service provided by restaurants and bars.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9696', 'image' => '20190131040857_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Help Scale Up Renewable Energy in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the WB, the SCF grant and credit will support the private sector-led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project, which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids.</p> <p> “One component of the project will provide credit facility to the private sector to support renewable mini-grid sub-projects, and help the sector prosper and expand,” said Subodh Adhikari, senior energy specialist and task team leader of the project at the World Bank.</p> <p> “The second component will provide technical assistance to the mini-grid sector, energy-service companies and partner banks to ensure smooth and sustainable implementation,” he added. </p> <p> According to the WB, the Project is aligned to the efforts of the Government of Nepal to address barriers to private sector participation in the renewable energy mini-grid sector. The project aims at addressing these barriers by successfully demonstrating new approaches that will promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Private entities and cooperatives will be mobilized to provide electricity services to rural areas as “energy service companies” (ESCOs), the statement added.</p> <p> “These specialized ESCOs will crowd-in the necessary technical expertise and financing capacity to develop, build, own and operate renewable mini-grid projects. They will have access to better credit terms and stronger project development support through the project,” the statement adds.</p> <p> “This Project will tap in the vast business opportunities and technical potential for the private sector to provide more efficient and sustainable energy services in Nepal,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal.</p> <p> “It is directly linked to the Government of Nepal’s effort for greater private sector management and commercial financing through public-private partnerships, and the World Bank’s mission of maximizing all financial opportunities for development,” he added.</p> <p> “The Project aims to improve the overall energy supply situation in Nepal by promoting renewable energy solutions, including the opportunities to capture private sector efficiencies through PPPs,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9695', 'image' => '20190131043830_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9920', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kolkata Transport Entrepreneurs Threaten to Obstruct Nepal-Bound Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.</p> <p> The protests were held after the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India decided to remove the paperwork for goods imported by Nepali traders.</p> <p> The customs office of Kolkata Port has circulated a notice to remove the paperwork for goods to be transported to Nepal via railway effective from February 15. The port authorities have decided to adopt the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) instead of the paperwork. This has threatened the business of the local transport entrepreneurs. Hence, the middlemen who will face loss in business due to this decision took to the streets. The protests which started on Tuesday continued on Wednesday as well.</p> <p> The protesters have threatened to obstruct the railway service if the CBIC does not revoke its decision before February 15. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9692', 'image' => '20190131021242_IMG-20190130-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9912', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government to Tighten Import of Luxurious Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has been preparing to restrict imports of different luxurious goods.</p> <p> The ministry has already sent the list of luxurious goods to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) for review. According to Nawaraj Dhakal, secretary at the ministry, the decision on one hand will prevent Nepal from becoming a ‘dumping site’ and on the other hand it will also promote domestic products.</p> <p> Secretary Dhakal told New Business Age that import of some products at low rate has weakened the domestic production, so the ministry has prepared a list of products to limit their import.</p> <p> Likewise, Pawan Golyan, chairman of Golyan Group, said the government needs to promote domestic products by keeping a check on imports. “If the government focuses on production, it takes no time for the country to achieve development,” he added.</p> <p> It is noteworthy to mention that the government, in 2009, had also prepared a list of luxurious items to limit their import. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9686', 'image' => '20190130031847_bbbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The number of domestic tourists is increasing at Ramaroshan area of Achham district, which is renowned for 12 ponds and 18 pastures. This area lies in the highlands of the district and is one of the 100 destinations selected by the government for tourism promotion.</p> <p> The area boasts of different varieties of Rhododendron, the national flower of Newpal, as well as the national bird Lophophorus locally known as Danphe.</p> <p> This place, which is home to different kinds of medicinal herbs, is also home to some endangered animals.</p> <p> Ramaroshan Rural Municipality marked the World Wetlands Day on February 2 in a bid to promote this area as a tourist destination.</p> <p> Although this area holds a great potential to be developed into a tourist destination, it remains largely ignored.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9712', 'image' => '20190203035839_20190202_160704.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9937', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Obtains Air Operator's Certificate for Japan flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan.', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan. According to NAC Deputy Spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala, its new A 330 wide-body aircraft was granted the AOC for Kathmandu-Osaka flights on Friday, January 31.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the NAC would very soon seek permission from the aviation regulating body of Japan towards that end. It plans to launch the Kathmandu-Osaka flights in in a month’s time.</p> <p> RSS said that the national flag carrier of Nepal dreams of operating the Kathmandu-China flights as well by the end of March. The NAC has already managed human resources to handle the flights in both the destinations, RSS further said.</p> <p> NAC has been currently operating international flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok and Qatar. According to NAC officials, the state-owned airline is in the process to connect with China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia with direct flights in the near future.</p> <p> NAC currently owns two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircraft and one Boeing for the operation of international flights.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9711', 'image' => '20190203110611_A330-200-Hifly-Nepal-Airlines-landing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9940', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '400 Nepali Cargo Containers Stuck at Kolkata Port', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. The customs house agents (CHAs) which have been working as the representatives of Nepali importers have halted the movement of shipments, which has resulted in this crisis.</p> <p> Following the decision of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India to apply electronic tracking system (ETS) on the containers of Nepali importers at the Kolkata Port, the clearing agents have started protest programs expressing dissatisfaction over the decision. CHAs started protests from Tuesday upon the call from the Nepal-India Customs House Agent Association.</p> <p> After the provision is implemented, the agents are not required at the port.</p> <p> More than 400 containers are stuck at the Kolkata Port. A total of 70 to 80 containers come to Nepal via Kolkata Port every day. