December 3: The government has been preparing to bring a new tourism Act after almost 40…
December 3: The government has been preparing to bring a new tourism Act after almost 40…
December 4: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Build up Nepal Engineering Pvt Ltd for financing the Compressed Stabilized Earth Brick (CSEB) enterprises in rural areas of Nepal.…
December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO.…
December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent…
December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14th ATM outlet in…
December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide…
December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up.…
December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty…
December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created…
December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik…
December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of…
December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November…
December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December…
November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the…
November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15.…
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', 'content' => '<p>December 4: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Build up Nepal Engineering Pvt Ltd for financing the Compressed Stabilized Earth Brick (CSEB) enterprises in rural areas of Nepal. <br /> Pradyuman Pokharel, CEO of Muktinath Bikas Bank, and Bjorn Soderberg, managing director of Build Up Nepal represented their respective organisations during the signing ceremony held recently.</p> <p>Build up Nepal Engineering said in a statement that it is dedicated to promoting environment friendly technology with its team of engineers, business developers, social entrepreneurs and builders.</p> <p>According to the organization, it started its journey in Nepal as a partner for reconstruction with NGOs and entrepreneurs. It is currently implementing a pilot project which has adopted an ecosystem approach for the sustainable promotion of CSEB enterprises. Improving the access of entrepreneurs to formal financing mechanism is an important element of the pilot project, the statement said.</p> <p>“The agreement has paved the way for project-based financing for rural entrepreneurs who lack other fixed capital for collateral.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-04', 'modified' => '2018-12-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9333', 'image' => '20181204011653_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Appoints Neupane as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. ', 'content' => '<p>December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. A meeting of the board of directors of the bank took a decision to this effect on December 2. Before his appointment to the top post, Neupane was serving as the acting CEO of the same bank.</p> <p>According to the bank, Neupane had been assigned the responsibility of the acting CEO following the resignation of former CEO of the bank, Laxman Risal.</p> <p>Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank made remarkable progress in various indicators, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank established itself as the largest bank of Nepal in terms of deposit, loan and size of balance sheet as well as the number of branches, ATM network and other indicators,” the statement said.</p> <p>Promoter of the bank Tulsi Ram Agrawal administered oath of office and secrecy to Neupane amid a function on December 2.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9331', 'image' => '20181203033201_WhatsApp Image 2018-12-02 at 6.12.18 PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic flights increasing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time. According to a report published by Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the number of domestic flights has come closer to 100,000 flights in an annual basis.</p> <p>The domestic airlines and helicopter operators operated their aircraft 97,107 times in 2017 while they have already made 77,909 take offs during the first ten months of this year. The number is likely to increase further in the next two months of this year.</p> <p>Increasing number of aircraft in the domestic aviation industry and registration of new airlines along with the increase in number of VVIP flights in the recent time has increased the number of flights. </p> <p>In 2014, 17 airline operators had operated their aircraft for 68,536 times and boarded 1,450,558 passengers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9328', 'image' => '20181202044018_7.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank’s new ATM in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14th ATM outlet in Birgunj.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14<sup>th</sup> ATM outlet in Birgunj.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it started the service at its branch office located in Adarshanagar, Birgunj from Sunday, December 2. The ATM was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, mayor of the metropolitan city. The bank has 65 branch offices across Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9327', 'image' => '20181203011253_lbbl_logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath provides Financial Aid to Landslide Victim', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the bank, it provided Rs 50,000 to the family of Purna Rai of Okhaldhunga- 8, who had been affected by the disaster in August 2018.</p> <p>“The amount was handed over to the children of Rai as support from the bank,” the statement read. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9326', 'image' => '20181203010835_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Launches New Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. ', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. This campaign offers two of the Nubia Smartphone’s model -- Z17 Lite and Z17 Mini S at affordable prices.</p> <p>The Z17 Mini S is equipped with 4 cameras that capture every moment perfectly and Z17 Lite with two rear cameras of 13 MP and front camera of 16 MP.</p> <p>Nubia Smartphone said it strives to maintain its quality service to the mobile lovers who seek overall features without compromising quality in its segment. The price range is Rs 28,500 for Z17 Lite and Rs 29,500 for Z17 Mini S.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9325', 'image' => '20181202035939_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM urges Microfinances not to Impose High Interest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation, prosperity and nation development, according to news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). </p> <p>Addressing a programme organized to mark the second microfinance conference in the capital on Decemebr 1, PM Oli reportedly said that microfinance institutions should expand their scope of works in rural areas. <br /> According to RSS, the PM argued that microfinance institutions should not impose high interest rates to the public as the objective of the establishment of such organizations was to uplift common people. Prime Minister Oli also assured the operators of microfinance institutions that the government would amend the laws if they were creating difficulties for operation. <br /> Prime Minister Oli also said the incumbent government had crafted clear vision for national development and it has laid emphasis accordingly. <br /> In a separate note, Prime Minister Oli argued that the two big summits recently held in Nepal and balanced foreign policy were creating investment-friendly environment in the country, RSS further wrote. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9324', 'image' => '20181202033531_DSC_0542.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Handing over Fast Track Project to Nepalese Army has created Problems’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.</p> <p>The minister also said that the project was handed over to the Nepalese Army through political decision although the involvement of the ministry was a must in the much-awaited road project.</p> <p>“The role of the ministry in the project is limited to transferring the money for the construction to the account of the Nepalese Army after receiving the funds from the finance ministry,” he said.</p> <p>Mahaseth also expressed his dissatisfaction over the fact that the ministry should also seek approval from the Nepalese Army to inspect the project.</p> <p>“The ministry should be allowed to inspect the project,” Mahaseth said, adding that the Nepalese Army has started the construction works without preparing the detail project report (DPR).</p> <p>Mahaseth further questioned on what basis was the tender approved for the construction of 30 bridges along the fast track.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9323', 'image' => '20181202031549_website.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9546', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sejon honours NBA Chairman Lamsal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.</p> <p> Sejon said it felicitated Lamsal for his contribution to business journalism since the last two decades.</p> <p>Sejon on the occasion of its 21<sup>st</sup> anniversary on Saturday (December 1) felicitated various personalities in the presence of Minister for Finance, Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada. </p> <p>Various economic journalists including Kuver Chalise of Karobar Daily were also honoured on the occasion.</p> <p>Four best journalists from print and electronic media were honored with Sejon Award and Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award.</p> <p>Rudhra Khadka of Nagarik News and Subhas Yonjan of Capital News were awarded with the Sejon Award for print and online journalism. They also received Rs 50,000 each along with the award.</p> <p>Similarly, Bhagwan Khanal of Karobar Daily was handed over Rs 85,000 under Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award for investigative journalism.</p> <p>Amar Baduwal and Arun Sapkota of Bizzmandu.com were jointly awarded with Rs 25000.</p> <p>Likewise, New Business Age Pvt Ltd on the occasion contributed Rs 50,000 for the establishment of revolving fund in the name of late Sanjay Neupane. