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			'title' => 'Nepal’s Inflation down to 3.7 percent, import and export up',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 18: Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Releasing a report on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal on Thursday, the central bank said that the country saw a moderate inflation during the review period due to marginal increase in the price of food and beverage group.</p>
<p>
	According to the report based on five months of the current fiscal year, food and beverage inflation moderated to 0.5 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 2.8 percent a year ago while the non-food and service inflation stood at 6.3 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 5.3 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Likewise, the salary and wage rate index increased 9.3 percent in mid-December 2018 from 6.1 percent a year ago. In the review period, the salary index and the wage rate index increased 6.6 percent and 10.1 percent respectively.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;The country&rsquo;s export in five months of 2018/19 increased 11.2 percent to Rs 37.50 billion compared to an increase of 10.1 percent a year ago, the report further said. Destination-wise, exports to India and other countries increased 20.7 percent and 3 percent respectively, whereas exports to China decreased 30.7 percent. Mainly exports of polyester yarn, zinc sheet, woolen carpet, pulses, readymade garments, pashmina, jute goods, among others, increased, whereas exports of cardamom, rosin, tanned skin, shoes and sandals, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
<p>
	In the review period, the central bank said that the country&rsquo;s merchandise imports increased 34.2 percent to Rs 607 billion compared to an increase of 18.2 percent a year ago. Destination-wise, imports from India, China and other countries increased 31.7 percent, 47.7 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. Commodity-wise, imports of petroleum products, vehicle and spare parts, aircraft spare parts, MS billet, machinery and parts, vegetables, fruits and rice, among others, increased whereas imports of telecommunication equipment and parts, crude soybean oil, cement, medical equipment and tools, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
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			'title' => '5 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Valley this FY',
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			'summary' => 'The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19.',
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	January 18: The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the department is soliciting support from all sectors to install the charging stations.</p>
<p>
	RSS said that people have shown interest in electric vehicles of late, boosting the sale of such vehicles especially in the valley. But there aren&rsquo;t adequate charging stations.</p>
<p>
	In the first phase, a charging station will be constructed soon on the premises of Sajha Yatayat station in Pulchok, said an official at the department.</p>
<p>
	All types of vehicles, big or small, can be charged from the station, said Bhushan Tuladhar, member of Sajha Yatayat Board of Directors.</p>
<p>
	&quot;The process in this regard has started. Five charging stations will be built within the FY after identifying convenient areas,&quot; RSS quoted the Director General for the Department, Jhalak Ram Adhikari, as saying. The project concept will be created soon after holding discussions with concerned entrepreneurs and stakeholders, he added.</p>
<p>
	Nepal Electricity Authority has urged the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to create a legal framework to address the security concerns and amount to be charged for the customers.</p>
<p>
	President of Independent Power Producers&#39; Association Shailendra Guragain said a charging station for electric vehicles could be set up within one or two months if legal grounds were created. The drive should be expanded across the country, he said.</p>
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			'title' => 'Grand Opening of 'Vivanta Kathmandu'',
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			'summary' => 'CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 18: CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area. CG Hospitality, a subsidiary of CG Group, said in a statement that the newly opened hotel will be managed by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which owns the iconic Taj brand of hotels.</p>
<p>
	According to CG Hospitality, this is the second hotel of the company in the region with IHCL after Meghauli Serai, a Taj Safari Lodge in Chitwan National Park. Vivanta Kathmandu houses 110 rooms.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We are very delighted to bring Vivanta in Kathmandu after nearly two decades. This hotel will set new standards in terms of quality, services and F&amp;B through the famous TAJ Hospitality. We continue to strive for promoting quality tourism in Nepal as we have done with Meghauli Serai, &rdquo; said Rahul Chaudhary, managing director of CG Hospitality.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;&ldquo;With its enviable setting, urbane rooms and avant-garde restaurants, the hotel is a perfect option for short and long stays. Guests have a choice of distinctive culinary options with Akari, serving pan Asian cuisine, a rooftop bar, Koko serving bistro-style food, to the whiff of local Newari dishes at Mynt - the all-day diner,&rdquo; the statement said.</p>
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			'title' => 'NCC signs Agreement with Indian Counterpart for Trade Promotion',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the agreement has incorporated issues like promoting trade between Nepal and India in the interest of both countries, increasing trade relations and sharing information regarding trade, commerce and investment.</p>
<p>
	According to NCC, the agreement also mentions about exchange of bilateral trade delegation as well as organizing international seminars to promote &lsquo;trade mission&rsquo; in an effective way.</p>
<p>
	The NCC has so far signed agreements with 66 international chamber of commerce and industries of different countries with the objective of expanding international trade and bilateral relations.</p>
<p>
	NCC chair Rajesh Kaji Shrestha and the deputy director general of Trade Promotion Council of India signed the agreement in New Delhi on Tuesday, according to NCC Director Hari Prakash Chand.</p>
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			'title' => 'More tourists visiting Khaptad',
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			'summary' => 'Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately.',
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	January 17: Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency reported that the national park has collected Rs 200,000 plus revenue from the visitors so far in the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	Assistant Conservation Officer of the National Park, Prakash Bahadur Shah, said that more than 1,000 tourists including 29 foreigners have arrived here during this fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	According to the National Park, more visitors from neighbouring districts including Bajura, Achham, Doti and Bajhang visit the national park for inspection and leisure.</p>
<p>
	Domestic tourists can visit the national park for free while the authorities charge Rs 3,390 per person for foreigners.</p>
<p>
	In their bid to boost up the tourism activities, the people at Baglek, the main entrance of Khaptad, are planning to begin home-stay service targeting the visitors. Chief of the Hoteliers&rsquo; Association, Doti, Dipak Bahadur Khakda shared that the home-stay service would be started in 10 houses at Baglek with the joint investment of the rural municipality and hoteliers.</p>
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			'title' => 'KMC receives 452 suggestions under Smart City Technology Competition',
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			'summary' => 'The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the ‘Smart City Technology Competition’ that it announced on December 12, 2018.',
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	January 17: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition&rsquo; that it announced on December 12, 2018.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the KMC had called for suggestions on the theme of &lsquo;Smart City Technology&rsquo; from those willing to participate in the competition, giving a 32-day deadline.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The competition will be held under four topics and the suggestions related to these themes have been received,&rdquo; RSS quoted KMC&rsquo;s Urban Planning Commission member-secretary Saroj Basnet as saying.</p>
<p>
	He said that the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition 2019&rsquo; has been organized with the objective of identifying the problems of Kathmandu city, addressing those problems and exploring new and technology-friendly ways of dealing with the problems.</p>
<p>
	The four topics of the competition are: Community and Environment, Urban Infrastructure Development, Metropolitan Community Service and KMC General Administration and Management.</p>
<p>
	KMC has been collecting suggestions from the participants through the website - www.kathmanduchallenge.org.</p>
<p>
	According to Basnet, 25 best suggestions would be selected from all the suggestions received so far under the first phase. He added that the selection of 100 best suggestions under the four topics would be done by next week. The competition has been divided into six phases.</p>
<p>
	It is said it will take about six months to announce the outstanding suggestions and the winners.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'ISPs Denounce NEA’s decision to Hike Fees',
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			'summary' => 'Internet Service Providers’ Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA’s poles and fibres.',
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	January 17: Internet Service Providers&rsquo; Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority&rsquo;s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA&rsquo;s poles and fibres.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, ISPAN said that the state-run utility has hiked the fees more than 500 percent since the beginning of the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We Internet service providers have been serving our customers across the country in an easy and acccessible way at affordable rates using the poles and fibres of the NEA,&rdquo; said the statement, adding, &ldquo;But lately, we are in great dilemma as the rates we have been charging to our customers are based on the old rate charged by the NEA.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	ISPAN argued that the NEA&rsquo;s decision would adversely affect the National Braodband Policy, which envisages providing Internet service at more affordable rates. As per the policy, ISPs had reached an understanding with the government to internally adjust the 13 percent communication service charge imposed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in order to avoid increasing Internet charge. During the agreement, the government had complied with the ISP&rsquo;s request that none of the government bodies would act in any way that would result in hike in the Internet charge, the statement said.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN said that the NEA&rsquo;s decision to hike the charge is against the agreement reached with the government and that the Internet service providers will not agree to the new terms set by the NEA.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN also warned that the NEA would be responsible for the consequences if the Internet service gets disrupted due to its decision to hike the fees. The association of Internet service providers also urged the government to form a high-level commission having all stakeholders as its members to sort out the problem.</p>
