September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters.…
September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters.…
September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser…
September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and…
September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season.…
September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in…
September 25: The 5th edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers…
September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11th annual general meeting (AGM) on October…
September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the…
September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September…
NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing…
September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend.…
September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the…
September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath…
September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu.…
September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district.…
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', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters. </p> <p>According to the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON), he made such remarks while speaking at the inauguration of a two-day conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC) on Tuesday, September 25. The 21st AIRDC Conference kicked off in the capital with a theme ‘Building Financial Resilience: Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance”, SEJON said in a statement.</p> <p>“If the business is concentrated in a certain sector, the risk is also going to increase. So, you [insurance companies] have to diversify the insurance businesses,” said Khatiwada.</p> <p>Stating that the majority of the insurance business of non-life insurers in Nepal is concentrated on motor business, he said their businesses should be diversified to include other sectors like industries, housing, agro and crop insurance.</p> <p>He also urged Nepal’s insurance companies to end the hassles and lengthy process of claim settlement.</p> <p>“The insurance companies should leverage technology to simplify the insurance and claim settlement and reduce the cost,” he said. “This can help attract public to toward insurance,” he added.</p> <p>The finance minister also said that developing countries face the challenge of resources and capacity to cope with the adverse impact and risks of various natural disasters as well as the adverse impact of climate change.</p> <p>Also speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the conference jointly organized by the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC), Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) and Beema Samiti, Yassir Albaharna, president of the AIRDC, said that the risks and problems faced by the member countries of the association are common and the AIRDC aims at helping them to address collectively. </p> <p>The two-day long conference that has brought over 400 delegates including 88 from 20 various countries to discuss on how to build the financial resilience, disaster risk financing and insurance.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8952', 'image' => '20180926114204_airdc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Climbs Five Spots in Economic Freedom', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. According to a press statement issued by the foundation, Nepal ranked 107th last year. Samriddhi Foundation said it is releasing the report in Nepal for the eleventh consecutive year.</p> <p>According to research in top peer-reviewed academic journals, people living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy greater prosperity, more political and civil liberties, and longer lives, the statement said. And life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.</p> <p>“Where people are free to pursue their own opportunities and make their own choices, they lead more prosperous, happier and healthier lives,” the statement said.</p> <p><strong>Nepal’s Ranking</strong></p> <p>With an overall score of 6.53 (in a scale of 1 to 10 where a higher value indicates a higher level of economic freedom), Nepal ranked 102nd out of 162 jurisdictions in this year’s index. With this, Nepal has climbed five notches up in the global ranking. Last year, Nepal ranked 107th out of 159 jurisdictions with a score of 6.50. The year before, Nepal had ranked 108th out of 157 jurisdictions with a score of 6.45.</p> <p>Nepal’s scores in key components of economic freedom are:</p> <p> Size of government: dropped to 7.9 from 8.1 in the last year’s report</p> <p> Legal system and property rights: climbed to 4.6 from 4.5</p> <p> Access to sound money: as it was, on 6.4</p> <p> Freedom to trade internationally: slid to 6.6 from 6.8</p> <p> Regulation of credit, labour and business: climbed to 7.1 from 6.7</p> <p> </p> <p>Of the 24 sub-indicators within these five indicators studied in the report, Nepal climbed up in seven, slid below in five and maintained its last year’s position on 12.</p> <p><strong>International Rankings</strong></p> <p>Hong Kong and Singapore again occupied the top two positions respectively. New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, the United States, Georgia, Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were tied for the 10 th position.</p> <p>The 10 lowest-ranked countries are Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Syria, Algeria, Argentina, Libya and last-placed Venezuela. Some despotic countries such as North Korea and Cuba can’t be ranked due to lack of data.</p> <p>Other notable countries include Germany (20th), Japan (41st), France (57th), Russia (87th), India (96th) and China (108th).</p> <p>The Fraser Institute produces the annual Economic Freedom of the World report in cooperation with the Economic Freedom Network, a group of independent research and educational institutes in nearly 100 nations and territories. Samriddhi Foundation is member of the Economic Freedom Network and is a co-publisher of the report in Nepal. The Economic Freedom of the World Report is world’s premier measurement of economic freedom, measuring and ranking countries in five areas: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and regulation of credit, labour and business.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himstar announces "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo" offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.</p> <p>“On the special occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar and Chhat, the company announces guaranteed gift hampers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezers and washing machines,” the company said in a statement issued on September 24.</p> <p>Under this scheme, customers will get gifts like rice cookers, electric thermos, electric kettles, vacuum cleaners, woofers, mixers, dry irons and steam irons of Himstar through scratch coupon.</p> <p>According to the company, this offer will be valid for a limited time period only.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8950', 'image' => '20180926111203_Himstar_mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK Card Holders to get Festive Discount', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. ', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. The bank said in a statement that all of its debit and credit card holders are entitled to get discounts on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar at different outlets and hospitals which have been tied up with the bank. </p> <p>Sulux Center located at Durbar Marg offers 10 percent discount to the card holders of the bank while Grande Hospital will be providing 7.5 discount.</p> <p>Likewise, all outlets of LG Lifestyle Shoppe, CG Digital, Phalano Luga and Organic Chulo, Battisputali will provide 15 percent discount each.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8949', 'image' => '20180926110324_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9169', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra’s Summit Drive Kicks Off to Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.</p> <p>The Summit Drive left Kathmandu with a convoy of 29 vehicles consisting of Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500 and the Scorpio Getaway, Mahindra and Mahindra said in a statement. According to the company, the drivers will go to the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan (China) side, overcoming the treacherous and challenging no-road conditions in Nepal and Tibet.