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9322', 'image' => '20181202030503_DSC_7988.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9545', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AIDS-related deaths down by 40 percent: WHO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.</p> <p>According to World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for South-East Asia, ensuring all people everywhere have access to quality HIV testing and can know their status is critical to preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS.</p> <p>A statement issued by the regional office of WHO says that many people living with HIV (PLHIV) lack access to testing and hence do not know their HIV status.</p> <p>This, according to WHO, inhibits access to treatment and enhances the likelihood of AIDS-related complications and death. WHO warned that it also allows the virus to spread.</p> <p>“In recent years member states have made strong progress in all aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Between 2010 and 2017 AIDS-related deaths declined by 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2017 new infections were more than halved, from 318 000 to 157 000. Still, an estimated 3.5 million people region-wide currently live with the disease, with around 51 percent receiving Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and an estimated 36 percent are completely unaware of their status. This must be remedied as a priority,” the statement said.</p> <p>WHO stressed the need of removing all structural barriers to access testing, including the need for parental consent for adolescents.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9321', 'image' => '20181202024452_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9542', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'I- Cube Business Incubation Demo Day Held with Gusto', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30. The event showcased five companies that were incubated and supported for a year by Nepal Communitere.</p> <p>The event was accompanied by the launch of Nepal’s first-ever seed investment fund, ‘Safal Seeds’, which supports early-stage Nepali startups looking for investment worth Rs 1 to 2 million. Potential investors who attended the event showed their support by pledging an investment of Rs 100,000 each.</p> <p>Bahar Kumar, executive director of Nepal Communitere, said, “We harnesses the creativity and innovation that emerges in the face of scarcity.”</p> <p>Keynote speaker of the event, British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris, emphasized the importance of creating a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs willing to take risks, and collaborate. He also underscored the importance of providing business development guidance and support for small and medium enterprises.</p> <p>Ashutosh Tiwari of Safal Partners talked about Safal Seeds’ feature of bridging the gap between businesses and investors, in addition to providing administrative, communications, and legal support to SMEs, as these SMEs often lack institutional support.</p> <p>‘Safal Seeds’ is a collaboration between Nepal Communitere, Antarprerana, a private company that supports entrepreneurs of Nepal through investment and mentorship, and Safal Partners, Nepal’s first operational improvement-focused Investment Company. According to the companies, it is an initiation to nurture budding startups to create a pipeline for them to be ready for large-scale investments—both domestic and foreign.</p> <p>Three registered companies namely 8byte Creative Studio, Around the Corner Restaurant and Orange Ball Pvt Ltd pitched for seed investments. Similarly, two teams comprisign of engineering students, NovaTech and Light Up presented their ideas.</p> <p>I-Cube is a 2 year DFID/UKAID sponsored program representing three key pillars for the success of startups - to innovate, iterate and incubate the business. The incubation journey for the second cohort of I-Cube is already underway for up to eight companies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9317', 'image' => '20181202012558_Nepal Communitere.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9541', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AuSB Presents Revised Sets of Nepal Standards on Auditing 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.</p> <p>Anup Kumar Shrestha, chairman of AuSB, shared that the revised set of Nepal Standards on Auditing (NSA) 2018 which will come into effect for auditing financial statements from July 17, 2019. During the programme, he explained about the major changes and revisions on audit reports, introduction of key audit matters (KAM), and auditors’ responsibilities.</p> <p>The programme organised by Audit Standards Implementation Committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) aims to disseminate information regarding the new and revised reporting standards for enhancing the quality of audit and financial reports of the investors and other key stakeholders.</p> <p>“The standards were revised because they were already five years old,” he said, adding, “KAM NSA series is totally a new introduction to enhance the values and relevance of the audit reporting framework,” said Shrestha.</p> <p>During the programme, he also informed about two new volumes of the current NSA containing quality control and other standards for auditing.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Krishna Prasad Acharya, vice chairman of ICAN, emphasized on making strong guidelines for boosting the professionalism of chartered accountants (CA) in the country. He underscored the need of proper guidelines and manuals to develop auditing standards and audit reporting framework.</p> <p>ICAN’s chairman Jagannath Upadhyay Niraula and CA Chandra Kanta Bhandari delivered key notes on the framework of auditing during the programme. Likewise, Dr Ashok Haldia from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and other CAs also delivered remarkable speeches on the issues and challenges of auditing standards and audit reporting. Registered auditors, CA and representatives from different corporate houses and organisations also participated in the interaction programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9316', 'image' => '20181202011310_IMG_20181201_125912.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9535', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Premier Steel to Produce High-Quality Products’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company.', 'content' => '<p>November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company. The company said in a statement that it and also gave its distributors a tour around the factory with information about the production process and quality control.</p> <p>During the event held on November 28, Shiv Ratan Sharda, chairperson of the company, announced the establishment of a factory that can produce 40 tonnes of 8 to 32 mm steel rebars in just an hour. He also shared that the factory would run for 20 hours with four hours for maintenance.</p> <p>According to Sharda, the factory will be using the most sophisticated and advanced machinery from India to produce steel rebars.</p> <p>Anupam Rathi, the director of the company, said that the company had planned to establish the factory more than three years ago but was postponed due to the mega earthquake and the economic blockade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, technical director of the company Abhijeet Singh said that the factory will be using only prime billet as raw material to produce TMT rods to maintain utmost quality. He added that the company will be using the rolling technique to eliminate human error while production. He also mentioned that Premier Steel will import raw materials from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p> <p>The company said it aims to produce material for the entire country in the wake of the earthquakes and the rise in building of mega projects in the country.</p> <p>“Arun 3 will need more than just one factory for material. Thus, there is no denying that there will be huge need of more rod and cement in the country in the coming days,” the statement added.</p> <p>Premier Steel in a joint venture of Sharda Group and Rathi Group. The operators claimed to have been generating steel for more than 36 years. Currently, the company has been producing Fe 500 grade steel.</p> <p>“The steel produced by the company exceeds the criteria, standardized by Nepal.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-30', 'modified' => '2018-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9311', 'image' => '20181130022114_steel.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Eggs costing Rs 7 sold at 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. ', 'content' => '<p>November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. The eggs are bought for Rs 7 from the farmers while the consumers have been paying Rs 15 for a single piece of egg.</p> <p>Narayan Chalise, a poultry farmer of Bharatpur-21, said that they have been selling a carton of eggs (210 eggs) for Rs 1,470. He gets Rs 7 per egg. The same egg is sold at Rs 12 to Rs 15 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Similarly, another poultry farmer Laxman Koju of Bhaktapur has been supplying the eggs in the market for Rs 9 per piece. </p> <p>Trilochan Kandel, chairman of Nepal Egg Production Association said, “We determine the wholesale and retail price of eggs so that the consumers are not cheated.” According to Kandel, consumers are being cheated because of lack of market monitoring by the government. </p> <p>Ishwar Shrestha, egg trader of Bageshwori Suppliers, Banepa claimed that the price of eggs is stable. He said that he has been paying Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,700 for a carton of eggs.</p> <p>“We have been selling the eggs with a profit margin of Rs 50 per carton to the retailers,” he said. </p> <p>Ranichuri Retail Shop and Ganesh Departmental Store situated at Babarmahal, Kathmandu have been selling eggs for Rs 15 and Rs 11 per piece respectively. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code Act, there is a provision of 5 years jail and a fine of Rs 50,000 to those who sell the products in high prices, said Jyoti Baniya, chairman of Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights. He said that the consumers should file complain against those who sell eggs in high prices. He informed that instant action will be taken if consumers file complain with the police or District Administration Office and that the Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights will support this cause. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-28', 'modified' => '2018-11-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9299', 'image' => '20181128040854_81u+fGc3dXL._SL1500_.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>December 4: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Build up Nepal Engineering Pvt Ltd for financing the Compressed Stabilized Earth Brick (CSEB) enterprises in rural areas of Nepal. <br /> Pradyuman Pokharel, CEO of Muktinath Bikas Bank, and Bjorn Soderberg, managing director of Build Up Nepal represented their respective organisations during the signing ceremony held recently.</p> <p>Build up Nepal Engineering said in a statement that it is dedicated to promoting environment friendly technology with its team of engineers, business developers, social entrepreneurs and builders.</p> <p>According to the organization, it started its journey in Nepal as a partner for reconstruction with NGOs and entrepreneurs. It is currently implementing a pilot project which has adopted an ecosystem approach for the sustainable promotion of CSEB enterprises. Improving the access of entrepreneurs to formal financing mechanism is an important element of the pilot project, the statement said.</p> <p>“The agreement has paved the way for project-based financing for rural entrepreneurs who lack other fixed capital for collateral.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-04', 'modified' => '2018-12-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9333', 'image' => '20181204011653_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Appoints Neupane as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. ', 'content' => '<p>December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. A meeting of the board of directors of the bank took a decision to this effect on December 2. Before his appointment to the top post, Neupane was serving as the acting CEO of the same bank.</p> <p>According to the bank, Neupane had been assigned the responsibility of the acting CEO following the resignation of former CEO of the bank, Laxman Risal.</p> <p>Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank made remarkable progress in various indicators, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank established itself as the largest bank of Nepal in terms of deposit, loan and size of balance sheet as well as the number of branches, ATM network and other indicators,” the statement said.</p> <p>Promoter of the bank Tulsi Ram Agrawal administered oath of office and secrecy to Neupane amid a function on December 2.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9331', 'image' => '20181203033201_WhatsApp Image 2018-12-02 at 6.12.18 PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic flights increasing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time. According to a report published by Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the number of domestic flights has come closer to 100,000 flights in an annual basis.</p> <p>The domestic airlines and helicopter operators operated their aircraft 97,107 times in 2017 while they have already made 77,909 take offs during the first ten months of this year. The number is likely to increase further in the next two months of this year.</p> <p>Increasing number of aircraft in the domestic aviation industry and registration of new airlines along with the increase in number of VVIP flights in the recent time has increased the number of flights. </p> <p>In 2014, 17 airline operators had operated their aircraft for 68,536 times and boarded 1,450,558 passengers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9328', 'image' => '20181202044018_7.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank’s new ATM in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14th ATM outlet in Birgunj.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14<sup>th</sup> ATM outlet in Birgunj.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it started the service at its branch office located in Adarshanagar, Birgunj from Sunday, December 2. The ATM was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, mayor of the metropolitan city. The bank has 65 branch offices across Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9327', 'image' => '20181203011253_lbbl_logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath provides Financial Aid to Landslide Victim', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the bank, it provided Rs 50,000 to the family of Purna Rai of Okhaldhunga- 8, who had been affected by the disaster in August 2018.</p> <p>“The amount was handed over to the children of Rai as support from the bank,” the statement read. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9326', 'image' => '20181203010835_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Launches New Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. ', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. This campaign offers two of the Nubia Smartphone’s model -- Z17 Lite and Z17 Mini S at affordable prices.</p> <p>The Z17 Mini S is equipped with 4 cameras that capture every moment perfectly and Z17 Lite with two rear cameras of 13 MP and front camera of 16 MP.</p> <p>Nubia Smartphone said it strives to maintain its quality service to the mobile lovers who seek overall features without compromising quality in its segment. The price range is Rs 28,500 for Z17 Lite and Rs 29,500 for Z17 Mini S.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9325', 'image' => '20181202035939_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM urges Microfinances not to Impose High Interest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation, prosperity and nation development, according to news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). </p> <p>Addressing a programme organized to mark the second microfinance conference in the capital on Decemebr 1, PM Oli reportedly said that microfinance institutions should expand their scope of works in rural areas. <br /> According to RSS, the PM argued that microfinance institutions should not impose high interest rates to the public as the objective of the establishment of such organizations was to uplift common people. Prime Minister Oli also assured the operators of microfinance institutions that the government would amend the laws if they were creating difficulties for operation. <br /> Prime Minister Oli also said the incumbent government had crafted clear vision for national development and it has laid emphasis accordingly. <br /> In a separate note, Prime Minister Oli argued that the two big summits recently held in Nepal and balanced foreign policy were creating investment-friendly environment in the country, RSS further wrote. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9324', 'image' => '20181202033531_DSC_0542.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Handing over Fast Track Project to Nepalese Army has created Problems’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.</p> <p>The minister also said that the project was handed over to the Nepalese Army through political decision although the involvement of the ministry was a must in the much-awaited road project.</p> <p>“The role of the ministry in the project is limited to transferring the money for the construction to the account of the Nepalese Army after receiving the funds from the finance ministry,” he said.</p> <p>Mahaseth also expressed his dissatisfaction over the fact that the ministry should also seek approval from the Nepalese Army to inspect the project.</p> <p>“The ministry should be allowed to inspect the project,” Mahaseth said, adding that the Nepalese Army has started the construction works without preparing the detail project report (DPR).</p> <p>Mahaseth further questioned on what basis was the tender approved for the construction of 30 bridges along the fast track.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9323', 'image' => '20181202031549_website.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9546', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sejon honours NBA Chairman Lamsal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.</p> <p> Sejon said it felicitated Lamsal for his contribution to business journalism since the last two decades.</p> <p>Sejon on the occasion of its 21<sup>st</sup> anniversary on Saturday (December 1) felicitated various personalities in the presence of Minister for Finance, Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada. </p> <p>Various economic journalists including Kuver Chalise of Karobar Daily were also honoured on the occasion.</p> <p>Four best journalists from print and electronic media were honored with Sejon Award and Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award.</p> <p>Rudhra Khadka of Nagarik News and Subhas Yonjan of Capital News were awarded with the Sejon Award for print and online journalism. They also received Rs 50,000 each along with the award.</p> <p>Similarly, Bhagwan Khanal of Karobar Daily was handed over Rs 85,000 under Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award for investigative journalism.</p> <p>Amar Baduwal and Arun Sapkota of Bizzmandu.com were jointly awarded with Rs 25000.</p> <p>Likewise, New Business Age Pvt Ltd on the occasion contributed Rs 50,000 for the establishment of revolving fund in the name of late Sanjay Neupane. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9322', 'image' => '20181202030503_DSC_7988.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9545', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AIDS-related deaths down by 40 percent: WHO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.</p> <p>According to World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for South-East Asia, ensuring all people everywhere have access to quality HIV testing and can know their status is critical to preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS.</p> <p>A statement issued by the regional office of WHO says that many people living with HIV (PLHIV) lack access to testing and hence do not know their HIV status.</p> <p>This, according to WHO, inhibits access to treatment and enhances the likelihood of AIDS-related complications and death. WHO warned that it also allows the virus to spread.