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			'title' => 'Ex-minister Pandey released on bail of Rs 40 million',
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			'summary' => 'The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.</p>
<p>
	According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a divisional bench of Special Court justices Baburam Regmi, Chandiraj Dhakal and Narayan Prasad Pokharel issued the order to release Pandey on bail.</p>
<p>
	The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on December 7, 2018 had registered a corruption case against 21 persons including Pandey at the Special Court. The graft case was filed against Pandey and others for carrying out sub-standard works in the Sikta Irrigation Project.</p>
<p>
	The anti-graft body registered the case against Pandey on charge of doling out Rs 2.137 billion, demanding penalty of the same amount of money and two years of jail term.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave Held',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship Conclave in the capital on Saturday, January 19.</p>
<p>
	The organisers said that the prime objective of organising the conclave was to promote the young entrepreneurs of Nepal to connect with investors and venture capitalists, discuss with the entrepreneurial ecosystem actors and network with fellow entrepreneurs from India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;At a time when Nepali startups are trying to make footprints in various business sectors, it has become important to connect them with budding entrepreneurs from other countries and various players of the startup ecosystem,&rdquo; the organisers wrote on their official Facebook page.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations said that the event focuses on supporting the young entrepreneurial community of Nepal and creating an idea exchange platform for entrepreneurs from India and Nepal.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations argued that there has been an epic rise in the number of youths interested in the area of entrepreneurship in Nepal and India in the recent years.</p>
<p>
	According to Clock b Business Innovations, startups are designing and implementing matchless ideas whether it is in the area of technology, e-commerce, travel or agriculture. However,</p>
<p>
	for these ideas to make the impact there is a need of serious support systems.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;These great leadership minds of the two countries need to be invested in and connected to the support system actors. There are certain states and cities like West Bengal (Kolkata) and Karnataka (Bengaluru) that have become entrepreneurship hubs. It is important to promote exchange between such entrepreneurship hubs of India and Nepal.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9838',
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			'title' => 'Labour Permit Now from Karnali',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.</p>
<p>
	The Labour and Employment Office of the province will provide the permit and also monitor and regulate the foreign employment agencies, according to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency, RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS), reported that the service has already begun in Province 2, Province 5 and Gandaki Province. The service will begin in other provinces soon.</p>
<p>
	Prior to this, the migrant workers from Karnali had to travel all the way to the capital Kathmandu to get the labour permit.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9837',
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			'title' => 'Kulman Ghising Felicitated',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.</p>
<p>
	Ghising was handed a letter of appreciation by the Independent Power Producers&rsquo; Association Nepal (IPPAN) during the inauguration of the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2019, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, January 18.</p>
<p>
	Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun handed over the letter of appreciation to Ghising during the inauguration of the expo.</p>
<p>
	Ghising is credited for ending the frequent power cuts that the country had been facing since a long time, demonstrating his ability as an able manager after his appointment to the post of executive director of NEA for a four-year-term in 2016.</p>
<p>
	A statement issued by IPPAN says that Ghising demonstrated his ability by steering the state-run utility, which was reeling under a loss of Rs 8.89 billion, to a profit-making organisation by introducing financial and administrative reforms as well as restructuring the NEA.</p>
<p>
	He adopted measures to control electricity leakage and theft. He also took initiative to improve customer service, revenue collection, and minimizing technical leakage of electricity by upgrading the standard of transformers and distribution lines.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Tinker Transit Point Devoid of Security on Nepal Side',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents',
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	January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents have migrated to the district headquarters Khalanga to escape harsh winter. They prefer not to stay back in the villages during winter alsodue to lack of security. The state-run news agency RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS) reported that the entire village is covered with snow at present.</p>
<p>
	There are 65 households in Tinkar and 105 households at Chhangru. The two settlements which lie at an altitude of 12,000 feet above the sea level are located in Ward No 1 of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula district which shares border with the tri-junction of Nepal, India and China.</p>
<p>
	RSS reported that even the security personnel stationed there for guarding the border have left the cantonment. The local government is implementing some development projects in this remote settlement, but these plans are in limbo as there are no people.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, India and China have maintained strong security by deploying border security forces on their side of the international border, but the Nepali side is unmanned. The Nepali police personnel deployed for securing the border have moved to Dumlingin Ward No 2 of the same rural municipality.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The security of the village now rests on the hands of the gods and the snow,&rdquo;RSS quoted YashodaTinkari, a woman leader of Tinkar, as saying.</p>
<p>
	China and India have maintained their contingents of their security forces on the tri-junction border at Tinkar since they went to war 47 years back. However, the Nepal has not been able to maintain security at its border settlement, she complained. There is no security post in the settlements which have a population of nearly 1,000.</p>
<p>
	RSS further reported that India increased the size of its security forces in the area by setting up the India Tibet Border Police (ITBP) since the time of the Khampa insurgency in August, 1975. India has stationed its security posts including a garrison of weapons at five places between the border town of Dharchula and Kalapaniat a distance of about 50 kilometres. The ITBP has set up its weapons garrison at Ghattabagar, established camps at Gabryang, Chhyalek and Gunji and the Indian army camp at Kalapani, states the RSS report.</p>
<p>
	But the Nepali side has the presence of its security forces at the only transit point in Tinkar, north of Darchula for only six months a year.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, the security personnel stay at the border police post only for six months in the summer and abandon the camp for six months during the winter.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We cannot station the police personnel at the Tinkar border during the winter due to unfavourable weather,&rdquo; officiating chief of the Darchula Police, HikmatBohara, said.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance',
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			'summary' => 'January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on',
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<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Chinese Investors in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in Nepal with a 30-member Chinese delegation ofChina Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) led by its vice president Zhang Shenfeng.</p>
<p>
	NCCCI and CCPIT had signed a bilateral agreement in 2009 to cooperate with each other for promotion of trade, joint investment, market expansion, trade diversification, exchange of visits, tourism promotion among others.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the interaction on January 20, NCCCI Chairman Rajesh Kaji Shrestha said that the visit of the Chinese delegation has helped in identifying the areas of cooperation and investment.</p>
<p>
	The Chinese team includes investors interested in railway, IT, telecommunication, construction, agriculture, engineering among others, according to Zhang.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'India Announces Special Training for 62 MoF Officials',
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			'summary' => 'January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on‘Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management’ ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on&lsquo;Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management&rsquo; for 62 officials of the finance ministry of Nepal under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, the embassy said that the Government of India decided to providethe training to the Nepali officials under the Nepal-India Economic Co-operation Programme upon the request from the Ministry of Finance of Nepal.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The programme is designed as per the requirement of the Ministry of Finance of Nepal and is being held at the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF),&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>
<p>
	The training is expected to enhance the capabilities of these officials in global practices dealing with e-payment system, accounting and cash management, public borrowing system, accounting of foreign loans/grants and repayments, pension payment system, internal audit, fiscal responsibility and budget management, among others.</p>
<p>
	According to the Indian embassy, the training course will be held in three batches. The first batch of 20 Nepali officials is currently undergoing training at INGAF, New Delhi from January 14.</p>
<p>
	The statement said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a premier training institute of Government of India in the field of Public Financial Management with state-of-the-art learning facilities.</p>
<p>
	The Indian embassy further said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a partner institute for imparting trainings of officials from friendly developing countries under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;In addition to some of their global programmes, the INGAF, New Delhihas been undertaking tailor-made trainings for officials from the neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal’s Inflation down to 3.7 percent, import and export up',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.',
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	January 18: Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Releasing a report on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal on Thursday, the central bank said that the country saw a moderate inflation during the review period due to marginal increase in the price of food and beverage group.</p>
<p>
	According to the report based on five months of the current fiscal year, food and beverage inflation moderated to 0.5 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 2.8 percent a year ago while the non-food and service inflation stood at 6.3 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 5.3 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