</p> <p>“The convoy will drive through the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet, to the forbidden city of Lahsa – home of the Potala Palace and numerous monasteries. The convoy will be back to Kathmandu on October 4 covering 3000 kms,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, Mahindra Adventure which started in India in 2011 is a pioneer concept of “arrive and drive” to showcase the tough and rugged DNA of Mahindra vehicles.</p> <p>“Since then, every year it has been giving people trips of a lifetime, be it the single-day off-road adventure or the multi-day expeditions to the most beautiful places in India and abroad.” </p> <p>In 2012, the company started India’s first and only dedicated off-road training academy that offers people a chance to get down and dirty and learn off-road driving from the experts. </p> <p>With the launch of “Mahindra Adventure”, the company expressed its belief that it will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</p> <p>“It will continue to dwell in its spirit of adventure through a series of events spread across the year, spear-headed by the upcoming Rara Expedition in association with Imagine Nepal and Great Escape,” the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8948', 'image' => '20180925035442_IMG-20180923-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Furniture and Furnishing Expo attracts 75,000 visitors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: The 5th edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: The 5<sup>th</sup> edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.</p> <p>The five-day event organized by Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) had a total of 100 stalls to showcase both locally and foreign made furniture items.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the main aim of the event was to promote locally-made furniture products and to make foreign furniture products available to the local consumers.</p> <p>According to Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, president of NFFA, the expo had offered Dashain sale at a very reasonable price, which resulted in more number of visitors.</p> <p>According to the organisers, the major attraction of this year’s expo was kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture, carpet, marble and other materials. Similarly, the expo also showcased other items like carpets, curtains, mattresses and decor items for homes, offices, along with home appliances.</p> <p>The event was held from September 20 to 24 at Bhrikuti Mandap. Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8947', 'image' => '20180925032957_IMG_8032.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AGM of Jyoti Bikash Bank on Oct 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11th annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.</p> <p>The AGM will approve the bank’s proposal of distributing dividend of 8.4 percent from its last year’s profit.</p> <p>The meeting will also discuss on the agendas like financial report of last fiscal year, acquisition of Hamro Bikas Bank Limited with 1:1 swap ratio and maintaining the share ownership of founding members to 51 percent. The founding members of Jyoti Bikash Bank currently have a share ownership of 60.45 percent.</p> <p>The bank has decided to close the books on October 1 ahead of the AGM and the share holders are requested to record their dividend claim until September 30.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8946', 'image' => '20180925023500_jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bharosa Hospital to offer discount to IME customers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> <p>Abhinash Shrestha, business promotion chief of IME Group, and Surya Acharya, chief of administration of Bharosa Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid an event on Monday, September 24.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the privilege card holders and partners of IME Group will receive 10 percent discount on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8945', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Launches 4 new Models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23. The company also announced the launch of Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A amid a function held in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Sanket Agarwal, head of overseas expansion of Xiaomi India said that the company aims to make higher level innovation accessible to all the users at “honest pricing”.</p> <p>“We are proud to be bringing a host of new smartphones in the market which establishes our true philosophy. We are excited to bring Xiaomi officially into Nepal for millions of our Mi users here. Over the last few years, Nepal’s smartphone market has witnessed tremendous growth, and we look forward to extending our share to the local industry,” he said, adding, “We hope that with the official entry into Nepal, we will be able to bring all latest products at an honest pricing for all our Mi users.”</p> <p>According to the company, Redmi 6 features the latest Helio P22 octa-core SoC that uses an ultra-efficient 12nm processor, which consumes about 48 percent less power than compared to 28nm chipsets.</p> <p>Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch 18:9 Full Screen Display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels.</p> <p>It also has a 12MP + 5MP AI dual camera setup on the rear. Redmi 6 features AI Face Unlock for fast unlocking .</p> <p>Likewise, Mi A2 comes with a trio of Sony image sensors, including a 20MP Sony IMX376 front camera and a 12MP + 20MP AI dual camera setup.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform with Artificial Intelligence Engine, Mi A2 offers a crisp, smooth experience.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite is one of the first Android One devices to feature a unique 19:9 display. This 5.84” FHD+ full screen display is housed in a relatively compact body, making it very convenient for one-handed use. The screen also comes with useful features such as Auto Contrast, Reading Mode and Night Mode.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite sports a 12MP + 5MP AI rear dual camera.</p> <p>With an impressive 4000mAh battery, Mi A2 Lite easily powers through 6 hours of continuous gaming and 34 hours of music playback, according to the company.</p> <p>Pricing and Availability</p> <p>Redmi 6 comes in 3GB + 32GB and 3GB + 64GB variants available in gold, black and blue colours. The 3GB + 32GB is priced at Rs 16,499 and 3GB + 64GB is priced at Rs 18,499.</p> <p>Redmi 6A comes in 2GB + 16GB and three colors - gold, black and blue variants for Rs 12,999.</p> <p>Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in three colors black, gold and blue in Nepal at a price of Rs 30,999. Mi A2 Lite will be available for Rs 20,999 (3GB+32GB) and Rs 24,499 (4GB+64GB).</p> <p>The company informed that all four products will be available nationwide from September 30. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8944', 'image' => '20180925112650_IMG_3327.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank wins Corporate Cricket', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.</p> <p>According to the organiser Tele Holdings, KKXI Corporate cup featured a total of 14 teams from all the major corporate houses and banks with an initiative to promote cricket and Kathmandu Kings XI as a brand. </p> <p>The matches were held at Royal KCTC Indoor Venue from September 17 to 22.</p> <p>“We believe KKXI corporate Cup was well received from all participants and audience that will help us to build relationship with the corporate houses. Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters. </p> <p>According to the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON), he made such remarks while speaking at the inauguration of a two-day conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC) on Tuesday, September 25. The 21st AIRDC Conference kicked off in the capital with a theme ‘Building Financial Resilience: Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance”, SEJON said in a statement.</p> <p>“If the business is concentrated in a certain sector, the risk is also going to increase. So, you [insurance companies] have to diversify the insurance businesses,” said Khatiwada.</p> <p>Stating that the majority of the insurance business of non-life insurers in Nepal is concentrated on motor business, he said their businesses should be diversified to include other sectors like industries, housing, agro and crop insurance.</p> <p>He also urged Nepal’s insurance companies to end the hassles and lengthy process of claim settlement.</p> <p>“The insurance companies should leverage technology to simplify the insurance and claim settlement and reduce the cost,” he said. “This can help attract public to toward insurance,” he added.</p> <p>The finance minister also said that developing countries face the challenge of resources and capacity to cope with the adverse impact and risks of various natural disasters as well as the adverse impact of climate change.