January 31: Subisu CAN Info-Tech 2019, which kicked off in the capital on Tuesday, has attracted a total of 100,000 visitors in the first two days, according to the…
January 31: Subisu CAN Info-Tech 2019, which kicked off in the capital on Tuesday, has attracted a total of 100,000 visitors in the first two days, according to the…
January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29.…
January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency…
January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January…
January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government.…
January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter…
January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19.…
January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti…
January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the…
January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands.…
January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district.…
January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray…
January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti…
January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese…
January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).…
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The 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the technology expo is organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) in association with eSewa.</p> <p> The mega event has the stalls of Internet service providers and smartphones companies while producers of laptops, computers, inverters, batteries, software, printers, projectors, scanners, tech machines and CCTV, among others are also showcasing their products.</p> <p> The six-day long event also has participation of companies related to power solution and mobile accessories, telecommunication, ICT colleges and training institutes, software solution providers, among others. </p> <p> The entry fee for the event has been fixed at Rs 100 for general visitors and Rs 50 for students. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9685', 'image' => '20190131042924_DSC_0568.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9911', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CAN Info Tech- 2019 kicks off in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organising the 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the event with sponsorship of Subisu and e-sewa.</p> <p> The six-day event was inaugurated by Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota. CAN’s president Hemant Chaurasiya said that the fair aims to update people about the latest technological development taking place in the ICT sector across the world. He expressed the belief that businesses can be run effectively and promptly using such technology.</p> <p> The event being held with the slogan ‘Placing Nepal in Global ICT’ showcases different technological devices including drones, different national and international software, security devices and ‘robot battle’ made by Nepali students.</p> <p> According to the organiser, some lucky visitors of the fair can get free movie tickets and lunch coupon at. The organiser is also awarding cash prize for students and colleges participating in the robot competition for their encouragement.</p> <p> Likewise, under the daily prize scheme, the organiser is offering different packages including paragliding in Kathmandu, rafting in Trishuli, bungee jumping in Pokhara and one-night stay for a couple at KGH Group of Hotels.</p> <p> Chaurasiya informed that each day five visitors will get shopping voucher worth Rs 2000 while 60 visitors will get food coupon of Rs 200 and six visitors will get film tickets daily.</p> <p> During the inauguration, Sudhir Parajuli, chairman of Subisu Cable Net, said that the company has launched set-top box with artificial intelligent (AI) for the customers.</p> <p> Altogether 175 stalls including hardware, software, laptop, ISP, payment solution, bank, insurance are showcasing their technological devices at the event. The fair will conclude on February 3.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9682', 'image' => '20190130030359_CAN.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9910', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Slips Two Spots in Corruption Index', 'sub_title' => 'Politics and Bureaucracy Most Corrupt Sectors of Nepal: Transparency International', 'summary' => 'January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.</p> <p> The international corruption watchdog said so while unveiling the Corruption Perception Index 2018 report in Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29.</p> <p> The report states that the country has not progressed in good governance as Nepal’s position in the CPI 2018 report shows it has further slipped down two spots in the corruption index although its score remains the same.</p> <p> Nepal lies in the 124<sup>th</sup> position among 180 countries with a score of 31 while it ranked 122 last year with the same score.</p> <p> “Last year, we were in the 122nd position with a score of 31. However, this year our position in the overall ranking has dropped to 124th although the score is similar to that of the last year as two countries which were below Nepal’s position last year improved their ranking,” Rastriya Samachar Samiti quoted TIN president Khem Raj Regmi as saying.</p> <p> According to Regmi, the political sphere and bureaucracy are the most corrupt sectors in Nepal.</p> <p> “Although there is a two-thirds majority government after the elections, the level of corruption has not decreased. There is no improvement in the corruption perception index as compared to the previous year, which makes Nepal’s position worrisome in terms of good governance,” he added.</p> <p> As per the TI’s global report, Denmark and New Zealand top the Index with 88 and 87 points, respectively, RSS reported. Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria are at the bottom of the index, with 10, 13 and 13 points, respectively, out of 100.</p> <p> More than two-thirds of countries have scored below 50, with an average score of only 43. Since 2012, only 20 countries have significantly improved their scores, including Argentina and Cote D’Ivoire, and 16 have significantly declined, including, Australia, Chile and Malta, the TI said in a press statement.</p> <p> The highest scoring region is Western Europe and the European Union, with an average score of 66, while the lowest scoring regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 35).</p> <p> Under the sub-heading entitled ‘Corruption and Crisis of Democracy’, Transparency International press release states that cross analysis with global democracy data revealed a link between corruption and the health of democracies. It stated that full democracies scored an average of 75 on the CPI; flawed democracies scored an average of 49; hybrid regimes – which show elements of autocratic tendencies – score 35; autocratic regimes perform worst, with an average score of just 30 on the CPI.</p> <p> According to RSS, the 2018 CPI was based on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, giving each a score from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).</p> <p> It is stated in the report that the rule of law, independent regulatory bodies, free press and the civil society are the characteristics of the countries scoring high in the CPI while it is the opposite in countries with low CPI score.</p> <p> Among the South Asian countries, Bhutan is placed in overall 25th position with a score of 68 points, India is in the 35th position with a score of 41 points, Sri Lanka is in the 89th position with a score of 38 points, the Maldives is ranked 124th position with a score of 31 and Afghanistan is in the 172nd position with a score of 16 points in the CPI index.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9681', 'image' => '20190130012803_cccc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9906', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Conference on Accounting Profession on Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31. ICAN, an autonomous body to regulate chartered accountancy in Nepal, said in a statement that the conference is being held to mark its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada is scheduled to deliver his remark during the conference.</p> <p> ICAN’s President Jagannath Upadhyay (Niraula) said during a press conference on Tuesday that the conference will be held with an objective of discussing the challenges and latest developments in accountancy profession and to build the trust of public towards the profession of chartered accountants. </p> <p> “We expect that the conference will help in enhancing the audit quality as well as confidence of public toward the works of chartered accountants,” Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEWJON) quoted him as saying.</p> <p> According to the ICAN, four various sessions will be held during the conference where experts and practitioners will present and comment on technical papers. Blockchain and financial market, corporate governance reporting and role of professional accountants, experience in implementation of financial reporting standards in Nepal and enhancing the quality of the audit are the themes on which the conference will focus on, said ICAN’s president. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9677', 'image' => '20190130122015_ican.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9901', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '625 Companies Enlisted in Government’s Social Security Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. ', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. Of the total 625 companies, 272 received certificate from Minister for Labour, Gokarna Bista, amid a function on Monday, January 28.</p> <p> Some of the enlisted companies include Chaudhary Group, Golcha Organisation, Dugad Group, IME Group, Jagadamba Group which received certificate during the programme. Likewise, Annapurna Hotel, various companies operating at Balaju Industrial Estate, security guards supplying companies, majority of industries at Patan Industrial Estate, hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, government and non-government institutions also got certificates at the event.</p> <p> The government is also preparing to certify the remaining enlisted companies soon, said Minister Bista. He further said that the ministry is initiating to make the contributors to the employees’ provident fund and civil investment fund to participate in the social security fund. </p> <p> The government has already declared to implement the scheme July 17. Since the country’s big industries have already joined the scheme, remaining entrepreneurs are also expected to participate in the scheme.</p> <p> Publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, the ministry on November 12, 2018, had urged the employer companies and labor suppliers of Kathmandu valley to be enlisted in the fund from November 22, 2018 to February 18, 2019.</p> <p> The government is preparing to complete the listing of the companies by mid-May.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9672', 'image' => '20190129043642_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9900', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Power, Communications in Mustang', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that Lete, Kaishang and Muktinath witnessed heavy snowfall on Monday as these areas continue to be fully covered in snow since a week.</p> <p> With the continuous snowfall, Thasang Rural Municipality has been cut off from power supply and communications since a week, RSS quoted district police office chief, DSP Mahendra Bahadur Khadka, as saying.</p> <p> Similarly, Baragung-Muktikshetra Rural Municipality is also covered with snow.</p> <p> Flights to and from Jomsom Airport has been disrupted following the heavy snowfall, said Bishal Barun, official of Civil Aviation Authority, Jomsom office.</p> <p> As a result, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the areas have been affected.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9671', 'image' => '20190129020123_hqdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9899', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Policy Having Little Impact on Import of Petroleum Products, Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. This figure is an increase of 77 percent as compared to the data of the corresponding period of last FY.