
July 27: Apex College recently organised the fourth edition of Apex Short Movie…
July 27: Apex College recently organised the fourth edition of Apex Short Movie…
July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account…
July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July…
July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9.…
July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and…
July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by…
July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and…
July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel.…
July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July…
July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management.…
July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government.…
July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10th annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social…
July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution.…
July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in…
July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment.…
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Meanwhile the movie “The Artist” by Ghoda Ghodi Production and “Syabash” by The Kalu Pandey Production won the second and third positions respectively.</p> <p>Chief guest Sunil Thapa announced one-year scholarship at the Everest Film Academy to the winners.</p> <p>The Short Movie Festival was sponsored by Allocacoc, Kailash Bikas Bank, Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), Everest Film Academy and Mood on Coffee and Cafe.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8531', 'image' => '20180727042759_organizers guest judge.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8751', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tablet banking service of Nerude', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.</p> <p>The micro-finance company introduced the facility under the “Saksham Axis to Finance” project of UK Aid.</p> <p>Nerude which providing micro-finance facility across the country with a network of 79 branches inaugurated the tablet banking facility in Dharan, Sunsari.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8530', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8749', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC brings second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;"> July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has been named “Makalu” by the airline. NAC had brought its first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” last month on June 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC informed New Business Age that the aircraft with call sign 9N-ALZ landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 9 am on Thursday morning. Makalu Airbus A330 was operated by the pilots from the Airbus company. The aircraft landed in Kathmandu after nine hours long voyage from Tousle, France.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Saugat Ratna Kansakar, managing director of NAC, informed that the aircraft will start international operations shortly after completing all the technical test of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has a seating capacity of 274 seats for the passengers and is divided into two configuration, 18 seats for business class and 256 seats for economy class.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The airline in a statement informed that it will operate both the wide-body aircraft to its regular eight international destinations. NAC also plans to operate the aircraft to Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia shortly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The flag carrier of Nepal has also made plans to extend its international destinations and aims to hold 18 percent of international aviation market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, the airline owns 10 percent of the international market and expects to own additional 8 percent after the operation of the two wide-body aircraft. Saugat Ratna Kansakar informed that the operation of the first wide-body aircraft will begin from mid-August and the second aircraft will start operation days later.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC plans to operate the first wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” to Bangalore, Doha and Bangkok and then extend the operation to other destinations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Kansakar, NAC is following the international protocol of operating new aircraft to regular destinations first rather than flying to new airfields.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Travel and tour business operators are excited with the arrival of the new wide-body aircraft. They believe the aircraft will help boost the tourism business of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">They informed that the government should now focus on development of infrastructure for attracting more tourists to the country. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8529', 'image' => '20180727024831_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8747', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal-China Expo in Kathmandu before Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. The event is targeted primarily towards visitors from all over the valley and will be held at Patan Durbar Square Area, according to the organiser.</p> <p>ACBPS said in a statement it is conducting the first-ever Nepal-China Expo 2018 to promote trade and culture between two nations.</p> <p>“The expo is being organised with the objective of contributing towards the culture, business and trade sectors of Nepal as well as for making tangible contributions towards national economy by conserving and promoting trade and commerce to compete in international markets,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the organiser, the expo has been timed just prior to Dashin so that the Nepalese can buy quality products as gifts for their loved ones in the festive season.</p> <p>The expo will feature over 100 stalls comprising mostly of manufacturers from China who will be showcasing a variety of Chinese items which are becoming popular in the Nepalese market. Certain stalls will also feature indigenous products of Nepal.</p> <p>The organiser expressed its belief that this event shall be a medium to enhance trade and cultural relations between Nepal and China under "The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" .</p> <p>The Chinese manufacturers will display and sell their latest consumer items like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, stationery, daily supplies, tools and hardware, sporting equipment, kitchenware and virtual world gadgets etc during the expo.</p> <p>Concurrently, the indigenous Nepali manufacturers will also have a platform to showcase their products not only to the local public but also potentially for export. The expected footfall during the day-event is around 200,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8528', 'image' => '20180727023537_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8748', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KCC Exhibit-2018 from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held on the college premises in Kathmandu.</p> <p>During the event, the college students will be exhibiting their new projects. Interaction on different subjects including industrial and academic sector will be conducted during the programme.</p> <p>Altogether 45 projects of the students about information technology, electronics and civil engineering will be displayed during the event. The exhibition will also feature four food stalls, two games stalls, musical event while the meeting on ‘Smart City for Sustainable Development’ will be another attraction of the programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8745', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heli Everest bringing new chopper', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.</p> <p>The company which has started air transportation service from 2016 with two French Airbus helicopters is planning to expand its fleet.</p> <p> Yograj Kandel, CEO of Heli Everest, said that the company has decided to bring the third helicopter under its strategic plan of extending its business in the sector of tourism promotion and air rescue service.</p> <p>Tourists basically charter helicopters in Nepal for sightseeing, aerial photography, rescue and heli picnic purposes. </p> <p>CEO Kandel informed that the use and influence of helicopter service in Nepal is very popular amongst the tourists and the company has planned to bring its third helicopter to address the increasing demand.</p> <p>He informed that the introduction of new helicopter company in the aviation industry has made the market competitive . At present, 10 different helicopter operators with 28 choppers are performing air transportation service in Nepal.</p> <p>According to Kandel, though the number of operators and helicopters have increased, the market is limited.