</p> <p>Also speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the conference jointly organized by the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC), Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) and Beema Samiti, Yassir Albaharna, president of the AIRDC, said that the risks and problems faced by the member countries of the association are common and the AIRDC aims at helping them to address collectively. </p> <p>The two-day long conference that has brought over 400 delegates including 88 from 20 various countries to discuss on how to build the financial resilience, disaster risk financing and insurance.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8952', 'image' => '20180926114204_airdc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Climbs Five Spots in Economic Freedom', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. According to a press statement issued by the foundation, Nepal ranked 107th last year. Samriddhi Foundation said it is releasing the report in Nepal for the eleventh consecutive year.</p> <p>According to research in top peer-reviewed academic journals, people living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy greater prosperity, more political and civil liberties, and longer lives, the statement said. And life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.</p> <p>“Where people are free to pursue their own opportunities and make their own choices, they lead more prosperous, happier and healthier lives,” the statement said.</p> <p><strong>Nepal’s Ranking</strong></p> <p>With an overall score of 6.53 (in a scale of 1 to 10 where a higher value indicates a higher level of economic freedom), Nepal ranked 102nd out of 162 jurisdictions in this year’s index. With this, Nepal has climbed five notches up in the global ranking. Last year, Nepal ranked 107th out of 159 jurisdictions with a score of 6.50. The year before, Nepal had ranked 108th out of 157 jurisdictions with a score of 6.45.</p> <p>Nepal’s scores in key components of economic freedom are:</p> <p> Size of government: dropped to 7.9 from 8.1 in the last year’s report</p> <p> Legal system and property rights: climbed to 4.6 from 4.5</p> <p> Access to sound money: as it was, on 6.4</p> <p> Freedom to trade internationally: slid to 6.6 from 6.8</p> <p> Regulation of credit, labour and business: climbed to 7.1 from 6.7</p> <p> </p> <p>Of the 24 sub-indicators within these five indicators studied in the report, Nepal climbed up in seven, slid below in five and maintained its last year’s position on 12.</p> <p><strong>International Rankings</strong></p> <p>Hong Kong and Singapore again occupied the top two positions respectively. New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, the United States, Georgia, Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were tied for the 10 th position.</p> <p>The 10 lowest-ranked countries are Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Syria, Algeria, Argentina, Libya and last-placed Venezuela. Some despotic countries such as North Korea and Cuba can’t be ranked due to lack of data.</p> <p>Other notable countries include Germany (20th), Japan (41st), France (57th), Russia (87th), India (96th) and China (108th).</p> <p>The Fraser Institute produces the annual Economic Freedom of the World report in cooperation with the Economic Freedom Network, a group of independent research and educational institutes in nearly 100 nations and territories. Samriddhi Foundation is member of the Economic Freedom Network and is a co-publisher of the report in Nepal. The Economic Freedom of the World Report is world’s premier measurement of economic freedom, measuring and ranking countries in five areas: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and regulation of credit, labour and business.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himstar announces "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo" offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.</p> <p>“On the special occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar and Chhat, the company announces guaranteed gift hampers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezers and washing machines,” the company said in a statement issued on September 24.</p> <p>Under this scheme, customers will get gifts like rice cookers, electric thermos, electric kettles, vacuum cleaners, woofers, mixers, dry irons and steam irons of Himstar through scratch coupon.</p> <p>According to the company, this offer will be valid for a limited time period only.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8950', 'image' => '20180926111203_Himstar_mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK Card Holders to get Festive Discount', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. ', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. The bank said in a statement that all of its debit and credit card holders are entitled to get discounts on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar at different outlets and hospitals which have been tied up with the bank. </p> <p>Sulux Center located at Durbar Marg offers 10 percent discount to the card holders of the bank while Grande Hospital will be providing 7.5 discount.</p> <p>Likewise, all outlets of LG Lifestyle Shoppe, CG Digital, Phalano Luga and Organic Chulo, Battisputali will provide 15 percent discount each.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8949', 'image' => '20180926110324_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9169', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra’s Summit Drive Kicks Off to Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.</p> <p>The Summit Drive left Kathmandu with a convoy of 29 vehicles consisting of Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500 and the Scorpio Getaway, Mahindra and Mahindra said in a statement. According to the company, the drivers will go to the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan (China) side, overcoming the treacherous and challenging no-road conditions in Nepal and Tibet.</p> <p>“The convoy will drive through the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet, to the forbidden city of Lahsa – home of the Potala Palace and numerous monasteries. The convoy will be back to Kathmandu on October 4 covering 3000 kms,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, Mahindra Adventure which started in India in 2011 is a pioneer concept of “arrive and drive” to showcase the tough and rugged DNA of Mahindra vehicles.</p> <p>“Since then, every year it has been giving people trips of a lifetime, be it the single-day off-road adventure or the multi-day expeditions to the most beautiful places in India and abroad.” </p> <p>In 2012, the company started India’s first and only dedicated off-road training academy that offers people a chance to get down and dirty and learn off-road driving from the experts. </p> <p>With the launch of “Mahindra Adventure”, the company expressed its belief that it will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</p> <p>“It will continue to dwell in its spirit of adventure through a series of events spread across the year, spear-headed by the upcoming Rara Expedition in association with Imagine Nepal and Great Escape,” the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8948', 'image' => '20180925035442_IMG-20180923-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Furniture and Furnishing Expo attracts 75,000 visitors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: The 5th edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: The 5<sup>th</sup> edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.</p> <p>The five-day event organized by Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) had a total of 100 stalls to showcase both locally and foreign made furniture items.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the main aim of the event was to promote locally-made furniture products and to make foreign furniture products available to the local consumers.</p> <p>According to Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, president of NFFA, the expo had offered Dashain sale at a very reasonable price, which resulted in more number of visitors.</p> <p>According to the organisers, the major attraction of this year’s expo was kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture, carpet, marble and other materials. Similarly, the expo also showcased other items like carpets, curtains, mattresses and decor items for homes, offices, along with home appliances.</p> <p>The event was held from September 20 to 24 at Bhrikuti Mandap. Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8947', 'image' => '20180925032957_IMG_8032.