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9710', 'image' => '20190203033522_IMG_9262.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9936', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NOC Hikes Prices of Petroleum Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. As per the new price adjustment coming into effect from midnight, petrol will cost Rs 110 per litre. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.25 per litre. Likewise, price of diesel has surged by Rs 4.28 to Rs 97 per litre. Kerosene's price has been adjusted to Rs 97 per litre. The NOC has not increased the price of cooking gas, however.</p> <p> NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit said that the price adjustment follows the government's provision to adjust price of petroleum products every fortnight. He further said that the state-run oil monopoly decided to hike the price after receiving a new price list from the Indian Oil Corporation on February 1.</p> <p> “NOC however missed the price adjustment the previous time due to various reasons,” RSS quoted Goit as saying.</p> <p> With the new price adjustment, the state-owned oil corporation could earn a profit of approximately Rs 1.16 billion in a period of 15 days, said an NOC official.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9707', 'image' => '20190203105730_NOC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Ice Climbing Festival-2019’ to Start from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. The nine-day event which will conclude on February 10 is being organised with the objective to develop ‘ice climbing’ as a new tourism attraction for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> The organiser, Nepal Climbing Team, said that the main aim of the festival is to promote Nepal’s tourism destinations at the national and international levels. The organiser claimed that the festival is being held for the first time in Nepal to disseminate the message that ice climbing can be done in any season. The organisers believe this will help in promoting tourism.</p> <p> Bishnu Tamang of the organising committee said that the event will help in promoting adventure tourism as well. He said the event will impart positive message that ice climbing can be enjoyed in any season throughout the year while it will be a new product for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> Krishna Kumar Aryal of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said that the event will help in developing Nepal as a destination for ice climbing.</p> <p> The festival is promoted by NTB. The estimated cost of the event is said to be around Rs 1.8 million. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9704', 'image' => '20190201122937_Clipboard05.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'With investment of Rs 200 billion, Nepal becomes self-reliant in cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. According to industrialists, cement industries have received investment of around Rs 200 billion while this sector has the annual transaction of worth Rs 150 billion.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that chairman of Nepal Cement Producers’ Association Dhrubaraj Thapa claimed Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from zero level in an interval of 16 years with the entry of the private sector in the production of cement. He added that Nepal is expected to export cement from the next fiscal year.</p> <p> “Compared to other sectors, cement industry has progressed in a speedy manner. This is a proud moment for Nepal. Now, the government should take steps to resolve the problems facing the cement industries,” RSS quoted Thapa as saying.</p> <p> Himal Cement Company first started production of cement in Nepal in 1960 but the private sector started investing in the cement industry only 16 years ago. Currently, there are 56 cement industries in Nepal including two state-owned companies-- Udayapur Cement Industry and Hetauda Cement Industry.</p> <p> According to Thapa, the cement factories in the country produced 9 million tonnes of cement in the last fiscal year having total production capacity of 13 million tonnes. Likewise, the country imported meager five percent of cement requirement during the same period. However, industrialists claim that the cost of cement production in Nepal is one of the highest in the world and lack of sufficient raw materials and coal is responsible for the high cost, it is said.</p> <p> The industrialists have argued that frequent changes in policies, problems in labour laws, compulsion to hire foreign human resources, hassles in regard to mines and forest sectors, debate about taxation in between local and province levels and some other issues are the key problems in this sector, RSS reported.</p> <p> Engineer at Department of Mines and Geology Jayaraj Ghimire said that programmes to promote limestone would be initiated in Nepal adding that a total of 168 industries are given license to extract limestone.</p> <p> Likewise, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav said that the government was planning to further develop the cement industries by amending the legal hassles existing since past. He also urged the stakeholders for cooperation and consultation, stating that prosperity is not likely without development of industries and partnership with the private sector.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9703', 'image' => '20190201021308_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Incubation and Innovation Should be Backed by Government Policies’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.', 'content' => '<p> February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.</p> <p> Speaking at the event organised by the French Embassy in Kathmandu on Thursday, January 31, one of the panelists, Shiwani Neupane, said that the incubation and innovation should be backed by government policies.</p> <p> Likewise, Camille Hanesse, the founder of Cosy Nepal, linked heritage conservation to employment and remarked that heritage conservation is a great opportunity for young people in terms of job creation.</p> <p> Atmospheric scientist Arnico Panday said that with accelerating activities and consumerism, we have limited time to stabilize the climate. Therefore, a major switch is needed in our energy consumption and behavior pattern, which can be a major business opportunity for emerging ventures, he said.</p> <p> According to a statement issued by the French Embassy, the attendees included heads of missions and representatives from various embassies, senior officers from the Government of Nepal, researchers, students, and media representatives.</p> <p> The French Embassy said that the event was organised in collaboration with Nepal Economic Forum and the Alliance Française “to stimulate thinking and get the ideas and knowledge flowing”.</p> <p> The event was held to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relation between Nepal and France.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9702', 'image' => '20190201014707_20190131_154822.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 Industries to Start Production in Bhairahawa SEZ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. Shakti Minerals will start test production from next week, it informed New Business Age.</p> <p> “Works in the plant section are about to be completed,” said project head of the industry, Laxman Thakuri. He claimed that the industry is first of its kind in Nepal, and has been established with an investment of Rs 400 million.</p> <p> The industry aims to produce dolomite (a substance used to produce paints) and flux (used in iron plants) and export them to India and third countries.</p> <p> According to Deepak Jha, promoter of the industry, the government had announced to exempt customs duty for the industries in the SEZ, but Shakti Minerals had to pay Rs 20 million as customs duty to import machineries.</p> <p> He said the lack of coordination between the ministries have affected the industries. Bhairahawa SEZ is spread across 54 <em>bigaha </em>land. Likewise, a total of 19 industries will be operating 39 plants in the area. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9700', 'image' => '20190201015612_sej pic (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Business Community Demands Slash in Interest Rate', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.', 'content' => '<p> February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.</p> <p> They argued that the interest rate should be around seven percent for the production-based industries and up to nine percent for the trading firms, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The business community of eastern Nepal drew the attention of the government to that end at a programme jointly organised by the Industry Association Morang and the Trade Association Morang on Thursday, January 31.</p> <p> Stressing the need for slashing the interest rate, they also argued that the central bank should realise the ground reality that no bank was running on loss.</p> <p> According to RSS, the industrialists and businesspersons said that industries and businesses should flourish to reduce the trade deficit, strengthen the economy and create more job opportunities.</p> <p> Industrialists Bhim Ghimire, Pawan Kumar Sharada, Sushen Pyakurel, Moti Dugad among others said that the interest rates of banks should be less in order to increase domestic investment and lure foreign investment.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9698', 'image' => '20190201125513_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9922', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'REBAN, Workers Lock Horns over Scrapping of Service Charge', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.</p> <p> The association of restaurant owners on January 28 decided unilaterally to get rid of the facility which the workers had been enjoying by pointing to the consumers’ dissatisfaction toward exorbitant prices at eateries and the introduction of the social security fund.</p> <p> The service charge was in effect since 2006 following an agreement between restaurant and hotel workers affiliated to various trade unions, REBAN and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN).</p> <p> Following the agreement, each employee working at hotels and restaurant had been getting between Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 per month in an average. Especially, workers of KFC, Nanglo and Roadhouse Café have been earning the most from the 10 percent service charge.</p> <p> Following the agreement, each worker at present has been receiving average Rs 12,000 to 25,000. Workers are getting more payment via the agreement especially from KFC, Nanglo, and Roadside Restaurant and Bar.</p> <p> Madhav Pandey, president of All Nepal Hotel Casino and Restaurant Workers’ Union, said it is unfair for the restaurant owners to do away with the service charge unilaterally under the pretext of social security scheme coming into effect soon.</p> <p> Pradip Kumar Jaiswal, president of REBAN, said that the association won’t step back for its decision. Jaiswal said that REBAN announced the scrapping of the service charge following complaints from the consumers regarding high cost and degrading service provided by restaurants and bars.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9696', 'image' => '20190131040857_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Help Scale Up Renewable Energy in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the WB, the SCF grant and credit will support the private sector-led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project, which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids.</p> <p> “One component of the project will provide credit facility to the private sector to support renewable mini-grid sub-projects, and help the sector prosper and expand,” said Subodh Adhikari, senior energy specialist and task team leader of the project at the World Bank.</p> <p> “The second component will provide technical assistance to the mini-grid sector, energy-service companies and partner banks to ensure smooth and sustainable implementation,” he added. </p> <p> According to the WB, the Project is aligned to the efforts of the Government of Nepal to address barriers to private sector participation in the renewable energy mini-grid sector. The project aims at addressing these barriers by successfully demonstrating new approaches that will promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Private entities and cooperatives will be mobilized to provide electricity services to rural areas as “energy service companies” (ESCOs), the statement added.</p> <p> “These specialized ESCOs will crowd-in the necessary technical expertise and financing capacity to develop, build, own and operate renewable mini-grid projects. They will have access to better credit terms and stronger project development support through the project,” the statement adds.</p> <p> “This Project will tap in the vast business opportunities and technical potential for the private sector to provide more efficient and sustainable energy services in Nepal,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal.</p> <p> “It is directly linked to the Government of Nepal’s effort for greater private sector management and commercial financing through public-private partnerships, and the World Bank’s mission of maximizing all financial opportunities for development,” he added.</p> <p> “The Project aims to improve the overall energy supply situation in Nepal by promoting renewable energy solutions, including the opportunities to capture private sector efficiencies through PPPs,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9695', 'image' => '20190131043830_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9920', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kolkata Transport Entrepreneurs Threaten to Obstruct Nepal-Bound Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.</p> <p> The protests were held after the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India decided to remove the paperwork for goods imported by Nepali traders.</p> <p> The customs office of Kolkata Port has circulated a notice to remove the paperwork for goods to be transported to Nepal via railway effective from February 15. The port authorities have decided to adopt the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) instead of the paperwork. This has threatened the business of the local transport entrepreneurs. Hence, the middlemen who will face loss in business due to this decision took to the streets. The protests which started on Tuesday continued on Wednesday as well.</p> <p> The protesters have threatened to obstruct the railway service if the CBIC does not revoke its decision before February 15. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9692', 'image' => '20190131021242_IMG-20190130-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9912', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government to Tighten Import of Luxurious Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has been preparing to restrict imports of different luxurious goods.</p> <p> The ministry has already sent the list of luxurious goods to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) for review. According to Nawaraj Dhakal, secretary at the ministry, the decision on one hand will prevent Nepal from becoming a ‘dumping site’ and on the other hand it will also promote domestic products.</p> <p> Secretary Dhakal told New Business Age that import of some products at low rate has weakened the domestic production, so the ministry has prepared a list of products to limit their import.</p> <p> Likewise, Pawan Golyan, chairman of Golyan Group, said the government needs to promote domestic products by keeping a check on imports. “If the government focuses on production, it takes no time for the country to achieve development,” he added.</p> <p> It is noteworthy to mention that the government, in 2009, had also prepared a list of luxurious items to limit their import. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9686', 'image' => '20190130031847_bbbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The number of domestic tourists is increasing at Ramaroshan area of Achham district, which is renowned for 12 ponds and 18 pastures. This area lies in the highlands of the district and is one of the 100 destinations selected by the government for tourism promotion.</p> <p> The area boasts of different varieties of Rhododendron, the national flower of Newpal, as well as the national bird Lophophorus locally known as Danphe.