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8526', 'image' => '20180727024027_heli.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8750', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Takes Oath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy. Chiranjibi Chapagain, chairman of the Insurance Board, administered him the oath amid a function on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p>Kedia was elected to the post by the first annual general meeting of the company. Along with him, Bharat Kumar Todi, Jagadish Kumar Agrawal, Amit Kumar Begani and Sundar Kandel were also elected as the members of the company’s Board of Directors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8746', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '22nd Anniversary of NMB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. The decision was approved by the annual general meeting of the bank conducted on Monday, July 23.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the bank has also approved to distribute 15 percent bonus share and 0.78 cash dividend to the shareholders of the bank.</p> <p>The meeting has authorized the management committee of the bank to lead the merger procedure of the bank.</p> <p>The paid-up capital of the bank will stand at Rs 8.7 billion after the distribution of the bonus share and cash dividend. The AGM also decided to open the share ownership registration book from August 2 to 16. The bonus share of the bank will only be distributed to the shareholders registering their ownership.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8744', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Paramount Selected for Grand Finale', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.</p> <p>The participating students of the winning school are Saurav Poudel, Barsha Bhandari, Prabin Kharel, Nikhal Thapa, Aarju Shrestha and Ankit Raskoti. They will participate in the grand finale in Kathmandu to become the Real School of Nepal 2018, organised by Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the winners of individual categories in the senior section include</p> <p>Dipika Gautam of Apex School (extempore), Barsha Uchhai of Pearl School (dance) and Abhisek Shahi of Gargi Academy (football juggling).</p> <p>Likewise, the winners in the junior category are Bidhisha Bhandari of Lumbini Shikshalaya (painting), Prapti Gurung of Pearl School (3 minutes of fame) and Ankit Raskoti of Paramount English Boarding School (score the real goal).</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the next regional final will be held in Central Region, Narayanghat on July 27.</p> <p>The company also announced scholarships worth Rs 25,000 for two needy and talented students Mohammad Taushif and Alisha Nepali.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8523', 'image' => '20180726040515_butwal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8740', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 5 Students of Pokhara University to get job at Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. As per the agreement, the top five students from BBA, BI and MBA faculty of the university will be employed by the bank on the basis of their skills and quality.</p> <p>Babu Ram Dhakal, the bank’s regional manager, and Dr Rabindra Ghimire, director at the School of Business of the university signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8737', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Winners of Gandaki State-Level Photography Contest Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Environment of Gandaki Province said it organised the photo contest in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board to promote tourism of the state, which is rich in natural beauty. </p> <p>Photographers from across the country had sent their photos for the photography competition which was held with the technical support from Photo Journalism Club. According to PJ Club, the open photography competition was divided into two categories - tourism activity and tourism destination.</p> <p>Merit Maharjan won the award for the best photography in tourism activity segment. He was followed by Dev Dangol and Aditya Chand. Dev Dangol won the consolation price in the category.</p> <p>Likewise, Prakash Budathoki won the award for the best tourism destination photography. Udim Shakya won the second prize and Gahendra Gurung third. Similarly, Shirish BC won the consolation price.</p> <p>The competition managed by PJ Club accepted photos for the competition via online submission from July 3 to 21. The organizers had received 485 pictures in total for both categories including 119 photos under tourism activity category and 339 for tourism destination.</p> <p>The panel of judges comprised of Diwar Poudyal, secretary of trade, tourism and environment ministry for Gandaki Province; Surya Thapaliya, chairman of Pokhara Tourism Board; Bikash Karki, president of PJ Club; Krishna Mani Baral, former chairman of Kaski chapter of PJ Club; and Bijay Gajmer, photo journalist at Nagarik Daily .</p> <p>The winners in each category received cash prize of Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 along with the award.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8521', 'image' => '20180726113903_P4_activities_106_first.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8743', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Social Work during Jyoti Bikas Bank’s Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10th annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10<sup>th</sup> annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.</p> <p>The bank said in a statement it organized two separate blood donation programs, one at its head office in Kamaladi and another in Simara branch, to celebrate the occasion.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank employed Lilasari Pun Magar, who lost her husband and family members in a bus accident in Mustang. The bank also has pledged to support her child’s educational expenses, who is currently enrolled in grade 12. The bank informed that it supported Magar under its corporate social responsibility. </p> <p>Similarly, Biratnagar branch of the bank distributed stationeries to the students of Jana Chetana Aadharbhut School. Devghat branch of the bank distributed fruits, snacks and handkerchiefs to the senior citizens at Devghat Social Welfare Center.</p> <p>Likewise, the Bardibas and Kohalpur branches of the bank distributed fruits to the patients at Lal Gard Leprosy Hospital and Kausiya Polyclinic.</p> <p>Meanwhile the bank has also launched Jyoti Remit and smarted mobile banking service on the occasion of the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8520', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8736', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NATOJ Expresses Concern Regarding Pollution of Mountains', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. Highlighting the contribution of mountain peaks in the tourism sector, they stressed on conserving the mountains of Nepal during a recent function.</p> <p>Speaking at the cleanliness campaign organised by NATOJ, the concerned stakeholders said that though Mount Everest is representing Nepal’s identity, increasing trash and environmental problem are discrediting the mountain. They said that the government has to be serious about protecting and managing the mountains instead of just collecting revenue from climbers.</p> <p>Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Basnet said that Nepal’s tourism industry cannot be promoted unless Mt Everest and other mountains are preserved and promoted. Informing that the government has started Clean Nepal Campaign, Basnet assured that the campaign will take initiative to clean Mt Everest. He even claimed that he would put the issue in front of developed nations and make effort to get their support.</p> <p>Likewise, former president of Nepal Mountaineering Association, Ang Tshering Sherpa, said that the changes in ecosystem and increasing global warming are affecting mountains and rivers as well as the livelihood of the mountain-dwellers in Nepal. Saying that the Everest Cleanliness Campaign is a challenging task, he informed that with their individual effort they have been collecting the garbage of Everest area since 2008.</p> <p>Similarly, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal’s BOD member Nima Nuru Sherpa also said that since Everest is Nepal’s identity, cleanliness of the area is important.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8519', 'image' => '20180726031935_thamsherku.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8742', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Revenue Collection Counter in Chitwan ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan. The revenue collection counter is being operated by the Narayanghat branch of Global IME Bank.