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AGM of Jyoti Bikash Bank on Oct 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11th annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.</p> <p>The AGM will approve the bank’s proposal of distributing dividend of 8.4 percent from its last year’s profit.</p> <p>The meeting will also discuss on the agendas like financial report of last fiscal year, acquisition of Hamro Bikas Bank Limited with 1:1 swap ratio and maintaining the share ownership of founding members to 51 percent. The founding members of Jyoti Bikash Bank currently have a share ownership of 60.45 percent.</p> <p>The bank has decided to close the books on October 1 ahead of the AGM and the share holders are requested to record their dividend claim until September 30.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8946', 'image' => '20180925023500_jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bharosa Hospital to offer discount to IME customers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> <p>Abhinash Shrestha, business promotion chief of IME Group, and Surya Acharya, chief of administration of Bharosa Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid an event on Monday, September 24.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the privilege card holders and partners of IME Group will receive 10 percent discount on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8945', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Launches 4 new Models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23. The company also announced the launch of Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A amid a function held in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Sanket Agarwal, head of overseas expansion of Xiaomi India said that the company aims to make higher level innovation accessible to all the users at “honest pricing”.</p> <p>“We are proud to be bringing a host of new smartphones in the market which establishes our true philosophy. We are excited to bring Xiaomi officially into Nepal for millions of our Mi users here. Over the last few years, Nepal’s smartphone market has witnessed tremendous growth, and we look forward to extending our share to the local industry,” he said, adding, “We hope that with the official entry into Nepal, we will be able to bring all latest products at an honest pricing for all our Mi users.”</p> <p>According to the company, Redmi 6 features the latest Helio P22 octa-core SoC that uses an ultra-efficient 12nm processor, which consumes about 48 percent less power than compared to 28nm chipsets.</p> <p>Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch 18:9 Full Screen Display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels.</p> <p>It also has a 12MP + 5MP AI dual camera setup on the rear. Redmi 6 features AI Face Unlock for fast unlocking .</p> <p>Likewise, Mi A2 comes with a trio of Sony image sensors, including a 20MP Sony IMX376 front camera and a 12MP + 20MP AI dual camera setup.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform with Artificial Intelligence Engine, Mi A2 offers a crisp, smooth experience.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite is one of the first Android One devices to feature a unique 19:9 display. This 5.84” FHD+ full screen display is housed in a relatively compact body, making it very convenient for one-handed use. The screen also comes with useful features such as Auto Contrast, Reading Mode and Night Mode.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite sports a 12MP + 5MP AI rear dual camera.</p> <p>With an impressive 4000mAh battery, Mi A2 Lite easily powers through 6 hours of continuous gaming and 34 hours of music playback, according to the company.</p> <p>Pricing and Availability</p> <p>Redmi 6 comes in 3GB + 32GB and 3GB + 64GB variants available in gold, black and blue colours. The 3GB + 32GB is priced at Rs 16,499 and 3GB + 64GB is priced at Rs 18,499.</p> <p>Redmi 6A comes in 2GB + 16GB and three colors - gold, black and blue variants for Rs 12,999.</p> <p>Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in three colors black, gold and blue in Nepal at a price of Rs 30,999. Mi A2 Lite will be available for Rs 20,999 (3GB+32GB) and Rs 24,499 (4GB+64GB).</p> <p>The company informed that all four products will be available nationwide from September 30. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8944', 'image' => '20180925112650_IMG_3327.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank wins Corporate Cricket', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.</p> <p>According to the organiser Tele Holdings, KKXI Corporate cup featured a total of 14 teams from all the major corporate houses and banks with an initiative to promote cricket and Kathmandu Kings XI as a brand. </p> <p>The matches were held at Royal KCTC Indoor Venue from September 17 to 22.</p> <p>“We believe KKXI corporate Cup was well received from all participants and audience that will help us to build relationship with the corporate houses. Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters. </p> <p>According to the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON), he made such remarks while speaking at the inauguration of a two-day conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC) on Tuesday, September 25. The 21st AIRDC Conference kicked off in the capital with a theme ‘Building Financial Resilience: Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance”, SEJON said in a statement.</p> <p>“If the business is concentrated in a certain sector, the risk is also going to increase. So, you [insurance companies] have to diversify the insurance businesses,” said Khatiwada.</p> <p>Stating that the majority of the insurance business of non-life insurers in Nepal is concentrated on motor business, he said their businesses should be diversified to include other sectors like industries, housing, agro and crop insurance.</p> <p>He also urged Nepal’s insurance companies to end the hassles and lengthy process of claim settlement.</p> <p>“The insurance companies should leverage technology to simplify the insurance and claim settlement and reduce the cost,” he said. “This can help attract public to toward insurance,” he added.</p> <p>The finance minister also said that developing countries face the challenge of resources and capacity to cope with the adverse impact and risks of various natural disasters as well as the adverse impact of climate change.</p> <p>Also speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the conference jointly organized by the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC), Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) and Beema Samiti, Yassir Albaharna, president of the AIRDC, said that the risks and problems faced by the member countries of the association are common and the AIRDC aims at helping them to address collectively. </p> <p>The two-day long conference that has brought over 400 delegates including 88 from 20 various countries to discuss on how to build the financial resilience, disaster risk financing and insurance.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8952', 'image' => '20180926114204_airdc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Climbs Five Spots in Economic Freedom', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. According to a press statement issued by the foundation, Nepal ranked 107th last year. Samriddhi Foundation said it is releasing the report in Nepal for the eleventh consecutive year.</p> <p>According to research in top peer-reviewed academic journals, people living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy greater prosperity, more political and civil liberties, and longer lives, the statement said. And life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.</p> <p>“Where people are free to pursue their own opportunities and make their own choices, they lead more prosperous, happier and healthier lives,” the statement said.</p> <p><strong>Nepal’s Ranking</strong></p> <p>With an overall score of 6.53 (in a scale of 1 to 10 where a higher value indicates a higher level of economic freedom), Nepal ranked 102nd out of 162 jurisdictions in this year’s index. With this, Nepal has climbed five notches up in the global ranking. Last year, Nepal ranked 107th out of 159 jurisdictions with a score of 6.50. The year before, Nepal had ranked 108th out of 157 jurisdictions with a score of 6.45.</p> <p>Nepal’s scores in key components of economic freedom are:</p> <p> Size of government: dropped to 7.9 from 8.1 in the last year’s report</p> <p> Legal system and property rights: climbed to 4.6 from 4.5</p> <p> Access to sound money: as it was, on 6.4</p> <p> Freedom to trade internationally: slid to 6.6 from 6.8</p> <p> Regulation of credit, labour and business: climbed to 7.1 from 6.7</p> <p> </p> <p>Of the 24 sub-indicators within these five indicators studied in the report, Nepal climbed up in seven, slid below in five and maintained its last year’s position on 12.