</p> <p>“In recent years member states have made strong progress in all aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Between 2010 and 2017 AIDS-related deaths declined by 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2017 new infections were more than halved, from 318 000 to 157 000. Still, an estimated 3.5 million people region-wide currently live with the disease, with around 51 percent receiving Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and an estimated 36 percent are completely unaware of their status. This must be remedied as a priority,” the statement said.</p> <p>WHO stressed the need of removing all structural barriers to access testing, including the need for parental consent for adolescents.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9321', 'image' => '20181202024452_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9542', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'I- Cube Business Incubation Demo Day Held with Gusto', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30. The event showcased five companies that were incubated and supported for a year by Nepal Communitere.</p> <p>The event was accompanied by the launch of Nepal’s first-ever seed investment fund, ‘Safal Seeds’, which supports early-stage Nepali startups looking for investment worth Rs 1 to 2 million. Potential investors who attended the event showed their support by pledging an investment of Rs 100,000 each.</p> <p>Bahar Kumar, executive director of Nepal Communitere, said, “We harnesses the creativity and innovation that emerges in the face of scarcity.”</p> <p>Keynote speaker of the event, British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris, emphasized the importance of creating a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs willing to take risks, and collaborate. He also underscored the importance of providing business development guidance and support for small and medium enterprises.</p> <p>Ashutosh Tiwari of Safal Partners talked about Safal Seeds’ feature of bridging the gap between businesses and investors, in addition to providing administrative, communications, and legal support to SMEs, as these SMEs often lack institutional support.</p> <p>‘Safal Seeds’ is a collaboration between Nepal Communitere, Antarprerana, a private company that supports entrepreneurs of Nepal through investment and mentorship, and Safal Partners, Nepal’s first operational improvement-focused Investment Company. According to the companies, it is an initiation to nurture budding startups to create a pipeline for them to be ready for large-scale investments—both domestic and foreign.</p> <p>Three registered companies namely 8byte Creative Studio, Around the Corner Restaurant and Orange Ball Pvt Ltd pitched for seed investments. Similarly, two teams comprisign of engineering students, NovaTech and Light Up presented their ideas.</p> <p>I-Cube is a 2 year DFID/UKAID sponsored program representing three key pillars for the success of startups - to innovate, iterate and incubate the business. The incubation journey for the second cohort of I-Cube is already underway for up to eight companies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9317', 'image' => '20181202012558_Nepal Communitere.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9541', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AuSB Presents Revised Sets of Nepal Standards on Auditing 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.</p> <p>Anup Kumar Shrestha, chairman of AuSB, shared that the revised set of Nepal Standards on Auditing (NSA) 2018 which will come into effect for auditing financial statements from July 17, 2019. During the programme, he explained about the major changes and revisions on audit reports, introduction of key audit matters (KAM), and auditors’ responsibilities.</p> <p>The programme organised by Audit Standards Implementation Committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) aims to disseminate information regarding the new and revised reporting standards for enhancing the quality of audit and financial reports of the investors and other key stakeholders.</p> <p>“The standards were revised because they were already five years old,” he said, adding, “KAM NSA series is totally a new introduction to enhance the values and relevance of the audit reporting framework,” said Shrestha.</p> <p>During the programme, he also informed about two new volumes of the current NSA containing quality control and other standards for auditing.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Krishna Prasad Acharya, vice chairman of ICAN, emphasized on making strong guidelines for boosting the professionalism of chartered accountants (CA) in the country. He underscored the need of proper guidelines and manuals to develop auditing standards and audit reporting framework.</p> <p>ICAN’s chairman Jagannath Upadhyay Niraula and CA Chandra Kanta Bhandari delivered key notes on the framework of auditing during the programme. Likewise, Dr Ashok Haldia from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and other CAs also delivered remarkable speeches on the issues and challenges of auditing standards and audit reporting. Registered auditors, CA and representatives from different corporate houses and organisations also participated in the interaction programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9316', 'image' => '20181202011310_IMG_20181201_125912.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9535', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Premier Steel to Produce High-Quality Products’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company.', 'content' => '<p>November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company. The company said in a statement that it and also gave its distributors a tour around the factory with information about the production process and quality control.</p> <p>During the event held on November 28, Shiv Ratan Sharda, chairperson of the company, announced the establishment of a factory that can produce 40 tonnes of 8 to 32 mm steel rebars in just an hour. He also shared that the factory would run for 20 hours with four hours for maintenance.</p> <p>According to Sharda, the factory will be using the most sophisticated and advanced machinery from India to produce steel rebars.</p> <p>Anupam Rathi, the director of the company, said that the company had planned to establish the factory more than three years ago but was postponed due to the mega earthquake and the economic blockade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, technical director of the company Abhijeet Singh said that the factory will be using only prime billet as raw material to produce TMT rods to maintain utmost quality. He added that the company will be using the rolling technique to eliminate human error while production. He also mentioned that Premier Steel will import raw materials from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p> <p>The company said it aims to produce material for the entire country in the wake of the earthquakes and the rise in building of mega projects in the country.</p> <p>“Arun 3 will need more than just one factory for material. Thus, there is no denying that there will be huge need of more rod and cement in the country in the coming days,” the statement added.</p> <p>Premier Steel in a joint venture of Sharda Group and Rathi Group. The operators claimed to have been generating steel for more than 36 years. Currently, the company has been producing Fe 500 grade steel.</p> <p>“The steel produced by the company exceeds the criteria, standardized by Nepal.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-30', 'modified' => '2018-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9311', 'image' => '20181130022114_steel.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Eggs costing Rs 7 sold at 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. ', 'content' => '<p>November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. The eggs are bought for Rs 7 from the farmers while the consumers have been paying Rs 15 for a single piece of egg.</p> <p>Narayan Chalise, a poultry farmer of Bharatpur-21, said that they have been selling a carton of eggs (210 eggs) for Rs 1,470. He gets Rs 7 per egg. The same egg is sold at Rs 12 to Rs 15 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Similarly, another poultry farmer Laxman Koju of Bhaktapur has been supplying the eggs in the market for Rs 9 per piece. </p> <p>Trilochan Kandel, chairman of Nepal Egg Production Association said, “We determine the wholesale and retail price of eggs so that the consumers are not cheated.” According to Kandel, consumers are being cheated because of lack of market monitoring by the government. </p> <p>Ishwar Shrestha, egg trader of Bageshwori Suppliers, Banepa claimed that the price of eggs is stable. He said that he has been paying Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,700 for a carton of eggs.</p> <p>“We have been selling the eggs with a profit margin of Rs 50 per carton to the retailers,” he said. </p> <p>Ranichuri Retail Shop and Ganesh Departmental Store situated at Babarmahal, Kathmandu have been selling eggs for Rs 15 and Rs 11 per piece respectively. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code Act, there is a provision of 5 years jail and a fine of Rs 50,000 to those who sell the products in high prices, said Jyoti Baniya, chairman of Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights. He said that the consumers should file complain against those who sell eggs in high prices. He informed that instant action will be taken if consumers file complain with the police or District Administration Office and that the Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights will support this cause. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-28', 'modified' => '2018-11-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9299', 'image' => '20181128040854_81u+fGc3dXL._SL1500_.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>December 4: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Build up Nepal Engineering Pvt Ltd for financing the Compressed Stabilized Earth Brick (CSEB) enterprises in rural areas of Nepal. <br /> Pradyuman Pokharel, CEO of Muktinath Bikas Bank, and Bjorn Soderberg, managing director of Build Up Nepal represented their respective organisations during the signing ceremony held recently.