May 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank extended its branch in Kailali with the opening of its branch at Dhangadhi as per its aim to provide banking services at each part of the…

May 22: Gandaki Bikas Bank extended its branch in Kailali with the opening of its branch at Dhangadhi as per its aim to provide banking services at each part of the…
May 22: The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal…
May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement.…
May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in…
May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new…
May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter…
May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May…
May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market.…
May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY.…
May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail…
May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank…
May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre.…
May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara,…
May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the…
May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital.…
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He also shed light about the bank's financial position, its services and various activities.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branch will provide all kinds of banking services including deposit and credit facilities, MBBS, mobile and modern banking services.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8035', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8256', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank Account for every Citizen: Govt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year.', 'content' => '<p>May 22, The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year. President Bidya Devi Bhandari made this announcement while speaking about the policies and programs for the fiscal year 2018-19 at parliament on May 21.</p> <p>The government's policies and programs are aimed at increasing transparency in financial sector of the country. The government is planning to conduct the entire financial transactions of governmental institutions, private and other organizations though banks to maintain transparency.</p> <p>As stated in the program, the government will adopt a policy for proper utilization of remittance in the productive sector. The government also plans to transform the country’s economy to production-oriented economy rather than import and remittance-based economy.</p> <p>The program and policy for fiscal year 2018/19 will aim to increase the productivity by forming a national strategy to boost the GDP.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8034', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8253', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi Shivam Starts Commercial Production of Cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. ', 'content' => '<p>May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. The joint venture of Sharada Group from Nepal and Hongshi Group from China was established in Sardi of Nawalparasi with an investment of Rs 36 billion. The industry was inaugurated on Friday, May 18. In the first phase, the industry will be manufacturing 6,000 tonnes of cement per day although its optimum production capacity is 12,000 tonnes per day. Before this, the largest cement producer was Arghakhachi Cement which was manufacturing 3,000 tonnes of cement per day.</p> <p>Hongshi Cement will be available in the market after getting NS (Nepal Standard) quality certification, informed Satish More, manager of Hongshi Shivam Cement.</p> <p>According to the company, 1,000 Nepali and 400 Chinese workers will get employment as soon as the industry starts full-fledged operation.</p> <p>The industry requires 80MW electricity for optimal performance. The current power requirement of the industry is 50MW but due to the lack of transmission line, the company is planning to produce electricity on its own.</p> <p>The industry has its own clinker mine in Palpa but is importing limestone from elsewhere at present as the mine lacks access to road. Hongshi Shivan Cement industry is spread in 200 bighas of land. The industry will be manufacturing 920,000 tonnes of OPC cement and 1.38 million tonnes of PPC cement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8033', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8252', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Dominar Riders off to Everest Base Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.</p> <p>HH Bajaj said it had called Dominar riders from all over Nepal and has selected 11 of them to send them to Everest Base camp after audition.</p> <p>HH Bajaj says the trip to Everest is an opportunity to enjoy and experience a ride on and off the tarmac on Dominar 400. Riders commenced their 11-day journey on May 20.</p> <p>The journey started from Kathmandu and took the route of Kerung, Dingri, Shigatse, Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Drangthang, Dingri, Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp in the Tibetan side. They will be following the same route back to Kathmandu on May 30.</p> <p> </p> <p>Talking about the Dominar Motography, Managing Director of HH Bajaj Shekhar Golchha said, "We are very happy to send 11 fearless and daring riders to Everest Base Camp. It will be enchanting and adventurous opportunity for the participants to experience riding to Everest Base Camp. Dominar Motography will explore the thrill in the unseen and unexplored terrains of enigmatic panoramas of Nepal and China. We believe that the Dominar riders have always been attached with excitement and adventure, Dominar being the definition of a bike that dominates every terrain whether it be tarmac, rugged, muddy or any other precarious routes. This will give riders the opportunities beyond imagination."</p> <p>The 11 riders include Prashant Manandhar, Koshish Parajuli, Suman Maharjan, Dev Kumar Shrestha, Jampa Dorjee Gurung, Roshan Maharjan, Rupesh Shrestha, Prabin Tiwari, Prashid Pandey, Aatish Chaudhary and Abdura Manla Nepali.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8032', 'image' => '20180521042212_Picture-1 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8251', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'La Trobe Business School Introduces New Courses', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School said in a statement that it introduced the new subjects that respond to changes in the job market and the need for graduates to be aware of business trends. These subjects include Big Ideas in Business and Digital Business, both of which are part of the Bachelor of Business degree.