</p> <p> This place, which is home to different kinds of medicinal herbs, is also home to some endangered animals.</p> <p> Ramaroshan Rural Municipality marked the World Wetlands Day on February 2 in a bid to promote this area as a tourist destination.</p> <p> Although this area holds a great potential to be developed into a tourist destination, it remains largely ignored.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9712', 'image' => '20190203035839_20190202_160704.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9937', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Obtains Air Operator's Certificate for Japan flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan.', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan. According to NAC Deputy Spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala, its new A 330 wide-body aircraft was granted the AOC for Kathmandu-Osaka flights on Friday, January 31.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the NAC would very soon seek permission from the aviation regulating body of Japan towards that end. It plans to launch the Kathmandu-Osaka flights in in a month’s time.</p> <p> RSS said that the national flag carrier of Nepal dreams of operating the Kathmandu-China flights as well by the end of March. The NAC has already managed human resources to handle the flights in both the destinations, RSS further said.</p> <p> NAC has been currently operating international flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok and Qatar. According to NAC officials, the state-owned airline is in the process to connect with China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia with direct flights in the near future.</p> <p> NAC currently owns two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircraft and one Boeing for the operation of international flights.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9711', 'image' => '20190203110611_A330-200-Hifly-Nepal-Airlines-landing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9940', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '400 Nepali Cargo Containers Stuck at Kolkata Port', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. The customs house agents (CHAs) which have been working as the representatives of Nepali importers have halted the movement of shipments, which has resulted in this crisis.</p> <p> Following the decision of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India to apply electronic tracking system (ETS) on the containers of Nepali importers at the Kolkata Port, the clearing agents have started protest programs expressing dissatisfaction over the decision. CHAs started protests from Tuesday upon the call from the Nepal-India Customs House Agent Association.</p> <p> After the provision is implemented, the agents are not required at the port.</p> <p> More than 400 containers are stuck at the Kolkata Port. A total of 70 to 80 containers come to Nepal via Kolkata Port every day. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9710', 'image' => '20190203033522_IMG_9262.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9936', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NOC Hikes Prices of Petroleum Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. As per the new price adjustment coming into effect from midnight, petrol will cost Rs 110 per litre. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.25 per litre. Likewise, price of diesel has surged by Rs 4.28 to Rs 97 per litre. Kerosene's price has been adjusted to Rs 97 per litre. The NOC has not increased the price of cooking gas, however.</p> <p> NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit said that the price adjustment follows the government's provision to adjust price of petroleum products every fortnight. He further said that the state-run oil monopoly decided to hike the price after receiving a new price list from the Indian Oil Corporation on February 1.</p> <p> “NOC however missed the price adjustment the previous time due to various reasons,” RSS quoted Goit as saying.</p> <p> With the new price adjustment, the state-owned oil corporation could earn a profit of approximately Rs 1.16 billion in a period of 15 days, said an NOC official.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9707', 'image' => '20190203105730_NOC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Ice Climbing Festival-2019’ to Start from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. The nine-day event which will conclude on February 10 is being organised with the objective to develop ‘ice climbing’ as a new tourism attraction for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> The organiser, Nepal Climbing Team, said that the main aim of the festival is to promote Nepal’s tourism destinations at the national and international levels. The organiser claimed that the festival is being held for the first time in Nepal to disseminate the message that ice climbing can be done in any season. The organisers believe this will help in promoting tourism.</p> <p> Bishnu Tamang of the organising committee said that the event will help in promoting adventure tourism as well. He said the event will impart positive message that ice climbing can be enjoyed in any season throughout the year while it will be a new product for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> Krishna Kumar Aryal of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said that the event will help in developing Nepal as a destination for ice climbing.</p> <p> The festival is promoted by NTB. The estimated cost of the event is said to be around Rs 1.8 million. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9704', 'image' => '20190201122937_Clipboard05.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'With investment of Rs 200 billion, Nepal becomes self-reliant in cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. According to industrialists, cement industries have received investment of around Rs 200 billion while this sector has the annual transaction of worth Rs 150 billion.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that chairman of Nepal Cement Producers’ Association Dhrubaraj Thapa claimed Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from zero level in an interval of 16 years with the entry of the private sector in the production of cement. He added that Nepal is expected to export cement from the next fiscal year.</p> <p> “Compared to other sectors, cement industry has progressed in a speedy manner. This is a proud moment for Nepal. Now, the government should take steps to resolve the problems facing the cement industries,” RSS quoted Thapa as saying.</p> <p> Himal Cement Company first started production of cement in Nepal in 1960 but the private sector started investing in the cement industry only 16 years ago. Currently, there are 56 cement industries in Nepal including two state-owned companies-- Udayapur Cement Industry and Hetauda Cement Industry.</p> <p> According to Thapa, the cement factories in the country produced 9 million tonnes of cement in the last fiscal year having total production capacity of 13 million tonnes. Likewise, the country imported meager five percent of cement requirement during the same period. However, industrialists claim that the cost of cement production in Nepal is one of the highest in the world and lack of sufficient raw materials and coal is responsible for the high cost, it is said.</p> <p> The industrialists have argued that frequent changes in policies, problems in labour laws, compulsion to hire foreign human resources, hassles in regard to mines and forest sectors, debate about taxation in between local and province levels and some other issues are the key problems in this sector, RSS reported.</p> <p> Engineer at Department of Mines and Geology Jayaraj Ghimire said that programmes to promote limestone would be initiated in Nepal adding that a total of 168 industries are given license to extract limestone.</p> <p> Likewise, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav said that the government was planning to further develop the cement industries by amending the legal hassles existing since past. He also urged the stakeholders for cooperation and consultation, stating that prosperity is not likely without development of industries and partnership with the private sector.