</p> <p><strong>International Rankings</strong></p> <p>Hong Kong and Singapore again occupied the top two positions respectively. New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, the United States, Georgia, Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were tied for the 10 th position.</p> <p>The 10 lowest-ranked countries are Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Syria, Algeria, Argentina, Libya and last-placed Venezuela. Some despotic countries such as North Korea and Cuba can’t be ranked due to lack of data.</p> <p>Other notable countries include Germany (20th), Japan (41st), France (57th), Russia (87th), India (96th) and China (108th).</p> <p>The Fraser Institute produces the annual Economic Freedom of the World report in cooperation with the Economic Freedom Network, a group of independent research and educational institutes in nearly 100 nations and territories. Samriddhi Foundation is member of the Economic Freedom Network and is a co-publisher of the report in Nepal. The Economic Freedom of the World Report is world’s premier measurement of economic freedom, measuring and ranking countries in five areas: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and regulation of credit, labour and business.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himstar announces "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo" offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.</p> <p>“On the special occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar and Chhat, the company announces guaranteed gift hampers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezers and washing machines,” the company said in a statement issued on September 24.</p> <p>Under this scheme, customers will get gifts like rice cookers, electric thermos, electric kettles, vacuum cleaners, woofers, mixers, dry irons and steam irons of Himstar through scratch coupon.</p> <p>According to the company, this offer will be valid for a limited time period only.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8950', 'image' => '20180926111203_Himstar_mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK Card Holders to get Festive Discount', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. ', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. The bank said in a statement that all of its debit and credit card holders are entitled to get discounts on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar at different outlets and hospitals which have been tied up with the bank. </p> <p>Sulux Center located at Durbar Marg offers 10 percent discount to the card holders of the bank while Grande Hospital will be providing 7.5 discount.</p> <p>Likewise, all outlets of LG Lifestyle Shoppe, CG Digital, Phalano Luga and Organic Chulo, Battisputali will provide 15 percent discount each.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8949', 'image' => '20180926110324_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9169', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra’s Summit Drive Kicks Off to Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.</p> <p>The Summit Drive left Kathmandu with a convoy of 29 vehicles consisting of Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500 and the Scorpio Getaway, Mahindra and Mahindra said in a statement. According to the company, the drivers will go to the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan (China) side, overcoming the treacherous and challenging no-road conditions in Nepal and Tibet.</p> <p>“The convoy will drive through the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet, to the forbidden city of Lahsa – home of the Potala Palace and numerous monasteries. The convoy will be back to Kathmandu on October 4 covering 3000 kms,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, Mahindra Adventure which started in India in 2011 is a pioneer concept of “arrive and drive” to showcase the tough and rugged DNA of Mahindra vehicles.</p> <p>“Since then, every year it has been giving people trips of a lifetime, be it the single-day off-road adventure or the multi-day expeditions to the most beautiful places in India and abroad.” </p> <p>In 2012, the company started India’s first and only dedicated off-road training academy that offers people a chance to get down and dirty and learn off-road driving from the experts. </p> <p>With the launch of “Mahindra Adventure”, the company expressed its belief that it will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</p> <p>“It will continue to dwell in its spirit of adventure through a series of events spread across the year, spear-headed by the upcoming Rara Expedition in association with Imagine Nepal and Great Escape,” the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8948', 'image' => '20180925035442_IMG-20180923-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Furniture and Furnishing Expo attracts 75,000 visitors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: The 5th edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: The 5<sup>th</sup> edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.</p> <p>The five-day event organized by Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) had a total of 100 stalls to showcase both locally and foreign made furniture items.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the main aim of the event was to promote locally-made furniture products and to make foreign furniture products available to the local consumers.</p> <p>According to Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, president of NFFA, the expo had offered Dashain sale at a very reasonable price, which resulted in more number of visitors.</p> <p>According to the organisers, the major attraction of this year’s expo was kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture, carpet, marble and other materials. Similarly, the expo also showcased other items like carpets, curtains, mattresses and decor items for homes, offices, along with home appliances.</p> <p>The event was held from September 20 to 24 at Bhrikuti Mandap. Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8947', 'image' => '20180925032957_IMG_8032.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AGM of Jyoti Bikash Bank on Oct 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11th annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.</p> <p>The AGM will approve the bank’s proposal of distributing dividend of 8.4 percent from its last year’s profit.</p> <p>The meeting will also discuss on the agendas like financial report of last fiscal year, acquisition of Hamro Bikas Bank Limited with 1:1 swap ratio and maintaining the share ownership of founding members to 51 percent. The founding members of Jyoti Bikash Bank currently have a share ownership of 60.45 percent.</p> <p>The bank has decided to close the books on October 1 ahead of the AGM and the share holders are requested to record their dividend claim until September 30.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8946', 'image' => '20180925023500_jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bharosa Hospital to offer discount to IME customers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> <p>Abhinash Shrestha, business promotion chief of IME Group, and Surya Acharya, chief of administration of Bharosa Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid an event on Monday, September 24.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the privilege card holders and partners of IME Group will receive 10 percent discount on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8945', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Launches 4 new Models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23. The company also announced the launch of Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A amid a function held in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Sanket Agarwal, head of overseas expansion of Xiaomi India said that the company aims to make higher level innovation accessible to all the users at “honest pricing”.</p> <p>“We are proud to be bringing a host of new smartphones in the market which establishes our true philosophy. We are excited to bring Xiaomi officially into Nepal for millions of our Mi users here. Over the last few years, Nepal’s smartphone market has witnessed tremendous growth, and we look forward to extending our share to the local industry,” he said, adding, “We hope that with the official entry into Nepal, we will be able to bring all latest products at an honest pricing for all our Mi users.”</p> <p>According to the company, Redmi 6 features the latest Helio P22 octa-core SoC that uses an ultra-efficient 12nm processor, which consumes about 48 percent less power than compared to 28nm chipsets.