
August 12: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO is all set to launch a new edition of the popular F series – OPPO…
August 12: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO is all set to launch a new edition of the popular F series – OPPO…
August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday…
August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special…
August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the…
August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their…
August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance…
August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic…
August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower is organizing ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from…
August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of…
August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.…
August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their…
August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in…
August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking…
August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the…
August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John…
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Issuing a press statement, the company said that the new model will be the industry’s first handset to sport a unique water drop screen design.</p> <p>“The 19.5:9 water drop screen with a ratio of 90.8 percent offers an enhanced and beautiful front. The camera and the flash light come together to add more life to the concept of water-drop design, coming across as two drops of water attracted to each other,” the statement said. </p> <p>With 46 patents, including the industry pioneering flip-LED technology, Receiver TOP Steering Sound Conduction, Light Sensation, Horn-shaped Light Conduction, Gap Approaching Design, and more, OPPO F9 has been designed to bring an immersive and amazing visual experience, according to the company.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8636', 'image' => '20180812040744_OPPO-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8856', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bomb Blast in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon. The blast was carried out in front of the office of the mayor of Biratnagar at 2 pm.</p> <p>According to Biratnagar’s Mayor Bhim Parajuli, there were no immediate human casualties.</p> <p>Parajuli informed New Business Age that the bomb damaged window panes of the office and surrounding areas. Mayor Parajuli’s vehicle was also damaged by the blast.</p> <p>The bomb was planted inside a shelf in front of the mayor’s office.</p> <p>Police deployed after the blast said they are investigating the issue and are yet to find out the persons involved in the incident.</p> <p>The city remained tensed after the blast.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8635', 'image' => '20180812035456_aa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8855', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank, Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts. The bank’s Deputy CEO Tara Manandhar and the hospital’s Member Secretary Rajat Shrestha signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. As per the agreement, the Visa debit card holders of Muktinath Bikas Bank will get 10 percent discount on certain services provided by the Tripureshwar-based hospital.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8634', 'image' => '20180812030139_Muktinath Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8854', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gurung Appointed Chairman of Deva Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Gurung, a former major general of the Nepalese Army, has been a BOD member of the bank since the last nine years.</p> <p>The newly-elected chairman of the bank was administered oath of office and secrecy by Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chintamani Shivakoti amid a function on Friday, August 10.</p> <p>Before Gurng’s appointment, the same meeting also approved the resignation of the outgoing chairman of the bank, Prof Dr Suwarna Bajracharya. Also, BOD member Mahesh Pradhan also tendered his resignation.</p> <p>According to the bank, the duo tendered their resignations voluntarily as per the new provisions mentioned in Article 14 (1) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act 2073 related to the number of BOD members of BFIs.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8633', 'image' => '20180812022856_Gurung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8853', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank, NLG Insurance sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, and Acting CEO of NLG Insurance Company Sunil Panta signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Friday, August 10.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to non-life insurance service provided by NLG Insurance from all the 71 branches of the bank.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">The bank said in a statement that its customers can avail insurance premium, claim insurance amount and receive all kinds of insurance services from its branches.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8632', 'image' => '20180812013801_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8852', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered bags World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.</p> <p>The award was announced in New York on August 9 by Global Finance as the first round winner in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank said in a statement that the winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.</p> <p>According to the statement, the winning banks, including Standard Chartered Nepal among others, were selected based on the strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Nepal said that this is the fourth time in a row it has bagged this award.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8631', 'image' => '20180812012556_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8851', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HCI, Coke join Hands in Finding Sustainable Solutions for Recyclable Plastics ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.<br /> Issuing a press statement, the non-profit organization said that it held the event – Finding Sustainable Solution for Recyclable Plastics Opportunities to close the Loop for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Bottle Recycling within Nepal – in collaboration with its partners including The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal Limited and German Development Cooperation, GIZ.<br /> The event was part of a series of events organized in regard to addressing the social, environmental and economic impacts and effects caused by commercially non-recyclable single-use plastic pollution in Nepal, the statement said. <br /> The findings of a study to explore opportunities and collaborations from multiple stakeholders for possible commercial and sustainable closed business loop solutions for PET recycling within Nepal was presented at the programme participated by representatives from the waste management sector as well as municipal representatives and development partners.<br /> For the past four years, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal , GIZ and Ganesha Ecosphere have jointly supported HCI to establish a responsible, fair and ethical supply chain for collecting and recycling used PET Bottles under its program called Nagar Mitra- Friends of the City, the statement further said. <br /> According to the organization, this initiative focused at creating smart cities has helped recycle over 750 tons of PET waste by sending it to companies in Nepal and India. <br /> “It has directly and indirectly helped uplift the livelihoods of more than 300 waste-workers and has additionally created green jobs for women from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the statement said.<br /> As one of the first series of events, HCI recently organized a Consultative Workshop on E-Waste focused on exploring partnerships and spreading awareness about E-waste in Nepal. <br /> The statement further said that the need to explore alternative solutions to manage PET waste in Nepal has risen following the sudden announcement on the ban on the import of raw PET waste by the Government of India.<br /> In this regard, GIZ Nepal supported in conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to explore possibilities of a sustainable solution to recycle PET waste within Nepal. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8630', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8850', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Big Sale Carnival’ kicks off at KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower is organizing ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower has inaugurated ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday. According to a press statement issued by KL Tower, a total of 45 shops have been participating in the ‘Big Sale Carnival’.