</p> <p>Build up Nepal Engineering said in a statement that it is dedicated to promoting environment friendly technology with its team of engineers, business developers, social entrepreneurs and builders.</p> <p>According to the organization, it started its journey in Nepal as a partner for reconstruction with NGOs and entrepreneurs. It is currently implementing a pilot project which has adopted an ecosystem approach for the sustainable promotion of CSEB enterprises. Improving the access of entrepreneurs to formal financing mechanism is an important element of the pilot project, the statement said.</p> <p>“The agreement has paved the way for project-based financing for rural entrepreneurs who lack other fixed capital for collateral.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-04', 'modified' => '2018-12-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9333', 'image' => '20181204011653_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Appoints Neupane as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. ', 'content' => '<p>December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. A meeting of the board of directors of the bank took a decision to this effect on December 2. Before his appointment to the top post, Neupane was serving as the acting CEO of the same bank.</p> <p>According to the bank, Neupane had been assigned the responsibility of the acting CEO following the resignation of former CEO of the bank, Laxman Risal.</p> <p>Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank made remarkable progress in various indicators, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank established itself as the largest bank of Nepal in terms of deposit, loan and size of balance sheet as well as the number of branches, ATM network and other indicators,” the statement said.</p> <p>Promoter of the bank Tulsi Ram Agrawal administered oath of office and secrecy to Neupane amid a function on December 2.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9331', 'image' => '20181203033201_WhatsApp Image 2018-12-02 at 6.12.18 PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic flights increasing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time. According to a report published by Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the number of domestic flights has come closer to 100,000 flights in an annual basis.</p> <p>The domestic airlines and helicopter operators operated their aircraft 97,107 times in 2017 while they have already made 77,909 take offs during the first ten months of this year. The number is likely to increase further in the next two months of this year.</p> <p>Increasing number of aircraft in the domestic aviation industry and registration of new airlines along with the increase in number of VVIP flights in the recent time has increased the number of flights. </p> <p>In 2014, 17 airline operators had operated their aircraft for 68,536 times and boarded 1,450,558 passengers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9328', 'image' => '20181202044018_7.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank’s new ATM in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14th ATM outlet in Birgunj.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14<sup>th</sup> ATM outlet in Birgunj.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it started the service at its branch office located in Adarshanagar, Birgunj from Sunday, December 2. The ATM was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, mayor of the metropolitan city. The bank has 65 branch offices across Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9327', 'image' => '20181203011253_lbbl_logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath provides Financial Aid to Landslide Victim', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the bank, it provided Rs 50,000 to the family of Purna Rai of Okhaldhunga- 8, who had been affected by the disaster in August 2018.</p> <p>“The amount was handed over to the children of Rai as support from the bank,” the statement read. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9326', 'image' => '20181203010835_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Launches New Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. ', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. This campaign offers two of the Nubia Smartphone’s model -- Z17 Lite and Z17 Mini S at affordable prices.</p> <p>The Z17 Mini S is equipped with 4 cameras that capture every moment perfectly and Z17 Lite with two rear cameras of 13 MP and front camera of 16 MP.</p> <p>Nubia Smartphone said it strives to maintain its quality service to the mobile lovers who seek overall features without compromising quality in its segment. The price range is Rs 28,500 for Z17 Lite and Rs 29,500 for Z17 Mini S.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9325', 'image' => '20181202035939_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM urges Microfinances not to Impose High Interest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation, prosperity and nation development, according to news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). </p> <p>Addressing a programme organized to mark the second microfinance conference in the capital on Decemebr 1, PM Oli reportedly said that microfinance institutions should expand their scope of works in rural areas. <br /> According to RSS, the PM argued that microfinance institutions should not impose high interest rates to the public as the objective of the establishment of such organizations was to uplift common people. Prime Minister Oli also assured the operators of microfinance institutions that the government would amend the laws if they were creating difficulties for operation. <br /> Prime Minister Oli also said the incumbent government had crafted clear vision for national development and it has laid emphasis accordingly. <br /> In a separate note, Prime Minister Oli argued that the two big summits recently held in Nepal and balanced foreign policy were creating investment-friendly environment in the country, RSS further wrote. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9324', 'image' => '20181202033531_DSC_0542.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Handing over Fast Track Project to Nepalese Army has created Problems’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.</p> <p>The minister also said that the project was handed over to the Nepalese Army through political decision although the involvement of the ministry was a must in the much-awaited road project.</p> <p>“The role of the ministry in the project is limited to transferring the money for the construction to the account of the Nepalese Army after receiving the funds from the finance ministry,” he said.</p> <p>Mahaseth also expressed his dissatisfaction over the fact that the ministry should also seek approval from the Nepalese Army to inspect the project.</p> <p>“The ministry should be allowed to inspect the project,” Mahaseth said, adding that the Nepalese Army has started the construction works without preparing the detail project report (DPR).</p> <p>Mahaseth further questioned on what basis was the tender approved for the construction of 30 bridges along the fast track.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9323', 'image' => '20181202031549_website.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9546', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sejon honours NBA Chairman Lamsal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.</p> <p> Sejon said it felicitated Lamsal for his contribution to business journalism since the last two decades.</p> <p>Sejon on the occasion of its 21<sup>st</sup> anniversary on Saturday (December 1) felicitated various personalities in the presence of Minister for Finance, Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada. </p> <p>Various economic journalists including Kuver Chalise of Karobar Daily were also honoured on the occasion.</p> <p>Four best journalists from print and electronic media were honored with Sejon Award and Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award.</p> <p>Rudhra Khadka of Nagarik News and Subhas Yonjan of Capital News were awarded with the Sejon Award for print and online journalism. They also received Rs 50,000 each along with the award.</p> <p>Similarly, Bhagwan Khanal of Karobar Daily was handed over Rs 85,000 under Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award for investigative journalism.</p> <p>Amar Baduwal and Arun Sapkota of Bizzmandu.com were jointly awarded with Rs 25000.</p> <p>Likewise, New Business Age Pvt Ltd on the occasion contributed Rs 50,000 for the establishment of revolving fund in the name of late Sanjay Neupane. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9322', 'image' => '20181202030503_DSC_7988.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9545', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AIDS-related deaths down by 40 percent: WHO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.</p> <p>According to World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for South-East Asia, ensuring all people everywhere have access to quality HIV testing and can know their status is critical to preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS.</p> <p>A statement issued by the regional office of WHO says that many people living with HIV (PLHIV) lack access to testing and hence do not know their HIV status.</p> <p>This, according to WHO, inhibits access to treatment and enhances the likelihood of AIDS-related complications and death. WHO warned that it also allows the virus to spread.</p> <p>“In recent years member states have made strong progress in all aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Between 2010 and 2017 AIDS-related deaths declined by 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2017 new infections were more than halved, from 318 000 to 157 000. Still, an estimated 3.5 million people region-wide currently live with the disease, with around 51 percent receiving Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and an estimated 36 percent are completely unaware of their status. This must be remedied as a priority,” the statement said.</p> <p>WHO stressed the need of removing all structural barriers to access testing, including the need for parental consent for adolescents.