</p> <p>The bank has been collecting revenues for transportation management office of Satungal, Pokhara and Birgunj as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8518', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8738', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddartha Bank Customers to Receive Discount from Norvic Hospital ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment. The bank signed the agreement with the hospital amid a function held Monday, July 23. 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Meanwhile the movie “The Artist” by Ghoda Ghodi Production and “Syabash” by The Kalu Pandey Production won the second and third positions respectively.</p> <p>Chief guest Sunil Thapa announced one-year scholarship at the Everest Film Academy to the winners.</p> <p>The Short Movie Festival was sponsored by Allocacoc, Kailash Bikas Bank, Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), Everest Film Academy and Mood on Coffee and Cafe.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8531', 'image' => '20180727042759_organizers guest judge.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8751', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tablet banking service of Nerude', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.</p> <p>The micro-finance company introduced the facility under the “Saksham Axis to Finance” project of UK Aid.</p> <p>Nerude which providing micro-finance facility across the country with a network of 79 branches inaugurated the tablet banking facility in Dharan, Sunsari.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8530', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8749', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC brings second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;"> July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has been named “Makalu” by the airline. NAC had brought its first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” last month on June 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC informed New Business Age that the aircraft with call sign 9N-ALZ landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 9 am on Thursday morning. Makalu Airbus A330 was operated by the pilots from the Airbus company. The aircraft landed in Kathmandu after nine hours long voyage from Tousle, France.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Saugat Ratna Kansakar, managing director of NAC, informed that the aircraft will start international operations shortly after completing all the technical test of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has a seating capacity of 274 seats for the passengers and is divided into two configuration, 18 seats for business class and 256 seats for economy class.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The airline in a statement informed that it will operate both the wide-body aircraft to its regular eight international destinations. NAC also plans to operate the aircraft to Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia shortly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The flag carrier of Nepal has also made plans to extend its international destinations and aims to hold 18 percent of international aviation market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, the airline owns 10 percent of the international market and expects to own additional 8 percent after the operation of the two wide-body aircraft. Saugat Ratna Kansakar informed that the operation of the first wide-body aircraft will begin from mid-August and the second aircraft will start operation days later.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC plans to operate the first wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” to Bangalore, Doha and Bangkok and then extend the operation to other destinations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Kansakar, NAC is following the international protocol of operating new aircraft to regular destinations first rather than flying to new airfields.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Travel and tour business operators are excited with the arrival of the new wide-body aircraft. They believe the aircraft will help boost the tourism business of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">They informed that the government should now focus on development of infrastructure for attracting more tourists to the country. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8529', 'image' => '20180727024831_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8747', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal-China Expo in Kathmandu before Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. The event is targeted primarily towards visitors from all over the valley and will be held at Patan Durbar Square Area, according to the organiser.</p> <p>ACBPS said in a statement it is conducting the first-ever Nepal-China Expo 2018 to promote trade and culture between two nations.</p> <p>“The expo is being organised with the objective of contributing towards the culture, business and trade sectors of Nepal as well as for making tangible contributions towards national economy by conserving and promoting trade and commerce to compete in international markets,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the organiser, the expo has been timed just prior to Dashin so that the Nepalese can buy quality products as gifts for their loved ones in the festive season.</p> <p>The expo will feature over 100 stalls comprising mostly of manufacturers from China who will be showcasing a variety of Chinese items which are becoming popular in the Nepalese market. Certain stalls will also feature indigenous products of Nepal.</p> <p>The organiser expressed its belief that this event shall be a medium to enhance trade and cultural relations between Nepal and China under "The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" .</p> <p>The Chinese manufacturers will display and sell their latest consumer items like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, stationery, daily supplies, tools and hardware, sporting equipment, kitchenware and virtual world gadgets etc during the expo.</p> <p>Concurrently, the indigenous Nepali manufacturers will also have a platform to showcase their products not only to the local public but also potentially for export. The expected footfall during the day-event is around 200,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8528', 'image' => '20180727023537_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8748', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KCC Exhibit-2018 from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held on the college premises in Kathmandu.</p> <p>During the event, the college students will be exhibiting their new projects. Interaction on different subjects including industrial and academic sector will be conducted during the programme.</p> <p>Altogether 45 projects of the students about information technology, electronics and civil engineering will be displayed during the event. The exhibition will also feature four food stalls, two games stalls, musical event while the meeting on ‘Smart City for Sustainable Development’ will be another attraction of the programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8745', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heli Everest bringing new chopper', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.</p> <p>The company which has started air transportation service from 2016 with two French Airbus helicopters is planning to expand its fleet.</p> <p> Yograj Kandel, CEO of Heli Everest, said that the company has decided to bring the third helicopter under its strategic plan of extending its business in the sector of tourism promotion and air rescue service.</p> <p>Tourists basically charter helicopters in Nepal for sightseeing, aerial photography, rescue and heli picnic purposes. </p> <p>CEO Kandel informed that the use and influence of helicopter service in Nepal is very popular amongst the tourists and the company has planned to bring its third helicopter to address the increasing demand.</p> <p>He informed that the introduction of new helicopter company in the aviation industry has made the market competitive . At present, 10 different helicopter operators with 28 choppers are performing air transportation service in Nepal.</p> <p>According to Kandel, though the number of operators and helicopters have increased, the market is limited.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8526', 'image' => '20180727024027_heli.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8750', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Takes Oath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy. Chiranjibi Chapagain, chairman of the Insurance Board, administered him the oath amid a function on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p>Kedia was elected to the post by the first annual general meeting of the company. Along with him, Bharat Kumar Todi, Jagadish Kumar Agrawal, Amit Kumar Begani and Sundar Kandel were also elected as the members of the company’s Board of Directors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8746', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '22nd Anniversary of NMB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. The decision was approved by the annual general meeting of the bank conducted on Monday, July 23.