</p> <p> Although the government has pledged to improve supply of electricity in order to reduce the import of petroleum products, the records maintained at the main customs point show the opposite result.</p> <p> The country spent the maximum amount for purchasing petroleum products. The country relies on half of the total petroleum products imported from this customs point.</p> <p> Manish Kumar Mahato, communication officer at the customs point, confirmed that there was an increase of import by 77 percent during the review period.</p> <p> According to the data maintained by the customs office, the country imported 384,000 kiloliters of diesel, the highest among all petroleum products, during the review period. The cost of the total diesel import was Rs 28.12 billion, according to the customs office.</p> <p> The government has classified vehicles as luxurious goods and imposed a very high tax on vehicles. Yet, this has had little impact on import of vehicles. The tax collected from the import of four-wheelers including jeeps, cars and vans has alone increased by 100 percent at the Birgunj Customs Point.</p> <p> In the first six months of FY 2017/18, altogether 5957 vehicles worth Rs 4.99 billion were imported from Birgunj Customs Point. The figure stood at a staggering 9172 vehicles with a total worth of Rs 10.26 billion in the corresponding period of the current FY.</p> <p> Vehicles fall among the top three revenue contributors to the state coffers, said Mahato.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9670', 'image' => '20190128034626__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9896', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lawmakers Demand NT Service Expansion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). A meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday (January 27) called for effective expansion of the state-run telecom’s 4G service. RSS reported that the lawmakers also complained that the cost of NT’s project to develop 4G service was high.</p> <p> According to RSS, a Chinese company has been awarded the contract to undertake the Rs 18 billion project. In this regard, they suggested consulting experts before jumping to any conclusion.</p> <p> Former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey underscored the need for the NT to initiate the process to expand its service at the earliest. He, however, sought impartiality and quality service.</p> <p> Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who is also a former finance minister, demanded that the NT takes advice and suggestion from experts in information and technology before taking important decisions.</p> <p> Likewise, another former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki demanded effective expansion of NT service. The committee's Chairperson Krishna Prasad Dahal said experts' suggestion would be sought for NT service expansion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9669', 'image' => '20190128122555_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9898', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '141 companies get permit for extraction of mines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti reported that the Mine and Heritage Division under the department provided the permit to excavate minerals in different parts of the country in the current fiscal year.</p> <p> The excavation list includes limestone, sphatik, stone dust used to make glass, iron, dolomite, ruby, zinc, copper, stone and coal.</p> <p> Division chief Ram Prasad Ghimire said that although the division had conducted study in more than 500 places, the permission for excavation was given in only 241 places.</p> <p> “It is not sure all the areas have the minerals. So only the areas with traces of minerals are dug up,” he said, adding that most of the mining would be conducted on domestic investment.</p> <p> The minerals are categorized into three groups- most important, important and common. The most important are gold, silver, diamond and other precious metals.</p> <p> According to him, owing to the high price and lack of technology, the minerals produced in the country as kyanite, quartz and tourmaline have not been exported for two years.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9668', 'image' => '20190128125921_011911DSC00010-2.JPG', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9897', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Locals Affected by Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower Stage Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported on Sunday that the blocked the road leading to the project powerhouse.</p> <p> Their demands include that they should be provided electricity generated from the project, irrigation facility and concrete road from Beltari Chowk to Irikhola.</p> <p> The locals also accused the concerned authority of cutting facilities provided to them by the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p> "We have lost our valuable land to the project believing that the area will be developed. But we are deprived of even drinking water facility. The project is neglecting our woes," RSS quoted a protestor Anish Neupane as saying.</p> <p> However, Project Chief Rajesh Pandey claimed that the affected locals haven’t put forth their demands with the project in a formal way so far.</p> <p> The Rural Municipality Chair Khim Thapa said the problem would be resolved through talks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9667', 'image' => '20190128124009_bbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9892', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Snowfall Stalls Daily Activities in Rukum', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. ', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. Children and elderly have developed health problems due to the excessive cold caused by the snowfall on Friday and Saturday.</p> <p> Although the snow melted soon in the main market place of the district headquarters, thick layers of snow can still be seen in the high hills of the district. Except for Khalanga bazar of Musikot Municipality and the nearby areas, all of the high lands are covered in snow.</p> <p> The snowfall has affected transportation between Rukum East and Rukum West.</p> <p> Transportation has come to a halt in Khara and Jhulneta of Rukum West due to the thick layer of snow on the road.</p> <p> Meanwhile, farmers have expressed happiness as the snowfall would yield good harvest. They are expecting good harvest due to the timely rain and snowfall.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9665', 'image' => '20190127032506_rukum (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9894', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolpa’s Airport Lacks X-ray Machine', 'sub_title' => 'The airport is ill-equipped even though it has been in operation for 43 years', 'summary' => 'January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine. Due to the unavailability of the machine, the airport authorities have been manually checking all the luggage at the airport.</p> <p> Security personnel deputed at the airport expressed their annoyance a sensitive place like airport lacks such vital machine.</p> <p> The airport has been in operation since the last 43 years but is ill equipped ever since its establishment.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9664', 'image' => '20190127034727_Jufal_Bimanstal dolpa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9886', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Announces Discount on KTM-Bangkok flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The state-run news agency, RSS, reported that NAC is offering one ticket free of cost for a group of five passengers.</p> <p> According to RSS, the scheme valid for three months will come into effect from the beginning of February.</p> <p> NAC assistant spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala said that the scheme aims to promote tourism and trade as well. According to him, this scheme was launched based on the need.</p> <p> "Increasing trade is the main objective. We have announced such offer as it is also the season to draw tourists from this region," he added.</p> <p> Under this special offer, passengers can avail tickets for Kathmandu-Bangkok flights at Rs 12,000 excluding tax. The NAC has been conducting this flight for three days in a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday.</p> <p> NAC has two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircrafts and a Boeing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9658', 'image' => '20190127122541_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9890', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital.', 'content' => '<div> January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital. According to the embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the national flag of India and read out the message of India’s president on the occasion.</div> <div> </div> <div> The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by over 1500 Indians and friends of India, reads a statement issued by the embassy. The students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Modern Indian School and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Kathmandu sung patriotic songs followed by a performance by the Nepal Army band.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing their dues worth Rs 72.6 million and a blanket to each. Reiterating its commitment towards helping ex-servicemen, the embassy unveiled the ‘Bhu Puu-2018’ magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian envoy also presented the keys of 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> The embassy said that the Government of India has gifted a total of 722 ambulances and 142 buses to various organizations across Nepal since 1994 to expand access to healthcare and educational services in Nepal. The embassy also announced book grant to 54 educational institutions and libraries across Nepal to promote access to educational material to students in remote areas.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9657', 'image' => '20190127020605_IMG-1597.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9885', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Roses Worth Rs 15 Million Being Imported for Valentine’s Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). ', 'content' => '<p> January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). The state-run news agency reported that the roses are going to cost higher this year.</p> <p> Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) has stated that the cost of roses is going to be higher this year compared to last year as the demand for rose has risen, RSS said.</p> <p> FAN said that the volume of import of roses will see a surge this year due to the increase in demand. The association said that most of the rose stems to be sold on the Valentine’s Day are being imported from India.</p> <p> Nepal imported rose worth Rs 12.5 million last year.</p> <p> President of FAN Kumar Kasajoo Shrestha said rose is going to cost a little more this year as its price has gone up in the international market.</p> <p> Roses worth Rs 200 million is traded in the country annually. Shrestha said that domestic production meets 20 percent of the market demand and the rest are imported. Of the total roses imported, more than 60 percent are consumed in the Kathmandu Valley.</p> <p> According to RSS, the price of rose was in the range of Rs 40 to 80 per unit last year. It is expected to reach Rs 50 to 100 this year, a rise of 15 percent.</p> <p> Although a western culture, celebration of the Valentine’s Day has become a fad in the country in recent years. The Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 but generally the youths start celebrating it one week ahead.</p> <p> RSS reported that the floriculture business which started from 2007 BS in Nepal has been flourishing with the growing urbanization.</p> <p> “Floriculture business and nurseries have been growing with the growing demand for flowers. There are around 675 floriculture nurseries in 41 districts especially in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchok, Gulmi, Palpa, Dhading, Morang among other districts.”