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<p>
	&nbsp;The country&rsquo;s export in five months of 2018/19 increased 11.2 percent to Rs 37.50 billion compared to an increase of 10.1 percent a year ago, the report further said. Destination-wise, exports to India and other countries increased 20.7 percent and 3 percent respectively, whereas exports to China decreased 30.7 percent. Mainly exports of polyester yarn, zinc sheet, woolen carpet, pulses, readymade garments, pashmina, jute goods, among others, increased, whereas exports of cardamom, rosin, tanned skin, shoes and sandals, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
<p>
	In the review period, the central bank said that the country&rsquo;s merchandise imports increased 34.2 percent to Rs 607 billion compared to an increase of 18.2 percent a year ago. Destination-wise, imports from India, China and other countries increased 31.7 percent, 47.7 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. Commodity-wise, imports of petroleum products, vehicle and spare parts, aircraft spare parts, MS billet, machinery and parts, vegetables, fruits and rice, among others, increased whereas imports of telecommunication equipment and parts, crude soybean oil, cement, medical equipment and tools, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
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			'title' => '5 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Valley this FY',
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			'summary' => 'The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19.',
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	January 18: The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the department is soliciting support from all sectors to install the charging stations.</p>
<p>
	RSS said that people have shown interest in electric vehicles of late, boosting the sale of such vehicles especially in the valley. But there aren&rsquo;t adequate charging stations.</p>
<p>
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<p>
	All types of vehicles, big or small, can be charged from the station, said Bhushan Tuladhar, member of Sajha Yatayat Board of Directors.</p>
<p>
	&quot;The process in this regard has started. Five charging stations will be built within the FY after identifying convenient areas,&quot; RSS quoted the Director General for the Department, Jhalak Ram Adhikari, as saying. The project concept will be created soon after holding discussions with concerned entrepreneurs and stakeholders, he added.</p>
<p>
	Nepal Electricity Authority has urged the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to create a legal framework to address the security concerns and amount to be charged for the customers.</p>
<p>
	President of Independent Power Producers&#39; Association Shailendra Guragain said a charging station for electric vehicles could be set up within one or two months if legal grounds were created. The drive should be expanded across the country, he said.</p>
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			'summary' => 'CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area.',
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	January 18: CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area. CG Hospitality, a subsidiary of CG Group, said in a statement that the newly opened hotel will be managed by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which owns the iconic Taj brand of hotels.</p>
<p>
	According to CG Hospitality, this is the second hotel of the company in the region with IHCL after Meghauli Serai, a Taj Safari Lodge in Chitwan National Park. Vivanta Kathmandu houses 110 rooms.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We are very delighted to bring Vivanta in Kathmandu after nearly two decades. This hotel will set new standards in terms of quality, services and F&amp;B through the famous TAJ Hospitality. We continue to strive for promoting quality tourism in Nepal as we have done with Meghauli Serai, &rdquo; said Rahul Chaudhary, managing director of CG Hospitality.</p>
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	&nbsp;&ldquo;With its enviable setting, urbane rooms and avant-garde restaurants, the hotel is a perfect option for short and long stays. Guests have a choice of distinctive culinary options with Akari, serving pan Asian cuisine, a rooftop bar, Koko serving bistro-style food, to the whiff of local Newari dishes at Mynt - the all-day diner,&rdquo; the statement said.</p>
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.',
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	January 17: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the agreement has incorporated issues like promoting trade between Nepal and India in the interest of both countries, increasing trade relations and sharing information regarding trade, commerce and investment.</p>
<p>
	According to NCC, the agreement also mentions about exchange of bilateral trade delegation as well as organizing international seminars to promote &lsquo;trade mission&rsquo; in an effective way.</p>
<p>
	The NCC has so far signed agreements with 66 international chamber of commerce and industries of different countries with the objective of expanding international trade and bilateral relations.</p>
<p>
	NCC chair Rajesh Kaji Shrestha and the deputy director general of Trade Promotion Council of India signed the agreement in New Delhi on Tuesday, according to NCC Director Hari Prakash Chand.</p>
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			'title' => 'More tourists visiting Khaptad',
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			'summary' => 'Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately.',
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	January 17: Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency reported that the national park has collected Rs 200,000 plus revenue from the visitors so far in the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	Assistant Conservation Officer of the National Park, Prakash Bahadur Shah, said that more than 1,000 tourists including 29 foreigners have arrived here during this fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	According to the National Park, more visitors from neighbouring districts including Bajura, Achham, Doti and Bajhang visit the national park for inspection and leisure.</p>
<p>
	Domestic tourists can visit the national park for free while the authorities charge Rs 3,390 per person for foreigners.</p>
<p>
	In their bid to boost up the tourism activities, the people at Baglek, the main entrance of Khaptad, are planning to begin home-stay service targeting the visitors. Chief of the Hoteliers&rsquo; Association, Doti, Dipak Bahadur Khakda shared that the home-stay service would be started in 10 houses at Baglek with the joint investment of the rural municipality and hoteliers.</p>
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			'title' => 'KMC receives 452 suggestions under Smart City Technology Competition',
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			'summary' => 'The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the ‘Smart City Technology Competition’ that it announced on December 12, 2018.',
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	January 17: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition&rsquo; that it announced on December 12, 2018.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the KMC had called for suggestions on the theme of &lsquo;Smart City Technology&rsquo; from those willing to participate in the competition, giving a 32-day deadline.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The competition will be held under four topics and the suggestions related to these themes have been received,&rdquo; RSS quoted KMC&rsquo;s Urban Planning Commission member-secretary Saroj Basnet as saying.</p>
<p>
	He said that the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition 2019&rsquo; has been organized with the objective of identifying the problems of Kathmandu city, addressing those problems and exploring new and technology-friendly ways of dealing with the problems.</p>
<p>
	The four topics of the competition are: Community and Environment, Urban Infrastructure Development, Metropolitan Community Service and KMC General Administration and Management.</p>
<p>
	KMC has been collecting suggestions from the participants through the website - www.kathmanduchallenge.org.</p>
<p>
	According to Basnet, 25 best suggestions would be selected from all the suggestions received so far under the first phase. He added that the selection of 100 best suggestions under the four topics would be done by next week. The competition has been divided into six phases.</p>
<p>
	It is said it will take about six months to announce the outstanding suggestions and the winners.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'Internet Service Providers’ Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA’s poles and fibres.',
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	January 17: Internet Service Providers&rsquo; Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority&rsquo;s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA&rsquo;s poles and fibres.</p>
<p>
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<p>
	&ldquo;We Internet service providers have been serving our customers across the country in an easy and acccessible way at affordable rates using the poles and fibres of the NEA,&rdquo; said the statement, adding, &ldquo;But lately, we are in great dilemma as the rates we have been charging to our customers are based on the old rate charged by the NEA.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
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<p>
	ISPAN said that the NEA&rsquo;s decision to hike the charge is against the agreement reached with the government and that the Internet service providers will not agree to the new terms set by the NEA.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN also warned that the NEA would be responsible for the consequences if the Internet service gets disrupted due to its decision to hike the fees. The association of Internet service providers also urged the government to form a high-level commission having all stakeholders as its members to sort out the problem.</p>
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			'title' => 'Ex-minister Pandey released on bail of Rs 40 million',
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			'summary' => 'The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.',
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	January 17: The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.</p>
<p>
	According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a divisional bench of Special Court justices Baburam Regmi, Chandiraj Dhakal and Narayan Prasad Pokharel issued the order to release Pandey on bail.</p>
<p>
	The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on December 7, 2018 had registered a corruption case against 21 persons including Pandey at the Special Court. The graft case was filed against Pandey and others for carrying out sub-standard works in the Sikta Irrigation Project.</p>
<p>
	The anti-graft body registered the case against Pandey on charge of doling out Rs 2.137 billion, demanding penalty of the same amount of money and two years of jail term.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave Held',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship Conclave in the capital on Saturday, January 19.</p>
<p>
	The organisers said that the prime objective of organising the conclave was to promote the young entrepreneurs of Nepal to connect with investors and venture capitalists, discuss with the entrepreneurial ecosystem actors and network with fellow entrepreneurs from India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;At a time when Nepali startups are trying to make footprints in various business sectors, it has become important to connect them with budding entrepreneurs from other countries and various players of the startup ecosystem,&rdquo; the organisers wrote on their official Facebook page.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations said that the event focuses on supporting the young entrepreneurial community of Nepal and creating an idea exchange platform for entrepreneurs from India and Nepal.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations argued that there has been an epic rise in the number of youths interested in the area of entrepreneurship in Nepal and India in the recent years.</p>