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9321', 'image' => '20181202024452_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9542', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'I- Cube Business Incubation Demo Day Held with Gusto', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30. The event showcased five companies that were incubated and supported for a year by Nepal Communitere.</p> <p>The event was accompanied by the launch of Nepal’s first-ever seed investment fund, ‘Safal Seeds’, which supports early-stage Nepali startups looking for investment worth Rs 1 to 2 million. Potential investors who attended the event showed their support by pledging an investment of Rs 100,000 each.</p> <p>Bahar Kumar, executive director of Nepal Communitere, said, “We harnesses the creativity and innovation that emerges in the face of scarcity.”</p> <p>Keynote speaker of the event, British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris, emphasized the importance of creating a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs willing to take risks, and collaborate. He also underscored the importance of providing business development guidance and support for small and medium enterprises.</p> <p>Ashutosh Tiwari of Safal Partners talked about Safal Seeds’ feature of bridging the gap between businesses and investors, in addition to providing administrative, communications, and legal support to SMEs, as these SMEs often lack institutional support.</p> <p>‘Safal Seeds’ is a collaboration between Nepal Communitere, Antarprerana, a private company that supports entrepreneurs of Nepal through investment and mentorship, and Safal Partners, Nepal’s first operational improvement-focused Investment Company. According to the companies, it is an initiation to nurture budding startups to create a pipeline for them to be ready for large-scale investments—both domestic and foreign.</p> <p>Three registered companies namely 8byte Creative Studio, Around the Corner Restaurant and Orange Ball Pvt Ltd pitched for seed investments. Similarly, two teams comprisign of engineering students, NovaTech and Light Up presented their ideas.</p> <p>I-Cube is a 2 year DFID/UKAID sponsored program representing three key pillars for the success of startups - to innovate, iterate and incubate the business. The incubation journey for the second cohort of I-Cube is already underway for up to eight companies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9317', 'image' => '20181202012558_Nepal Communitere.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9541', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AuSB Presents Revised Sets of Nepal Standards on Auditing 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.</p> <p>Anup Kumar Shrestha, chairman of AuSB, shared that the revised set of Nepal Standards on Auditing (NSA) 2018 which will come into effect for auditing financial statements from July 17, 2019. During the programme, he explained about the major changes and revisions on audit reports, introduction of key audit matters (KAM), and auditors’ responsibilities.</p> <p>The programme organised by Audit Standards Implementation Committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) aims to disseminate information regarding the new and revised reporting standards for enhancing the quality of audit and financial reports of the investors and other key stakeholders.</p> <p>“The standards were revised because they were already five years old,” he said, adding, “KAM NSA series is totally a new introduction to enhance the values and relevance of the audit reporting framework,” said Shrestha.</p> <p>During the programme, he also informed about two new volumes of the current NSA containing quality control and other standards for auditing.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Krishna Prasad Acharya, vice chairman of ICAN, emphasized on making strong guidelines for boosting the professionalism of chartered accountants (CA) in the country. He underscored the need of proper guidelines and manuals to develop auditing standards and audit reporting framework.</p> <p>ICAN’s chairman Jagannath Upadhyay Niraula and CA Chandra Kanta Bhandari delivered key notes on the framework of auditing during the programme. Likewise, Dr Ashok Haldia from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and other CAs also delivered remarkable speeches on the issues and challenges of auditing standards and audit reporting. Registered auditors, CA and representatives from different corporate houses and organisations also participated in the interaction programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9316', 'image' => '20181202011310_IMG_20181201_125912.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9535', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Premier Steel to Produce High-Quality Products’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company.', 'content' => '<p>November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company. The company said in a statement that it and also gave its distributors a tour around the factory with information about the production process and quality control.</p> <p>During the event held on November 28, Shiv Ratan Sharda, chairperson of the company, announced the establishment of a factory that can produce 40 tonnes of 8 to 32 mm steel rebars in just an hour. He also shared that the factory would run for 20 hours with four hours for maintenance.</p> <p>According to Sharda, the factory will be using the most sophisticated and advanced machinery from India to produce steel rebars.</p> <p>Anupam Rathi, the director of the company, said that the company had planned to establish the factory more than three years ago but was postponed due to the mega earthquake and the economic blockade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, technical director of the company Abhijeet Singh said that the factory will be using only prime billet as raw material to produce TMT rods to maintain utmost quality. He added that the company will be using the rolling technique to eliminate human error while production. He also mentioned that Premier Steel will import raw materials from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p> <p>The company said it aims to produce material for the entire country in the wake of the earthquakes and the rise in building of mega projects in the country.</p> <p>“Arun 3 will need more than just one factory for material. Thus, there is no denying that there will be huge need of more rod and cement in the country in the coming days,” the statement added.</p> <p>Premier Steel in a joint venture of Sharda Group and Rathi Group. The operators claimed to have been generating steel for more than 36 years. Currently, the company has been producing Fe 500 grade steel.</p> <p>“The steel produced by the company exceeds the criteria, standardized by Nepal.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-30', 'modified' => '2018-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9311', 'image' => '20181130022114_steel.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Eggs costing Rs 7 sold at 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. ', 'content' => '<p>November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. The eggs are bought for Rs 7 from the farmers while the consumers have been paying Rs 15 for a single piece of egg.</p> <p>Narayan Chalise, a poultry farmer of Bharatpur-21, said that they have been selling a carton of eggs (210 eggs) for Rs 1,470. He gets Rs 7 per egg. The same egg is sold at Rs 12 to Rs 15 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Similarly, another poultry farmer Laxman Koju of Bhaktapur has been supplying the eggs in the market for Rs 9 per piece. </p> <p>Trilochan Kandel, chairman of Nepal Egg Production Association said, “We determine the wholesale and retail price of eggs so that the consumers are not cheated.” According to Kandel, consumers are being cheated because of lack of market monitoring by the government. </p> <p>Ishwar Shrestha, egg trader of Bageshwori Suppliers, Banepa claimed that the price of eggs is stable. He said that he has been paying Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,700 for a carton of eggs.</p> <p>“We have been selling the eggs with a profit margin of Rs 50 per carton to the retailers,” he said. </p> <p>Ranichuri Retail Shop and Ganesh Departmental Store situated at Babarmahal, Kathmandu have been selling eggs for Rs 15 and Rs 11 per piece respectively. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code Act, there is a provision of 5 years jail and a fine of Rs 50,000 to those who sell the products in high prices, said Jyoti Baniya, chairman of Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights. He said that the consumers should file complain against those who sell eggs in high prices. He informed that instant action will be taken if consumers file complain with the police or District Administration Office and that the Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights will support this cause. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-28', 'modified' => '2018-11-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9299', 'image' => '20181128040854_81u+fGc3dXL._SL1500_.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>December 4: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Build up Nepal Engineering Pvt Ltd for financing the Compressed Stabilized Earth Brick (CSEB) enterprises in rural areas of Nepal. <br /> Pradyuman Pokharel, CEO of Muktinath Bikas Bank, and Bjorn Soderberg, managing director of Build Up Nepal represented their respective organisations during the signing ceremony held recently.</p> <p>Build up Nepal Engineering said in a statement that it is dedicated to promoting environment friendly technology with its team of engineers, business developers, social entrepreneurs and builders.</p> <p>According to the organization, it started its journey in Nepal as a partner for reconstruction with NGOs and entrepreneurs. It is currently implementing a pilot project which has adopted an ecosystem approach for the sustainable promotion of CSEB enterprises. Improving the access of entrepreneurs to formal financing mechanism is an important element of the pilot project, the statement said.</p> <p>“The agreement has paved the way for project-based financing for rural entrepreneurs who lack other fixed capital for collateral.”