</p> <p>Under the offer, the consumers will get a discount of up to 50 percent on items like e-apparels, bags, watches, spectacles and cosmetics items, among others.</p> <p>“There are more than 3,000 goods for sale. The sale, which kicked off on Friday, will continue for a month,” according to the press statement.</p> <p>There are a total of 50 shops at KL Tower.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8629', 'image' => '20180810040730_Event Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8849', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Former UN Assistant Secy-Gen Announces Support for Girls’ Education in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, UNICEF said that the Let Us Learn (LUL) initiative aims to ensure that all children, especially the most disadvantaged, benefit from improved access, participation and learning within inclusive and protective school environments.</p> <p>In Nepal, LUL supports the Government of Nepal in working with a range of girl children including girls with disabilities, out-of-school girls, girls at risk of either not enrolling in or dropping out of school, and girls living in areas at risk of emergencies. </p> <p>UNICEF claimed that more than 21,000 girls have been able to enter or return to schools over the last six years due to this programme. </p> <p>“Nepal has seen significant improvements in access to education across the country over the last few decades. However, this progress is not equally shared among different groups and regions in the country. A large number of children are still unable to access schools and learn due to barriers related to their gender, socio-economic status, geographical location, physical and intellectual ability,” the statement quoted Gautam as saying.</p> <p>“I remain committed as ever to support the Nepal’s continuous efforts in ensuring that the country meets the Sustainable Development Goal of providing inclusive education for all,” he added.</p> <p>In addition, Gautam will also be donating the prize money from his 2018 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award conferred by the US National Peace Corps Association’s to this girls’ education project through UNICEF Nepal.</p> <p>“We are extremely thankful to Mr Gautam for his unflagging commitment and support to improving the lives of children in Nepal and worldwide,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Representative to Nepal. “The generous support from Mr Gautam will contribute to the goal of a quality education for every child.” </p> <p>Global Citizen from Gulmi recounts the personal journey of Gautam. It is an inspiring story of a young boy born in a remote village in the Gulmi district of Nepal where there was no school, road or electricity but who went on to join the highest ranks of the United Nations.</p> <p>Spanning three decades, the book recounts pivotal moments in modern history from the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime in Cambodia to the turbulent times of Haiti’s dictatorship. It provides first-hand account of UNICEF’s efforts to help children in the midst of great humanitarian crises in Africa, the debt crisis in Latin America, Asia’s economic crisis, and the transition of Eastern Europe after the collapse of Communism. </p> <p>According to UNICEF, Gautam also provides fascinating anecdotes of meetings with leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bill Gates - all to promote the cause of child survival and development.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8628', 'image' => '20180810034339_Global Citizen from Gulmi 3Dbook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8848', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways is the Prestige Partner and Official Airline of 18th Asian Games', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. ', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Athletes from 45 participating countries will compete in the top sporting event of Asia.</p> <p>Following the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, of which Qatar Airways was the official partner and official airline, the national carrier of the Qatar has now shifted its focus from Russia to Asia, to expand its global portfolio and celebrate its strong ties across the continent, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018, and to once more unite fans from around the world through a shared love of sport. This highly-anticipated event strengthens our extensive global sporting portfolio and asserts our continuous dedication to celebrating sports as a means of bringing people together. We are tremendously proud to be flying the Qatar team of more than 200 athletes to Jakarta for the event, and we look forward to welcoming all fans to Jakarta and Palembang.”</p> <p>The airline expressed its belief that this partnership will further increase tourism and business links between Qatar and Indonesia as well as extend Qatar’s warm hospitality and welcoming culture to the people of Indonesia and fans from around the world.</p> <p>This is the second time that Qatar Airways has sponsored the Asian Games. The national carrier of Qatar was also the official airline of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.</p> <p>The Asian Games is a pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years, and is the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The prestigious competition is organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and will include 61 sporting disciplines in more than 40 facilities throughout the two host cities. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8627', 'image' => '20180810032547_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8847', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between NB Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy General Manager of the insurance company Shrawan Kumar Rawal, and Assistant Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Thursday, August 9.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to insurance service provided by IME Life Insurance from all branches of the bank.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8626', 'image' => '20180810031624_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8846', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Branchless Banking Service of Mega Bank in Sanga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.</p> <p>Manoj Khadka, deputy managing director of Mega Bank, and Uddhav KC, chairman of the District Coordination Committee of Kavre, jointly inaugurated the branchless banking facility in Sanga amid an event on Thursday, August 10. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8625', 'image' => '20180810030809_mega-bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8845', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank of Kathmandu updates its BOK Smart App', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.</p> <p>The bank has updated the mobile application by adding finger-print security feature to make the mobile banking service more secure for the customers.</p> <p>BOK has also added QR Code dashboard to view the account balance and to make online payment easier for the account holders.</p> <p>The updated mobile application of BOK directs the account holders to nearby branches and ATMs with its map and the application can be downloaded from Google Playstore.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8624', 'image' => '20180810030610_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8844', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5 More branches of Muktinath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.</p> <p>The bank has opened the branches in Bardibas of Mahottari, Chandrapur of Rautahat, Itahari and Inaruwa of Sunsari and Damak of Jhapa.</p> <p>The branches in Bardibas, Chandrapur, Itahari, Inaruwa and Damak were respectively inaugurated by Pralahad Chhettri, chairman of Bardibas Chamber of Commerce Industries; Dev Prasad Timalsina, member of parliament; Sailesh Kumar Bista, senior vice chairman of Itahari Chamber of Commerce and Industries; Rajiv Koirala, member of state assembly of Province 1; and Romnath Oli, mayor of Damak Municipality amid separate functions on Thursday, August 10.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals with the operation of the additional branches. </p> <p>With the operation of the new branches, Muktinath Bikas Bank now has 95 branches in its network.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8623', 'image' => '20180810023633_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8842', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players Announces Sale on Summer Collection', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players. The company has offered up to 50 percent discount on its summer collection. 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Issuing a press statement, the company said that the new model will be the industry’s first handset to sport a unique water drop screen design.