<p>
	According to Clock b Business Innovations, startups are designing and implementing matchless ideas whether it is in the area of technology, e-commerce, travel or agriculture. However,</p>
<p>
	for these ideas to make the impact there is a need of serious support systems.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;These great leadership minds of the two countries need to be invested in and connected to the support system actors. There are certain states and cities like West Bengal (Kolkata) and Karnataka (Bengaluru) that have become entrepreneurship hubs. It is important to promote exchange between such entrepreneurship hubs of India and Nepal.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Labour Permit Now from Karnali',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.',
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	January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.</p>
<p>
	The Labour and Employment Office of the province will provide the permit and also monitor and regulate the foreign employment agencies, according to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency, RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS), reported that the service has already begun in Province 2, Province 5 and Gandaki Province. The service will begin in other provinces soon.</p>
<p>
	Prior to this, the migrant workers from Karnali had to travel all the way to the capital Kathmandu to get the labour permit.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Kulman Ghising Felicitated',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.',
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	January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.</p>
<p>
	Ghising was handed a letter of appreciation by the Independent Power Producers&rsquo; Association Nepal (IPPAN) during the inauguration of the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2019, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, January 18.</p>
<p>
	Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun handed over the letter of appreciation to Ghising during the inauguration of the expo.</p>
<p>
	Ghising is credited for ending the frequent power cuts that the country had been facing since a long time, demonstrating his ability as an able manager after his appointment to the post of executive director of NEA for a four-year-term in 2016.</p>
<p>
	A statement issued by IPPAN says that Ghising demonstrated his ability by steering the state-run utility, which was reeling under a loss of Rs 8.89 billion, to a profit-making organisation by introducing financial and administrative reforms as well as restructuring the NEA.</p>
<p>
	He adopted measures to control electricity leakage and theft. He also took initiative to improve customer service, revenue collection, and minimizing technical leakage of electricity by upgrading the standard of transformers and distribution lines.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Tinker Transit Point Devoid of Security on Nepal Side',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents have migrated to the district headquarters Khalanga to escape harsh winter. They prefer not to stay back in the villages during winter alsodue to lack of security. The state-run news agency RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS) reported that the entire village is covered with snow at present.</p>
<p>
	There are 65 households in Tinkar and 105 households at Chhangru. The two settlements which lie at an altitude of 12,000 feet above the sea level are located in Ward No 1 of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula district which shares border with the tri-junction of Nepal, India and China.</p>
<p>
	RSS reported that even the security personnel stationed there for guarding the border have left the cantonment. The local government is implementing some development projects in this remote settlement, but these plans are in limbo as there are no people.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, India and China have maintained strong security by deploying border security forces on their side of the international border, but the Nepali side is unmanned. The Nepali police personnel deployed for securing the border have moved to Dumlingin Ward No 2 of the same rural municipality.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The security of the village now rests on the hands of the gods and the snow,&rdquo;RSS quoted YashodaTinkari, a woman leader of Tinkar, as saying.</p>
<p>
	China and India have maintained their contingents of their security forces on the tri-junction border at Tinkar since they went to war 47 years back. However, the Nepal has not been able to maintain security at its border settlement, she complained. There is no security post in the settlements which have a population of nearly 1,000.</p>
<p>
	RSS further reported that India increased the size of its security forces in the area by setting up the India Tibet Border Police (ITBP) since the time of the Khampa insurgency in August, 1975. India has stationed its security posts including a garrison of weapons at five places between the border town of Dharchula and Kalapaniat a distance of about 50 kilometres. The ITBP has set up its weapons garrison at Ghattabagar, established camps at Gabryang, Chhyalek and Gunji and the Indian army camp at Kalapani, states the RSS report.</p>
<p>
	But the Nepali side has the presence of its security forces at the only transit point in Tinkar, north of Darchula for only six months a year.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, the security personnel stay at the border police post only for six months in the summer and abandon the camp for six months during the winter.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We cannot station the police personnel at the Tinkar border during the winter due to unfavourable weather,&rdquo; officiating chief of the Darchula Police, HikmatBohara, said.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance',
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			'summary' => 'January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on',
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	January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on Sunday, January 20. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Krishna Raj Lamichanne and the insurance company&rsquo;s CEO ChankiChhetri signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers can avail all kinds of non-life insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Chinese Investors in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in Nepal with a 30-member Chinese delegation ofChina Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) led by its vice president Zhang Shenfeng.</p>
<p>
	NCCCI and CCPIT had signed a bilateral agreement in 2009 to cooperate with each other for promotion of trade, joint investment, market expansion, trade diversification, exchange of visits, tourism promotion among others.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the interaction on January 20, NCCCI Chairman Rajesh Kaji Shrestha said that the visit of the Chinese delegation has helped in identifying the areas of cooperation and investment.</p>
<p>
	The Chinese team includes investors interested in railway, IT, telecommunication, construction, agriculture, engineering among others, according to Zhang.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'India Announces Special Training for 62 MoF Officials',
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			'summary' => 'January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on‘Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management’ ',
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	January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on&lsquo;Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management&rsquo; for 62 officials of the finance ministry of Nepal under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, the embassy said that the Government of India decided to providethe training to the Nepali officials under the Nepal-India Economic Co-operation Programme upon the request from the Ministry of Finance of Nepal.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The programme is designed as per the requirement of the Ministry of Finance of Nepal and is being held at the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF),&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>
<p>
	The training is expected to enhance the capabilities of these officials in global practices dealing with e-payment system, accounting and cash management, public borrowing system, accounting of foreign loans/grants and repayments, pension payment system, internal audit, fiscal responsibility and budget management, among others.</p>
<p>
	According to the Indian embassy, the training course will be held in three batches. The first batch of 20 Nepali officials is currently undergoing training at INGAF, New Delhi from January 14.</p>
<p>
	The statement said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a premier training institute of Government of India in the field of Public Financial Management with state-of-the-art learning facilities.</p>
<p>
	The Indian embassy further said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a partner institute for imparting trainings of officials from friendly developing countries under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;In addition to some of their global programmes, the INGAF, New Delhihas been undertaking tailor-made trainings for officials from the neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal’s Inflation down to 3.7 percent, import and export up',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.',
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	January 18: Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Releasing a report on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal on Thursday, the central bank said that the country saw a moderate inflation during the review period due to marginal increase in the price of food and beverage group.</p>
<p>
	According to the report based on five months of the current fiscal year, food and beverage inflation moderated to 0.5 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 2.8 percent a year ago while the non-food and service inflation stood at 6.3 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 5.3 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Likewise, the salary and wage rate index increased 9.3 percent in mid-December 2018 from 6.1 percent a year ago. In the review period, the salary index and the wage rate index increased 6.6 percent and 10.1 percent respectively.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;The country&rsquo;s export in five months of 2018/19 increased 11.2 percent to Rs 37.50 billion compared to an increase of 10.1 percent a year ago, the report further said. Destination-wise, exports to India and other countries increased 20.7 percent and 3 percent respectively, whereas exports to China decreased 30.7 percent. Mainly exports of polyester yarn, zinc sheet, woolen carpet, pulses, readymade garments, pashmina, jute goods, among others, increased, whereas exports of cardamom, rosin, tanned skin, shoes and sandals, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
<p>
	In the review period, the central bank said that the country&rsquo;s merchandise imports increased 34.2 percent to Rs 607 billion compared to an increase of 18.2 percent a year ago. Destination-wise, imports from India, China and other countries increased 31.7 percent, 47.7 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. Commodity-wise, imports of petroleum products, vehicle and spare parts, aircraft spare parts, MS billet, machinery and parts, vegetables, fruits and rice, among others, increased whereas imports of telecommunication equipment and parts, crude soybean oil, cement, medical equipment and tools, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