</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-25', 'modified' => '2019-01-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9656', 'image' => '20190125033945_aaaaa1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, '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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The 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the technology expo is organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) in association with eSewa.</p> <p> The mega event has the stalls of Internet service providers and smartphones companies while producers of laptops, computers, inverters, batteries, software, printers, projectors, scanners, tech machines and CCTV, among others are also showcasing their products.</p> <p> The six-day long event also has participation of companies related to power solution and mobile accessories, telecommunication, ICT colleges and training institutes, software solution providers, among others. </p> <p> The entry fee for the event has been fixed at Rs 100 for general visitors and Rs 50 for students. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9685', 'image' => '20190131042924_DSC_0568.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9911', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CAN Info Tech- 2019 kicks off in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organising the 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the event with sponsorship of Subisu and e-sewa.</p> <p> The six-day event was inaugurated by Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota. CAN’s president Hemant Chaurasiya said that the fair aims to update people about the latest technological development taking place in the ICT sector across the world. He expressed the belief that businesses can be run effectively and promptly using such technology.</p> <p> The event being held with the slogan ‘Placing Nepal in Global ICT’ showcases different technological devices including drones, different national and international software, security devices and ‘robot battle’ made by Nepali students.</p> <p> According to the organiser, some lucky visitors of the fair can get free movie tickets and lunch coupon at. The organiser is also awarding cash prize for students and colleges participating in the robot competition for their encouragement.</p> <p> Likewise, under the daily prize scheme, the organiser is offering different packages including paragliding in Kathmandu, rafting in Trishuli, bungee jumping in Pokhara and one-night stay for a couple at KGH Group of Hotels.</p> <p> Chaurasiya informed that each day five visitors will get shopping voucher worth Rs 2000 while 60 visitors will get food coupon of Rs 200 and six visitors will get film tickets daily.</p> <p> During the inauguration, Sudhir Parajuli, chairman of Subisu Cable Net, said that the company has launched set-top box with artificial intelligent (AI) for the customers.</p> <p> Altogether 175 stalls including hardware, software, laptop, ISP, payment solution, bank, insurance are showcasing their technological devices at the event. The fair will conclude on February 3.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9682', 'image' => '20190130030359_CAN.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9910', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Slips Two Spots in Corruption Index', 'sub_title' => 'Politics and Bureaucracy Most Corrupt Sectors of Nepal: Transparency International', 'summary' => 'January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.</p> <p> The international corruption watchdog said so while unveiling the Corruption Perception Index 2018 report in Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29.</p> <p> The report states that the country has not progressed in good governance as Nepal’s position in the CPI 2018 report shows it has further slipped down two spots in the corruption index although its score remains the same.</p> <p> Nepal lies in the 124<sup>th</sup> position among 180 countries with a score of 31 while it ranked 122 last year with the same score.</p> <p> “Last year, we were in the 122nd position with a score of 31. However, this year our position in the overall ranking has dropped to 124th although the score is similar to that of the last year as two countries which were below Nepal’s position last year improved their ranking,” Rastriya Samachar Samiti quoted TIN president Khem Raj Regmi as saying.</p> <p> According to Regmi, the political sphere and bureaucracy are the most corrupt sectors in Nepal.</p> <p> “Although there is a two-thirds majority government after the elections, the level of corruption has not decreased. There is no improvement in the corruption perception index as compared to the previous year, which makes Nepal’s position worrisome in terms of good governance,” he added.</p> <p> As per the TI’s global report, Denmark and New Zealand top the Index with 88 and 87 points, respectively, RSS reported. Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria are at the bottom of the index, with 10, 13 and 13 points, respectively, out of 100.</p> <p> More than two-thirds of countries have scored below 50, with an average score of only 43. Since 2012, only 20 countries have significantly improved their scores, including Argentina and Cote D’Ivoire, and 16 have significantly declined, including, Australia, Chile and Malta, the TI said in a press statement.</p> <p> The highest scoring region is Western Europe and the European Union, with an average score of 66, while the lowest scoring regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 35).</p> <p> Under the sub-heading entitled ‘Corruption and Crisis of Democracy’, Transparency International press release states that cross analysis with global democracy data revealed a link between corruption and the health of democracies. It stated that full democracies scored an average of 75 on the CPI; flawed democracies scored an average of 49; hybrid regimes – which show elements of autocratic tendencies – score 35; autocratic regimes perform worst, with an average score of just 30 on the CPI.</p> <p> According to RSS, the 2018 CPI was based on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, giving each a score from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).</p> <p> It is stated in the report that the rule of law, independent regulatory bodies, free press and the civil society are the characteristics of the countries scoring high in the CPI while it is the opposite in countries with low CPI score.</p> <p> Among the South Asian countries, Bhutan is placed in overall 25th position with a score of 68 points, India is in the 35th position with a score of 41 points, Sri Lanka is in the 89th position with a score of 38 points, the Maldives is ranked 124th position with a score of 31 and Afghanistan is in the 172nd position with a score of 16 points in the CPI index.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9681', 'image' => '20190130012803_cccc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9906', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Conference on Accounting Profession on Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31. ICAN, an autonomous body to regulate chartered accountancy in Nepal, said in a statement that the conference is being held to mark its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada is scheduled to deliver his remark during the conference.</p> <p> ICAN’s President Jagannath Upadhyay (Niraula) said during a press conference on Tuesday that the conference will be held with an objective of discussing the challenges and latest developments in accountancy profession and to build the trust of public towards the profession of chartered accountants. </p> <p> “We expect that the conference will help in enhancing the audit quality as well as confidence of public toward the works of chartered accountants,” Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEWJON) quoted him as saying.</p> <p> According to the ICAN, four various sessions will be held during the conference where experts and practitioners will present and comment on technical papers. Blockchain and financial market, corporate governance reporting and role of professional accountants, experience in implementation of financial reporting standards in Nepal and enhancing the quality of the audit are the themes on which the conference will focus on, said ICAN’s president. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9677', 'image' => '20190130122015_ican.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9901', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '625 Companies Enlisted in Government’s Social Security Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. ', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. Of the total 625 companies, 272 received certificate from Minister for Labour, Gokarna Bista, amid a function on Monday, January 28.</p> <p> Some of the enlisted companies include Chaudhary Group, Golcha Organisation, Dugad Group, IME Group, Jagadamba Group which received certificate during the programme. Likewise, Annapurna Hotel, various companies operating at Balaju Industrial Estate, security guards supplying companies, majority of industries at Patan Industrial Estate, hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, government and non-government institutions also got certificates at the event.</p> <p> The government is also preparing to certify the remaining enlisted companies soon, said Minister Bista. He further said that the ministry is initiating to make the contributors to the employees’ provident fund and civil investment fund to participate in the social security fund. </p> <p> The government has already declared to implement the scheme July 17. Since the country’s big industries have already joined the scheme, remaining entrepreneurs are also expected to participate in the scheme.</p> <p> Publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, the ministry on November 12, 2018, had urged the employer companies and labor suppliers of Kathmandu valley to be enlisted in the fund from November 22, 2018 to February 18, 2019.</p> <p> The government is preparing to complete the listing of the companies by mid-May.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9672', 'image' => '20190129043642_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9900', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Power, Communications in Mustang', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that Lete, Kaishang and Muktinath witnessed heavy snowfall on Monday as these areas continue to be fully covered in snow since a week.</p> <p> With the continuous snowfall, Thasang Rural Municipality has been cut off from power supply and communications since a week, RSS quoted district police office chief, DSP Mahendra Bahadur Khadka, as saying.</p> <p> Similarly, Baragung-Muktikshetra Rural Municipality is also covered with snow.</p> <p> Flights to and from Jomsom Airport has been disrupted following the heavy snowfall, said Bishal Barun, official of Civil Aviation Authority, Jomsom office.</p> <p> As a result, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the areas have been affected.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9671', 'image' => '20190129020123_hqdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9899', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Policy Having Little Impact on Import of Petroleum Products, Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. This figure is an increase of 77 percent as compared to the data of the corresponding period of last FY.</p> <p> Although the government has pledged to improve supply of electricity in order to reduce the import of petroleum products, the records maintained at the main customs point show the opposite result.</p> <p> The country spent the maximum amount for purchasing petroleum products. The country relies on half of the total petroleum products imported from this customs point.</p> <p> Manish Kumar Mahato, communication officer at the customs point, confirmed that there was an increase of import by 77 percent during the review period.</p> <p> According to the data maintained by the customs office, the country imported 384,000 kiloliters of diesel, the highest among all petroleum products, during the review period. The cost of the total diesel import was Rs 28.12 billion, according to the customs office.