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the bank has also approved to distribute 15 percent bonus share and 0.78 cash dividend to the shareholders of the bank.</p> <p>The meeting has authorized the management committee of the bank to lead the merger procedure of the bank.</p> <p>The paid-up capital of the bank will stand at Rs 8.7 billion after the distribution of the bonus share and cash dividend. The AGM also decided to open the share ownership registration book from August 2 to 16. The bonus share of the bank will only be distributed to the shareholders registering their ownership.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8744', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Paramount Selected for Grand Finale', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.</p> <p>The participating students of the winning school are Saurav Poudel, Barsha Bhandari, Prabin Kharel, Nikhal Thapa, Aarju Shrestha and Ankit Raskoti. They will participate in the grand finale in Kathmandu to become the Real School of Nepal 2018, organised by Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the winners of individual categories in the senior section include</p> <p>Dipika Gautam of Apex School (extempore), Barsha Uchhai of Pearl School (dance) and Abhisek Shahi of Gargi Academy (football juggling).</p> <p>Likewise, the winners in the junior category are Bidhisha Bhandari of Lumbini Shikshalaya (painting), Prapti Gurung of Pearl School (3 minutes of fame) and Ankit Raskoti of Paramount English Boarding School (score the real goal).</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the next regional final will be held in Central Region, Narayanghat on July 27.</p> <p>The company also announced scholarships worth Rs 25,000 for two needy and talented students Mohammad Taushif and Alisha Nepali.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8523', 'image' => '20180726040515_butwal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8740', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 5 Students of Pokhara University to get job at Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. As per the agreement, the top five students from BBA, BI and MBA faculty of the university will be employed by the bank on the basis of their skills and quality.</p> <p>Babu Ram Dhakal, the bank’s regional manager, and Dr Rabindra Ghimire, director at the School of Business of the university signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8737', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Winners of Gandaki State-Level Photography Contest Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Environment of Gandaki Province said it organised the photo contest in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board to promote tourism of the state, which is rich in natural beauty. </p> <p>Photographers from across the country had sent their photos for the photography competition which was held with the technical support from Photo Journalism Club. According to PJ Club, the open photography competition was divided into two categories - tourism activity and tourism destination.</p> <p>Merit Maharjan won the award for the best photography in tourism activity segment. He was followed by Dev Dangol and Aditya Chand. Dev Dangol won the consolation price in the category.</p> <p>Likewise, Prakash Budathoki won the award for the best tourism destination photography. Udim Shakya won the second prize and Gahendra Gurung third. Similarly, Shirish BC won the consolation price.</p> <p>The competition managed by PJ Club accepted photos for the competition via online submission from July 3 to 21. The organizers had received 485 pictures in total for both categories including 119 photos under tourism activity category and 339 for tourism destination.</p> <p>The panel of judges comprised of Diwar Poudyal, secretary of trade, tourism and environment ministry for Gandaki Province; Surya Thapaliya, chairman of Pokhara Tourism Board; Bikash Karki, president of PJ Club; Krishna Mani Baral, former chairman of Kaski chapter of PJ Club; and Bijay Gajmer, photo journalist at Nagarik Daily .</p> <p>The winners in each category received cash prize of Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 along with the award.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8521', 'image' => '20180726113903_P4_activities_106_first.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8743', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Social Work during Jyoti Bikas Bank’s Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10th annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10<sup>th</sup> annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.</p> <p>The bank said in a statement it organized two separate blood donation programs, one at its head office in Kamaladi and another in Simara branch, to celebrate the occasion.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank employed Lilasari Pun Magar, who lost her husband and family members in a bus accident in Mustang. The bank also has pledged to support her child’s educational expenses, who is currently enrolled in grade 12. The bank informed that it supported Magar under its corporate social responsibility. </p> <p>Similarly, Biratnagar branch of the bank distributed stationeries to the students of Jana Chetana Aadharbhut School. Devghat branch of the bank distributed fruits, snacks and handkerchiefs to the senior citizens at Devghat Social Welfare Center.</p> <p>Likewise, the Bardibas and Kohalpur branches of the bank distributed fruits to the patients at Lal Gard Leprosy Hospital and Kausiya Polyclinic.</p> <p>Meanwhile the bank has also launched Jyoti Remit and smarted mobile banking service on the occasion of the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8520', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8736', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NATOJ Expresses Concern Regarding Pollution of Mountains', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. Highlighting the contribution of mountain peaks in the tourism sector, they stressed on conserving the mountains of Nepal during a recent function.</p> <p>Speaking at the cleanliness campaign organised by NATOJ, the concerned stakeholders said that though Mount Everest is representing Nepal’s identity, increasing trash and environmental problem are discrediting the mountain. They said that the government has to be serious about protecting and managing the mountains instead of just collecting revenue from climbers.</p> <p>Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Basnet said that Nepal’s tourism industry cannot be promoted unless Mt Everest and other mountains are preserved and promoted. Informing that the government has started Clean Nepal Campaign, Basnet assured that the campaign will take initiative to clean Mt Everest. He even claimed that he would put the issue in front of developed nations and make effort to get their support.</p> <p>Likewise, former president of Nepal Mountaineering Association, Ang Tshering Sherpa, said that the changes in ecosystem and increasing global warming are affecting mountains and rivers as well as the livelihood of the mountain-dwellers in Nepal. Saying that the Everest Cleanliness Campaign is a challenging task, he informed that with their individual effort they have been collecting the garbage of Everest area since 2008.</p> <p>Similarly, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal’s BOD member Nima Nuru Sherpa also said that since Everest is Nepal’s identity, cleanliness of the area is important.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8519', 'image' => '20180726031935_thamsherku.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8742', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Revenue Collection Counter in Chitwan ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan. The revenue collection counter is being operated by the Narayanghat branch of Global IME Bank.</p> <p>The bank has been collecting revenues for transportation management office of Satungal, Pokhara and Birgunj as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8518', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8738', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddartha Bank Customers to Receive Discount from Norvic Hospital ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment. 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Meanwhile the movie “The Artist” by Ghoda Ghodi Production and “Syabash” by The Kalu Pandey Production won the second and third positions respectively.</p> <p>Chief guest Sunil Thapa announced one-year scholarship at the Everest Film Academy to the winners.</p> <p>The Short Movie Festival was sponsored by Allocacoc, Kailash Bikas Bank, Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), Everest Film Academy and Mood on Coffee and Cafe.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8531', 'image' => '20180727042759_organizers guest judge.