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			'title' => '5 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Valley this FY',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 18: The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the department is soliciting support from all sectors to install the charging stations.</p>
<p>
	RSS said that people have shown interest in electric vehicles of late, boosting the sale of such vehicles especially in the valley. But there aren&rsquo;t adequate charging stations.</p>
<p>
	In the first phase, a charging station will be constructed soon on the premises of Sajha Yatayat station in Pulchok, said an official at the department.</p>
<p>
	All types of vehicles, big or small, can be charged from the station, said Bhushan Tuladhar, member of Sajha Yatayat Board of Directors.</p>
<p>
	&quot;The process in this regard has started. Five charging stations will be built within the FY after identifying convenient areas,&quot; RSS quoted the Director General for the Department, Jhalak Ram Adhikari, as saying. The project concept will be created soon after holding discussions with concerned entrepreneurs and stakeholders, he added.</p>
<p>
	Nepal Electricity Authority has urged the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to create a legal framework to address the security concerns and amount to be charged for the customers.</p>
<p>
	President of Independent Power Producers&#39; Association Shailendra Guragain said a charging station for electric vehicles could be set up within one or two months if legal grounds were created. The drive should be expanded across the country, he said.</p>
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			'image' => '20190122023725_electric-charging.jpg',
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			'id' => '9847',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Grand Opening of 'Vivanta Kathmandu'',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 18: CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area. CG Hospitality, a subsidiary of CG Group, said in a statement that the newly opened hotel will be managed by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which owns the iconic Taj brand of hotels.</p>
<p>
	According to CG Hospitality, this is the second hotel of the company in the region with IHCL after Meghauli Serai, a Taj Safari Lodge in Chitwan National Park. Vivanta Kathmandu houses 110 rooms.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We are very delighted to bring Vivanta in Kathmandu after nearly two decades. This hotel will set new standards in terms of quality, services and F&amp;B through the famous TAJ Hospitality. We continue to strive for promoting quality tourism in Nepal as we have done with Meghauli Serai, &rdquo; said Rahul Chaudhary, managing director of CG Hospitality.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;&ldquo;With its enviable setting, urbane rooms and avant-garde restaurants, the hotel is a perfect option for short and long stays. Guests have a choice of distinctive culinary options with Akari, serving pan Asian cuisine, a rooftop bar, Koko serving bistro-style food, to the whiff of local Newari dishes at Mynt - the all-day diner,&rdquo; the statement said.</p>
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			'image' => '20190122023318_Vivanta-Kathmandu.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-18 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '9846',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'NCC signs Agreement with Indian Counterpart for Trade Promotion',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the agreement has incorporated issues like promoting trade between Nepal and India in the interest of both countries, increasing trade relations and sharing information regarding trade, commerce and investment.</p>
<p>
	According to NCC, the agreement also mentions about exchange of bilateral trade delegation as well as organizing international seminars to promote &lsquo;trade mission&rsquo; in an effective way.</p>
<p>
	The NCC has so far signed agreements with 66 international chamber of commerce and industries of different countries with the objective of expanding international trade and bilateral relations.</p>
<p>
	NCC chair Rajesh Kaji Shrestha and the deputy director general of Trade Promotion Council of India signed the agreement in New Delhi on Tuesday, according to NCC Director Hari Prakash Chand.</p>
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '9617',
			'image' => '20190122022840_Trade-Agreement.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-17 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '9845',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'More tourists visiting Khaptad',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency reported that the national park has collected Rs 200,000 plus revenue from the visitors so far in the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	Assistant Conservation Officer of the National Park, Prakash Bahadur Shah, said that more than 1,000 tourists including 29 foreigners have arrived here during this fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	According to the National Park, more visitors from neighbouring districts including Bajura, Achham, Doti and Bajhang visit the national park for inspection and leisure.</p>
<p>
	Domestic tourists can visit the national park for free while the authorities charge Rs 3,390 per person for foreigners.</p>
<p>
	In their bid to boost up the tourism activities, the people at Baglek, the main entrance of Khaptad, are planning to begin home-stay service targeting the visitors. Chief of the Hoteliers&rsquo; Association, Doti, Dipak Bahadur Khakda shared that the home-stay service would be started in 10 houses at Baglek with the joint investment of the rural municipality and hoteliers.</p>
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '9616',
			'image' => '20190122022400_khaptad_ss_trekking.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-17 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9844',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'KMC receives 452 suggestions under Smart City Technology Competition',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the ‘Smart City Technology Competition’ that it announced on December 12, 2018.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition&rsquo; that it announced on December 12, 2018.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the KMC had called for suggestions on the theme of &lsquo;Smart City Technology&rsquo; from those willing to participate in the competition, giving a 32-day deadline.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The competition will be held under four topics and the suggestions related to these themes have been received,&rdquo; RSS quoted KMC&rsquo;s Urban Planning Commission member-secretary Saroj Basnet as saying.</p>
<p>
	He said that the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition 2019&rsquo; has been organized with the objective of identifying the problems of Kathmandu city, addressing those problems and exploring new and technology-friendly ways of dealing with the problems.</p>
<p>
	The four topics of the competition are: Community and Environment, Urban Infrastructure Development, Metropolitan Community Service and KMC General Administration and Management.</p>
<p>
	KMC has been collecting suggestions from the participants through the website - www.kathmanduchallenge.org.</p>
<p>
	According to Basnet, 25 best suggestions would be selected from all the suggestions received so far under the first phase. He added that the selection of 100 best suggestions under the four topics would be done by next week. The competition has been divided into six phases.</p>
<p>
	It is said it will take about six months to announce the outstanding suggestions and the winners.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9843',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'ISPs Denounce NEA’s decision to Hike Fees',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Internet Service Providers’ Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA’s poles and fibres.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: Internet Service Providers&rsquo; Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority&rsquo;s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA&rsquo;s poles and fibres.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, ISPAN said that the state-run utility has hiked the fees more than 500 percent since the beginning of the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We Internet service providers have been serving our customers across the country in an easy and acccessible way at affordable rates using the poles and fibres of the NEA,&rdquo; said the statement, adding, &ldquo;But lately, we are in great dilemma as the rates we have been charging to our customers are based on the old rate charged by the NEA.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	ISPAN argued that the NEA&rsquo;s decision would adversely affect the National Braodband Policy, which envisages providing Internet service at more affordable rates. As per the policy, ISPs had reached an understanding with the government to internally adjust the 13 percent communication service charge imposed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in order to avoid increasing Internet charge. During the agreement, the government had complied with the ISP&rsquo;s request that none of the government bodies would act in any way that would result in hike in the Internet charge, the statement said.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN said that the NEA&rsquo;s decision to hike the charge is against the agreement reached with the government and that the Internet service providers will not agree to the new terms set by the NEA.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN also warned that the NEA would be responsible for the consequences if the Internet service gets disrupted due to its decision to hike the fees. The association of Internet service providers also urged the government to form a high-level commission having all stakeholders as its members to sort out the problem.</p>
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			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '9614',
			'image' => '20190122021442_pexels-photo-257736.jpeg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-17 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '9842',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Ex-minister Pandey released on bail of Rs 40 million',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.</p>
<p>
	According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a divisional bench of Special Court justices Baburam Regmi, Chandiraj Dhakal and Narayan Prasad Pokharel issued the order to release Pandey on bail.</p>
<p>
	The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on December 7, 2018 had registered a corruption case against 21 persons including Pandey at the Special Court. The graft case was filed against Pandey and others for carrying out sub-standard works in the Sikta Irrigation Project.</p>
<p>
	The anti-graft body registered the case against Pandey on charge of doling out Rs 2.137 billion, demanding penalty of the same amount of money and two years of jail term.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'modified' => '2019-01-22',
			'keywords' => '',
			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '9613',
			'image' => '20190122021210_bisesh-adalat.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-17 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9839',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave Held',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship Conclave in the capital on Saturday, January 19.</p>
<p>