</p> <p> The government has classified vehicles as luxurious goods and imposed a very high tax on vehicles. Yet, this has had little impact on import of vehicles. The tax collected from the import of four-wheelers including jeeps, cars and vans has alone increased by 100 percent at the Birgunj Customs Point.</p> <p> In the first six months of FY 2017/18, altogether 5957 vehicles worth Rs 4.99 billion were imported from Birgunj Customs Point. The figure stood at a staggering 9172 vehicles with a total worth of Rs 10.26 billion in the corresponding period of the current FY.</p> <p> Vehicles fall among the top three revenue contributors to the state coffers, said Mahato.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9670', 'image' => '20190128034626__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9896', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lawmakers Demand NT Service Expansion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). A meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday (January 27) called for effective expansion of the state-run telecom’s 4G service. RSS reported that the lawmakers also complained that the cost of NT’s project to develop 4G service was high.</p> <p> According to RSS, a Chinese company has been awarded the contract to undertake the Rs 18 billion project. In this regard, they suggested consulting experts before jumping to any conclusion.</p> <p> Former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey underscored the need for the NT to initiate the process to expand its service at the earliest. He, however, sought impartiality and quality service.</p> <p> Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who is also a former finance minister, demanded that the NT takes advice and suggestion from experts in information and technology before taking important decisions.</p> <p> Likewise, another former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki demanded effective expansion of NT service. The committee's Chairperson Krishna Prasad Dahal said experts' suggestion would be sought for NT service expansion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9669', 'image' => '20190128122555_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9898', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '141 companies get permit for extraction of mines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti reported that the Mine and Heritage Division under the department provided the permit to excavate minerals in different parts of the country in the current fiscal year.</p> <p> The excavation list includes limestone, sphatik, stone dust used to make glass, iron, dolomite, ruby, zinc, copper, stone and coal.</p> <p> Division chief Ram Prasad Ghimire said that although the division had conducted study in more than 500 places, the permission for excavation was given in only 241 places.</p> <p> “It is not sure all the areas have the minerals. So only the areas with traces of minerals are dug up,” he said, adding that most of the mining would be conducted on domestic investment.</p> <p> The minerals are categorized into three groups- most important, important and common. The most important are gold, silver, diamond and other precious metals.</p> <p> According to him, owing to the high price and lack of technology, the minerals produced in the country as kyanite, quartz and tourmaline have not been exported for two years.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9668', 'image' => '20190128125921_011911DSC00010-2.JPG', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9897', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Locals Affected by Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower Stage Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported on Sunday that the blocked the road leading to the project powerhouse.</p> <p> Their demands include that they should be provided electricity generated from the project, irrigation facility and concrete road from Beltari Chowk to Irikhola.</p> <p> The locals also accused the concerned authority of cutting facilities provided to them by the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p> "We have lost our valuable land to the project believing that the area will be developed. But we are deprived of even drinking water facility. The project is neglecting our woes," RSS quoted a protestor Anish Neupane as saying.</p> <p> However, Project Chief Rajesh Pandey claimed that the affected locals haven’t put forth their demands with the project in a formal way so far.</p> <p> The Rural Municipality Chair Khim Thapa said the problem would be resolved through talks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9667', 'image' => '20190128124009_bbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9892', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Snowfall Stalls Daily Activities in Rukum', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. ', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. Children and elderly have developed health problems due to the excessive cold caused by the snowfall on Friday and Saturday.</p> <p> Although the snow melted soon in the main market place of the district headquarters, thick layers of snow can still be seen in the high hills of the district. Except for Khalanga bazar of Musikot Municipality and the nearby areas, all of the high lands are covered in snow.</p> <p> The snowfall has affected transportation between Rukum East and Rukum West.</p> <p> Transportation has come to a halt in Khara and Jhulneta of Rukum West due to the thick layer of snow on the road.</p> <p> Meanwhile, farmers have expressed happiness as the snowfall would yield good harvest. They are expecting good harvest due to the timely rain and snowfall.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9665', 'image' => '20190127032506_rukum (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9894', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolpa’s Airport Lacks X-ray Machine', 'sub_title' => 'The airport is ill-equipped even though it has been in operation for 43 years', 'summary' => 'January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine. Due to the unavailability of the machine, the airport authorities have been manually checking all the luggage at the airport.</p> <p> Security personnel deputed at the airport expressed their annoyance a sensitive place like airport lacks such vital machine.</p> <p> The airport has been in operation since the last 43 years but is ill equipped ever since its establishment.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9664', 'image' => '20190127034727_Jufal_Bimanstal dolpa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9886', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Announces Discount on KTM-Bangkok flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The state-run news agency, RSS, reported that NAC is offering one ticket free of cost for a group of five passengers.</p> <p> According to RSS, the scheme valid for three months will come into effect from the beginning of February.</p> <p> NAC assistant spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala said that the scheme aims to promote tourism and trade as well. According to him, this scheme was launched based on the need.</p> <p> "Increasing trade is the main objective. We have announced such offer as it is also the season to draw tourists from this region," he added.</p> <p> Under this special offer, passengers can avail tickets for Kathmandu-Bangkok flights at Rs 12,000 excluding tax. The NAC has been conducting this flight for three days in a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday.</p> <p> NAC has two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircrafts and a Boeing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9658', 'image' => '20190127122541_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9890', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital.', 'content' => '<div> January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital. According to the embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the national flag of India and read out the message of India’s president on the occasion.</div> <div> </div> <div> The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by over 1500 Indians and friends of India, reads a statement issued by the embassy. The students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Modern Indian School and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Kathmandu sung patriotic songs followed by a performance by the Nepal Army band.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing their dues worth Rs 72.6 million and a blanket to each. Reiterating its commitment towards helping ex-servicemen, the embassy unveiled the ‘Bhu Puu-2018’ magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian envoy also presented the keys of 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> The embassy said that the Government of India has gifted a total of 722 ambulances and 142 buses to various organizations across Nepal since 1994 to expand access to healthcare and educational services in Nepal. The embassy also announced book grant to 54 educational institutions and libraries across Nepal to promote access to educational material to students in remote areas.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9657', 'image' => '20190127020605_IMG-1597.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9885', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Roses Worth Rs 15 Million Being Imported for Valentine’s Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). ', 'content' => '<p> January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). The state-run news agency reported that the roses are going to cost higher this year.</p> <p> Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) has stated that the cost of roses is going to be higher this year compared to last year as the demand for rose has risen, RSS said.</p> <p> FAN said that the volume of import of roses will see a surge this year due to the increase in demand. The association said that most of the rose stems to be sold on the Valentine’s Day are being imported from India.</p> <p> Nepal imported rose worth Rs 12.5 million last year.</p> <p> President of FAN Kumar Kasajoo Shrestha said rose is going to cost a little more this year as its price has gone up in the international market.</p> <p> Roses worth Rs 200 million is traded in the country annually. Shrestha said that domestic production meets 20 percent of the market demand and the rest are imported. Of the total roses imported, more than 60 percent are consumed in the Kathmandu Valley.</p> <p> According to RSS, the price of rose was in the range of Rs 40 to 80 per unit last year. It is expected to reach Rs 50 to 100 this year, a rise of 15 percent.</p> <p> Although a western culture, celebration of the Valentine’s Day has become a fad in the country in recent years. The Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 but generally the youths start celebrating it one week ahead.</p> <p> RSS reported that the floriculture business which started from 2007 BS in Nepal has been flourishing with the growing urbanization.</p> <p> “Floriculture business and nurseries have been growing with the growing demand for flowers. There are around 675 floriculture nurseries in 41 districts especially in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchok, Gulmi, Palpa, Dhading, Morang among other districts.”</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-25', 'modified' => '2019-01-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9656', 'image' => '20190125033945_aaaaa1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, '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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The 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the technology expo is organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) in association with eSewa.</p> <p> The mega event has the stalls of Internet service providers and smartphones companies while producers of laptops, computers, inverters, batteries, software, printers, projectors, scanners, tech machines and CCTV, among others are also showcasing their products.</p> <p> The six-day long event also has participation of companies related to power solution and mobile accessories, telecommunication, ICT colleges and training institutes, software solution providers, among others. </p> <p> The entry fee for the event has been fixed at Rs 100 for general visitors and Rs 50 for students. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9685', 'image' => '20190131042924_DSC_0568.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9911', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CAN Info Tech- 2019 kicks off in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organising the 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the event with sponsorship of Subisu and e-sewa.</p> <p> The six-day event was inaugurated by Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota. CAN’s president Hemant Chaurasiya said that the fair aims to update people about the latest technological development taking place in the ICT sector across the world. He expressed the belief that businesses can be run effectively and promptly using such technology.</p> <p> The event being held with the slogan ‘Placing Nepal in Global ICT’ showcases different technological devices including drones, different national and international software, security devices and ‘robot battle’ made by Nepali students.</p> <p> According to the organiser, some lucky visitors of the fair can get free movie tickets and lunch coupon at. The organiser is also awarding cash prize for students and colleges participating in the robot competition for their encouragement.</p> <p> Likewise, under the daily prize scheme, the organiser is offering different packages including paragliding in Kathmandu, rafting in Trishuli, bungee jumping in Pokhara and one-night stay for a couple at KGH Group of Hotels.</p> <p> Chaurasiya informed that each day five visitors will get shopping voucher worth Rs 2000 while 60 visitors will get food coupon of Rs 200 and six visitors will get film tickets daily.</p> <p> During the inauguration, Sudhir Parajuli, chairman of Subisu Cable Net, said that the company has launched set-top box with artificial intelligent (AI) for the customers.</p> <p> Altogether 175 stalls including hardware, software, laptop, ISP, payment solution, bank, insurance are showcasing their technological devices at the event. The fair will conclude on February 3.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9682', 'image' => '20190130030359_CAN.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9910', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Slips Two Spots in Corruption Index', 'sub_title' => 'Politics and Bureaucracy Most Corrupt Sectors of Nepal: Transparency International', 'summary' => 'January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.</p> <p> The international corruption watchdog said so while unveiling the Corruption Perception Index 2018 report in Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29.</p> <p> The report states that the country has not progressed in good governance as Nepal’s position in the CPI 2018 report shows it has further slipped down two spots in the corruption index although its score remains the same.</p> <p> Nepal lies in the 124<sup>th</sup> position among 180 countries with a score of 31 while it ranked 122 last year with the same score.</p> <p> “Last year, we were in the 122nd position with a score of 31. However, this year our position in the overall ranking has dropped to 124th although the score is similar to that of the last year as two countries which were below Nepal’s position last year improved their ranking,” Rastriya Samachar Samiti quoted TIN president Khem Raj Regmi as saying.</p> <p> According to Regmi, the political sphere and bureaucracy are the most corrupt sectors in Nepal.</p> <p> “Although there is a two-thirds majority government after the elections, the level of corruption has not decreased. There is no improvement in the corruption perception index as compared to the previous year, which makes Nepal’s position worrisome in terms of good governance,” he added.</p> <p> As per the TI’s global report, Denmark and New Zealand top the Index with 88 and 87 points, respectively, RSS reported. Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria are at the bottom of the index, with 10, 13 and 13 points, respectively, out of 100.</p> <p> More than two-thirds of countries have scored below 50, with an average score of only 43. Since 2012, only 20 countries have significantly improved their scores, including Argentina and Cote D’Ivoire, and 16 have significantly declined, including, Australia, Chile and Malta, the TI said in a press statement.</p> <p> The highest scoring region is Western Europe and the European Union, with an average score of 66, while the lowest scoring regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 35).</p> <p> Under the sub-heading entitled ‘Corruption and Crisis of Democracy’, Transparency International press release states that cross analysis with global democracy data revealed a link between corruption and the health of democracies. It stated that full democracies scored an average of 75 on the CPI; flawed democracies scored an average of 49; hybrid regimes – which show elements of autocratic tendencies – score 35; autocratic regimes perform worst, with an average score of just 30 on the CPI.</p> <p> According to RSS, the 2018 CPI was based on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, giving each a score from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).</p> <p> It is stated in the report that the rule of law, independent regulatory bodies, free press and the civil society are the characteristics of the countries scoring high in the CPI while it is the opposite in countries with low CPI score.</p> <p> Among the South Asian countries, Bhutan is placed in overall 25th position with a score of 68 points, India is in the 35th position with a score of 41 points, Sri Lanka is in the 89th position with a score of 38 points, the Maldives is ranked 124th position with a score of 31 and Afghanistan is in the 172nd position with a score of 16 points in the CPI index.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9681', 'image' => '20190130012803_cccc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9906', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Conference on Accounting Profession on Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31. ICAN, an autonomous body to regulate chartered accountancy in Nepal, said in a statement that the conference is being held to mark its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada is scheduled to deliver his remark during the conference.</p> <p> ICAN’s President Jagannath Upadhyay (Niraula) said during a press conference on Tuesday that the conference will be held with an objective of discussing the challenges and latest developments in accountancy profession and to build the trust of public towards the profession of chartered accountants. </p> <p> “We expect that the conference will help in enhancing the audit quality as well as confidence of public toward the works of chartered accountants,” Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEWJON) quoted him as saying.</p> <p> According to the ICAN, four various sessions will be held during the conference where experts and practitioners will present and comment on technical papers. Blockchain and financial market, corporate governance reporting and role of professional accountants, experience in implementation of financial reporting standards in Nepal and enhancing the quality of the audit are the themes on which the conference will focus on, said ICAN’s president. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9677', 'image' => '20190130122015_ican.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9901', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '625 Companies Enlisted in Government’s Social Security Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. ', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. Of the total 625 companies, 272 received certificate from Minister for Labour, Gokarna Bista, amid a function on Monday, January 28.</p> <p> Some of the enlisted companies include Chaudhary Group, Golcha Organisation, Dugad Group, IME Group, Jagadamba Group which received certificate during the programme. Likewise, Annapurna Hotel, various companies operating at Balaju Industrial Estate, security guards supplying companies, majority of industries at Patan Industrial Estate, hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, government and non-government institutions also got certificates at the event.</p> <p> The government is also preparing to certify the remaining enlisted companies soon, said Minister Bista. He further said that the ministry is initiating to make the contributors to the employees’ provident fund and civil investment fund to participate in the social security fund. </p> <p> The government has already declared to implement the scheme July 17. Since the country’s big industries have already joined the scheme, remaining entrepreneurs are also expected to participate in the scheme.</p> <p> Publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, the ministry on November 12, 2018, had urged the employer companies and labor suppliers of Kathmandu valley to be enlisted in the fund from November 22, 2018 to February 18, 2019.</p> <p> The government is preparing to complete the listing of the companies by mid-May.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9672', 'image' => '20190129043642_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9900', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Power, Communications in Mustang', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that Lete, Kaishang and Muktinath witnessed heavy snowfall on Monday as these areas continue to be fully covered in snow since a week.</p> <p> With the continuous snowfall, Thasang Rural Municipality has been cut off from power supply and communications since a week, RSS quoted district police office chief, DSP Mahendra Bahadur Khadka, as saying.</p> <p> Similarly, Baragung-Muktikshetra Rural Municipality is also covered with snow.</p> <p> Flights to and from Jomsom Airport has been disrupted following the heavy snowfall, said Bishal Barun, official of Civil Aviation Authority, Jomsom office.</p> <p> As a result, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the areas have been affected.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9671', 'image' => '20190129020123_hqdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9899', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Policy Having Little Impact on Import of Petroleum Products, Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. This figure is an increase of 77 percent as compared to the data of the corresponding period of last FY.</p> <p> Although the government has pledged to improve supply of electricity in order to reduce the import of petroleum products, the records maintained at the main customs point show the opposite result.</p> <p> The country spent the maximum amount for purchasing petroleum products. The country relies on half of the total petroleum products imported from this customs point.</p> <p> Manish Kumar Mahato, communication officer at the customs point, confirmed that there was an increase of import by 77 percent during the review period.</p> <p> According to the data maintained by the customs office, the country imported 384,000 kiloliters of diesel, the highest among all petroleum products, during the review period. The cost of the total diesel import was Rs 28.12 billion, according to the customs office.</p> <p> The government has classified vehicles as luxurious goods and imposed a very high tax on vehicles. Yet, this has had little impact on import of vehicles. The tax collected from the import of four-wheelers including jeeps, cars and vans has alone increased by 100 percent at the Birgunj Customs Point.</p> <p> In the first six months of FY 2017/18, altogether 5957 vehicles worth Rs 4.99 billion were imported from Birgunj Customs Point. The figure stood at a staggering 9172 vehicles with a total worth of Rs 10.26 billion in the corresponding period of the current FY.</p> <p> Vehicles fall among the top three revenue contributors to the state coffers, said Mahato.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9670', 'image' => '20190128034626__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9896', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lawmakers Demand NT Service Expansion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). A meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday (January 27) called for effective expansion of the state-run telecom’s 4G service. RSS reported that the lawmakers also complained that the cost of NT’s project to develop 4G service was high.