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8751', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tablet banking service of Nerude', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.</p> <p>The micro-finance company introduced the facility under the “Saksham Axis to Finance” project of UK Aid.</p> <p>Nerude which providing micro-finance facility across the country with a network of 79 branches inaugurated the tablet banking facility in Dharan, Sunsari.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8530', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8749', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC brings second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;"> July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has been named “Makalu” by the airline. NAC had brought its first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” last month on June 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC informed New Business Age that the aircraft with call sign 9N-ALZ landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 9 am on Thursday morning. Makalu Airbus A330 was operated by the pilots from the Airbus company. The aircraft landed in Kathmandu after nine hours long voyage from Tousle, France.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Saugat Ratna Kansakar, managing director of NAC, informed that the aircraft will start international operations shortly after completing all the technical test of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has a seating capacity of 274 seats for the passengers and is divided into two configuration, 18 seats for business class and 256 seats for economy class.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The airline in a statement informed that it will operate both the wide-body aircraft to its regular eight international destinations. NAC also plans to operate the aircraft to Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia shortly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The flag carrier of Nepal has also made plans to extend its international destinations and aims to hold 18 percent of international aviation market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, the airline owns 10 percent of the international market and expects to own additional 8 percent after the operation of the two wide-body aircraft. Saugat Ratna Kansakar informed that the operation of the first wide-body aircraft will begin from mid-August and the second aircraft will start operation days later.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC plans to operate the first wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” to Bangalore, Doha and Bangkok and then extend the operation to other destinations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Kansakar, NAC is following the international protocol of operating new aircraft to regular destinations first rather than flying to new airfields.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Travel and tour business operators are excited with the arrival of the new wide-body aircraft. They believe the aircraft will help boost the tourism business of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">They informed that the government should now focus on development of infrastructure for attracting more tourists to the country. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8529', 'image' => '20180727024831_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8747', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal-China Expo in Kathmandu before Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. The event is targeted primarily towards visitors from all over the valley and will be held at Patan Durbar Square Area, according to the organiser.</p> <p>ACBPS said in a statement it is conducting the first-ever Nepal-China Expo 2018 to promote trade and culture between two nations.</p> <p>“The expo is being organised with the objective of contributing towards the culture, business and trade sectors of Nepal as well as for making tangible contributions towards national economy by conserving and promoting trade and commerce to compete in international markets,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the organiser, the expo has been timed just prior to Dashin so that the Nepalese can buy quality products as gifts for their loved ones in the festive season.</p> <p>The expo will feature over 100 stalls comprising mostly of manufacturers from China who will be showcasing a variety of Chinese items which are becoming popular in the Nepalese market. Certain stalls will also feature indigenous products of Nepal.</p> <p>The organiser expressed its belief that this event shall be a medium to enhance trade and cultural relations between Nepal and China under "The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" .</p> <p>The Chinese manufacturers will display and sell their latest consumer items like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, stationery, daily supplies, tools and hardware, sporting equipment, kitchenware and virtual world gadgets etc during the expo.</p> <p>Concurrently, the indigenous Nepali manufacturers will also have a platform to showcase their products not only to the local public but also potentially for export. The expected footfall during the day-event is around 200,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8528', 'image' => '20180727023537_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8748', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KCC Exhibit-2018 from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held on the college premises in Kathmandu.</p> <p>During the event, the college students will be exhibiting their new projects. Interaction on different subjects including industrial and academic sector will be conducted during the programme.</p> <p>Altogether 45 projects of the students about information technology, electronics and civil engineering will be displayed during the event. The exhibition will also feature four food stalls, two games stalls, musical event while the meeting on ‘Smart City for Sustainable Development’ will be another attraction of the programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8745', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heli Everest bringing new chopper', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.</p> <p>The company which has started air transportation service from 2016 with two French Airbus helicopters is planning to expand its fleet.</p> <p> Yograj Kandel, CEO of Heli Everest, said that the company has decided to bring the third helicopter under its strategic plan of extending its business in the sector of tourism promotion and air rescue service.</p> <p>Tourists basically charter helicopters in Nepal for sightseeing, aerial photography, rescue and heli picnic purposes. </p> <p>CEO Kandel informed that the use and influence of helicopter service in Nepal is very popular amongst the tourists and the company has planned to bring its third helicopter to address the increasing demand.</p> <p>He informed that the introduction of new helicopter company in the aviation industry has made the market competitive . At present, 10 different helicopter operators with 28 choppers are performing air transportation service in Nepal.</p> <p>According to Kandel, though the number of operators and helicopters have increased, the market is limited.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8526', 'image' => '20180727024027_heli.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8750', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Takes Oath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy. Chiranjibi Chapagain, chairman of the Insurance Board, administered him the oath amid a function on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p>Kedia was elected to the post by the first annual general meeting of the company. Along with him, Bharat Kumar Todi, Jagadish Kumar Agrawal, Amit Kumar Begani and Sundar Kandel were also elected as the members of the company’s Board of Directors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8746', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '22nd Anniversary of NMB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. The decision was approved by the annual general meeting of the bank conducted on Monday, July 23.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the bank has also approved to distribute 15 percent bonus share and 0.78 cash dividend to the shareholders of the bank.</p> <p>The meeting has authorized the management committee of the bank to lead the merger procedure of the bank.</p> <p>The paid-up capital of the bank will stand at Rs 8.7 billion after the distribution of the bonus share and cash dividend. The AGM also decided to open the share ownership registration book from August 2 to 16. The bonus share of the bank will only be distributed to the shareholders registering their ownership.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8744', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Paramount Selected for Grand Finale', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.