</p> <p>Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch 18:9 Full Screen Display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels.</p> <p>It also has a 12MP + 5MP AI dual camera setup on the rear. Redmi 6 features AI Face Unlock for fast unlocking .</p> <p>Likewise, Mi A2 comes with a trio of Sony image sensors, including a 20MP Sony IMX376 front camera and a 12MP + 20MP AI dual camera setup.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform with Artificial Intelligence Engine, Mi A2 offers a crisp, smooth experience.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite is one of the first Android One devices to feature a unique 19:9 display. This 5.84” FHD+ full screen display is housed in a relatively compact body, making it very convenient for one-handed use. The screen also comes with useful features such as Auto Contrast, Reading Mode and Night Mode.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite sports a 12MP + 5MP AI rear dual camera.</p> <p>With an impressive 4000mAh battery, Mi A2 Lite easily powers through 6 hours of continuous gaming and 34 hours of music playback, according to the company.</p> <p>Pricing and Availability</p> <p>Redmi 6 comes in 3GB + 32GB and 3GB + 64GB variants available in gold, black and blue colours. The 3GB + 32GB is priced at Rs 16,499 and 3GB + 64GB is priced at Rs 18,499.</p> <p>Redmi 6A comes in 2GB + 16GB and three colors - gold, black and blue variants for Rs 12,999.</p> <p>Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in three colors black, gold and blue in Nepal at a price of Rs 30,999. Mi A2 Lite will be available for Rs 20,999 (3GB+32GB) and Rs 24,499 (4GB+64GB).</p> <p>The company informed that all four products will be available nationwide from September 30. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8944', 'image' => '20180925112650_IMG_3327.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank wins Corporate Cricket', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.</p> <p>According to the organiser Tele Holdings, KKXI Corporate cup featured a total of 14 teams from all the major corporate houses and banks with an initiative to promote cricket and Kathmandu Kings XI as a brand. </p> <p>The matches were held at Royal KCTC Indoor Venue from September 17 to 22.</p> <p>“We believe KKXI corporate Cup was well received from all participants and audience that will help us to build relationship with the corporate houses. Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has urged insurance companies to diversify their investments and businesses to insulate the company and insurance industry from the shocks of various disasters. </p> <p>According to the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON), he made such remarks while speaking at the inauguration of a two-day conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC) on Tuesday, September 25. The 21st AIRDC Conference kicked off in the capital with a theme ‘Building Financial Resilience: Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance”, SEJON said in a statement.</p> <p>“If the business is concentrated in a certain sector, the risk is also going to increase. So, you [insurance companies] have to diversify the insurance businesses,” said Khatiwada.</p> <p>Stating that the majority of the insurance business of non-life insurers in Nepal is concentrated on motor business, he said their businesses should be diversified to include other sectors like industries, housing, agro and crop insurance.</p> <p>He also urged Nepal’s insurance companies to end the hassles and lengthy process of claim settlement.</p> <p>“The insurance companies should leverage technology to simplify the insurance and claim settlement and reduce the cost,” he said. “This can help attract public to toward insurance,” he added.</p> <p>The finance minister also said that developing countries face the challenge of resources and capacity to cope with the adverse impact and risks of various natural disasters as well as the adverse impact of climate change.</p> <p>Also speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the conference jointly organized by the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC), Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) and Beema Samiti, Yassir Albaharna, president of the AIRDC, said that the risks and problems faced by the member countries of the association are common and the AIRDC aims at helping them to address collectively. </p> <p>The two-day long conference that has brought over 400 delegates including 88 from 20 various countries to discuss on how to build the financial resilience, disaster risk financing and insurance.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8952', 'image' => '20180926114204_airdc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Climbs Five Spots in Economic Freedom', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Nepal has ranked 102nd out of 162 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2018 Annual Report, released on Tuesday by Samriddhi Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. According to a press statement issued by the foundation, Nepal ranked 107th last year. Samriddhi Foundation said it is releasing the report in Nepal for the eleventh consecutive year.</p> <p>According to research in top peer-reviewed academic journals, people living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy greater prosperity, more political and civil liberties, and longer lives, the statement said. And life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.</p> <p>“Where people are free to pursue their own opportunities and make their own choices, they lead more prosperous, happier and healthier lives,” the statement said.</p> <p><strong>Nepal’s Ranking</strong></p> <p>With an overall score of 6.53 (in a scale of 1 to 10 where a higher value indicates a higher level of economic freedom), Nepal ranked 102nd out of 162 jurisdictions in this year’s index. With this, Nepal has climbed five notches up in the global ranking. Last year, Nepal ranked 107th out of 159 jurisdictions with a score of 6.50. The year before, Nepal had ranked 108th out of 157 jurisdictions with a score of 6.45.</p> <p>Nepal’s scores in key components of economic freedom are:</p> <p> Size of government: dropped to 7.9 from 8.1 in the last year’s report</p> <p> Legal system and property rights: climbed to 4.6 from 4.5</p> <p> Access to sound money: as it was, on 6.4</p> <p> Freedom to trade internationally: slid to 6.6 from 6.8</p> <p> Regulation of credit, labour and business: climbed to 7.1 from 6.7</p> <p> </p> <p>Of the 24 sub-indicators within these five indicators studied in the report, Nepal climbed up in seven, slid below in five and maintained its last year’s position on 12.</p> <p><strong>International Rankings</strong></p> <p>Hong Kong and Singapore again occupied the top two positions respectively. New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, the United States, Georgia, Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were tied for the 10 th position.</p> <p>The 10 lowest-ranked countries are Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Angola, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Syria, Algeria, Argentina, Libya and last-placed Venezuela. Some despotic countries such as North Korea and Cuba can’t be ranked due to lack of data.</p> <p>Other notable countries include Germany (20th), Japan (41st), France (57th), Russia (87th), India (96th) and China (108th).</p> <p>The Fraser Institute produces the annual Economic Freedom of the World report in cooperation with the Economic Freedom Network, a group of independent research and educational institutes in nearly 100 nations and territories. Samriddhi Foundation is member of the Economic Freedom Network and is a co-publisher of the report in Nepal. The Economic Freedom of the World Report is world’s premier measurement of economic freedom, measuring and ranking countries in five areas: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and regulation of credit, labour and business.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Himstar announces "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo" offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Him Electronics, a sister concern of Golchha Organization, has announced "Khurkiyo Ki Furkiyo” campaign on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.</p> <p>“On the special occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar and Chhat, the company announces guaranteed gift hampers on the purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerators, deep freezers and washing machines,” the company said in a statement issued on September 24.</p> <p>Under this scheme, customers will get gifts like rice cookers, electric thermos, electric kettles, vacuum cleaners, woofers, mixers, dry irons and steam irons of Himstar through scratch coupon.