</p> <p> According to RSS, a Chinese company has been awarded the contract to undertake the Rs 18 billion project. In this regard, they suggested consulting experts before jumping to any conclusion.</p> <p> Former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey underscored the need for the NT to initiate the process to expand its service at the earliest. He, however, sought impartiality and quality service.</p> <p> Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who is also a former finance minister, demanded that the NT takes advice and suggestion from experts in information and technology before taking important decisions.</p> <p> Likewise, another former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki demanded effective expansion of NT service. The committee's Chairperson Krishna Prasad Dahal said experts' suggestion would be sought for NT service expansion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9669', 'image' => '20190128122555_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9898', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '141 companies get permit for extraction of mines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti reported that the Mine and Heritage Division under the department provided the permit to excavate minerals in different parts of the country in the current fiscal year.</p> <p> The excavation list includes limestone, sphatik, stone dust used to make glass, iron, dolomite, ruby, zinc, copper, stone and coal.</p> <p> Division chief Ram Prasad Ghimire said that although the division had conducted study in more than 500 places, the permission for excavation was given in only 241 places.</p> <p> “It is not sure all the areas have the minerals. So only the areas with traces of minerals are dug up,” he said, adding that most of the mining would be conducted on domestic investment.</p> <p> The minerals are categorized into three groups- most important, important and common. The most important are gold, silver, diamond and other precious metals.</p> <p> According to him, owing to the high price and lack of technology, the minerals produced in the country as kyanite, quartz and tourmaline have not been exported for two years.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9668', 'image' => '20190128125921_011911DSC00010-2.JPG', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9897', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Locals Affected by Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower Stage Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported on Sunday that the blocked the road leading to the project powerhouse.</p> <p> Their demands include that they should be provided electricity generated from the project, irrigation facility and concrete road from Beltari Chowk to Irikhola.</p> <p> The locals also accused the concerned authority of cutting facilities provided to them by the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p> "We have lost our valuable land to the project believing that the area will be developed. But we are deprived of even drinking water facility. The project is neglecting our woes," RSS quoted a protestor Anish Neupane as saying.</p> <p> However, Project Chief Rajesh Pandey claimed that the affected locals haven’t put forth their demands with the project in a formal way so far.</p> <p> The Rural Municipality Chair Khim Thapa said the problem would be resolved through talks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9667', 'image' => '20190128124009_bbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9892', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Snowfall Stalls Daily Activities in Rukum', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. ', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. Children and elderly have developed health problems due to the excessive cold caused by the snowfall on Friday and Saturday.</p> <p> Although the snow melted soon in the main market place of the district headquarters, thick layers of snow can still be seen in the high hills of the district. Except for Khalanga bazar of Musikot Municipality and the nearby areas, all of the high lands are covered in snow.</p> <p> The snowfall has affected transportation between Rukum East and Rukum West.</p> <p> Transportation has come to a halt in Khara and Jhulneta of Rukum West due to the thick layer of snow on the road.</p> <p> Meanwhile, farmers have expressed happiness as the snowfall would yield good harvest. They are expecting good harvest due to the timely rain and snowfall.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9665', 'image' => '20190127032506_rukum (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9894', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolpa’s Airport Lacks X-ray Machine', 'sub_title' => 'The airport is ill-equipped even though it has been in operation for 43 years', 'summary' => 'January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine. Due to the unavailability of the machine, the airport authorities have been manually checking all the luggage at the airport.</p> <p> Security personnel deputed at the airport expressed their annoyance a sensitive place like airport lacks such vital machine.</p> <p> The airport has been in operation since the last 43 years but is ill equipped ever since its establishment.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9664', 'image' => '20190127034727_Jufal_Bimanstal dolpa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9886', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Announces Discount on KTM-Bangkok flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The state-run news agency, RSS, reported that NAC is offering one ticket free of cost for a group of five passengers.</p> <p> According to RSS, the scheme valid for three months will come into effect from the beginning of February.</p> <p> NAC assistant spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala said that the scheme aims to promote tourism and trade as well. According to him, this scheme was launched based on the need.</p> <p> "Increasing trade is the main objective. We have announced such offer as it is also the season to draw tourists from this region," he added.</p> <p> Under this special offer, passengers can avail tickets for Kathmandu-Bangkok flights at Rs 12,000 excluding tax. The NAC has been conducting this flight for three days in a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday.</p> <p> NAC has two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircrafts and a Boeing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9658', 'image' => '20190127122541_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9890', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital.', 'content' => '<div> January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital. According to the embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the national flag of India and read out the message of India’s president on the occasion.</div> <div> </div> <div> The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by over 1500 Indians and friends of India, reads a statement issued by the embassy. The students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Modern Indian School and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Kathmandu sung patriotic songs followed by a performance by the Nepal Army band.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing their dues worth Rs 72.6 million and a blanket to each. Reiterating its commitment towards helping ex-servicemen, the embassy unveiled the ‘Bhu Puu-2018’ magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian envoy also presented the keys of 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> The embassy said that the Government of India has gifted a total of 722 ambulances and 142 buses to various organizations across Nepal since 1994 to expand access to healthcare and educational services in Nepal. The embassy also announced book grant to 54 educational institutions and libraries across Nepal to promote access to educational material to students in remote areas.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9657', 'image' => '20190127020605_IMG-1597.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9885', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Roses Worth Rs 15 Million Being Imported for Valentine’s Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). ', 'content' => '<p> January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). The state-run news agency reported that the roses are going to cost higher this year.</p> <p> Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) has stated that the cost of roses is going to be higher this year compared to last year as the demand for rose has risen, RSS said.</p> <p> FAN said that the volume of import of roses will see a surge this year due to the increase in demand. The association said that most of the rose stems to be sold on the Valentine’s Day are being imported from India.</p> <p> Nepal imported rose worth Rs 12.5 million last year.</p> <p> President of FAN Kumar Kasajoo Shrestha said rose is going to cost a little more this year as its price has gone up in the international market.</p> <p> Roses worth Rs 200 million is traded in the country annually. Shrestha said that domestic production meets 20 percent of the market demand and the rest are imported. Of the total roses imported, more than 60 percent are consumed in the Kathmandu Valley.</p> <p> According to RSS, the price of rose was in the range of Rs 40 to 80 per unit last year. It is expected to reach Rs 50 to 100 this year, a rise of 15 percent.</p> <p> Although a western culture, celebration of the Valentine’s Day has become a fad in the country in recent years. The Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 but generally the youths start celebrating it one week ahead.</p> <p> RSS reported that the floriculture business which started from 2007 BS in Nepal has been flourishing with the growing urbanization.</p> <p> “Floriculture business and nurseries have been growing with the growing demand for flowers. There are around 675 floriculture nurseries in 41 districts especially in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchok, Gulmi, Palpa, Dhading, Morang among other districts.”</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-25', 'modified' => '2019-01-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9656', 'image' => '20190125033945_aaaaa1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, '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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The 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the technology expo is organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) in association with eSewa.</p> <p> The mega event has the stalls of Internet service providers and smartphones companies while producers of laptops, computers, inverters, batteries, software, printers, projectors, scanners, tech machines and CCTV, among others are also showcasing their products.</p> <p> The six-day long event also has participation of companies related to power solution and mobile accessories, telecommunication, ICT colleges and training institutes, software solution providers, among others. </p> <p> The entry fee for the event has been fixed at Rs 100 for general visitors and Rs 50 for students. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-31', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9685', 'image' => '20190131042924_DSC_0568.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9911', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CAN Info Tech- 2019 kicks off in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. ', 'content' => '<p> January 30: CAN Info Tech- 2019, a mega fair of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29. Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organising the 25<sup>th</sup> edition of the event with sponsorship of Subisu and e-sewa.</p> <p> The six-day event was inaugurated by Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota. CAN’s president Hemant Chaurasiya said that the fair aims to update people about the latest technological development taking place in the ICT sector across the world. He expressed the belief that businesses can be run effectively and promptly using such technology.