</p> <p>The participating students of the winning school are Saurav Poudel, Barsha Bhandari, Prabin Kharel, Nikhal Thapa, Aarju Shrestha and Ankit Raskoti. They will participate in the grand finale in Kathmandu to become the Real School of Nepal 2018, organised by Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the winners of individual categories in the senior section include</p> <p>Dipika Gautam of Apex School (extempore), Barsha Uchhai of Pearl School (dance) and Abhisek Shahi of Gargi Academy (football juggling).</p> <p>Likewise, the winners in the junior category are Bidhisha Bhandari of Lumbini Shikshalaya (painting), Prapti Gurung of Pearl School (3 minutes of fame) and Ankit Raskoti of Paramount English Boarding School (score the real goal).</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the next regional final will be held in Central Region, Narayanghat on July 27.</p> <p>The company also announced scholarships worth Rs 25,000 for two needy and talented students Mohammad Taushif and Alisha Nepali.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8523', 'image' => '20180726040515_butwal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8740', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 5 Students of Pokhara University to get job at Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. As per the agreement, the top five students from BBA, BI and MBA faculty of the university will be employed by the bank on the basis of their skills and quality.</p> <p>Babu Ram Dhakal, the bank’s regional manager, and Dr Rabindra Ghimire, director at the School of Business of the university signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8737', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Winners of Gandaki State-Level Photography Contest Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Environment of Gandaki Province said it organised the photo contest in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board to promote tourism of the state, which is rich in natural beauty. </p> <p>Photographers from across the country had sent their photos for the photography competition which was held with the technical support from Photo Journalism Club. According to PJ Club, the open photography competition was divided into two categories - tourism activity and tourism destination.</p> <p>Merit Maharjan won the award for the best photography in tourism activity segment. He was followed by Dev Dangol and Aditya Chand. Dev Dangol won the consolation price in the category.</p> <p>Likewise, Prakash Budathoki won the award for the best tourism destination photography. Udim Shakya won the second prize and Gahendra Gurung third. Similarly, Shirish BC won the consolation price.</p> <p>The competition managed by PJ Club accepted photos for the competition via online submission from July 3 to 21. The organizers had received 485 pictures in total for both categories including 119 photos under tourism activity category and 339 for tourism destination.</p> <p>The panel of judges comprised of Diwar Poudyal, secretary of trade, tourism and environment ministry for Gandaki Province; Surya Thapaliya, chairman of Pokhara Tourism Board; Bikash Karki, president of PJ Club; Krishna Mani Baral, former chairman of Kaski chapter of PJ Club; and Bijay Gajmer, photo journalist at Nagarik Daily .</p> <p>The winners in each category received cash prize of Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 along with the award.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8521', 'image' => '20180726113903_P4_activities_106_first.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8743', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Social Work during Jyoti Bikas Bank’s Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10th annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10<sup>th</sup> annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.</p> <p>The bank said in a statement it organized two separate blood donation programs, one at its head office in Kamaladi and another in Simara branch, to celebrate the occasion.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank employed Lilasari Pun Magar, who lost her husband and family members in a bus accident in Mustang. The bank also has pledged to support her child’s educational expenses, who is currently enrolled in grade 12. The bank informed that it supported Magar under its corporate social responsibility. </p> <p>Similarly, Biratnagar branch of the bank distributed stationeries to the students of Jana Chetana Aadharbhut School. Devghat branch of the bank distributed fruits, snacks and handkerchiefs to the senior citizens at Devghat Social Welfare Center.</p> <p>Likewise, the Bardibas and Kohalpur branches of the bank distributed fruits to the patients at Lal Gard Leprosy Hospital and Kausiya Polyclinic.</p> <p>Meanwhile the bank has also launched Jyoti Remit and smarted mobile banking service on the occasion of the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8520', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8736', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NATOJ Expresses Concern Regarding Pollution of Mountains', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. Highlighting the contribution of mountain peaks in the tourism sector, they stressed on conserving the mountains of Nepal during a recent function.</p> <p>Speaking at the cleanliness campaign organised by NATOJ, the concerned stakeholders said that though Mount Everest is representing Nepal’s identity, increasing trash and environmental problem are discrediting the mountain. They said that the government has to be serious about protecting and managing the mountains instead of just collecting revenue from climbers.</p> <p>Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Basnet said that Nepal’s tourism industry cannot be promoted unless Mt Everest and other mountains are preserved and promoted. Informing that the government has started Clean Nepal Campaign, Basnet assured that the campaign will take initiative to clean Mt Everest. He even claimed that he would put the issue in front of developed nations and make effort to get their support.</p> <p>Likewise, former president of Nepal Mountaineering Association, Ang Tshering Sherpa, said that the changes in ecosystem and increasing global warming are affecting mountains and rivers as well as the livelihood of the mountain-dwellers in Nepal. Saying that the Everest Cleanliness Campaign is a challenging task, he informed that with their individual effort they have been collecting the garbage of Everest area since 2008.</p> <p>Similarly, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal’s BOD member Nima Nuru Sherpa also said that since Everest is Nepal’s identity, cleanliness of the area is important.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8519', 'image' => '20180726031935_thamsherku.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8742', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Revenue Collection Counter in Chitwan ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan. The revenue collection counter is being operated by the Narayanghat branch of Global IME Bank.</p> <p>The bank has been collecting revenues for transportation management office of Satungal, Pokhara and Birgunj as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8518', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8738', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddartha Bank Customers to Receive Discount from Norvic Hospital ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment. 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Meanwhile the movie “The Artist” by Ghoda Ghodi Production and “Syabash” by The Kalu Pandey Production won the second and third positions respectively.</p> <p>Chief guest Sunil Thapa announced one-year scholarship at the Everest Film Academy to the winners.</p> <p>The Short Movie Festival was sponsored by Allocacoc, Kailash Bikas Bank, Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), Everest Film Academy and Mood on Coffee and Cafe.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8531', 'image' => '20180727042759_organizers guest judge.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8751', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Tablet banking service of Nerude', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nerude Micro Finance has introduced “tablet banking” facility for its account holders.</p> <p>The micro-finance company introduced the facility under the “Saksham Axis to Finance” project of UK Aid.</p> <p>Nerude which providing micro-finance facility across the country with a network of 79 branches inaugurated the tablet banking facility in Dharan, Sunsari.