</p> <p>According to the company, this offer will be valid for a limited time period only.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8950', 'image' => '20180926111203_Himstar_mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK Card Holders to get Festive Discount', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. ', 'content' => '<p>September 26: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) has informed that its card holders will get attractive discounts during this festive season. The bank said in a statement that all of its debit and credit card holders are entitled to get discounts on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar at different outlets and hospitals which have been tied up with the bank. </p> <p>Sulux Center located at Durbar Marg offers 10 percent discount to the card holders of the bank while Grande Hospital will be providing 7.5 discount.</p> <p>Likewise, all outlets of LG Lifestyle Shoppe, CG Digital, Phalano Luga and Organic Chulo, Battisputali will provide 15 percent discount each.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-26', 'modified' => '2018-09-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8949', 'image' => '20180926110324_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9169', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra’s Summit Drive Kicks Off to Everest', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: One of the leading automobile companies of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, flagged off the Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp on Saturday under its “Mahindra Adventure” campaign, a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal.</p> <p>The Summit Drive left Kathmandu with a convoy of 29 vehicles consisting of Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500 and the Scorpio Getaway, Mahindra and Mahindra said in a statement. According to the company, the drivers will go to the Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan (China) side, overcoming the treacherous and challenging no-road conditions in Nepal and Tibet.</p> <p>“The convoy will drive through the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet, to the forbidden city of Lahsa – home of the Potala Palace and numerous monasteries. The convoy will be back to Kathmandu on October 4 covering 3000 kms,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the company, Mahindra Adventure which started in India in 2011 is a pioneer concept of “arrive and drive” to showcase the tough and rugged DNA of Mahindra vehicles.</p> <p>“Since then, every year it has been giving people trips of a lifetime, be it the single-day off-road adventure or the multi-day expeditions to the most beautiful places in India and abroad.” </p> <p>In 2012, the company started India’s first and only dedicated off-road training academy that offers people a chance to get down and dirty and learn off-road driving from the experts. </p> <p>With the launch of “Mahindra Adventure”, the company expressed its belief that it will give wings to adventure seeking enthusiasts of Nepal.</p> <p>“It will continue to dwell in its spirit of adventure through a series of events spread across the year, spear-headed by the upcoming Rara Expedition in association with Imagine Nepal and Great Escape,” the statement further said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p style="margin-left:.1pt"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8948', 'image' => '20180925035442_IMG-20180923-WA0000.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Furniture and Furnishing Expo attracts 75,000 visitors', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: The 5th edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: The 5<sup>th</sup> edition of ‘Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX)’ concluded on Monday attracting a total of 75,000 visitors, the organizers said.</p> <p>The five-day event organized by Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) had a total of 100 stalls to showcase both locally and foreign made furniture items.</p> <p>According to the organizers, the main aim of the event was to promote locally-made furniture products and to make foreign furniture products available to the local consumers.</p> <p>According to Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, president of NFFA, the expo had offered Dashain sale at a very reasonable price, which resulted in more number of visitors.</p> <p>According to the organisers, the major attraction of this year’s expo was kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom furniture, carpet, marble and other materials. Similarly, the expo also showcased other items like carpets, curtains, mattresses and decor items for homes, offices, along with home appliances.</p> <p>The event was held from September 20 to 24 at Bhrikuti Mandap. Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8947', 'image' => '20180925032957_IMG_8032.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'AGM of Jyoti Bikash Bank on Oct 15', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11th annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Jyoti Bikash Bank is organizing its 11<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting (AGM) on October 15.</p> <p>The AGM will approve the bank’s proposal of distributing dividend of 8.4 percent from its last year’s profit.</p> <p>The meeting will also discuss on the agendas like financial report of last fiscal year, acquisition of Hamro Bikas Bank Limited with 1:1 swap ratio and maintaining the share ownership of founding members to 51 percent. The founding members of Jyoti Bikash Bank currently have a share ownership of 60.45 percent.</p> <p>The bank has decided to close the books on October 1 ahead of the AGM and the share holders are requested to record their dividend claim until September 30.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8946', 'image' => '20180925023500_jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bharosa Hospital to offer discount to IME customers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Group has signed an agreement with Bharosa Hospital to provide discounts to its customers on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> <p>Abhinash Shrestha, business promotion chief of IME Group, and Surya Acharya, chief of administration of Bharosa Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid an event on Monday, September 24.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the privilege card holders and partners of IME Group will receive 10 percent discount on various health care facilities at the hospital.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8945', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Launches 4 new Models in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced its official entry into the Nepali market on Sunday, September 23. The company also announced the launch of Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A amid a function held in Kathmandu.</p> <p>Sanket Agarwal, head of overseas expansion of Xiaomi India said that the company aims to make higher level innovation accessible to all the users at “honest pricing”.</p> <p>“We are proud to be bringing a host of new smartphones in the market which establishes our true philosophy. We are excited to bring Xiaomi officially into Nepal for millions of our Mi users here. Over the last few years, Nepal’s smartphone market has witnessed tremendous growth, and we look forward to extending our share to the local industry,” he said, adding, “We hope that with the official entry into Nepal, we will be able to bring all latest products at an honest pricing for all our Mi users.”</p> <p>According to the company, Redmi 6 features the latest Helio P22 octa-core SoC that uses an ultra-efficient 12nm processor, which consumes about 48 percent less power than compared to 28nm chipsets.</p> <p>Redmi 6 has a 5.45-inch 18:9 Full Screen Display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels.</p> <p>It also has a 12MP + 5MP AI dual camera setup on the rear. Redmi 6 features AI Face Unlock for fast unlocking .</p> <p>Likewise, Mi A2 comes with a trio of Sony image sensors, including a 20MP Sony IMX376 front camera and a 12MP + 20MP AI dual camera setup.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform with Artificial Intelligence Engine, Mi A2 offers a crisp, smooth experience.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite is one of the first Android One devices to feature a unique 19:9 display. This 5.84” FHD+ full screen display is housed in a relatively compact body, making it very convenient for one-handed use. The screen also comes with useful features such as Auto Contrast, Reading Mode and Night Mode.</p> <p>Mi A2 Lite sports a 12MP + 5MP AI rear dual camera.