</p> <p> The event being held with the slogan ‘Placing Nepal in Global ICT’ showcases different technological devices including drones, different national and international software, security devices and ‘robot battle’ made by Nepali students.</p> <p> According to the organiser, some lucky visitors of the fair can get free movie tickets and lunch coupon at. The organiser is also awarding cash prize for students and colleges participating in the robot competition for their encouragement.</p> <p> Likewise, under the daily prize scheme, the organiser is offering different packages including paragliding in Kathmandu, rafting in Trishuli, bungee jumping in Pokhara and one-night stay for a couple at KGH Group of Hotels.</p> <p> Chaurasiya informed that each day five visitors will get shopping voucher worth Rs 2000 while 60 visitors will get food coupon of Rs 200 and six visitors will get film tickets daily.</p> <p> During the inauguration, Sudhir Parajuli, chairman of Subisu Cable Net, said that the company has launched set-top box with artificial intelligent (AI) for the customers.</p> <p> Altogether 175 stalls including hardware, software, laptop, ISP, payment solution, bank, insurance are showcasing their technological devices at the event. The fair will conclude on February 3.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9682', 'image' => '20190130030359_CAN.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9910', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Slips Two Spots in Corruption Index', 'sub_title' => 'Politics and Bureaucracy Most Corrupt Sectors of Nepal: Transparency International', 'summary' => 'January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: Nepal has not made any visible progress in terms of good governance in the country this year as well, according to a report prepared by Transparency International.</p> <p> The international corruption watchdog said so while unveiling the Corruption Perception Index 2018 report in Kathmandu on Tuesday, January 29.</p> <p> The report states that the country has not progressed in good governance as Nepal’s position in the CPI 2018 report shows it has further slipped down two spots in the corruption index although its score remains the same.</p> <p> Nepal lies in the 124<sup>th</sup> position among 180 countries with a score of 31 while it ranked 122 last year with the same score.</p> <p> “Last year, we were in the 122nd position with a score of 31. However, this year our position in the overall ranking has dropped to 124th although the score is similar to that of the last year as two countries which were below Nepal’s position last year improved their ranking,” Rastriya Samachar Samiti quoted TIN president Khem Raj Regmi as saying.</p> <p> According to Regmi, the political sphere and bureaucracy are the most corrupt sectors in Nepal.</p> <p> “Although there is a two-thirds majority government after the elections, the level of corruption has not decreased. There is no improvement in the corruption perception index as compared to the previous year, which makes Nepal’s position worrisome in terms of good governance,” he added.</p> <p> As per the TI’s global report, Denmark and New Zealand top the Index with 88 and 87 points, respectively, RSS reported. Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria are at the bottom of the index, with 10, 13 and 13 points, respectively, out of 100.</p> <p> More than two-thirds of countries have scored below 50, with an average score of only 43. Since 2012, only 20 countries have significantly improved their scores, including Argentina and Cote D’Ivoire, and 16 have significantly declined, including, Australia, Chile and Malta, the TI said in a press statement.</p> <p> The highest scoring region is Western Europe and the European Union, with an average score of 66, while the lowest scoring regions are Sub-Saharan Africa (average score 32) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (average score 35).</p> <p> Under the sub-heading entitled ‘Corruption and Crisis of Democracy’, Transparency International press release states that cross analysis with global democracy data revealed a link between corruption and the health of democracies. It stated that full democracies scored an average of 75 on the CPI; flawed democracies scored an average of 49; hybrid regimes – which show elements of autocratic tendencies – score 35; autocratic regimes perform worst, with an average score of just 30 on the CPI.</p> <p> According to RSS, the 2018 CPI was based on 13 surveys and expert assessments to measure public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories, giving each a score from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).</p> <p> It is stated in the report that the rule of law, independent regulatory bodies, free press and the civil society are the characteristics of the countries scoring high in the CPI while it is the opposite in countries with low CPI score.</p> <p> Among the South Asian countries, Bhutan is placed in overall 25th position with a score of 68 points, India is in the 35th position with a score of 41 points, Sri Lanka is in the 89th position with a score of 38 points, the Maldives is ranked 124th position with a score of 31 and Afghanistan is in the 172nd position with a score of 16 points in the CPI index.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9681', 'image' => '20190130012803_cccc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9906', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Conference on Accounting Profession on Thursday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31.', 'content' => '<p> January 30: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) is organizing a one-day conference on ‘Accounting Profession and Way Forward’ on January 31. ICAN, an autonomous body to regulate chartered accountancy in Nepal, said in a statement that the conference is being held to mark its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada is scheduled to deliver his remark during the conference.</p> <p> ICAN’s President Jagannath Upadhyay (Niraula) said during a press conference on Tuesday that the conference will be held with an objective of discussing the challenges and latest developments in accountancy profession and to build the trust of public towards the profession of chartered accountants. </p> <p> “We expect that the conference will help in enhancing the audit quality as well as confidence of public toward the works of chartered accountants,” Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEWJON) quoted him as saying.</p> <p> According to the ICAN, four various sessions will be held during the conference where experts and practitioners will present and comment on technical papers. Blockchain and financial market, corporate governance reporting and role of professional accountants, experience in implementation of financial reporting standards in Nepal and enhancing the quality of the audit are the themes on which the conference will focus on, said ICAN’s president. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-30', 'modified' => '2019-01-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9677', 'image' => '20190130122015_ican.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9901', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '625 Companies Enlisted in Government’s Social Security Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. ', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Altogether 625 companies have been enlisted in the social security scheme announced by the government. Of the total 625 companies, 272 received certificate from Minister for Labour, Gokarna Bista, amid a function on Monday, January 28.</p> <p> Some of the enlisted companies include Chaudhary Group, Golcha Organisation, Dugad Group, IME Group, Jagadamba Group which received certificate during the programme. Likewise, Annapurna Hotel, various companies operating at Balaju Industrial Estate, security guards supplying companies, majority of industries at Patan Industrial Estate, hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, government and non-government institutions also got certificates at the event.</p> <p> The government is also preparing to certify the remaining enlisted companies soon, said Minister Bista. He further said that the ministry is initiating to make the contributors to the employees’ provident fund and civil investment fund to participate in the social security fund. </p> <p> The government has already declared to implement the scheme July 17. Since the country’s big industries have already joined the scheme, remaining entrepreneurs are also expected to participate in the scheme.</p> <p> Publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, the ministry on November 12, 2018, had urged the employer companies and labor suppliers of Kathmandu valley to be enlisted in the fund from November 22, 2018 to February 18, 2019.</p> <p> The government is preparing to complete the listing of the companies by mid-May.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9672', 'image' => '20190129043642_a.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9900', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Power, Communications in Mustang', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.', 'content' => '<p> January 29: Heavy snowfall has covered upper Mustang for second time this winter season.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that Lete, Kaishang and Muktinath witnessed heavy snowfall on Monday as these areas continue to be fully covered in snow since a week.</p> <p> With the continuous snowfall, Thasang Rural Municipality has been cut off from power supply and communications since a week, RSS quoted district police office chief, DSP Mahendra Bahadur Khadka, as saying.</p> <p> Similarly, Baragung-Muktikshetra Rural Municipality is also covered with snow.</p> <p> Flights to and from Jomsom Airport has been disrupted following the heavy snowfall, said Bishal Barun, official of Civil Aviation Authority, Jomsom office.</p> <p> As a result, domestic and foreign tourists visiting the areas have been affected.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-29', 'modified' => '2019-01-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9671', 'image' => '20190129020123_hqdefault.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9899', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Policy Having Little Impact on Import of Petroleum Products, Vehicles', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Petroleum products and vehicles worth Rs 103.53 billion were imported in Nepal from the Brigunj Customs Point in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018/19. This figure is an increase of 77 percent as compared to the data of the corresponding period of last FY.</p> <p> Although the government has pledged to improve supply of electricity in order to reduce the import of petroleum products, the records maintained at the main customs point show the opposite result.</p> <p> The country spent the maximum amount for purchasing petroleum products. The country relies on half of the total petroleum products imported from this customs point.</p> <p> Manish Kumar Mahato, communication officer at the customs point, confirmed that there was an increase of import by 77 percent during the review period.</p> <p> According to the data maintained by the customs office, the country imported 384,000 kiloliters of diesel, the highest among all petroleum products, during the review period. The cost of the total diesel import was Rs 28.12 billion, according to the customs office.</p> <p> The government has classified vehicles as luxurious goods and imposed a very high tax on vehicles. Yet, this has had little impact on import of vehicles. The tax collected from the import of four-wheelers including jeeps, cars and vans has alone increased by 100 percent at the Birgunj Customs Point.</p> <p> In the first six months of FY 2017/18, altogether 5957 vehicles worth Rs 4.99 billion were imported from Birgunj Customs Point. The figure stood at a staggering 9172 vehicles with a total worth of Rs 10.26 billion in the corresponding period of the current FY.</p> <p> Vehicles fall among the top three revenue contributors to the state coffers, said Mahato.