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9703', 'image' => '20190201021308_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Incubation and Innovation Should be Backed by Government Policies’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.', 'content' => '<p> February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.</p> <p> Speaking at the event organised by the French Embassy in Kathmandu on Thursday, January 31, one of the panelists, Shiwani Neupane, said that the incubation and innovation should be backed by government policies.</p> <p> Likewise, Camille Hanesse, the founder of Cosy Nepal, linked heritage conservation to employment and remarked that heritage conservation is a great opportunity for young people in terms of job creation.</p> <p> Atmospheric scientist Arnico Panday said that with accelerating activities and consumerism, we have limited time to stabilize the climate. Therefore, a major switch is needed in our energy consumption and behavior pattern, which can be a major business opportunity for emerging ventures, he said.</p> <p> According to a statement issued by the French Embassy, the attendees included heads of missions and representatives from various embassies, senior officers from the Government of Nepal, researchers, students, and media representatives.</p> <p> The French Embassy said that the event was organised in collaboration with Nepal Economic Forum and the Alliance Française “to stimulate thinking and get the ideas and knowledge flowing”.</p> <p> The event was held to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relation between Nepal and France.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9702', 'image' => '20190201014707_20190131_154822.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 Industries to Start Production in Bhairahawa SEZ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. Shakti Minerals will start test production from next week, it informed New Business Age.</p> <p> “Works in the plant section are about to be completed,” said project head of the industry, Laxman Thakuri. He claimed that the industry is first of its kind in Nepal, and has been established with an investment of Rs 400 million.</p> <p> The industry aims to produce dolomite (a substance used to produce paints) and flux (used in iron plants) and export them to India and third countries.</p> <p> According to Deepak Jha, promoter of the industry, the government had announced to exempt customs duty for the industries in the SEZ, but Shakti Minerals had to pay Rs 20 million as customs duty to import machineries.</p> <p> He said the lack of coordination between the ministries have affected the industries. Bhairahawa SEZ is spread across 54 <em>bigaha </em>land. Likewise, a total of 19 industries will be operating 39 plants in the area. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9700', 'image' => '20190201015612_sej pic (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Business Community Demands Slash in Interest Rate', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.', 'content' => '<p> February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.</p> <p> They argued that the interest rate should be around seven percent for the production-based industries and up to nine percent for the trading firms, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The business community of eastern Nepal drew the attention of the government to that end at a programme jointly organised by the Industry Association Morang and the Trade Association Morang on Thursday, January 31.</p> <p> Stressing the need for slashing the interest rate, they also argued that the central bank should realise the ground reality that no bank was running on loss.</p> <p> According to RSS, the industrialists and businesspersons said that industries and businesses should flourish to reduce the trade deficit, strengthen the economy and create more job opportunities.</p> <p> Industrialists Bhim Ghimire, Pawan Kumar Sharada, Sushen Pyakurel, Moti Dugad among others said that the interest rates of banks should be less in order to increase domestic investment and lure foreign investment.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9698', 'image' => '20190201125513_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9922', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'REBAN, Workers Lock Horns over Scrapping of Service Charge', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.</p> <p> The association of restaurant owners on January 28 decided unilaterally to get rid of the facility which the workers had been enjoying by pointing to the consumers’ dissatisfaction toward exorbitant prices at eateries and the introduction of the social security fund.</p> <p> The service charge was in effect since 2006 following an agreement between restaurant and hotel workers affiliated to various trade unions, REBAN and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN).</p> <p> Following the agreement, each employee working at hotels and restaurant had been getting between Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 per month in an average. Especially, workers of KFC, Nanglo and Roadhouse Café have been earning the most from the 10 percent service charge.</p> <p> Following the agreement, each worker at present has been receiving average Rs 12,000 to 25,000. Workers are getting more payment via the agreement especially from KFC, Nanglo, and Roadside Restaurant and Bar.</p> <p> Madhav Pandey, president of All Nepal Hotel Casino and Restaurant Workers’ Union, said it is unfair for the restaurant owners to do away with the service charge unilaterally under the pretext of social security scheme coming into effect soon.</p> <p> Pradip Kumar Jaiswal, president of REBAN, said that the association won’t step back for its decision. Jaiswal said that REBAN announced the scrapping of the service charge following complaints from the consumers regarding high cost and degrading service provided by restaurants and bars.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9696', 'image' => '20190131040857_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Help Scale Up Renewable Energy in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the WB, the SCF grant and credit will support the private sector-led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project, which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids.</p> <p> “One component of the project will provide credit facility to the private sector to support renewable mini-grid sub-projects, and help the sector prosper and expand,” said Subodh Adhikari, senior energy specialist and task team leader of the project at the World Bank.</p> <p> “The second component will provide technical assistance to the mini-grid sector, energy-service companies and partner banks to ensure smooth and sustainable implementation,” he added. </p> <p> According to the WB, the Project is aligned to the efforts of the Government of Nepal to address barriers to private sector participation in the renewable energy mini-grid sector. The project aims at addressing these barriers by successfully demonstrating new approaches that will promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Private entities and cooperatives will be mobilized to provide electricity services to rural areas as “energy service companies” (ESCOs), the statement added.</p> <p> “These specialized ESCOs will crowd-in the necessary technical expertise and financing capacity to develop, build, own and operate renewable mini-grid projects. They will have access to better credit terms and stronger project development support through the project,” the statement adds.</p> <p> “This Project will tap in the vast business opportunities and technical potential for the private sector to provide more efficient and sustainable energy services in Nepal,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal.</p> <p> “It is directly linked to the Government of Nepal’s effort for greater private sector management and commercial financing through public-private partnerships, and the World Bank’s mission of maximizing all financial opportunities for development,” he added.