</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-04', 'modified' => '2018-12-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9333', 'image' => '20181204011653_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9558', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Appoints Neupane as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. ', 'content' => '<p>December 3: NIC Asia Bank has appointed Roshan Kumar Neupane as its CEO. A meeting of the board of directors of the bank took a decision to this effect on December 2. Before his appointment to the top post, Neupane was serving as the acting CEO of the same bank.</p> <p>According to the bank, Neupane had been assigned the responsibility of the acting CEO following the resignation of former CEO of the bank, Laxman Risal.</p> <p>Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank made remarkable progress in various indicators, reads a statement issued by the bank.</p> <p>“Under the leadership of Neupane, the bank established itself as the largest bank of Nepal in terms of deposit, loan and size of balance sheet as well as the number of branches, ATM network and other indicators,” the statement said.</p> <p>Promoter of the bank Tulsi Ram Agrawal administered oath of office and secrecy to Neupane amid a function on December 2.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9331', 'image' => '20181203033201_WhatsApp Image 2018-12-02 at 6.12.18 PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9552', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Domestic flights increasing', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: The number of flights in domestic aviation sector of the country has increased in the recent time. According to a report published by Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the number of domestic flights has come closer to 100,000 flights in an annual basis.</p> <p>The domestic airlines and helicopter operators operated their aircraft 97,107 times in 2017 while they have already made 77,909 take offs during the first ten months of this year. The number is likely to increase further in the next two months of this year.</p> <p>Increasing number of aircraft in the domestic aviation industry and registration of new airlines along with the increase in number of VVIP flights in the recent time has increased the number of flights. </p> <p>In 2014, 17 airline operators had operated their aircraft for 68,536 times and boarded 1,450,558 passengers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9328', 'image' => '20181202044018_7.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9557', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank’s new ATM in Birgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14th ATM outlet in Birgunj.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened its 14<sup>th</sup> ATM outlet in Birgunj.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it started the service at its branch office located in Adarshanagar, Birgunj from Sunday, December 2. The ATM was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, mayor of the metropolitan city. The bank has 65 branch offices across Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9327', 'image' => '20181203011253_lbbl_logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9556', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath provides Financial Aid to Landslide Victim', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.', 'content' => '<p>December 3: Muktinath Development Bank under its corporate social responsibility has helped landslide victim.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the bank, it provided Rs 50,000 to the family of Purna Rai of Okhaldhunga- 8, who had been affected by the disaster in August 2018.</p> <p>“The amount was handed over to the children of Rai as support from the bank,” the statement read. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-03', 'modified' => '2018-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9326', 'image' => '20181203010835_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9550', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Launches New Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. ', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nubia Smartphone has launched “Are you 6 GB ready” campaign with the introduction of its Z17 Lite as an addition to its Z series line up. This campaign offers two of the Nubia Smartphone’s model -- Z17 Lite and Z17 Mini S at affordable prices.</p> <p>The Z17 Mini S is equipped with 4 cameras that capture every moment perfectly and Z17 Lite with two rear cameras of 13 MP and front camera of 16 MP.</p> <p>Nubia Smartphone said it strives to maintain its quality service to the mobile lovers who seek overall features without compromising quality in its segment. The price range is Rs 28,500 for Z17 Lite and Rs 29,500 for Z17 Mini S.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9325', 'image' => '20181202035939_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9548', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM urges Microfinances not to Impose High Interest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged microfinance institutions to join the government's bid for poverty alleviation, prosperity and nation development, according to news report published by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS). </p> <p>Addressing a programme organized to mark the second microfinance conference in the capital on Decemebr 1, PM Oli reportedly said that microfinance institutions should expand their scope of works in rural areas. <br /> According to RSS, the PM argued that microfinance institutions should not impose high interest rates to the public as the objective of the establishment of such organizations was to uplift common people. Prime Minister Oli also assured the operators of microfinance institutions that the government would amend the laws if they were creating difficulties for operation. <br /> Prime Minister Oli also said the incumbent government had crafted clear vision for national development and it has laid emphasis accordingly. <br /> In a separate note, Prime Minister Oli argued that the two big summits recently held in Nepal and balanced foreign policy were creating investment-friendly environment in the country, RSS further wrote. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9324', 'image' => '20181202033531_DSC_0542.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9547', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Handing over Fast Track Project to Nepalese Army has created Problems’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has said that handing over the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Project to the Nepalese Army without discussions with the ministry and the Department of Roads has created problems.</p> <p>The minister also said that the project was handed over to the Nepalese Army through political decision although the involvement of the ministry was a must in the much-awaited road project.</p> <p>“The role of the ministry in the project is limited to transferring the money for the construction to the account of the Nepalese Army after receiving the funds from the finance ministry,” he said.</p> <p>Mahaseth also expressed his dissatisfaction over the fact that the ministry should also seek approval from the Nepalese Army to inspect the project.</p> <p>“The ministry should be allowed to inspect the project,” Mahaseth said, adding that the Nepalese Army has started the construction works without preparing the detail project report (DPR).</p> <p>Mahaseth further questioned on what basis was the tender approved for the construction of 30 bridges along the fast track.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9323', 'image' => '20181202031549_website.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9546', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sejon honours NBA Chairman Lamsal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (Sejon) has honoured Madan Lamsal, chairman and editor-in-chief of New Business Age Pvt Ltd which publishes monthly magazine, New Business Age, and national daily paper Aarthik Abhiyan.</p> <p> Sejon said it felicitated Lamsal for his contribution to business journalism since the last two decades.</p> <p>Sejon on the occasion of its 21<sup>st</sup> anniversary on Saturday (December 1) felicitated various personalities in the presence of Minister for Finance, Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada. </p> <p>Various economic journalists including Kuver Chalise of Karobar Daily were also honoured on the occasion.</p> <p>Four best journalists from print and electronic media were honored with Sejon Award and Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award.</p> <p>Rudhra Khadka of Nagarik News and Subhas Yonjan of Capital News were awarded with the Sejon Award for print and online journalism. They also received Rs 50,000 each along with the award.</p> <p>Similarly, Bhagwan Khanal of Karobar Daily was handed over Rs 85,000 under Sanjay Neupane Fellowship Award for investigative journalism.</p> <p>Amar Baduwal and Arun Sapkota of Bizzmandu.com were jointly awarded with Rs 25000.</p> <p>Likewise, New Business Age Pvt Ltd on the occasion contributed Rs 50,000 for the establishment of revolving fund in the name of late Sanjay Neupane. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9322', 'image' => '20181202030503_DSC_7988.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9545', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AIDS-related deaths down by 40 percent: WHO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: AIDS-related deaths have declined significantly in the recent years but people still do not have access to know the status of HIV.</p> <p>According to World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for South-East Asia, ensuring all people everywhere have access to quality HIV testing and can know their status is critical to preventing and controlling HIV/AIDS.</p> <p>A statement issued by the regional office of WHO says that many people living with HIV (PLHIV) lack access to testing and hence do not know their HIV status.</p> <p>This, according to WHO, inhibits access to treatment and enhances the likelihood of AIDS-related complications and death. WHO warned that it also allows the virus to spread.