</p> <p>“The 19.5:9 water drop screen with a ratio of 90.8 percent offers an enhanced and beautiful front. The camera and the flash light come together to add more life to the concept of water-drop design, coming across as two drops of water attracted to each other,” the statement said. </p> <p>With 46 patents, including the industry pioneering flip-LED technology, Receiver TOP Steering Sound Conduction, Light Sensation, Horn-shaped Light Conduction, Gap Approaching Design, and more, OPPO F9 has been designed to bring an immersive and amazing visual experience, according to the company.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8636', 'image' => '20180812040744_OPPO-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8856', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bomb Blast in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon. The blast was carried out in front of the office of the mayor of Biratnagar at 2 pm.</p> <p>According to Biratnagar’s Mayor Bhim Parajuli, there were no immediate human casualties.</p> <p>Parajuli informed New Business Age that the bomb damaged window panes of the office and surrounding areas. Mayor Parajuli’s vehicle was also damaged by the blast.</p> <p>The bomb was planted inside a shelf in front of the mayor’s office.</p> <p>Police deployed after the blast said they are investigating the issue and are yet to find out the persons involved in the incident.</p> <p>The city remained tensed after the blast.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8635', 'image' => '20180812035456_aa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8855', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank, Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts. The bank’s Deputy CEO Tara Manandhar and the hospital’s Member Secretary Rajat Shrestha signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. As per the agreement, the Visa debit card holders of Muktinath Bikas Bank will get 10 percent discount on certain services provided by the Tripureshwar-based hospital.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8634', 'image' => '20180812030139_Muktinath Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8854', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gurung Appointed Chairman of Deva Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Gurung, a former major general of the Nepalese Army, has been a BOD member of the bank since the last nine years.</p> <p>The newly-elected chairman of the bank was administered oath of office and secrecy by Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chintamani Shivakoti amid a function on Friday, August 10.</p> <p>Before Gurng’s appointment, the same meeting also approved the resignation of the outgoing chairman of the bank, Prof Dr Suwarna Bajracharya. Also, BOD member Mahesh Pradhan also tendered his resignation.</p> <p>According to the bank, the duo tendered their resignations voluntarily as per the new provisions mentioned in Article 14 (1) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act 2073 related to the number of BOD members of BFIs.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8633', 'image' => '20180812022856_Gurung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8853', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank, NLG Insurance sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, and Acting CEO of NLG Insurance Company Sunil Panta signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Friday, August 10.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to non-life insurance service provided by NLG Insurance from all the 71 branches of the bank.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">The bank said in a statement that its customers can avail insurance premium, claim insurance amount and receive all kinds of insurance services from its branches.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8632', 'image' => '20180812013801_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8852', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered bags World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.</p> <p>The award was announced in New York on August 9 by Global Finance as the first round winner in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank said in a statement that the winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.</p> <p>According to the statement, the winning banks, including Standard Chartered Nepal among others, were selected based on the strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Nepal said that this is the fourth time in a row it has bagged this award.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8631', 'image' => '20180812012556_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8851', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HCI, Coke join Hands in Finding Sustainable Solutions for Recyclable Plastics ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.<br /> Issuing a press statement, the non-profit organization said that it held the event – Finding Sustainable Solution for Recyclable Plastics Opportunities to close the Loop for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Bottle Recycling within Nepal – in collaboration with its partners including The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal Limited and German Development Cooperation, GIZ.<br /> The event was part of a series of events organized in regard to addressing the social, environmental and economic impacts and effects caused by commercially non-recyclable single-use plastic pollution in Nepal, the statement said. <br /> The findings of a study to explore opportunities and collaborations from multiple stakeholders for possible commercial and sustainable closed business loop solutions for PET recycling within Nepal was presented at the programme participated by representatives from the waste management sector as well as municipal representatives and development partners.<br /> For the past four years, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal , GIZ and Ganesha Ecosphere have jointly supported HCI to establish a responsible, fair and ethical supply chain for collecting and recycling used PET Bottles under its program called Nagar Mitra- Friends of the City, the statement further said. <br /> According to the organization, this initiative focused at creating smart cities has helped recycle over 750 tons of PET waste by sending it to companies in Nepal and India. <br /> “It has directly and indirectly helped uplift the livelihoods of more than 300 waste-workers and has additionally created green jobs for women from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the statement said.<br /> As one of the first series of events, HCI recently organized a Consultative Workshop on E-Waste focused on exploring partnerships and spreading awareness about E-waste in Nepal. <br /> The statement further said that the need to explore alternative solutions to manage PET waste in Nepal has risen following the sudden announcement on the ban on the import of raw PET waste by the Government of India.<br /> In this regard, GIZ Nepal supported in conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to explore possibilities of a sustainable solution to recycle PET waste within Nepal. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8630', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8850', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Big Sale Carnival’ kicks off at KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower is organizing ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower has inaugurated ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday. According to a press statement issued by KL Tower, a total of 45 shops have been participating in the ‘Big Sale Carnival’.</p> <p>Under the offer, the consumers will get a discount of up to 50 percent on items like e-apparels, bags, watches, spectacles and cosmetics items, among others.</p> <p>“There are more than 3,000 goods for sale. The sale, which kicked off on Friday, will continue for a month,” according to the press statement.</p> <p>There are a total of 50 shops at KL Tower.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8629', 'image' => '20180810040730_Event Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8849', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Former UN Assistant Secy-Gen Announces Support for Girls’ Education in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, UNICEF said that the Let Us Learn (LUL) initiative aims to ensure that all children, especially the most disadvantaged, benefit from improved access, participation and learning within inclusive and protective school environments.</p> <p>In Nepal, LUL supports the Government of Nepal in working with a range of girl children including girls with disabilities, out-of-school girls, girls at risk of either not enrolling in or dropping out of school, and girls living in areas at risk of emergencies. </p> <p>UNICEF claimed that more than 21,000 girls have been able to enter or return to schools over the last six years due to this programme. </p> <p>“Nepal has seen significant improvements in access to education across the country over the last few decades. However, this progress is not equally shared among different groups and regions in the country. A large number of children are still unable to access schools and learn due to barriers related to their gender, socio-economic status, geographical location, physical and intellectual ability,” the statement quoted Gautam as saying.