</p> <p> “The Project aims to improve the overall energy supply situation in Nepal by promoting renewable energy solutions, including the opportunities to capture private sector efficiencies through PPPs,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9695', 'image' => '20190131043830_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9920', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kolkata Transport Entrepreneurs Threaten to Obstruct Nepal-Bound Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.</p> <p> The protests were held after the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India decided to remove the paperwork for goods imported by Nepali traders.</p> <p> The customs office of Kolkata Port has circulated a notice to remove the paperwork for goods to be transported to Nepal via railway effective from February 15. The port authorities have decided to adopt the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) instead of the paperwork. This has threatened the business of the local transport entrepreneurs. Hence, the middlemen who will face loss in business due to this decision took to the streets. The protests which started on Tuesday continued on Wednesday as well.</p> <p> The protesters have threatened to obstruct the railway service if the CBIC does not revoke its decision before February 15. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9692', 'image' => '20190131021242_IMG-20190130-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9912', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government to Tighten Import of Luxurious Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has been preparing to restrict imports of different luxurious goods.</p> <p> The ministry has already sent the list of luxurious goods to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) for review. According to Nawaraj Dhakal, secretary at the ministry, the decision on one hand will prevent Nepal from becoming a ‘dumping site’ and on the other hand it will also promote domestic products.</p> <p> Secretary Dhakal told New Business Age that import of some products at low rate has weakened the domestic production, so the ministry has prepared a list of products to limit their import.</p> <p> Likewise, Pawan Golyan, chairman of Golyan Group, said the government needs to promote domestic products by keeping a check on imports. “If the government focuses on production, it takes no time for the country to achieve development,” he added.</p> <p> It is noteworthy to mention that the government, in 2009, had also prepared a list of luxurious items to limit their import. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9686', 'image' => '20190130031847_bbbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The number of domestic tourists is increasing at Ramaroshan area of Achham district, which is renowned for 12 ponds and 18 pastures. This area lies in the highlands of the district and is one of the 100 destinations selected by the government for tourism promotion.</p> <p> The area boasts of different varieties of Rhododendron, the national flower of Newpal, as well as the national bird Lophophorus locally known as Danphe.</p> <p> This place, which is home to different kinds of medicinal herbs, is also home to some endangered animals.</p> <p> Ramaroshan Rural Municipality marked the World Wetlands Day on February 2 in a bid to promote this area as a tourist destination.</p> <p> Although this area holds a great potential to be developed into a tourist destination, it remains largely ignored.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9712', 'image' => '20190203035839_20190202_160704.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9937', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Obtains Air Operator's Certificate for Japan flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan.', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has obtained an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to conduct flights to Japan. According to NAC Deputy Spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala, its new A 330 wide-body aircraft was granted the AOC for Kathmandu-Osaka flights on Friday, January 31.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the NAC would very soon seek permission from the aviation regulating body of Japan towards that end. It plans to launch the Kathmandu-Osaka flights in in a month’s time.</p> <p> RSS said that the national flag carrier of Nepal dreams of operating the Kathmandu-China flights as well by the end of March. The NAC has already managed human resources to handle the flights in both the destinations, RSS further said.</p> <p> NAC has been currently operating international flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok and Qatar. According to NAC officials, the state-owned airline is in the process to connect with China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia with direct flights in the near future.</p> <p> NAC currently owns two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircraft and one Boeing for the operation of international flights.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9711', 'image' => '20190203110611_A330-200-Hifly-Nepal-Airlines-landing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9940', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '400 Nepali Cargo Containers Stuck at Kolkata Port', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: The protest of clearing agents in Kolkata has disrupted the movement of containers as the Nepal-bound cargo shipments have been stranded at the Kolkota Port. The customs house agents (CHAs) which have been working as the representatives of Nepali importers have halted the movement of shipments, which has resulted in this crisis.</p> <p> Following the decision of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India to apply electronic tracking system (ETS) on the containers of Nepali importers at the Kolkata Port, the clearing agents have started protest programs expressing dissatisfaction over the decision. CHAs started protests from Tuesday upon the call from the Nepal-India Customs House Agent Association.</p> <p> After the provision is implemented, the agents are not required at the port.</p> <p> More than 400 containers are stuck at the Kolkata Port. A total of 70 to 80 containers come to Nepal via Kolkata Port every day. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9710', 'image' => '20190203033522_IMG_9262.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9936', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NOC Hikes Prices of Petroleum Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. ', 'content' => '<p> February 3: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products effective from Sunday, February 3. As per the new price adjustment coming into effect from midnight, petrol will cost Rs 110 per litre. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 2.25 per litre. Likewise, price of diesel has surged by Rs 4.28 to Rs 97 per litre. Kerosene's price has been adjusted to Rs 97 per litre. The NOC has not increased the price of cooking gas, however.</p> <p> NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit said that the price adjustment follows the government's provision to adjust price of petroleum products every fortnight. He further said that the state-run oil monopoly decided to hike the price after receiving a new price list from the Indian Oil Corporation on February 1.</p> <p> “NOC however missed the price adjustment the previous time due to various reasons,” RSS quoted Goit as saying.</p> <p> With the new price adjustment, the state-owned oil corporation could earn a profit of approximately Rs 1.16 billion in a period of 15 days, said an NOC official.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-03', 'modified' => '2019-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9707', 'image' => '20190203105730_NOC.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9927', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Ice Climbing Festival-2019’ to Start from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: Nepal’s first-ever ‘Ice Climbing Festival’ is scheduled to kick off on February 2 at Humde of Manag. The nine-day event which will conclude on February 10 is being organised with the objective to develop ‘ice climbing’ as a new tourism attraction for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> The organiser, Nepal Climbing Team, said that the main aim of the festival is to promote Nepal’s tourism destinations at the national and international levels. The organiser claimed that the festival is being held for the first time in Nepal to disseminate the message that ice climbing can be done in any season. The organisers believe this will help in promoting tourism.