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8530', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8749', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC brings second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;"> July 27: The second Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation has arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has been named “Makalu” by the airline. NAC had brought its first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” last month on June 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC informed New Business Age that the aircraft with call sign 9N-ALZ landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 9 am on Thursday morning. Makalu Airbus A330 was operated by the pilots from the Airbus company. The aircraft landed in Kathmandu after nine hours long voyage from Tousle, France.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Saugat Ratna Kansakar, managing director of NAC, informed that the aircraft will start international operations shortly after completing all the technical test of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aircraft has a seating capacity of 274 seats for the passengers and is divided into two configuration, 18 seats for business class and 256 seats for economy class.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The airline in a statement informed that it will operate both the wide-body aircraft to its regular eight international destinations. NAC also plans to operate the aircraft to Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia shortly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The flag carrier of Nepal has also made plans to extend its international destinations and aims to hold 18 percent of international aviation market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At present, the airline owns 10 percent of the international market and expects to own additional 8 percent after the operation of the two wide-body aircraft. Saugat Ratna Kansakar informed that the operation of the first wide-body aircraft will begin from mid-August and the second aircraft will start operation days later.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NAC plans to operate the first wide-body aircraft “Annapurna” to Bangalore, Doha and Bangkok and then extend the operation to other destinations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Kansakar, NAC is following the international protocol of operating new aircraft to regular destinations first rather than flying to new airfields.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Travel and tour business operators are excited with the arrival of the new wide-body aircraft. They believe the aircraft will help boost the tourism business of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">They informed that the government should now focus on development of infrastructure for attracting more tourists to the country. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8529', 'image' => '20180727024831_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8747', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal-China Expo in Kathmandu before Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Nepal-based Araniko Culture and Business Promotion Society (ACBPS) is organizing “Nepal-China Expo 2018 – A Showcase of Trade and Culture” from October 5 to 9. The event is targeted primarily towards visitors from all over the valley and will be held at Patan Durbar Square Area, according to the organiser.</p> <p>ACBPS said in a statement it is conducting the first-ever Nepal-China Expo 2018 to promote trade and culture between two nations.</p> <p>“The expo is being organised with the objective of contributing towards the culture, business and trade sectors of Nepal as well as for making tangible contributions towards national economy by conserving and promoting trade and commerce to compete in international markets,” the statement said.</p> <p>According to the organiser, the expo has been timed just prior to Dashin so that the Nepalese can buy quality products as gifts for their loved ones in the festive season.</p> <p>The expo will feature over 100 stalls comprising mostly of manufacturers from China who will be showcasing a variety of Chinese items which are becoming popular in the Nepalese market. Certain stalls will also feature indigenous products of Nepal.</p> <p>The organiser expressed its belief that this event shall be a medium to enhance trade and cultural relations between Nepal and China under "The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" .</p> <p>The Chinese manufacturers will display and sell their latest consumer items like clothes, shoes, cosmetics, stationery, daily supplies, tools and hardware, sporting equipment, kitchenware and virtual world gadgets etc during the expo.</p> <p>Concurrently, the indigenous Nepali manufacturers will also have a platform to showcase their products not only to the local public but also potentially for export. The expected footfall during the day-event is around 200,000.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8528', 'image' => '20180727023537_download.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8748', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KCC Exhibit-2018 from Saturday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Kantipur City College (KCC) is all set to organise KCC Exhibit 2018 on July 28 and 29. The two-day event will be held on the college premises in Kathmandu.</p> <p>During the event, the college students will be exhibiting their new projects. Interaction on different subjects including industrial and academic sector will be conducted during the programme.</p> <p>Altogether 45 projects of the students about information technology, electronics and civil engineering will be displayed during the event. The exhibition will also feature four food stalls, two games stalls, musical event while the meeting on ‘Smart City for Sustainable Development’ will be another attraction of the programme.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8527', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8745', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Heli Everest bringing new chopper', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Heli Everest has decided to bring a new helicopter by 2019.</p> <p>The company which has started air transportation service from 2016 with two French Airbus helicopters is planning to expand its fleet.</p> <p> Yograj Kandel, CEO of Heli Everest, said that the company has decided to bring the third helicopter under its strategic plan of extending its business in the sector of tourism promotion and air rescue service.</p> <p>Tourists basically charter helicopters in Nepal for sightseeing, aerial photography, rescue and heli picnic purposes. </p> <p>CEO Kandel informed that the use and influence of helicopter service in Nepal is very popular amongst the tourists and the company has planned to bring its third helicopter to address the increasing demand.</p> <p>He informed that the introduction of new helicopter company in the aviation industry has made the market competitive . At present, 10 different helicopter operators with 28 choppers are performing air transportation service in Nepal.</p> <p>According to Kandel, though the number of operators and helicopters have increased, the market is limited.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8526', 'image' => '20180727024027_heli.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8750', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Takes Oath', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy.', 'content' => '<p>July 27: Tara Chand Kedia, the newly-elected chairman of Reliance Life Insurance Company, has taken oath of the office and secrecy. Chiranjibi Chapagain, chairman of the Insurance Board, administered him the oath amid a function on Thursday, July 26.</p> <p>Kedia was elected to the post by the first annual general meeting of the company. Along with him, Bharat Kumar Todi, Jagadish Kumar Agrawal, Amit Kumar Begani and Sundar Kandel were also elected as the members of the company’s Board of Directors.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8525', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8746', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '22nd Anniversary of NMB ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. ', 'content' => '<p>July 27: NMB Bank Limited has decided to celebrate its 22<sup>nd</sup> anniversary on August 16 at Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalakhel. The decision was approved by the annual general meeting of the bank conducted on Monday, July 23.</p> <p>The annual general meeting of the bank has also approved to distribute 15 percent bonus share and 0.78 cash dividend to the shareholders of the bank.</p> <p>The meeting has authorized the management committee of the bank to lead the merger procedure of the bank.</p> <p>The paid-up capital of the bank will stand at Rs 8.7 billion after the distribution of the bonus share and cash dividend. The AGM also decided to open the share ownership registration book from August 2 to 16. The bonus share of the bank will only be distributed to the shareholders registering their ownership.