</p> <p>“I remain committed as ever to support the Nepal’s continuous efforts in ensuring that the country meets the Sustainable Development Goal of providing inclusive education for all,” he added.</p> <p>In addition, Gautam will also be donating the prize money from his 2018 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award conferred by the US National Peace Corps Association’s to this girls’ education project through UNICEF Nepal.</p> <p>“We are extremely thankful to Mr Gautam for his unflagging commitment and support to improving the lives of children in Nepal and worldwide,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Representative to Nepal. “The generous support from Mr Gautam will contribute to the goal of a quality education for every child.” </p> <p>Global Citizen from Gulmi recounts the personal journey of Gautam. It is an inspiring story of a young boy born in a remote village in the Gulmi district of Nepal where there was no school, road or electricity but who went on to join the highest ranks of the United Nations.</p> <p>Spanning three decades, the book recounts pivotal moments in modern history from the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime in Cambodia to the turbulent times of Haiti’s dictatorship. It provides first-hand account of UNICEF’s efforts to help children in the midst of great humanitarian crises in Africa, the debt crisis in Latin America, Asia’s economic crisis, and the transition of Eastern Europe after the collapse of Communism. </p> <p>According to UNICEF, Gautam also provides fascinating anecdotes of meetings with leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bill Gates - all to promote the cause of child survival and development.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8628', 'image' => '20180810034339_Global Citizen from Gulmi 3Dbook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8848', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways is the Prestige Partner and Official Airline of 18th Asian Games', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. ', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Athletes from 45 participating countries will compete in the top sporting event of Asia.</p> <p>Following the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, of which Qatar Airways was the official partner and official airline, the national carrier of the Qatar has now shifted its focus from Russia to Asia, to expand its global portfolio and celebrate its strong ties across the continent, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018, and to once more unite fans from around the world through a shared love of sport. This highly-anticipated event strengthens our extensive global sporting portfolio and asserts our continuous dedication to celebrating sports as a means of bringing people together. We are tremendously proud to be flying the Qatar team of more than 200 athletes to Jakarta for the event, and we look forward to welcoming all fans to Jakarta and Palembang.”</p> <p>The airline expressed its belief that this partnership will further increase tourism and business links between Qatar and Indonesia as well as extend Qatar’s warm hospitality and welcoming culture to the people of Indonesia and fans from around the world.</p> <p>This is the second time that Qatar Airways has sponsored the Asian Games. The national carrier of Qatar was also the official airline of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.</p> <p>The Asian Games is a pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years, and is the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The prestigious competition is organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and will include 61 sporting disciplines in more than 40 facilities throughout the two host cities. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8627', 'image' => '20180810032547_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8847', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between NB Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy General Manager of the insurance company Shrawan Kumar Rawal, and Assistant Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Thursday, August 9.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to insurance service provided by IME Life Insurance from all branches of the bank.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8626', 'image' => '20180810031624_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8846', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Branchless Banking Service of Mega Bank in Sanga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.</p> <p>Manoj Khadka, deputy managing director of Mega Bank, and Uddhav KC, chairman of the District Coordination Committee of Kavre, jointly inaugurated the branchless banking facility in Sanga amid an event on Thursday, August 10. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8625', 'image' => '20180810030809_mega-bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8845', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank of Kathmandu updates its BOK Smart App', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.</p> <p>The bank has updated the mobile application by adding finger-print security feature to make the mobile banking service more secure for the customers.</p> <p>BOK has also added QR Code dashboard to view the account balance and to make online payment easier for the account holders.</p> <p>The updated mobile application of BOK directs the account holders to nearby branches and ATMs with its map and the application can be downloaded from Google Playstore.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8624', 'image' => '20180810030610_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8844', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5 More branches of Muktinath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.</p> <p>The bank has opened the branches in Bardibas of Mahottari, Chandrapur of Rautahat, Itahari and Inaruwa of Sunsari and Damak of Jhapa.</p> <p>The branches in Bardibas, Chandrapur, Itahari, Inaruwa and Damak were respectively inaugurated by Pralahad Chhettri, chairman of Bardibas Chamber of Commerce Industries; Dev Prasad Timalsina, member of parliament; Sailesh Kumar Bista, senior vice chairman of Itahari Chamber of Commerce and Industries; Rajiv Koirala, member of state assembly of Province 1; and Romnath Oli, mayor of Damak Municipality amid separate functions on Thursday, August 10.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals with the operation of the additional branches. </p> <p>With the operation of the new branches, Muktinath Bikas Bank now has 95 branches in its network.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8623', 'image' => '20180810023633_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8842', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players Announces Sale on Summer Collection', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players. The company has offered up to 50 percent discount on its summer collection. The offer includes regular and slim-fit shirts and trousers, denim, casual wear and party wear.</p> <p>“The John Players collection on sale is a complete mix of formal and casual outfits as well,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The company has been offering sale on John Players at any of its exclusive branded outlets at Blue Bird Mall (Thapathali), City Centre (Kamalpokhari), Durbar Marg, Civil Mall (Sundhara), Man Bhawan, Labim Mall (Pulchowk), BG Mall (Gongabu) and other select stores across the country for a limited period of time.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8622', 'image' => '20180810125154_J (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $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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Issuing a press statement, the company said that the new model will be the industry’s first handset to sport a unique water drop screen design.</p> <p>“The 19.5:9 water drop screen with a ratio of 90.8 percent offers an enhanced and beautiful front. The camera and the flash light come together to add more life to the concept of water-drop design, coming across as two drops of water attracted to each other,” the statement said. </p> <p>With 46 patents, including the industry pioneering flip-LED technology, Receiver TOP Steering Sound Conduction, Light Sensation, Horn-shaped Light Conduction, Gap Approaching Design, and more, OPPO F9 has been designed to bring an immersive and amazing visual experience, according to the company.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8636', 'image' => '20180812040744_OPPO-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8856', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bomb Blast in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon. The blast was carried out in front of the office of the mayor of Biratnagar at 2 pm.</p> <p>According to Biratnagar’s Mayor Bhim Parajuli, there were no immediate human casualties.</p> <p>Parajuli informed New Business Age that the bomb damaged window panes of the office and surrounding areas. Mayor Parajuli’s vehicle was also damaged by the blast.