</p> <p> Bishnu Tamang of the organising committee said that the event will help in promoting adventure tourism as well. He said the event will impart positive message that ice climbing can be enjoyed in any season throughout the year while it will be a new product for the Visit Nepal Year 2020.</p> <p> Krishna Kumar Aryal of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said that the event will help in developing Nepal as a destination for ice climbing.</p> <p> The festival is promoted by NTB. The estimated cost of the event is said to be around Rs 1.8 million. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9704', 'image' => '20190201122937_Clipboard05.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9933', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'With investment of Rs 200 billion, Nepal becomes self-reliant in cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: With huge amount of national and foreign investments in cement industries, Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from this year. According to industrialists, cement industries have received investment of around Rs 200 billion while this sector has the annual transaction of worth Rs 150 billion.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that chairman of Nepal Cement Producers’ Association Dhrubaraj Thapa claimed Nepal has become self-reliant in cement production from zero level in an interval of 16 years with the entry of the private sector in the production of cement. He added that Nepal is expected to export cement from the next fiscal year.</p> <p> “Compared to other sectors, cement industry has progressed in a speedy manner. This is a proud moment for Nepal. Now, the government should take steps to resolve the problems facing the cement industries,” RSS quoted Thapa as saying.</p> <p> Himal Cement Company first started production of cement in Nepal in 1960 but the private sector started investing in the cement industry only 16 years ago. Currently, there are 56 cement industries in Nepal including two state-owned companies-- Udayapur Cement Industry and Hetauda Cement Industry.</p> <p> According to Thapa, the cement factories in the country produced 9 million tonnes of cement in the last fiscal year having total production capacity of 13 million tonnes. Likewise, the country imported meager five percent of cement requirement during the same period. However, industrialists claim that the cost of cement production in Nepal is one of the highest in the world and lack of sufficient raw materials and coal is responsible for the high cost, it is said.</p> <p> The industrialists have argued that frequent changes in policies, problems in labour laws, compulsion to hire foreign human resources, hassles in regard to mines and forest sectors, debate about taxation in between local and province levels and some other issues are the key problems in this sector, RSS reported.</p> <p> Engineer at Department of Mines and Geology Jayaraj Ghimire said that programmes to promote limestone would be initiated in Nepal adding that a total of 168 industries are given license to extract limestone.</p> <p> Likewise, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav said that the government was planning to further develop the cement industries by amending the legal hassles existing since past. He also urged the stakeholders for cooperation and consultation, stating that prosperity is not likely without development of industries and partnership with the private sector.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9703', 'image' => '20190201021308_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9931', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Incubation and Innovation Should be Backed by Government Policies’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.', 'content' => '<p> February 1 : Participants of a panel discussion on the topic “Facing our Time’ stressed the need for changing our energy consumption and behavior pattern and for new government policies in the current context.</p> <p> Speaking at the event organised by the French Embassy in Kathmandu on Thursday, January 31, one of the panelists, Shiwani Neupane, said that the incubation and innovation should be backed by government policies.</p> <p> Likewise, Camille Hanesse, the founder of Cosy Nepal, linked heritage conservation to employment and remarked that heritage conservation is a great opportunity for young people in terms of job creation.</p> <p> Atmospheric scientist Arnico Panday said that with accelerating activities and consumerism, we have limited time to stabilize the climate. Therefore, a major switch is needed in our energy consumption and behavior pattern, which can be a major business opportunity for emerging ventures, he said.</p> <p> According to a statement issued by the French Embassy, the attendees included heads of missions and representatives from various embassies, senior officers from the Government of Nepal, researchers, students, and media representatives.</p> <p> The French Embassy said that the event was organised in collaboration with Nepal Economic Forum and the Alliance Française “to stimulate thinking and get the ideas and knowledge flowing”.</p> <p> The event was held to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relation between Nepal and France.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9702', 'image' => '20190201014707_20190131_154822.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9932', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 Industries to Start Production in Bhairahawa SEZ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. ', 'content' => '<p> February 1: It has been learnt that the three industries, which are registered in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Bhairahawa, are about to start operation. Shakti Minerals will start test production from next week, it informed New Business Age.</p> <p> “Works in the plant section are about to be completed,” said project head of the industry, Laxman Thakuri. He claimed that the industry is first of its kind in Nepal, and has been established with an investment of Rs 400 million.</p> <p> The industry aims to produce dolomite (a substance used to produce paints) and flux (used in iron plants) and export them to India and third countries.</p> <p> According to Deepak Jha, promoter of the industry, the government had announced to exempt customs duty for the industries in the SEZ, but Shakti Minerals had to pay Rs 20 million as customs duty to import machineries.</p> <p> He said the lack of coordination between the ministries have affected the industries. Bhairahawa SEZ is spread across 54 <em>bigaha </em>land. Likewise, a total of 19 industries will be operating 39 plants in the area. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9700', 'image' => '20190201015612_sej pic (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9928', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Business Community Demands Slash in Interest Rate', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.', 'content' => '<p> February 1: The industrialists and traders in Biratnagar have asked the government to immediately reduce the high interest rate charged by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the borrowers.</p> <p> They argued that the interest rate should be around seven percent for the production-based industries and up to nine percent for the trading firms, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The business community of eastern Nepal drew the attention of the government to that end at a programme jointly organised by the Industry Association Morang and the Trade Association Morang on Thursday, January 31.</p> <p> Stressing the need for slashing the interest rate, they also argued that the central bank should realise the ground reality that no bank was running on loss.</p> <p> According to RSS, the industrialists and businesspersons said that industries and businesses should flourish to reduce the trade deficit, strengthen the economy and create more job opportunities.