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9670', 'image' => '20190128034626__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9896', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lawmakers Demand NT Service Expansion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 28: Lawmakers have stressed the need for expanding Nepal Telecom’s service, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). A meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday (January 27) called for effective expansion of the state-run telecom’s 4G service. RSS reported that the lawmakers also complained that the cost of NT’s project to develop 4G service was high.</p> <p> According to RSS, a Chinese company has been awarded the contract to undertake the Rs 18 billion project. In this regard, they suggested consulting experts before jumping to any conclusion.</p> <p> Former Finance Minister Surendra Pandey underscored the need for the NT to initiate the process to expand its service at the earliest. He, however, sought impartiality and quality service.</p> <p> Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who is also a former finance minister, demanded that the NT takes advice and suggestion from experts in information and technology before taking important decisions.</p> <p> Likewise, another former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki demanded effective expansion of NT service. The committee's Chairperson Krishna Prasad Dahal said experts' suggestion would be sought for NT service expansion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9669', 'image' => '20190128122555_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9898', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '141 companies get permit for extraction of mines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted permission to 141 persons and companies for mining across the country.</p> <p> Rastriya Samachar Samiti reported that the Mine and Heritage Division under the department provided the permit to excavate minerals in different parts of the country in the current fiscal year.</p> <p> The excavation list includes limestone, sphatik, stone dust used to make glass, iron, dolomite, ruby, zinc, copper, stone and coal.</p> <p> Division chief Ram Prasad Ghimire said that although the division had conducted study in more than 500 places, the permission for excavation was given in only 241 places.</p> <p> “It is not sure all the areas have the minerals. So only the areas with traces of minerals are dug up,” he said, adding that most of the mining would be conducted on domestic investment.</p> <p> The minerals are categorized into three groups- most important, important and common. The most important are gold, silver, diamond and other precious metals.</p> <p> According to him, owing to the high price and lack of technology, the minerals produced in the country as kyanite, quartz and tourmaline have not been exported for two years.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9668', 'image' => '20190128125921_011911DSC00010-2.JPG', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9897', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Locals Affected by Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower Stage Protest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. ', 'content' => '<p> January 28: The people affected by the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower at Beltari area in Syangja district staged a demonstration putting forth various demands. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported on Sunday that the blocked the road leading to the project powerhouse.</p> <p> Their demands include that they should be provided electricity generated from the project, irrigation facility and concrete road from Beltari Chowk to Irikhola.</p> <p> The locals also accused the concerned authority of cutting facilities provided to them by the Nepal Electricity Authority.</p> <p> "We have lost our valuable land to the project believing that the area will be developed. But we are deprived of even drinking water facility. The project is neglecting our woes," RSS quoted a protestor Anish Neupane as saying.</p> <p> However, Project Chief Rajesh Pandey claimed that the affected locals haven’t put forth their demands with the project in a formal way so far.</p> <p> The Rural Municipality Chair Khim Thapa said the problem would be resolved through talks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-28', 'modified' => '2019-01-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9667', 'image' => '20190128124009_bbbb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9892', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Snowfall Stalls Daily Activities in Rukum', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. ', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Snowfall has affected day-to-day activities in Rukum district. Children and elderly have developed health problems due to the excessive cold caused by the snowfall on Friday and Saturday.</p> <p> Although the snow melted soon in the main market place of the district headquarters, thick layers of snow can still be seen in the high hills of the district. Except for Khalanga bazar of Musikot Municipality and the nearby areas, all of the high lands are covered in snow.</p> <p> The snowfall has affected transportation between Rukum East and Rukum West.</p> <p> Transportation has come to a halt in Khara and Jhulneta of Rukum West due to the thick layer of snow on the road.</p> <p> Meanwhile, farmers have expressed happiness as the snowfall would yield good harvest. They are expecting good harvest due to the timely rain and snowfall.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9665', 'image' => '20190127032506_rukum (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9894', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dolpa’s Airport Lacks X-ray Machine', 'sub_title' => 'The airport is ill-equipped even though it has been in operation for 43 years', 'summary' => 'January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Dolpa’s domestic airport in Jufal has been facing problems in security checking due to lack of X-ray machine. Due to the unavailability of the machine, the airport authorities have been manually checking all the luggage at the airport.</p> <p> Security personnel deputed at the airport expressed their annoyance a sensitive place like airport lacks such vital machine.</p> <p> The airport has been in operation since the last 43 years but is ill equipped ever since its establishment.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9664', 'image' => '20190127034727_Jufal_Bimanstal dolpa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9886', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC Announces Discount on KTM-Bangkok flights', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).', 'content' => '<p> January 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier of Nepal, has come up with a promotional offer scheme for Kathmandu-Bangkok-Kathmandu flights, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p> <p> The state-run news agency, RSS, reported that NAC is offering one ticket free of cost for a group of five passengers.</p> <p> According to RSS, the scheme valid for three months will come into effect from the beginning of February.</p> <p> NAC assistant spokesperson Nawaraj Koirala said that the scheme aims to promote tourism and trade as well. According to him, this scheme was launched based on the need.</p> <p> "Increasing trade is the main objective. We have announced such offer as it is also the season to draw tourists from this region," he added.</p> <p> Under this special offer, passengers can avail tickets for Kathmandu-Bangkok flights at Rs 12,000 excluding tax. The NAC has been conducting this flight for three days in a week – Monday, Thursday and Friday.</p> <p> NAC has two wide-body aircraft, two narrow-body aircrafts and a Boeing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9658', 'image' => '20190127122541_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9890', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Indian Embassy Marks 70th Republic Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital.', 'content' => '<div> January 27: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on January 26 with fanfare in the Nepalese capital. According to the embassy, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, hoisted the national flag of India and read out the message of India’s president on the occasion.</div> <div> </div> <div> The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by over 1500 Indians and friends of India, reads a statement issued by the embassy. The students of the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Modern Indian School and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Kathmandu sung patriotic songs followed by a performance by the Nepal Army band.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian ambassador honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing their dues worth Rs 72.6 million and a blanket to each. Reiterating its commitment towards helping ex-servicemen, the embassy unveiled the ‘Bhu Puu-2018’ magazine covering the welfare initiatives of the Government of India for ex-servicemen domiciled in Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> On the occasion, the Indian envoy also presented the keys of 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit organizations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal.</div> <div> </div> <div> The embassy said that the Government of India has gifted a total of 722 ambulances and 142 buses to various organizations across Nepal since 1994 to expand access to healthcare and educational services in Nepal. The embassy also announced book grant to 54 educational institutions and libraries across Nepal to promote access to educational material to students in remote areas.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-27', 'modified' => '2019-01-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9657', 'image' => '20190127020605_IMG-1597.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9885', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Roses Worth Rs 15 Million Being Imported for Valentine’s Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). ', 'content' => '<p> January 25: One hundred sixty thousand units of rose stems worth Rs 15 million are to be imported for the Valentine’s Day this year, according to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). The state-run news agency reported that the roses are going to cost higher this year.</p> <p> Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) has stated that the cost of roses is going to be higher this year compared to last year as the demand for rose has risen, RSS said.</p> <p> FAN said that the volume of import of roses will see a surge this year due to the increase in demand. The association said that most of the rose stems to be sold on the Valentine’s Day are being imported from India.</p> <p> Nepal imported rose worth Rs 12.5 million last year.</p> <p> President of FAN Kumar Kasajoo Shrestha said rose is going to cost a little more this year as its price has gone up in the international market.</p> <p> Roses worth Rs 200 million is traded in the country annually. Shrestha said that domestic production meets 20 percent of the market demand and the rest are imported. Of the total roses imported, more than 60 percent are consumed in the Kathmandu Valley.</p> <p> According to RSS, the price of rose was in the range of Rs 40 to 80 per unit last year. It is expected to reach Rs 50 to 100 this year, a rise of 15 percent.</p> <p> Although a western culture, celebration of the Valentine’s Day has become a fad in the country in recent years. The Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 but generally the youths start celebrating it one week ahead.</p> <p> RSS reported that the floriculture business which started from 2007 BS in Nepal has been flourishing with the growing urbanization.</p> <p> “Floriculture business and nurseries have been growing with the growing demand for flowers. There are around 675 floriculture nurseries in 41 districts especially in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchok, Gulmi, Palpa, Dhading, Morang among other districts.”</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-01-25', 'modified' => '2019-01-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9656', 'image' => '20190125033945_aaaaa1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-01-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, '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