</p> <p>The bomb was planted inside a shelf in front of the mayor’s office.</p> <p>Police deployed after the blast said they are investigating the issue and are yet to find out the persons involved in the incident.</p> <p>The city remained tensed after the blast.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8635', 'image' => '20180812035456_aa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8855', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank, Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts. The bank’s Deputy CEO Tara Manandhar and the hospital’s Member Secretary Rajat Shrestha signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. As per the agreement, the Visa debit card holders of Muktinath Bikas Bank will get 10 percent discount on certain services provided by the Tripureshwar-based hospital.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8634', 'image' => '20180812030139_Muktinath Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8854', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gurung Appointed Chairman of Deva Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Gurung, a former major general of the Nepalese Army, has been a BOD member of the bank since the last nine years.</p> <p>The newly-elected chairman of the bank was administered oath of office and secrecy by Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chintamani Shivakoti amid a function on Friday, August 10.</p> <p>Before Gurng’s appointment, the same meeting also approved the resignation of the outgoing chairman of the bank, Prof Dr Suwarna Bajracharya. Also, BOD member Mahesh Pradhan also tendered his resignation.</p> <p>According to the bank, the duo tendered their resignations voluntarily as per the new provisions mentioned in Article 14 (1) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act 2073 related to the number of BOD members of BFIs.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8633', 'image' => '20180812022856_Gurung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8853', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank, NLG Insurance sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, and Acting CEO of NLG Insurance Company Sunil Panta signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Friday, August 10.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to non-life insurance service provided by NLG Insurance from all the 71 branches of the bank.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">The bank said in a statement that its customers can avail insurance premium, claim insurance amount and receive all kinds of insurance services from its branches.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8632', 'image' => '20180812013801_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8852', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered bags World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.</p> <p>The award was announced in New York on August 9 by Global Finance as the first round winner in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank said in a statement that the winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.</p> <p>According to the statement, the winning banks, including Standard Chartered Nepal among others, were selected based on the strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Nepal said that this is the fourth time in a row it has bagged this award.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8631', 'image' => '20180812012556_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8851', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HCI, Coke join Hands in Finding Sustainable Solutions for Recyclable Plastics ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.<br /> Issuing a press statement, the non-profit organization said that it held the event – Finding Sustainable Solution for Recyclable Plastics Opportunities to close the Loop for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Bottle Recycling within Nepal – in collaboration with its partners including The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal Limited and German Development Cooperation, GIZ.<br /> The event was part of a series of events organized in regard to addressing the social, environmental and economic impacts and effects caused by commercially non-recyclable single-use plastic pollution in Nepal, the statement said. <br /> The findings of a study to explore opportunities and collaborations from multiple stakeholders for possible commercial and sustainable closed business loop solutions for PET recycling within Nepal was presented at the programme participated by representatives from the waste management sector as well as municipal representatives and development partners.<br /> For the past four years, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal , GIZ and Ganesha Ecosphere have jointly supported HCI to establish a responsible, fair and ethical supply chain for collecting and recycling used PET Bottles under its program called Nagar Mitra- Friends of the City, the statement further said. <br /> According to the organization, this initiative focused at creating smart cities has helped recycle over 750 tons of PET waste by sending it to companies in Nepal and India. <br /> “It has directly and indirectly helped uplift the livelihoods of more than 300 waste-workers and has additionally created green jobs for women from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the statement said.<br /> As one of the first series of events, HCI recently organized a Consultative Workshop on E-Waste focused on exploring partnerships and spreading awareness about E-waste in Nepal. <br /> The statement further said that the need to explore alternative solutions to manage PET waste in Nepal has risen following the sudden announcement on the ban on the import of raw PET waste by the Government of India.<br /> In this regard, GIZ Nepal supported in conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to explore possibilities of a sustainable solution to recycle PET waste within Nepal. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8630', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8850', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Big Sale Carnival’ kicks off at KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower is organizing ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower has inaugurated ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday. According to a press statement issued by KL Tower, a total of 45 shops have been participating in the ‘Big Sale Carnival’.</p> <p>Under the offer, the consumers will get a discount of up to 50 percent on items like e-apparels, bags, watches, spectacles and cosmetics items, among others.</p> <p>“There are more than 3,000 goods for sale. The sale, which kicked off on Friday, will continue for a month,” according to the press statement.</p> <p>There are a total of 50 shops at KL Tower.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8629', 'image' => '20180810040730_Event Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8849', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Former UN Assistant Secy-Gen Announces Support for Girls’ Education in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, UNICEF said that the Let Us Learn (LUL) initiative aims to ensure that all children, especially the most disadvantaged, benefit from improved access, participation and learning within inclusive and protective school environments.</p> <p>In Nepal, LUL supports the Government of Nepal in working with a range of girl children including girls with disabilities, out-of-school girls, girls at risk of either not enrolling in or dropping out of school, and girls living in areas at risk of emergencies. </p> <p>UNICEF claimed that more than 21,000 girls have been able to enter or return to schools over the last six years due to this programme. </p> <p>“Nepal has seen significant improvements in access to education across the country over the last few decades. However, this progress is not equally shared among different groups and regions in the country. A large number of children are still unable to access schools and learn due to barriers related to their gender, socio-economic status, geographical location, physical and intellectual ability,” the statement quoted Gautam as saying.</p> <p>“I remain committed as ever to support the Nepal’s continuous efforts in ensuring that the country meets the Sustainable Development Goal of providing inclusive education for all,” he added.</p> <p>In addition, Gautam will also be donating the prize money from his 2018 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award conferred by the US National Peace Corps Association’s to this girls’ education project through UNICEF Nepal.</p> <p>“We are extremely thankful to Mr Gautam for his unflagging commitment and support to improving the lives of children in Nepal and worldwide,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Representative to Nepal. “The generous support from Mr Gautam will contribute to the goal of a quality education for every child.” </p> <p>Global Citizen from Gulmi recounts the personal journey of Gautam. It is an inspiring story of a young boy born in a remote village in the Gulmi district of Nepal where there was no school, road or electricity but who went on to join the highest ranks of the United Nations.