</p> <p> Industrialists Bhim Ghimire, Pawan Kumar Sharada, Sushen Pyakurel, Moti Dugad among others said that the interest rates of banks should be less in order to increase domestic investment and lure foreign investment.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-01', 'modified' => '2019-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9698', 'image' => '20190201125513_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9922', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'REBAN, Workers Lock Horns over Scrapping of Service Charge', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: A confrontation has ensued between the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and restaurant workers affiliated to various trade unions after REBAN scrapped the 10 percent service charge which the workers had been getting since the last 11 years.</p> <p> The association of restaurant owners on January 28 decided unilaterally to get rid of the facility which the workers had been enjoying by pointing to the consumers’ dissatisfaction toward exorbitant prices at eateries and the introduction of the social security fund.</p> <p> The service charge was in effect since 2006 following an agreement between restaurant and hotel workers affiliated to various trade unions, REBAN and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN).</p> <p> Following the agreement, each employee working at hotels and restaurant had been getting between Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 per month in an average. Especially, workers of KFC, Nanglo and Roadhouse Café have been earning the most from the 10 percent service charge.</p> <p> Following the agreement, each worker at present has been receiving average Rs 12,000 to 25,000. Workers are getting more payment via the agreement especially from KFC, Nanglo, and Roadside Restaurant and Bar.</p> <p> Madhav Pandey, president of All Nepal Hotel Casino and Restaurant Workers’ Union, said it is unfair for the restaurant owners to do away with the service charge unilaterally under the pretext of social security scheme coming into effect soon.</p> <p> Pradip Kumar Jaiswal, president of REBAN, said that the association won’t step back for its decision. Jaiswal said that REBAN announced the scrapping of the service charge following complaints from the consumers regarding high cost and degrading service provided by restaurants and bars.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9696', 'image' => '20190131040857_maxresdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9925', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Help Scale Up Renewable Energy in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The World Bank (WB) has approved the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) grant of US$ 5.61 million and SCF loan amounting to US$ 2 million to help Nepal diversify its renewable energies, it said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the WB, the SCF grant and credit will support the private sector-led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project, which aims to mobilize energy-service companies in selected regions of the country to increase capacity of renewable energy mini-grids.</p> <p> “One component of the project will provide credit facility to the private sector to support renewable mini-grid sub-projects, and help the sector prosper and expand,” said Subodh Adhikari, senior energy specialist and task team leader of the project at the World Bank.</p> <p> “The second component will provide technical assistance to the mini-grid sector, energy-service companies and partner banks to ensure smooth and sustainable implementation,” he added. </p> <p> According to the WB, the Project is aligned to the efforts of the Government of Nepal to address barriers to private sector participation in the renewable energy mini-grid sector. The project aims at addressing these barriers by successfully demonstrating new approaches that will promote public-private partnerships (PPPs). Private entities and cooperatives will be mobilized to provide electricity services to rural areas as “energy service companies” (ESCOs), the statement added.</p> <p> “These specialized ESCOs will crowd-in the necessary technical expertise and financing capacity to develop, build, own and operate renewable mini-grid projects. They will have access to better credit terms and stronger project development support through the project,” the statement adds.</p> <p> “This Project will tap in the vast business opportunities and technical potential for the private sector to provide more efficient and sustainable energy services in Nepal,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank’s country manager for Nepal.</p> <p> “It is directly linked to the Government of Nepal’s effort for greater private sector management and commercial financing through public-private partnerships, and the World Bank’s mission of maximizing all financial opportunities for development,” he added.</p> <p> “The Project aims to improve the overall energy supply situation in Nepal by promoting renewable energy solutions, including the opportunities to capture private sector efficiencies through PPPs,” the statement reads.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9695', 'image' => '20190131043830_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9920', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kolkata Transport Entrepreneurs Threaten to Obstruct Nepal-Bound Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.', 'content' => '<p> January 31: Transport entrepreneurs and agents of Kolkata have been staging protests in the capital of West Bengal since Tuesday following the Indian authorities’ approval to transport goods brought from third countries directly to the border of Nepal from Kolkata’s port via railway containers.</p> <p> The protests were held after the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of India decided to remove the paperwork for goods imported by Nepali traders.</p> <p> The customs office of Kolkata Port has circulated a notice to remove the paperwork for goods to be transported to Nepal via railway effective from February 15. The port authorities have decided to adopt the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) instead of the paperwork. This has threatened the business of the local transport entrepreneurs. Hence, the middlemen who will face loss in business due to this decision took to the streets. The protests which started on Tuesday continued on Wednesday as well.</p> <p> The protesters have threatened to obstruct the railway service if the CBIC does not revoke its decision before February 15. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9692', 'image' => '20190131021242_IMG-20190130-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9912', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government to Tighten Import of Luxurious Goods', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: With the objective of promoting domestic products, the government is preparing to check the massive flow of imports from foreign countries. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has been preparing to restrict imports of different luxurious goods.</p> <p> The ministry has already sent the list of luxurious goods to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) for review. According to Nawaraj Dhakal, secretary at the ministry, the decision on one hand will prevent Nepal from becoming a ‘dumping site’ and on the other hand it will also promote domestic products.</p> <p> Secretary Dhakal told New Business Age that import of some products at low rate has weakened the domestic production, so the ministry has prepared a list of products to limit their import.</p> <p> Likewise, Pawan Golyan, chairman of Golyan Group, said the government needs to promote domestic products by keeping a check on imports. “If the government focuses on production, it takes no time for the country to achieve development,” he added.</p> <p> It is noteworthy to mention that the government, in 2009, had also prepared a list of luxurious items to limit their import. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9686', 'image' => '20190130031847_bbbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $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