</p> <p>With an impressive 4000mAh battery, Mi A2 Lite easily powers through 6 hours of continuous gaming and 34 hours of music playback, according to the company.</p> <p>Pricing and Availability</p> <p>Redmi 6 comes in 3GB + 32GB and 3GB + 64GB variants available in gold, black and blue colours. The 3GB + 32GB is priced at Rs 16,499 and 3GB + 64GB is priced at Rs 18,499.</p> <p>Redmi 6A comes in 2GB + 16GB and three colors - gold, black and blue variants for Rs 12,999.</p> <p>Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in three colors black, gold and blue in Nepal at a price of Rs 30,999. Mi A2 Lite will be available for Rs 20,999 (3GB+32GB) and Rs 24,499 (4GB+64GB).</p> <p>The company informed that all four products will be available nationwide from September 30. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8944', 'image' => '20180925112650_IMG_3327.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank wins Corporate Cricket', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: NIC Asia Bank won the title of the First Kathmandu Kings XI Corporate Cup this Saturday defeating NLIC by 16 runs in an intriguing final.</p> <p>According to the organiser Tele Holdings, KKXI Corporate cup featured a total of 14 teams from all the major corporate houses and banks with an initiative to promote cricket and Kathmandu Kings XI as a brand. </p> <p>The matches were held at Royal KCTC Indoor Venue from September 17 to 22.</p> <p>“We believe KKXI corporate Cup was well received from all participants and audience that will help us to build relationship with the corporate houses. Our aim to establish this cup as our long-term plan to create a cricket-friendly environment in the corporate houses,” said Raj Jung Thapa, COO of Tele Holdings.</p> <p>During the final match, NIC Asia Bank won the toss and set the target of 66 where Samir Thapa contributed 21 runs, Bibhav Joshi 21 runs and Gokul Jha 24 runs at the loss of one wicket. In the run chase, NLIC scored a total of 50 runs. Kishor Takachhe contributed 24 runs for NLIC.</p> <p>Samir Thapa was adjudged the man-of-the-match in the final as well as voted player-of-the-tournament. Reshab Raj (United Cements) won the best bowler award for his outstanding bowling. Sameer Thapa (NIC Asia Bank ) won the best batsman award for his remarkable batting. Sandeep Karki (NIC Asia Bank) received the best fielder award. The match between IMS Group and United Cements was a thrilling match that won the accolade of the best match of KKXI Corporate Cup.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8943', 'image' => '20180925110553_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9163', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS, Jagdamba Motors Organise Music Festival to Mark 3 years of partnership', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: TVS Motor Company organised a street music festival in Kathmandu in association with its distributer partner Jagdamba Motors this weekend. </p> <p>The company said in a statement that the festival was organised to celebrate three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors.</p> <p>The street music festival, which took place at Darbar Marg in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 22), featured performance from popular Indian rapper and singer Badshah along with iconic artists from Nepal including Indira Joshi, Aid Ray, Edge Band. Three finalists of Nepal Idol and Boogie Woogie were also present at the venue, said the organisers.</p> <p>During the three years of partnership between TVS Motor Company and Jagdamba Motors, multiple products of TVS brand were launched in the Nepali market including the recently launched TVS Apache RR 310, TVS NTORQ 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8942', 'image' => '20180925105201_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9162', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '3 More Branches of Siddhartha Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Siddhartha Bank has opened three new branches across the nation. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that it extended its branches at Rajbiraj of Saptari, Manigram of Rupandehi and Farsatikar of Sauraha.</p> <p>The bank said that it opened the branches to facilitate the locals and entrepreneurs of the areas. The branches will be providing all kinds of modern banking services including mobile banking, the statement further said.</p> <p>The statement said that the bank aims to extend its services in all areas of the country. At present, the bank has been providing services through a network of 126 branches, three extension counters, 99 branchless banking facilities, 131 ATMs and over 1,000 POS machines.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-25', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8941', 'image' => '20180925104405_Siddhartha Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-25 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9161', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'IME Announces Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.', 'content' => '<p>September 25: IME Limited, one of the leading remittance service providers in Nepal, has announced festive offer for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, the company said it announced the offer with bumper prizes to celebrate its genuine and proud relationship with its customers.</p> <p>The company announced the scheme “Dashainma 20 Lakh” in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Nepal’s most awaited and celebrated festival - Dashain.</p> <p>The statement said that the scheme began on Sunday, September 23 and will conclude on December 15.</p> <p>Anyone sending money through IME during this period is eligible to win Rs 2 million.</p> <p>Under this scheme, the company will use a software to declare winners in different categories be selecting all the transaction during the period. The company plans to provide Rs 1000 to ten customers every day, Rs 10,000 to one lucky winner every week, Rs 100,000 to one lucky winner every month and a bumper prize of Rs 2 million through lucky draw.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8940', 'image' => '20180924053304_Dashain-Campaign-Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9160', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIBL’s new branch at Bafal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>September 25: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd has opened a branch at Bafal, Kathmandu. Chairman of the bank, Prithivi Bahadur Pande , inaugurated the branch amid a recent event.</p> <p>The branch was opened with an objective to extend convenient banking services to the residents of Bafal, Kalanki and Sitapaila, the bank said in a statement. As an initiative to attain financial inclusion, the bank has been opening branches in deprived and underserved locations of the country, the statement added.</p> <p>According to the bank, it has a customer base of 870,000 catered to from its 77 branches and eight extension counters across the country. NIBL has a network of 103 ATMs and leads a consortium of 14 Visa Associate banks and 7 NPN member banks. There are almost 1.5 million cards issued by its network, along with 790 ATMs and 2,597 POS terminals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8939', 'image' => '20180924052019_NIBL.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '9159', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agni Group Opens new Mahindra Showroom in Nuwakot', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 24: Agni Group recently opened a new showroom of Mahindra vehicles at Bidur-4, Battar in Nuwakot district. According to the company, the showroom "Kala Motors" is the authorised outlet of Agni Group in the area and will be providing genuine spare parts as well as sales and service to its customers.</p> <p>The showroom was jointly inaugurated by Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Group, provincial assembly member Hiranath Khatiwoda and CDO Santa Man Tamang on September 21.</p> <p>“The objective of establishing this new showroom is to provide customers of the Nuwakot and its surrounding areas added benefits by making it more convenient and economic for them to get access to the company and all its quality services,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the establishment of the new Mahindra showroom in this region will help to further strengthen the trust between the customers and the company in the coming days.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-09-24', 'modified' => '2018-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8938', 'image' => '20180924051212_Nuwakot Mahindra Opening photo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-09-24 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
