October 10: Non Residential Nepalese Association (NRNA) recently awarded the top three video makers of the Visit Nepal 2020 global video challenge amid an event on October…
October 10: Non Residential Nepalese Association (NRNA) recently awarded the top three video makers of the Visit Nepal 2020 global video challenge amid an event on October…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. 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October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. 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The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of…
October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other.…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-10 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539108900 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1747365824 $today = '2025-05-17 09:08:44am' $today2 = (int) 1747452224 $newDate = 'Oct 10, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 67 $time_to_read = (float) 0.34 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 20getimagesize - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 35 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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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-10 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539108900 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1747365824 $today = '2025-05-17 09:08:44am' $today2 = (int) 1747452224 $newDate = 'Oct 10, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 67 $time_to_read = (float) 0.34 $time_to_read_min = (float) 0 $time_to_read_second = (float) 20include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 36 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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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal.…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. 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October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) $width = null $height = null $ratio = (float) NAN $img_width = (int) 280 $img_height = (float) NAN $date = '2018-10-09 00:00:00' $dateFromDatabase = (int) 1539022500 $dateTwentyforHoursAgo = (int) 1747365824 $today = '2025-05-17 09:08:44am' $today2 = (int) 1747452224 $newDate = 'Oct 09, 2018' $commentCount = (int) 0 $word_count = (int) 249 $time_to_read = (float) 1.25 $time_to_read_min = (float) 1 $time_to_read_second = (float) 15include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 36 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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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. 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October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in…
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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 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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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. 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Sure Rendra won Rs 75,000 for being second and Santosh Basnet and Nikki Hamal were jointly awarded with the third prize of Rs 50,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9057', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9277', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nubia Announces Dsahain Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Nubia smartphone has announced “Nubia Dashain Dakshina Offer” on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar. Under this offer, customers purchasing Nubia smartphones are guaranteed of cash back up to Rs 4,504. With every purchase of Nubia smartphone, the customers will also get an earphone as gift, the company said in a statement. The offer is valid from October 10 to November 16.</p> <p>According to the company, Nubia M2 Lite which used to cost Rs 19,999 is now available at Rs 18,795. Likewise, Nubia N2 is available at a discounted rate of Rs 23,195 from Rs 24,899. Similarly, Z17 MINI comes at a reduced price of Rs 28,995 from its earlier price of Rs 29,999 while Z17 MINI S is available for Rs 32,995 instead of its normal price of Rs 37,499.</p> <p>In addition to the existing models, the company said that two new models, Z17 Lite and V18 are about to enter the market. Z17 Lite comes with 13MP + 2MP cameras at rear and 16MP front camera while it has 6GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. It will be available for Rs 31,995. Whereas, the latest model V18 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and will costs Rs 30,495.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9056', 'image' => '20181010012836_nubia.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9275', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of John Players', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: John Players, a premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal, has announced its Dashain and Tihar Festive Offer, where customers can avail instant benefits on purchase of garments.</p> <p>According to the company, customers buying clothes worth more than Rs 9,999 are entitled to get 15 percent cash back instantly. Also, customers purchasing clothes worth Rs 7499 or more will get instant cash back of 1- percent under this offer.</p> <p>Surya Nepal said in a statement that the offer is available across John Players stores on the entire collection of the brand comprising of formals, casuals and denims, with an exciting variety of styles, designs and textures to choose from. The offer will remain in place until the stocks get cleared, the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9055', 'image' => '20181010010918_JP Press Release.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9278', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agreement Between Save the Children and Medicity Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Save the Children and Nepal Medicity Hospital have signed an agreement to collaborate with each other. Deputy Country Director of Save the Children, Bandana Rijal, and Nepal Medicity’s General Manger Bijay Rimal signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p>According to the agreement, the hospital will be supporting the health campaigns conducted by Save the Children.