</p> <p>Spanning three decades, the book recounts pivotal moments in modern history from the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime in Cambodia to the turbulent times of Haiti’s dictatorship. It provides first-hand account of UNICEF’s efforts to help children in the midst of great humanitarian crises in Africa, the debt crisis in Latin America, Asia’s economic crisis, and the transition of Eastern Europe after the collapse of Communism. </p> <p>According to UNICEF, Gautam also provides fascinating anecdotes of meetings with leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bill Gates - all to promote the cause of child survival and development.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8628', 'image' => '20180810034339_Global Citizen from Gulmi 3Dbook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8848', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways is the Prestige Partner and Official Airline of 18th Asian Games', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. ', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Athletes from 45 participating countries will compete in the top sporting event of Asia.</p> <p>Following the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, of which Qatar Airways was the official partner and official airline, the national carrier of the Qatar has now shifted its focus from Russia to Asia, to expand its global portfolio and celebrate its strong ties across the continent, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018, and to once more unite fans from around the world through a shared love of sport. This highly-anticipated event strengthens our extensive global sporting portfolio and asserts our continuous dedication to celebrating sports as a means of bringing people together. We are tremendously proud to be flying the Qatar team of more than 200 athletes to Jakarta for the event, and we look forward to welcoming all fans to Jakarta and Palembang.”</p> <p>The airline expressed its belief that this partnership will further increase tourism and business links between Qatar and Indonesia as well as extend Qatar’s warm hospitality and welcoming culture to the people of Indonesia and fans from around the world.</p> <p>This is the second time that Qatar Airways has sponsored the Asian Games. The national carrier of Qatar was also the official airline of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.</p> <p>The Asian Games is a pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years, and is the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The prestigious competition is organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and will include 61 sporting disciplines in more than 40 facilities throughout the two host cities. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8627', 'image' => '20180810032547_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8847', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between NB Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy General Manager of the insurance company Shrawan Kumar Rawal, and Assistant Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Thursday, August 9.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to insurance service provided by IME Life Insurance from all branches of the bank.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8626', 'image' => '20180810031624_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8846', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Branchless Banking Service of Mega Bank in Sanga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.</p> <p>Manoj Khadka, deputy managing director of Mega Bank, and Uddhav KC, chairman of the District Coordination Committee of Kavre, jointly inaugurated the branchless banking facility in Sanga amid an event on Thursday, August 10. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8625', 'image' => '20180810030809_mega-bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8845', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank of Kathmandu updates its BOK Smart App', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.</p> <p>The bank has updated the mobile application by adding finger-print security feature to make the mobile banking service more secure for the customers.</p> <p>BOK has also added QR Code dashboard to view the account balance and to make online payment easier for the account holders.</p> <p>The updated mobile application of BOK directs the account holders to nearby branches and ATMs with its map and the application can be downloaded from Google Playstore.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8624', 'image' => '20180810030610_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8844', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5 More branches of Muktinath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.</p> <p>The bank has opened the branches in Bardibas of Mahottari, Chandrapur of Rautahat, Itahari and Inaruwa of Sunsari and Damak of Jhapa.</p> <p>The branches in Bardibas, Chandrapur, Itahari, Inaruwa and Damak were respectively inaugurated by Pralahad Chhettri, chairman of Bardibas Chamber of Commerce Industries; Dev Prasad Timalsina, member of parliament; Sailesh Kumar Bista, senior vice chairman of Itahari Chamber of Commerce and Industries; Rajiv Koirala, member of state assembly of Province 1; and Romnath Oli, mayor of Damak Municipality amid separate functions on Thursday, August 10.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals with the operation of the additional branches. </p> <p>With the operation of the new branches, Muktinath Bikas Bank now has 95 branches in its network.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8623', 'image' => '20180810023633_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8842', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players Announces Sale on Summer Collection', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players. The company has offered up to 50 percent discount on its summer collection. The offer includes regular and slim-fit shirts and trousers, denim, casual wear and party wear.</p> <p>“The John Players collection on sale is a complete mix of formal and casual outfits as well,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The company has been offering sale on John Players at any of its exclusive branded outlets at Blue Bird Mall (Thapathali), City Centre (Kamalpokhari), Durbar Marg, Civil Mall (Sundhara), Man Bhawan, Labim Mall (Pulchowk), BG Mall (Gongabu) and other select stores across the country for a limited period of time.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8622', 'image' => '20180810125154_J (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $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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Issuing a press statement, the company said that the new model will be the industry’s first handset to sport a unique water drop screen design.</p> <p>“The 19.5:9 water drop screen with a ratio of 90.8 percent offers an enhanced and beautiful front. The camera and the flash light come together to add more life to the concept of water-drop design, coming across as two drops of water attracted to each other,” the statement said. </p> <p>With 46 patents, including the industry pioneering flip-LED technology, Receiver TOP Steering Sound Conduction, Light Sensation, Horn-shaped Light Conduction, Gap Approaching Design, and more, OPPO F9 has been designed to bring an immersive and amazing visual experience, according to the company.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8636', 'image' => '20180812040744_OPPO-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8856', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bomb Blast in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Unidentified persons have carried out a bomb blast in Biratnagar Metropolitan City on Sunday afternoon. The blast was carried out in front of the office of the mayor of Biratnagar at 2 pm.</p> <p>According to Biratnagar’s Mayor Bhim Parajuli, there were no immediate human casualties.</p> <p>Parajuli informed New Business Age that the bomb damaged window panes of the office and surrounding areas. Mayor Parajuli’s vehicle was also damaged by the blast.</p> <p>The bomb was planted inside a shelf in front of the mayor’s office.</p> <p>Police deployed after the blast said they are investigating the issue and are yet to find out the persons involved in the incident.</p> <p>The city remained tensed after the blast.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8635', 'image' => '20180812035456_aa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8855', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank, Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Muktinath Bikas Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide its customers with special discounts. The bank’s Deputy CEO Tara Manandhar and the hospital’s Member Secretary Rajat Shrestha signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations. As per the agreement, the Visa debit card holders of Muktinath Bikas Bank will get 10 percent discount on certain services provided by the Tripureshwar-based hospital.