	The organisers said that the prime objective of organising the conclave was to promote the young entrepreneurs of Nepal to connect with investors and venture capitalists, discuss with the entrepreneurial ecosystem actors and network with fellow entrepreneurs from India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;At a time when Nepali startups are trying to make footprints in various business sectors, it has become important to connect them with budding entrepreneurs from other countries and various players of the startup ecosystem,&rdquo; the organisers wrote on their official Facebook page.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations said that the event focuses on supporting the young entrepreneurial community of Nepal and creating an idea exchange platform for entrepreneurs from India and Nepal.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations argued that there has been an epic rise in the number of youths interested in the area of entrepreneurship in Nepal and India in the recent years.</p>
<p>
	According to Clock b Business Innovations, startups are designing and implementing matchless ideas whether it is in the area of technology, e-commerce, travel or agriculture. However,</p>
<p>
	for these ideas to make the impact there is a need of serious support systems.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;These great leadership minds of the two countries need to be invested in and connected to the support system actors. There are certain states and cities like West Bengal (Kolkata) and Karnataka (Bengaluru) that have become entrepreneurship hubs. It is important to promote exchange between such entrepreneurship hubs of India and Nepal.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'description' => '',
			'sortorder' => '9610',
			'image' => '20190122123905_conclave.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-20 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9838',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Labour Permit Now from Karnali',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.</p>
<p>
	The Labour and Employment Office of the province will provide the permit and also monitor and regulate the foreign employment agencies, according to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency, RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS), reported that the service has already begun in Province 2, Province 5 and Gandaki Province. The service will begin in other provinces soon.</p>
<p>
	Prior to this, the migrant workers from Karnali had to travel all the way to the capital Kathmandu to get the labour permit.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
',
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			'image' => '20190122124146_1280px-Nepal_Karnali.svg.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-20 00:00:00',
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9837',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Kulman Ghising Felicitated',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.</p>
<p>
	Ghising was handed a letter of appreciation by the Independent Power Producers&rsquo; Association Nepal (IPPAN) during the inauguration of the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2019, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, January 18.</p>
<p>
	Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun handed over the letter of appreciation to Ghising during the inauguration of the expo.</p>
<p>
	Ghising is credited for ending the frequent power cuts that the country had been facing since a long time, demonstrating his ability as an able manager after his appointment to the post of executive director of NEA for a four-year-term in 2016.</p>
<p>
	A statement issued by IPPAN says that Ghising demonstrated his ability by steering the state-run utility, which was reeling under a loss of Rs 8.89 billion, to a profit-making organisation by introducing financial and administrative reforms as well as restructuring the NEA.</p>
<p>
	He adopted measures to control electricity leakage and theft. He also took initiative to improve customer service, revenue collection, and minimizing technical leakage of electricity by upgrading the standard of transformers and distribution lines.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9834',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Tinker Transit Point Devoid of Security on Nepal Side',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents have migrated to the district headquarters Khalanga to escape harsh winter. They prefer not to stay back in the villages during winter alsodue to lack of security. The state-run news agency RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS) reported that the entire village is covered with snow at present.</p>
<p>
	There are 65 households in Tinkar and 105 households at Chhangru. The two settlements which lie at an altitude of 12,000 feet above the sea level are located in Ward No 1 of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula district which shares border with the tri-junction of Nepal, India and China.</p>
<p>
	RSS reported that even the security personnel stationed there for guarding the border have left the cantonment. The local government is implementing some development projects in this remote settlement, but these plans are in limbo as there are no people.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, India and China have maintained strong security by deploying border security forces on their side of the international border, but the Nepali side is unmanned. The Nepali police personnel deployed for securing the border have moved to Dumlingin Ward No 2 of the same rural municipality.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The security of the village now rests on the hands of the gods and the snow,&rdquo;RSS quoted YashodaTinkari, a woman leader of Tinkar, as saying.</p>
<p>
	China and India have maintained their contingents of their security forces on the tri-junction border at Tinkar since they went to war 47 years back. However, the Nepal has not been able to maintain security at its border settlement, she complained. There is no security post in the settlements which have a population of nearly 1,000.</p>
<p>
	RSS further reported that India increased the size of its security forces in the area by setting up the India Tibet Border Police (ITBP) since the time of the Khampa insurgency in August, 1975. India has stationed its security posts including a garrison of weapons at five places between the border town of Dharchula and Kalapaniat a distance of about 50 kilometres. The ITBP has set up its weapons garrison at Ghattabagar, established camps at Gabryang, Chhyalek and Gunji and the Indian army camp at Kalapani, states the RSS report.</p>
<p>
	But the Nepali side has the presence of its security forces at the only transit point in Tinkar, north of Darchula for only six months a year.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, the security personnel stay at the border police post only for six months in the summer and abandon the camp for six months during the winter.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We cannot station the police personnel at the Tinkar border during the winter due to unfavourable weather,&rdquo; officiating chief of the Darchula Police, HikmatBohara, said.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '9829',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on Sunday, January 20. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Krishna Raj Lamichanne and the insurance company&rsquo;s CEO ChankiChhetri signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers can avail all kinds of non-life insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '9600',
			'image' => '20190122115240_sagarmatha.jpg',
			'article_date' => '2019-01-21 00:00:00',
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			'id' => '9828',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Chinese Investors in Nepal',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in',
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	January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in Nepal with a 30-member Chinese delegation ofChina Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) led by its vice president Zhang Shenfeng.</p>
<p>
	NCCCI and CCPIT had signed a bilateral agreement in 2009 to cooperate with each other for promotion of trade, joint investment, market expansion, trade diversification, exchange of visits, tourism promotion among others.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the interaction on January 20, NCCCI Chairman Rajesh Kaji Shrestha said that the visit of the Chinese delegation has helped in identifying the areas of cooperation and investment.</p>
<p>
	The Chinese team includes investors interested in railway, IT, telecommunication, construction, agriculture, engineering among others, according to Zhang.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'India Announces Special Training for 62 MoF Officials',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on‘Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management’ ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on&lsquo;Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management&rsquo; for 62 officials of the finance ministry of Nepal under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, the embassy said that the Government of India decided to providethe training to the Nepali officials under the Nepal-India Economic Co-operation Programme upon the request from the Ministry of Finance of Nepal.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The programme is designed as per the requirement of the Ministry of Finance of Nepal and is being held at the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF),&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>
<p>
	The training is expected to enhance the capabilities of these officials in global practices dealing with e-payment system, accounting and cash management, public borrowing system, accounting of foreign loans/grants and repayments, pension payment system, internal audit, fiscal responsibility and budget management, among others.</p>
<p>
	According to the Indian embassy, the training course will be held in three batches. The first batch of 20 Nepali officials is currently undergoing training at INGAF, New Delhi from January 14.</p>
<p>
	The statement said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a premier training institute of Government of India in the field of Public Financial Management with state-of-the-art learning facilities.</p>
<p>
	The Indian embassy further said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a partner institute for imparting trainings of officials from friendly developing countries under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;In addition to some of their global programmes, the INGAF, New Delhihas been undertaking tailor-made trainings for officials from the neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Nepal’s Inflation down to 3.7 percent, import and export up',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 18: Nepal Rastra Bank has said that the consumer price inflation stood at 3.7 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 4.2 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Releasing a report on the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal on Thursday, the central bank said that the country saw a moderate inflation during the review period due to marginal increase in the price of food and beverage group.</p>
<p>
	According to the report based on five months of the current fiscal year, food and beverage inflation moderated to 0.5 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 2.8 percent a year ago while the non-food and service inflation stood at 6.3 percent in mid-December 2018 compared to 5.3 percent a year ago.</p>
<p>
	Likewise, the salary and wage rate index increased 9.3 percent in mid-December 2018 from 6.1 percent a year ago. In the review period, the salary index and the wage rate index increased 6.6 percent and 10.1 percent respectively.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;The country&rsquo;s export in five months of 2018/19 increased 11.2 percent to Rs 37.50 billion compared to an increase of 10.1 percent a year ago, the report further said. Destination-wise, exports to India and other countries increased 20.7 percent and 3 percent respectively, whereas exports to China decreased 30.7 percent. Mainly exports of polyester yarn, zinc sheet, woolen carpet, pulses, readymade garments, pashmina, jute goods, among others, increased, whereas exports of cardamom, rosin, tanned skin, shoes and sandals, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
<p>