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-27', 'modified' => '2018-07-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8524', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8744', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Paramount Selected for Grand Finale', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Paramount English Boarding School has been declared the winner of western region during the regional final of Real School of Nepal 2018 held in Butwal on Wednesday, July 25.</p> <p>The participating students of the winning school are Saurav Poudel, Barsha Bhandari, Prabin Kharel, Nikhal Thapa, Aarju Shrestha and Ankit Raskoti. They will participate in the grand finale in Kathmandu to become the Real School of Nepal 2018, organised by Dabur Nepal.</p> <p>According to Dabur Nepal, the winners of individual categories in the senior section include</p> <p>Dipika Gautam of Apex School (extempore), Barsha Uchhai of Pearl School (dance) and Abhisek Shahi of Gargi Academy (football juggling).</p> <p>Likewise, the winners in the junior category are Bidhisha Bhandari of Lumbini Shikshalaya (painting), Prapti Gurung of Pearl School (3 minutes of fame) and Ankit Raskoti of Paramount English Boarding School (score the real goal).</p> <p>Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the next regional final will be held in Central Region, Narayanghat on July 27.</p> <p>The company also announced scholarships worth Rs 25,000 for two needy and talented students Mohammad Taushif and Alisha Nepali.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8523', 'image' => '20180726040515_butwal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8740', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Top 5 Students of Pokhara University to get job at Muktinath Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Muktinath Bikas Bank has collaborated with Pokhara University for human resource management. As per the agreement, the top five students from BBA, BI and MBA faculty of the university will be employed by the bank on the basis of their skills and quality.</p> <p>Babu Ram Dhakal, the bank’s regional manager, and Dr Rabindra Ghimire, director at the School of Business of the university signed the agreement amid a recent function.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8522', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8737', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Winners of Gandaki State-Level Photography Contest Announced', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Gandaki Province has announced the winners of Gandaki State-level Open Photography Contest organised by the provincial government. The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Environment of Gandaki Province said it organised the photo contest in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board to promote tourism of the state, which is rich in natural beauty. </p> <p>Photographers from across the country had sent their photos for the photography competition which was held with the technical support from Photo Journalism Club. According to PJ Club, the open photography competition was divided into two categories - tourism activity and tourism destination.</p> <p>Merit Maharjan won the award for the best photography in tourism activity segment. He was followed by Dev Dangol and Aditya Chand. Dev Dangol won the consolation price in the category.</p> <p>Likewise, Prakash Budathoki won the award for the best tourism destination photography. Udim Shakya won the second prize and Gahendra Gurung third. Similarly, Shirish BC won the consolation price.</p> <p>The competition managed by PJ Club accepted photos for the competition via online submission from July 3 to 21. The organizers had received 485 pictures in total for both categories including 119 photos under tourism activity category and 339 for tourism destination.</p> <p>The panel of judges comprised of Diwar Poudyal, secretary of trade, tourism and environment ministry for Gandaki Province; Surya Thapaliya, chairman of Pokhara Tourism Board; Bikash Karki, president of PJ Club; Krishna Mani Baral, former chairman of Kaski chapter of PJ Club; and Bijay Gajmer, photo journalist at Nagarik Daily .</p> <p>The winners in each category received cash prize of Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 along with the award.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8521', 'image' => '20180726113903_P4_activities_106_first.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8743', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Social Work during Jyoti Bikas Bank’s Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10th annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Jyoti Bikas Bank celebrated its 10<sup>th</sup> annual anniversary on Wednesday, July 25 by organising various social works.</p> <p>The bank said in a statement it organized two separate blood donation programs, one at its head office in Kamaladi and another in Simara branch, to celebrate the occasion.</p> <p>Similarly, the bank employed Lilasari Pun Magar, who lost her husband and family members in a bus accident in Mustang. The bank also has pledged to support her child’s educational expenses, who is currently enrolled in grade 12. The bank informed that it supported Magar under its corporate social responsibility. </p> <p>Similarly, Biratnagar branch of the bank distributed stationeries to the students of Jana Chetana Aadharbhut School. Devghat branch of the bank distributed fruits, snacks and handkerchiefs to the senior citizens at Devghat Social Welfare Center.</p> <p>Likewise, the Bardibas and Kohalpur branches of the bank distributed fruits to the patients at Lal Gard Leprosy Hospital and Kausiya Polyclinic.</p> <p>Meanwhile the bank has also launched Jyoti Remit and smarted mobile banking service on the occasion of the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8520', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8736', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NATOJ Expresses Concern Regarding Pollution of Mountains', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. ', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Members of the National Tourism Journalists Association of Nepal (NATOJ) have expressed their concern regarding the issue of increasing global warming and environment pollution. Highlighting the contribution of mountain peaks in the tourism sector, they stressed on conserving the mountains of Nepal during a recent function.</p> <p>Speaking at the cleanliness campaign organised by NATOJ, the concerned stakeholders said that though Mount Everest is representing Nepal’s identity, increasing trash and environmental problem are discrediting the mountain. They said that the government has to be serious about protecting and managing the mountains instead of just collecting revenue from climbers.</p> <p>Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Basnet said that Nepal’s tourism industry cannot be promoted unless Mt Everest and other mountains are preserved and promoted. Informing that the government has started Clean Nepal Campaign, Basnet assured that the campaign will take initiative to clean Mt Everest. He even claimed that he would put the issue in front of developed nations and make effort to get their support.</p> <p>Likewise, former president of Nepal Mountaineering Association, Ang Tshering Sherpa, said that the changes in ecosystem and increasing global warming are affecting mountains and rivers as well as the livelihood of the mountain-dwellers in Nepal. Saying that the Everest Cleanliness Campaign is a challenging task, he informed that with their individual effort they have been collecting the garbage of Everest area since 2008.</p> <p>Similarly, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal’s BOD member Nima Nuru Sherpa also said that since Everest is Nepal’s identity, cleanliness of the area is important.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8519', 'image' => '20180726031935_thamsherku.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8742', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Revenue Collection Counter in Chitwan ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan.', 'content' => '<p>July 26: Global IME Bank has set up a collection counter for the land revenue office in Chitwan. The revenue collection counter is being operated by the Narayanghat branch of Global IME Bank.</p> <p>The bank has been collecting revenues for transportation management office of Satungal, Pokhara and Birgunj as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-07-26', 'modified' => '2018-07-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8518', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-07-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8738', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddartha Bank Customers to Receive Discount from Norvic Hospital ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'July 26: Siddartha Bank has collaborated with Norvic Hospital to provide its customers discount for medical treatment. 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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