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8634', 'image' => '20180812030139_Muktinath Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8854', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gurung Appointed Chairman of Deva Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: A board meeting of Deva Bikas Bank has unanimously elected its board member Bajra Gurung as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank. Gurung, a former major general of the Nepalese Army, has been a BOD member of the bank since the last nine years.</p> <p>The newly-elected chairman of the bank was administered oath of office and secrecy by Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chintamani Shivakoti amid a function on Friday, August 10.</p> <p>Before Gurng’s appointment, the same meeting also approved the resignation of the outgoing chairman of the bank, Prof Dr Suwarna Bajracharya. Also, BOD member Mahesh Pradhan also tendered his resignation.</p> <p>According to the bank, the duo tendered their resignations voluntarily as per the new provisions mentioned in Article 14 (1) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act 2073 related to the number of BOD members of BFIs.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8633', 'image' => '20180812022856_Gurung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8853', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NB Bank, NLG Insurance sign Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 12: Nepal Bangladesh (NB) Bank Limited and NLG Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, and Acting CEO of NLG Insurance Company Sunil Panta signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Friday, August 10.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to non-life insurance service provided by NLG Insurance from all the 71 branches of the bank.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">The bank said in a statement that its customers can avail insurance premium, claim insurance amount and receive all kinds of insurance services from its branches.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8632', 'image' => '20180812013801_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8852', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Standard Chartered bags World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal has been declared the winner of the World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards 2018 for Nepal in the Asia Pacific category by Global Finance magazine.</p> <p>The award was announced in New York on August 9 by Global Finance as the first round winner in the Asia-Pacific region. The bank said in a statement that the winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing.</p> <p>According to the statement, the winning banks, including Standard Chartered Nepal among others, were selected based on the strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives, and web/mobile site design and functionality.</p> <p>Standard Chartered Nepal said that this is the fourth time in a row it has bagged this award.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8631', 'image' => '20180812012556_Standard-Chartered-Bank-LOGO.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8851', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'HCI, Coke join Hands in Finding Sustainable Solutions for Recyclable Plastics ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.', 'content' => '<p>August 12: Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI) recently organised a programme to explore the possibility of business development from recycling plastic bottles.<br /> Issuing a press statement, the non-profit organization said that it held the event – Finding Sustainable Solution for Recyclable Plastics Opportunities to close the Loop for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Bottle Recycling within Nepal – in collaboration with its partners including The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal Limited and German Development Cooperation, GIZ.<br /> The event was part of a series of events organized in regard to addressing the social, environmental and economic impacts and effects caused by commercially non-recyclable single-use plastic pollution in Nepal, the statement said. <br /> The findings of a study to explore opportunities and collaborations from multiple stakeholders for possible commercial and sustainable closed business loop solutions for PET recycling within Nepal was presented at the programme participated by representatives from the waste management sector as well as municipal representatives and development partners.<br /> For the past four years, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal , GIZ and Ganesha Ecosphere have jointly supported HCI to establish a responsible, fair and ethical supply chain for collecting and recycling used PET Bottles under its program called Nagar Mitra- Friends of the City, the statement further said. <br /> According to the organization, this initiative focused at creating smart cities has helped recycle over 750 tons of PET waste by sending it to companies in Nepal and India. <br /> “It has directly and indirectly helped uplift the livelihoods of more than 300 waste-workers and has additionally created green jobs for women from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the statement said.<br /> As one of the first series of events, HCI recently organized a Consultative Workshop on E-Waste focused on exploring partnerships and spreading awareness about E-waste in Nepal. <br /> The statement further said that the need to explore alternative solutions to manage PET waste in Nepal has risen following the sudden announcement on the ban on the import of raw PET waste by the Government of India.<br /> In this regard, GIZ Nepal supported in conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to explore possibilities of a sustainable solution to recycle PET waste within Nepal. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-12', 'modified' => '2018-08-12', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8630', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-08-12 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8850', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Big Sale Carnival’ kicks off at KL Tower', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower is organizing ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Chabahil-based KL Tower has inaugurated ‘Big Sale Carnival’ from Friday. According to a press statement issued by KL Tower, a total of 45 shops have been participating in the ‘Big Sale Carnival’.</p> <p>Under the offer, the consumers will get a discount of up to 50 percent on items like e-apparels, bags, watches, spectacles and cosmetics items, among others.</p> <p>“There are more than 3,000 goods for sale. The sale, which kicked off on Friday, will continue for a month,” according to the press statement.</p> <p>There are a total of 50 shops at KL Tower.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8629', 'image' => '20180810040730_Event Logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8849', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Former UN Assistant Secy-Gen Announces Support for Girls’ Education in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: UNICEF Nepal has welcomed the decision of Kul Chandra Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF and former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, to donate the proceeds from the sale of his new book, Global Citizen from Gulmi, to support an innovative girls’ education programme, a part of UNICEF’s ‘Let Us Learn’ initiative in educationally most deprived districts of Province 2, and the mid and far-western regions of Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, UNICEF said that the Let Us Learn (LUL) initiative aims to ensure that all children, especially the most disadvantaged, benefit from improved access, participation and learning within inclusive and protective school environments.</p> <p>In Nepal, LUL supports the Government of Nepal in working with a range of girl children including girls with disabilities, out-of-school girls, girls at risk of either not enrolling in or dropping out of school, and girls living in areas at risk of emergencies. </p> <p>UNICEF claimed that more than 21,000 girls have been able to enter or return to schools over the last six years due to this programme. </p> <p>“Nepal has seen significant improvements in access to education across the country over the last few decades. However, this progress is not equally shared among different groups and regions in the country. A large number of children are still unable to access schools and learn due to barriers related to their gender, socio-economic status, geographical location, physical and intellectual ability,” the statement quoted Gautam as saying.</p> <p>“I remain committed as ever to support the Nepal’s continuous efforts in ensuring that the country meets the Sustainable Development Goal of providing inclusive education for all,” he added.