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9054', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9274', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags Int’l Award for Best Debut Green Hotel', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj has been recognized as the “Best Debut Green Hotel” at the 14th Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Travel Awards held at Ashok Hotel in New Delhi on October 5.</p> <p>Chairman of Soaltee Westend Premier Dinesh Bahadur Bista received the award from India’s Union Minister of State for Touriism KJ Alphons and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, reads a press statement issued by the hotel.</p> <p>Known for pioneering in high-end tourism in Nepal since 1960, with Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, the hotel claimed to have taken another step by setting a state-of-the-art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj.</p> <p>The statement said that Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj is the first leadership in energy and environmental designed (LEED) silver category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9053', 'image' => '20181010125451_soaltee.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9273', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>October 10: In a bid to extend its network across the country, Muktinah Bikas Bank has opened two new branches in eastern Nepal. According to the bank, it opened a branch each at Birtamod of Jhapa and Dharan of Sunsari.</p> <p>Mayor of Birtamod Municipality Dhurba Kumar Siwakoti inaugurated the Birtamod branch amid a function on Tuesday, October 9. Similarly, President of Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rajendra Shah inaugurated the Dharan branch on the same day.</p> <p>According to the bank’s CEO Pradyuman Pokharel, the newly opened branches will be providing banking service to the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. With these branches, the bank now has a total of 95 branches across the country. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9052', 'image' => '20181010125656_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9272', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL Ace Capital Organises Blood Donation during its AGM', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 10: NIBL Ace Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Investment Bank Limited, organised its sixth annual general meeting (AGM) at its Uttardhoka-based office in Lazimpat on Tuesday, October 9.</p> <p>On the occasion of its AGM, the company organized a blood donation programme under its corporate social responsibility. According to NIBL Ace Capital, the programme was attended by various investment bankers, merchant bankers, students as well as customers. <br /> NIBL Ace Capital in a statement expressed its gratitude to all its clients, NIBL family, media fraternity and all those who helped in making the programme a success.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-10', 'modified' => '2018-10-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9051', 'image' => '20181010123730_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9271', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Study in Europe’Fair2018 underway at Hotel Annapurna', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal and its EU Member States is organising ‘Study in Europe’ Fair 2018 at Hotel Annapurna on October 8 and 9. According to a press statement issued by the European Union Delegation to Nepal, the two-day higher education fair open from 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The fair was jointly inaugurated by Baikuntha Aryal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Education and Veronica Cody, ambassador of the European Union to Nepal on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Eight EU Member States are participating in the fair, namely: Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. The representatives from the participating countries are presenting their higher education offer and are offering a talk program during the fair.</p> <p>Europe has more than 4,000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, specialised colleges, hosting about one-fifth of the world’s students. Europe is also recognized as a leading higher educational destination for international students, offering both cutting-edge education, value for money and a rich cultural experience, the statement said.</p> <p>The European Union is also promoting European education through its most successful scholarship program named ERASMUS under which more than 700 Nepalese students have benefited till date.</p> <p>The fair provides a common platform to aspiring students to interact face-to-face with the representatives of their preferred European countries and to explore the educational, scholarship and career opportunities available in the Europe Union, the statement further said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9050', 'image' => '20181009024008_asdfaff.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9270', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal SBI Bank Provides Scholarships', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal SBI Bank has provided scholarships to top 33 meritorious students of Shree Nandi Madhyamik Vidyalaya belonging to financially backward section of the society. Out of 33 students rewarded, 18 secured highest marks in SEE 2073 and the remaining 15 in SEE 2074, the bank said in a statement issued on October 8. According to the bank, it has been providing such scholarship since the last nine years as a part of community engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank provided a total amount of Rs 363,000 to the school for the scholarships. The scholarship cheques each of Rs 11,000 were handed over to the students by Subhakanta Kanungo, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9049', 'image' => '20181009021441_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9269', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Festive Offer of KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: On the occasion of the festive season, KL Tower at Chahabil has announced Dashain and Tihar offer to its customers. Under the scheme, customers buying products at the shopping center will get prizes everyday.