	In the review period, the central bank said that the country&rsquo;s merchandise imports increased 34.2 percent to Rs 607 billion compared to an increase of 18.2 percent a year ago. Destination-wise, imports from India, China and other countries increased 31.7 percent, 47.7 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. Commodity-wise, imports of petroleum products, vehicle and spare parts, aircraft spare parts, MS billet, machinery and parts, vegetables, fruits and rice, among others, increased whereas imports of telecommunication equipment and parts, crude soybean oil, cement, medical equipment and tools, among others, decreased in the review period.</p>
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			'title' => '5 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Valley this FY',
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			'summary' => 'The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19.',
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	January 18: The Department of Environment is set to build five charging stations for electric vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley within the current fiscal year 2018/19. Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the department is soliciting support from all sectors to install the charging stations.</p>
<p>
	RSS said that people have shown interest in electric vehicles of late, boosting the sale of such vehicles especially in the valley. But there aren&rsquo;t adequate charging stations.</p>
<p>
	In the first phase, a charging station will be constructed soon on the premises of Sajha Yatayat station in Pulchok, said an official at the department.</p>
<p>
	All types of vehicles, big or small, can be charged from the station, said Bhushan Tuladhar, member of Sajha Yatayat Board of Directors.</p>
<p>
	&quot;The process in this regard has started. Five charging stations will be built within the FY after identifying convenient areas,&quot; RSS quoted the Director General for the Department, Jhalak Ram Adhikari, as saying. The project concept will be created soon after holding discussions with concerned entrepreneurs and stakeholders, he added.</p>
<p>
	Nepal Electricity Authority has urged the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation to create a legal framework to address the security concerns and amount to be charged for the customers.</p>
<p>
	President of Independent Power Producers&#39; Association Shailendra Guragain said a charging station for electric vehicles could be set up within one or two months if legal grounds were created. The drive should be expanded across the country, he said.</p>
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			'title' => 'Grand Opening of 'Vivanta Kathmandu'',
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			'summary' => 'CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area.',
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	January 18: CG Hospitality on Thursday held the grand opening of Vivanta Kathmandu, a star hotel in the posh Jhamshikhel area. CG Hospitality, a subsidiary of CG Group, said in a statement that the newly opened hotel will be managed by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which owns the iconic Taj brand of hotels.</p>
<p>
	According to CG Hospitality, this is the second hotel of the company in the region with IHCL after Meghauli Serai, a Taj Safari Lodge in Chitwan National Park. Vivanta Kathmandu houses 110 rooms.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We are very delighted to bring Vivanta in Kathmandu after nearly two decades. This hotel will set new standards in terms of quality, services and F&amp;B through the famous TAJ Hospitality. We continue to strive for promoting quality tourism in Nepal as we have done with Meghauli Serai, &rdquo; said Rahul Chaudhary, managing director of CG Hospitality.</p>
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	&nbsp;&ldquo;With its enviable setting, urbane rooms and avant-garde restaurants, the hotel is a perfect option for short and long stays. Guests have a choice of distinctive culinary options with Akari, serving pan Asian cuisine, a rooftop bar, Koko serving bistro-style food, to the whiff of local Newari dishes at Mynt - the all-day diner,&rdquo; the statement said.</p>
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			'title' => 'NCC signs Agreement with Indian Counterpart for Trade Promotion',
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			'summary' => 'Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.',
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	January 17: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has signed a bilateral agreement with Trade Promotion Council of India to promote trade between Nepal and India.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the agreement has incorporated issues like promoting trade between Nepal and India in the interest of both countries, increasing trade relations and sharing information regarding trade, commerce and investment.</p>
<p>
	According to NCC, the agreement also mentions about exchange of bilateral trade delegation as well as organizing international seminars to promote &lsquo;trade mission&rsquo; in an effective way.</p>
<p>
	The NCC has so far signed agreements with 66 international chamber of commerce and industries of different countries with the objective of expanding international trade and bilateral relations.</p>
<p>
	NCC chair Rajesh Kaji Shrestha and the deputy director general of Trade Promotion Council of India signed the agreement in New Delhi on Tuesday, according to NCC Director Hari Prakash Chand.</p>
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			'title' => 'More tourists visiting Khaptad',
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			'summary' => 'Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately.',
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	January 17: Khaptad National Park, one of the main tourist sites in the far-western Nepal, has witnessed an upsurge in tourist arrival lately, according to a news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency reported that the national park has collected Rs 200,000 plus revenue from the visitors so far in the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	Assistant Conservation Officer of the National Park, Prakash Bahadur Shah, said that more than 1,000 tourists including 29 foreigners have arrived here during this fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	According to the National Park, more visitors from neighbouring districts including Bajura, Achham, Doti and Bajhang visit the national park for inspection and leisure.</p>
<p>
	Domestic tourists can visit the national park for free while the authorities charge Rs 3,390 per person for foreigners.</p>
<p>
	In their bid to boost up the tourism activities, the people at Baglek, the main entrance of Khaptad, are planning to begin home-stay service targeting the visitors. Chief of the Hoteliers&rsquo; Association, Doti, Dipak Bahadur Khakda shared that the home-stay service would be started in 10 houses at Baglek with the joint investment of the rural municipality and hoteliers.</p>
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			'title' => 'KMC receives 452 suggestions under Smart City Technology Competition',
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			'summary' => 'The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the ‘Smart City Technology Competition’ that it announced on December 12, 2018.',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 17: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition&rsquo; that it announced on December 12, 2018.</p>
<p>
	Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) reported that the KMC had called for suggestions on the theme of &lsquo;Smart City Technology&rsquo; from those willing to participate in the competition, giving a 32-day deadline.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The competition will be held under four topics and the suggestions related to these themes have been received,&rdquo; RSS quoted KMC&rsquo;s Urban Planning Commission member-secretary Saroj Basnet as saying.</p>
<p>
	He said that the &lsquo;Smart City Technology Competition 2019&rsquo; has been organized with the objective of identifying the problems of Kathmandu city, addressing those problems and exploring new and technology-friendly ways of dealing with the problems.</p>
<p>
	The four topics of the competition are: Community and Environment, Urban Infrastructure Development, Metropolitan Community Service and KMC General Administration and Management.</p>
<p>
	KMC has been collecting suggestions from the participants through the website - www.kathmanduchallenge.org.</p>
<p>
	According to Basnet, 25 best suggestions would be selected from all the suggestions received so far under the first phase. He added that the selection of 100 best suggestions under the four topics would be done by next week. The competition has been divided into six phases.</p>
<p>
	It is said it will take about six months to announce the outstanding suggestions and the winners.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'ISPs Denounce NEA’s decision to Hike Fees',
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			'summary' => 'Internet Service Providers’ Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA’s poles and fibres.',
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	January 17: Internet Service Providers&rsquo; Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has expressed serious concerns regarding Nepal Electricity Authority&rsquo;s (NEA) unrealistic and exorbitant hike in the fees it has been charging the Internet service providers (ISP) for using the NEA&rsquo;s poles and fibres.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, ISPAN said that the state-run utility has hiked the fees more than 500 percent since the beginning of the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We Internet service providers have been serving our customers across the country in an easy and acccessible way at affordable rates using the poles and fibres of the NEA,&rdquo; said the statement, adding, &ldquo;But lately, we are in great dilemma as the rates we have been charging to our customers are based on the old rate charged by the NEA.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	ISPAN argued that the NEA&rsquo;s decision would adversely affect the National Braodband Policy, which envisages providing Internet service at more affordable rates. As per the policy, ISPs had reached an understanding with the government to internally adjust the 13 percent communication service charge imposed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in order to avoid increasing Internet charge. During the agreement, the government had complied with the ISP&rsquo;s request that none of the government bodies would act in any way that would result in hike in the Internet charge, the statement said.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN said that the NEA&rsquo;s decision to hike the charge is against the agreement reached with the government and that the Internet service providers will not agree to the new terms set by the NEA.</p>
<p>
	ISPAN also warned that the NEA would be responsible for the consequences if the Internet service gets disrupted due to its decision to hike the fees. The association of Internet service providers also urged the government to form a high-level commission having all stakeholders as its members to sort out the problem.</p>
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			'title' => 'Ex-minister Pandey released on bail of Rs 40 million',
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			'summary' => 'The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.',
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	January 17: The Special Court on Wednesday issued an order to release former minister Bikram Pandey, who is also the chief of Kalika Construction Company, after posting a bail amount of Rs 40 million.</p>
<p>
	According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a divisional bench of Special Court justices Baburam Regmi, Chandiraj Dhakal and Narayan Prasad Pokharel issued the order to release Pandey on bail.</p>
<p>