</p> <p>In addition, Gautam will also be donating the prize money from his 2018 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award conferred by the US National Peace Corps Association’s to this girls’ education project through UNICEF Nepal.</p> <p>“We are extremely thankful to Mr Gautam for his unflagging commitment and support to improving the lives of children in Nepal and worldwide,” said Tomoo Hozumi, UNICEF Representative to Nepal. “The generous support from Mr Gautam will contribute to the goal of a quality education for every child.” </p> <p>Global Citizen from Gulmi recounts the personal journey of Gautam. It is an inspiring story of a young boy born in a remote village in the Gulmi district of Nepal where there was no school, road or electricity but who went on to join the highest ranks of the United Nations.</p> <p>Spanning three decades, the book recounts pivotal moments in modern history from the Khmer Rouge’s brutal regime in Cambodia to the turbulent times of Haiti’s dictatorship. It provides first-hand account of UNICEF’s efforts to help children in the midst of great humanitarian crises in Africa, the debt crisis in Latin America, Asia’s economic crisis, and the transition of Eastern Europe after the collapse of Communism. </p> <p>According to UNICEF, Gautam also provides fascinating anecdotes of meetings with leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bill Gates - all to promote the cause of child survival and development.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8628', 'image' => '20180810034339_Global Citizen from Gulmi 3Dbook.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8848', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways is the Prestige Partner and Official Airline of 18th Asian Games', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. ', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Qatar Airways has been chosen as the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Athletes from 45 participating countries will compete in the top sporting event of Asia.</p> <p>Following the success of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, of which Qatar Airways was the official partner and official airline, the national carrier of the Qatar has now shifted its focus from Russia to Asia, to expand its global portfolio and celebrate its strong ties across the continent, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to be the prestige partner and official airline of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018, and to once more unite fans from around the world through a shared love of sport. This highly-anticipated event strengthens our extensive global sporting portfolio and asserts our continuous dedication to celebrating sports as a means of bringing people together. We are tremendously proud to be flying the Qatar team of more than 200 athletes to Jakarta for the event, and we look forward to welcoming all fans to Jakarta and Palembang.”</p> <p>The airline expressed its belief that this partnership will further increase tourism and business links between Qatar and Indonesia as well as extend Qatar’s warm hospitality and welcoming culture to the people of Indonesia and fans from around the world.</p> <p>This is the second time that Qatar Airways has sponsored the Asian Games. The national carrier of Qatar was also the official airline of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.</p> <p>The Asian Games is a pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years, and is the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The prestigious competition is organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and will include 61 sporting disciplines in more than 40 facilities throughout the two host cities. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8627', 'image' => '20180810032547_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8847', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Pact between NB Bank and Sagarmatha Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.', 'content' => '<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"><span style="font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">August 10: Sagarmatha Insurance Company and Nepal Bangladesh Bank Limited have signed an agreement to provide bancassurance service to their customers.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">Deputy General Manager of the insurance company Shrawan Kumar Rawal, and Assistant Chief Executive Officer of NB Bank, Surendra Bhushan Shrestha, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on Thursday, August 9.</span></p> <p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:start"><span style="color:#333333; font-family:helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10.5pt">As per the agreement, customers of the bank will receive all the facilities related to insurance service provided by IME Life Insurance from all branches of the bank.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8626', 'image' => '20180810031624_NB Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8846', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Branchless Banking Service of Mega Bank in Sanga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Mega Bank with the motive of reaching across the rural and deprived regions of the country with its banking service has inaugurated branchless banking facility in Sanga.</p> <p>Manoj Khadka, deputy managing director of Mega Bank, and Uddhav KC, chairman of the District Coordination Committee of Kavre, jointly inaugurated the branchless banking facility in Sanga amid an event on Thursday, August 10. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8625', 'image' => '20180810030809_mega-bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8845', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank of Kathmandu updates its BOK Smart App', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Bank of Kathmandu has updated “BOK Smart” mobile application service to assist its customers with modern and latest banking services.</p> <p>The bank has updated the mobile application by adding finger-print security feature to make the mobile banking service more secure for the customers.</p> <p>BOK has also added QR Code dashboard to view the account balance and to make online payment easier for the account holders.</p> <p>The updated mobile application of BOK directs the account holders to nearby branches and ATMs with its map and the application can be downloaded from Google Playstore.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8624', 'image' => '20180810030610_bok.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8844', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '5 More branches of Muktinath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Muktinath Bikas Bank has extended its service by opening five new branches across the country.</p> <p>The bank has opened the branches in Bardibas of Mahottari, Chandrapur of Rautahat, Itahari and Inaruwa of Sunsari and Damak of Jhapa.</p> <p>The branches in Bardibas, Chandrapur, Itahari, Inaruwa and Damak were respectively inaugurated by Pralahad Chhettri, chairman of Bardibas Chamber of Commerce Industries; Dev Prasad Timalsina, member of parliament; Sailesh Kumar Bista, senior vice chairman of Itahari Chamber of Commerce and Industries; Rajiv Koirala, member of state assembly of Province 1; and Romnath Oli, mayor of Damak Municipality amid separate functions on Thursday, August 10.</p> <p>The bank said it aims to ease the financial transaction of the locals with the operation of the additional branches. </p> <p>With the operation of the new branches, Muktinath Bikas Bank now has 95 branches in its network.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8623', 'image' => '20180810023633_download (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8842', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'John Players Announces Sale on Summer Collection', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players.', 'content' => '<p>August 10: Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has announced the end-of-season sale on premium menswear from John Players. The company has offered up to 50 percent discount on its summer collection. The offer includes regular and slim-fit shirts and trousers, denim, casual wear and party wear.</p> <p>“The John Players collection on sale is a complete mix of formal and casual outfits as well,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p>The company has been offering sale on John Players at any of its exclusive branded outlets at Blue Bird Mall (Thapathali), City Centre (Kamalpokhari), Durbar Marg, Civil Mall (Sundhara), Man Bhawan, Labim Mall (Pulchowk), BG Mall (Gongabu) and other select stores across the country for a limited period of time.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-08-10', 'modified' => '2018-08-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8622', 'image' => '20180810125154_J (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-08-10 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $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