</p> <p>“In recent years member states have made strong progress in all aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Between 2010 and 2017 AIDS-related deaths declined by 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2017 new infections were more than halved, from 318 000 to 157 000. Still, an estimated 3.5 million people region-wide currently live with the disease, with around 51 percent receiving Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and an estimated 36 percent are completely unaware of their status. This must be remedied as a priority,” the statement said.</p> <p>WHO stressed the need of removing all structural barriers to access testing, including the need for parental consent for adolescents.</p> <p>WHO’s South-East Asia Region comprises the following 11 member states including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9321', 'image' => '20181202024452_who.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9542', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'I- Cube Business Incubation Demo Day Held with Gusto', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: Nepal Communitere, a non-profit organisation under its I-Cube business incubation programme, hosted its first demo day on November 30. The event showcased five companies that were incubated and supported for a year by Nepal Communitere.</p> <p>The event was accompanied by the launch of Nepal’s first-ever seed investment fund, ‘Safal Seeds’, which supports early-stage Nepali startups looking for investment worth Rs 1 to 2 million. Potential investors who attended the event showed their support by pledging an investment of Rs 100,000 each.</p> <p>Bahar Kumar, executive director of Nepal Communitere, said, “We harnesses the creativity and innovation that emerges in the face of scarcity.”</p> <p>Keynote speaker of the event, British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris, emphasized the importance of creating a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs willing to take risks, and collaborate. He also underscored the importance of providing business development guidance and support for small and medium enterprises.</p> <p>Ashutosh Tiwari of Safal Partners talked about Safal Seeds’ feature of bridging the gap between businesses and investors, in addition to providing administrative, communications, and legal support to SMEs, as these SMEs often lack institutional support.</p> <p>‘Safal Seeds’ is a collaboration between Nepal Communitere, Antarprerana, a private company that supports entrepreneurs of Nepal through investment and mentorship, and Safal Partners, Nepal’s first operational improvement-focused Investment Company. According to the companies, it is an initiation to nurture budding startups to create a pipeline for them to be ready for large-scale investments—both domestic and foreign.</p> <p>Three registered companies namely 8byte Creative Studio, Around the Corner Restaurant and Orange Ball Pvt Ltd pitched for seed investments. Similarly, two teams comprisign of engineering students, NovaTech and Light Up presented their ideas.</p> <p>I-Cube is a 2 year DFID/UKAID sponsored program representing three key pillars for the success of startups - to innovate, iterate and incubate the business. The incubation journey for the second cohort of I-Cube is already underway for up to eight companies.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9317', 'image' => '20181202012558_Nepal Communitere.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9541', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AuSB Presents Revised Sets of Nepal Standards on Auditing 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.', 'content' => '<p>December 2: The Auditing Standards Board (AuSB), Nepal has presented a new and revised reporting standards for auditors during the ‘Auditing Standards Interaction and Workshop’ held in Kathmandu on Saturday, December 1.</p> <p>Anup Kumar Shrestha, chairman of AuSB, shared that the revised set of Nepal Standards on Auditing (NSA) 2018 which will come into effect for auditing financial statements from July 17, 2019. During the programme, he explained about the major changes and revisions on audit reports, introduction of key audit matters (KAM), and auditors’ responsibilities.</p> <p>The programme organised by Audit Standards Implementation Committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) aims to disseminate information regarding the new and revised reporting standards for enhancing the quality of audit and financial reports of the investors and other key stakeholders.</p> <p>“The standards were revised because they were already five years old,” he said, adding, “KAM NSA series is totally a new introduction to enhance the values and relevance of the audit reporting framework,” said Shrestha.</p> <p>During the programme, he also informed about two new volumes of the current NSA containing quality control and other standards for auditing.</p> <p>Speaking at the programme, Krishna Prasad Acharya, vice chairman of ICAN, emphasized on making strong guidelines for boosting the professionalism of chartered accountants (CA) in the country. He underscored the need of proper guidelines and manuals to develop auditing standards and audit reporting framework.</p> <p>ICAN’s chairman Jagannath Upadhyay Niraula and CA Chandra Kanta Bhandari delivered key notes on the framework of auditing during the programme. Likewise, Dr Ashok Haldia from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and other CAs also delivered remarkable speeches on the issues and challenges of auditing standards and audit reporting. Registered auditors, CA and representatives from different corporate houses and organisations also participated in the interaction programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-12-02', 'modified' => '2018-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9316', 'image' => '20181202011310_IMG_20181201_125912.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-12-02 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9535', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Premier Steel to Produce High-Quality Products’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company.', 'content' => '<p>November 30: Premier Steel Pvt Ltd recently organised an event to provided information about the products of the company. The company said in a statement that it and also gave its distributors a tour around the factory with information about the production process and quality control.</p> <p>During the event held on November 28, Shiv Ratan Sharda, chairperson of the company, announced the establishment of a factory that can produce 40 tonnes of 8 to 32 mm steel rebars in just an hour. He also shared that the factory would run for 20 hours with four hours for maintenance.</p> <p>According to Sharda, the factory will be using the most sophisticated and advanced machinery from India to produce steel rebars.</p> <p>Anupam Rathi, the director of the company, said that the company had planned to establish the factory more than three years ago but was postponed due to the mega earthquake and the economic blockade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, technical director of the company Abhijeet Singh said that the factory will be using only prime billet as raw material to produce TMT rods to maintain utmost quality. He added that the company will be using the rolling technique to eliminate human error while production. He also mentioned that Premier Steel will import raw materials from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p> <p>The company said it aims to produce material for the entire country in the wake of the earthquakes and the rise in building of mega projects in the country.</p> <p>“Arun 3 will need more than just one factory for material. Thus, there is no denying that there will be huge need of more rod and cement in the country in the coming days,” the statement added.</p> <p>Premier Steel in a joint venture of Sharda Group and Rathi Group. The operators claimed to have been generating steel for more than 36 years. Currently, the company has been producing Fe 500 grade steel.</p> <p>“The steel produced by the company exceeds the criteria, standardized by Nepal.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-30', 'modified' => '2018-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9311', 'image' => '20181130022114_steel.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Eggs costing Rs 7 sold at 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. ', 'content' => '<p>November 28: Retailers are selling eggs that cost Rs 7 per piece for Rs 15. The eggs are bought for Rs 7 from the farmers while the consumers have been paying Rs 15 for a single piece of egg.</p> <p>Narayan Chalise, a poultry farmer of Bharatpur-21, said that they have been selling a carton of eggs (210 eggs) for Rs 1,470. He gets Rs 7 per egg. The same egg is sold at Rs 12 to Rs 15 in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Similarly, another poultry farmer Laxman Koju of Bhaktapur has been supplying the eggs in the market for Rs 9 per piece. </p> <p>Trilochan Kandel, chairman of Nepal Egg Production Association said, “We determine the wholesale and retail price of eggs so that the consumers are not cheated.” According to Kandel, consumers are being cheated because of lack of market monitoring by the government. </p> <p>Ishwar Shrestha, egg trader of Bageshwori Suppliers, Banepa claimed that the price of eggs is stable. He said that he has been paying Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,700 for a carton of eggs.</p> <p>“We have been selling the eggs with a profit margin of Rs 50 per carton to the retailers,” he said. </p> <p>Ranichuri Retail Shop and Ganesh Departmental Store situated at Babarmahal, Kathmandu have been selling eggs for Rs 15 and Rs 11 per piece respectively. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code Act, there is a provision of 5 years jail and a fine of Rs 50,000 to those who sell the products in high prices, said Jyoti Baniya, chairman of Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights. He said that the consumers should file complain against those who sell eggs in high prices. He informed that instant action will be taken if consumers file complain with the police or District Administration Office and that the Forum for Protection of Consumers’ Rights will support this cause. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-11-28', 'modified' => '2018-11-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9299', 'image' => '20181128040854_81u+fGc3dXL._SL1500_.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-11-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