	The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on December 7, 2018 had registered a corruption case against 21 persons including Pandey at the Special Court. The graft case was filed against Pandey and others for carrying out sub-standard works in the Sikta Irrigation Project.</p>
<p>
	The anti-graft body registered the case against Pandey on charge of doling out Rs 2.137 billion, demanding penalty of the same amount of money and two years of jail term.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'International Entrepreneurship Conclave Held',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship ',
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	January 20: Clock b Business Innovations in collaboration with Kathmandu-based Embassy of India organised the second edition of ConnectIN International Entrepreneurship Conclave in the capital on Saturday, January 19.</p>
<p>
	The organisers said that the prime objective of organising the conclave was to promote the young entrepreneurs of Nepal to connect with investors and venture capitalists, discuss with the entrepreneurial ecosystem actors and network with fellow entrepreneurs from India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;At a time when Nepali startups are trying to make footprints in various business sectors, it has become important to connect them with budding entrepreneurs from other countries and various players of the startup ecosystem,&rdquo; the organisers wrote on their official Facebook page.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations said that the event focuses on supporting the young entrepreneurial community of Nepal and creating an idea exchange platform for entrepreneurs from India and Nepal.</p>
<p>
	Clock b Business Innovations argued that there has been an epic rise in the number of youths interested in the area of entrepreneurship in Nepal and India in the recent years.</p>
<p>
	According to Clock b Business Innovations, startups are designing and implementing matchless ideas whether it is in the area of technology, e-commerce, travel or agriculture. However,</p>
<p>
	for these ideas to make the impact there is a need of serious support systems.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;These great leadership minds of the two countries need to be invested in and connected to the support system actors. There are certain states and cities like West Bengal (Kolkata) and Karnataka (Bengaluru) that have become entrepreneurship hubs. It is important to promote exchange between such entrepreneurship hubs of India and Nepal.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Labour Permit Now from Karnali',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.',
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	January 20: The government is to begin providing labour permit from Surkhet, the capital of KarnaliProvince, from January 20.</p>
<p>
	The Labour and Employment Office of the province will provide the permit and also monitor and regulate the foreign employment agencies, according to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.</p>
<p>
	The state-run news agency, RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS), reported that the service has already begun in Province 2, Province 5 and Gandaki Province. The service will begin in other provinces soon.</p>
<p>
	Prior to this, the migrant workers from Karnali had to travel all the way to the capital Kathmandu to get the labour permit.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9837',
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			'title' => 'Kulman Ghising Felicitated',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.',
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	January 20: Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority, KulmanGhising, has been felicitated for his contribution to the energy sector.</p>
<p>
	Ghising was handed a letter of appreciation by the Independent Power Producers&rsquo; Association Nepal (IPPAN) during the inauguration of the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2019, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu on Friday, January 18.</p>
<p>
	Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun handed over the letter of appreciation to Ghising during the inauguration of the expo.</p>
<p>
	Ghising is credited for ending the frequent power cuts that the country had been facing since a long time, demonstrating his ability as an able manager after his appointment to the post of executive director of NEA for a four-year-term in 2016.</p>
<p>
	A statement issued by IPPAN says that Ghising demonstrated his ability by steering the state-run utility, which was reeling under a loss of Rs 8.89 billion, to a profit-making organisation by introducing financial and administrative reforms as well as restructuring the NEA.</p>
<p>
	He adopted measures to control electricity leakage and theft. He also took initiative to improve customer service, revenue collection, and minimizing technical leakage of electricity by upgrading the standard of transformers and distribution lines.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Tinker Transit Point Devoid of Security on Nepal Side',
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			'summary' => 'January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 20: The settlementsof Chhangru and Tinkaralong the northern border of Nepal wear a deserted look as all the residents have migrated to the district headquarters Khalanga to escape harsh winter. They prefer not to stay back in the villages during winter alsodue to lack of security. The state-run news agency RastriyaSamacharSamiti (RSS) reported that the entire village is covered with snow at present.</p>
<p>
	There are 65 households in Tinkar and 105 households at Chhangru. The two settlements which lie at an altitude of 12,000 feet above the sea level are located in Ward No 1 of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula district which shares border with the tri-junction of Nepal, India and China.</p>
<p>
	RSS reported that even the security personnel stationed there for guarding the border have left the cantonment. The local government is implementing some development projects in this remote settlement, but these plans are in limbo as there are no people.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, India and China have maintained strong security by deploying border security forces on their side of the international border, but the Nepali side is unmanned. The Nepali police personnel deployed for securing the border have moved to Dumlingin Ward No 2 of the same rural municipality.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The security of the village now rests on the hands of the gods and the snow,&rdquo;RSS quoted YashodaTinkari, a woman leader of Tinkar, as saying.</p>
<p>
	China and India have maintained their contingents of their security forces on the tri-junction border at Tinkar since they went to war 47 years back. However, the Nepal has not been able to maintain security at its border settlement, she complained. There is no security post in the settlements which have a population of nearly 1,000.</p>
<p>
	RSS further reported that India increased the size of its security forces in the area by setting up the India Tibet Border Police (ITBP) since the time of the Khampa insurgency in August, 1975. India has stationed its security posts including a garrison of weapons at five places between the border town of Dharchula and Kalapaniat a distance of about 50 kilometres. The ITBP has set up its weapons garrison at Ghattabagar, established camps at Gabryang, Chhyalek and Gunji and the Indian army camp at Kalapani, states the RSS report.</p>
<p>
	But the Nepali side has the presence of its security forces at the only transit point in Tinkar, north of Darchula for only six months a year.</p>
<p>
	According to RSS, the security personnel stay at the border police post only for six months in the summer and abandon the camp for six months during the winter.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;We cannot station the police personnel at the Tinkar border during the winter due to unfavourable weather,&rdquo; officiating chief of the Darchula Police, HikmatBohara, said.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9829',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on',
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	January 21: MahalaxmiBikas Bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Sagarmatha Insurance Co Ltd on Sunday, January 20. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Krishna Raj Lamichanne and the insurance company&rsquo;s CEO ChankiChhetri signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</p>
<p>
	According to the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers can avail all kinds of non-life insurance services provided by the insurance company through any branch of the bank.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9828',
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			'title' => 'Chinese Investors in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in',
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	January 21: Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) organised an interaction on the topic of Trade and Investment in Nepal with a 30-member Chinese delegation ofChina Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) led by its vice president Zhang Shenfeng.</p>
<p>
	NCCCI and CCPIT had signed a bilateral agreement in 2009 to cooperate with each other for promotion of trade, joint investment, market expansion, trade diversification, exchange of visits, tourism promotion among others.</p>
<p>
	Speaking at the interaction on January 20, NCCCI Chairman Rajesh Kaji Shrestha said that the visit of the Chinese delegation has helped in identifying the areas of cooperation and investment.</p>
<p>
	The Chinese team includes investors interested in railway, IT, telecommunication, construction, agriculture, engineering among others, according to Zhang.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '9821',
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			'title' => 'India Announces Special Training for 62 MoF Officials',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on‘Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management’ ',
			'content' => '<p>
	January 16: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has announced a special tailor-made training course on&lsquo;Global Perspectives on Public Financial Management&rsquo; for 62 officials of the finance ministry of Nepal under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	Issuing a statement, the embassy said that the Government of India decided to providethe training to the Nepali officials under the Nepal-India Economic Co-operation Programme upon the request from the Ministry of Finance of Nepal.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;The programme is designed as per the requirement of the Ministry of Finance of Nepal and is being held at the Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF),&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>
<p>
	The training is expected to enhance the capabilities of these officials in global practices dealing with e-payment system, accounting and cash management, public borrowing system, accounting of foreign loans/grants and repayments, pension payment system, internal audit, fiscal responsibility and budget management, among others.</p>
<p>
	According to the Indian embassy, the training course will be held in three batches. The first batch of 20 Nepali officials is currently undergoing training at INGAF, New Delhi from January 14.</p>
<p>
	The statement said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a premier training institute of Government of India in the field of Public Financial Management with state-of-the-art learning facilities.</p>
<p>
	The Indian embassy further said that the INGAF, New Delhi is a partner institute for imparting trainings of officials from friendly developing countries under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Government of India.</p>
<p>
	&ldquo;In addition to some of their global programmes, the INGAF, New Delhihas been undertaking tailor-made trainings for officials from the neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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