</p> <p>The customers can get Apache RTR bike and Jupiter scooter of TVS as bumper prize. Likewise, the customers will receive various prizes like cinema tickets, shopping voucher, smartphones etc under the scheme. The scheme is valid from October 5 to November 16.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9048', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9268', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Two More Branches of NB Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank has extended its branches at two different places of the country. The bank opened its branch at Bulingtar of Nawalparasi and Rampur of Salyan district on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Dipak Karki inaugurated the Bulingtar branch while another board member Mukunda Nath Dhungel inaugurated the Rampur branch amid separate functions. According to the bank, the newly-opened branches will be providing banking services benefitting the locals and the entrepreneurs of the areas.</p> <p>With these branches, the bank now has 80 branches, seven extension counters, six branchless banking services and 57 ATM outlets throughout the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9047', 'image' => '20181009013750_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9267', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Surya Life Insurance Appoints NIC Asia Capital as its Share Registrar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. ', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Surya Life Insurance Company has appointed NIC Asia Capital as its share registrar. NIC Asia Capital’s CEO Jhanak Raj Dhungel and the insurance company’s CEO Shiva Nath Pandey signed a MoU in this regard amid a function on Sunday, October 7.</p> <p>As per agreement, NIC Asia Capital will issue the rights shares of Surya Life Insurance in the ratio of 10:7 to its existing shareholders. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9046', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9266', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Beema Samiti to Construct New Building', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: Beema Samiti is constructing a new building with an investment of Rs 800 million at its own land in Kupandol, Lalitpur.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has already allocated the amount for the construction of the building. The new building will be of international standard, and will be earthquake-resilient and accessible for the differently-abled people.</p> <p>Beema Samiti has planned to demolish its current office after the construction of the new building to develop it as a garden. Beema Samiti has expected to complete the construction within the next four years.</p> <p>The building will be of seven-storey. According to Beema Samiti, the proposed blueprint will be submitted to the Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Once the metropolitan city approves the document, Beema Samiti will invite tender for the construction of the building. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9045', 'image' => '20181009025045_mi1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9265', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UK Aid Sakchyam and F1Soft Int’l to Establish Nepal’s first Online Reverse Factoring Platform', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>October 9: F1Soft International Pvt Ltd, a leading financial technology company of Nepal, has partnered with UK Aid’s Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme to introduce “Online Reverse Factoring Platform,” a first-of-its-kind technological innovation, to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam, and Subash Sharma, CEO of F1Soft International, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event held in the capital on Monday, October 8.</p> <p>Under this partnership, F1Soft International will develop and operate an online platform titled QuikBhuktani for quick withdrawal of money. The solution will link small and medium suppliers of large businesses, and banks through an online platform to enable reverse factoring, facilitating instant access to credit for suppliers.</p> <p>Using this online system, banks can offer low-risk short-term loans to suppliers, who sell their goods/services to large businesses/anchor firms on credit, and they will have convenient and non-collateralized access to financial services backed by accepted invoices, according to the company.</p> <p>Nirmal Dahal, team leader of Sakchyam said, “Digital innovations hold key to unlocking access to finance for individuals as well as businesses. We at Sakchyam have been a frontrunner and strong advocate of such innovations and this new development is yet another step in the same direction”.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-09', 'modified' => '2018-10-09', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9044', 'image' => '20181009010810_f1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-09 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9263', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Political Stability, Better Roads Attract More Tourists to Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season.', 'content' => '<p>October 8: Tourists have started visiting Chitwan with the onset of tourist season. Hotel entrepreneurs are expecting a significant increase in hotel bookings this year as compared to the past years due to the upgradation of Narayangadh-Mugling road section.</p> <p>The tourism entrepreneurs say that the country no longer faces adverse situations like in the recent past when it was troubled by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the subsequent economic blockade by the Indian government. </p> <p>They say that hotel bookings so far is quite encouraging as the country has also witnessed political stability.</p> <p>According to Suman Ghimire, chairman of the Regional Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs, Sauraha, there is already a 10 percent increase in hotel bookings so far this year. Almost 65 percent of hotels were booked during the last season while the booking is 50 so far this year, informed Ghimire. Hotel entrepreneurs expect the total bookings to cross 80 percent by the end of this season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-10-08', 'modified' => '2018-10-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9043', 'image' => '20181008125214_chitwan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-10-08 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