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School also announced scholarships of 15 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent of the total tuition fee for undergraduate as well as postgraduate international students commencing in 2018.</p> <p>According to the business school, these scholarships are merit based and will be offered to students based on their prior academic performance. The school said that the scholarships will be offered to students on a first come first serve basis.</p> <p>The announcement was made during a recent visit to Kathmandu of a delegation led by Professor Jane Hamilton, dean and head of La Trobe Business School.</p> <p>The business school has announced November intake in addition to the two intakes for February and July semesters.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8031', 'image' => '20180522022926_La Trobe Press conference Photo 1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8244', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha's Fascino now Available in 'Glamorous Gold' Colour', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.</p> <p>According to the company, the 'supermodel scooter' will be now available in 'glamorous gold' colour. It will also be available in 'dapper blue' and 'beaming blue', the company said in a statement.</p> <p>In an event organized in the capital on Sunday, May 20, Miss Nepal World 2018 Shrinkahala Khatiwada unveiled the new color variant of Fascino.</p> <p>The launch was followed by scooter handover ceremony. Vishnu Kumar Agarwal, MD of MAW Enterprises, handed over the key of a brand new Fascino to Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada. She won 'Yamaha Face of Fascino' along with the Miss Nepal World titles in the beauty pageant organized by The Hidden Treasure last month. She will be featuring in the advertising campaign of Yamaha Fascino throughout the year.</p> <p>According to the company, the new color models continue to offer an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 113 cc, 'Blue Core' engine with a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that offers great fuel efficiency at 66 km/L (under standard test conditions).</p> <p>In addition to practical functions such as comfort and storage, the new Fascino also has features such as new body styling with dynamic curves embellished with chrome-plating placed on the front fascia along with a new Fascino emblem, a Blue Core engine with high combustion efficiency to offer among the best fuel efficiency in the class, weight of only 103 kg that contributes to both fuel efficiency and ease of handling, stylish new graphics on the front and the sides of the external body and dual tone seat-covers with a raise grab-bars to woe customers who value a sense of luxury and quality.</p> <p>The company said that customers buying any of the Yamaha scooters will get up to 75 percent resale value on exchange with Yamaha motorcycles or scooters within one year of the date of purchase. Similarly, valuation after 12 to 18 months of the date of purchase will be 70 percent of the purchase invoiced amount while valuation between 18th and 24th month of the purchase will be 35 percent deduction from the purchase invoiced amount.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8030', 'image' => '20180521010841_afdasf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8250', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between NCC Bank and Everest Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17. Ramesh Raj Aryal, CEO of NCC Bank and Kamal Gautam, CEO of Everest Insurance signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event on Thursday.</p> <p>Following the agreement, the account holders of NCC Bank can now get insurance service provided by Everest Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8029', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8249', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei drops price of Nova 2i', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. The phone which used to cost Rs 33,900 but can now be purchased at Rs 30,900, the company said in a statement. Huawei made the announcement just days after launching the Nova 3e smartphone.</p> <p> The Nova 2i features 5.9 inch full view display with internal memory of 64 GB and 4 GB RAM. The smartphone also has four cameras, including two of 16 megapixel and the other two of 2 megapixel each. The phone is backed by a 3340 MPH battery that gives a long lasting power backup, according to the company. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8028', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8247', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Number of Industry Registration Decreases', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. According to the statistics of the Department of Industry (DOI), a total of 399 industries were registered under various categories in the first ten months of last FY 2016/17 while only 357 industries have been registered in the current FY 2017/18 so far.</p> <p>Durga Bhusal, spokesperson of DOI, said, “The establishment and operation of industry depend on the market demand and objective of investors. So, fluctuation in the registration number is common.” </p> <p>Though the registration of industries has decreased, it has seen a rise in the number of industries in the field of energy and information technology. A total of 16 energy-based and 7 information technology industries were registered in the last FY whereas the number has increased to 32 and 17 respectively.</p> <p>“Energy-based industries have been increasing in number because of the increasing demand and the awareness regarding investment in hydroelectricity from the private sector,” said Shailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers’ Association (IPPAN).</p> <p>The total capital of the industries registered in this FY is Rs 69.55 billion and 21,522 will get employment after their operation, according to the statistics of the DOI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8027', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8245', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Congratulates Winner of This Year’s Emir Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.</p> <p>The final match of the tournament was held at Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be unveiled, and the first of eight World Cup venues in Qatar that will host Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted to be the official exclusive carrier of this prestigious tournament. The Emir Cup has been tremendously successful for more than four decades, as a result of the many committed fans in Qatar who have enthusiastically supported their teams. This is the second year the Emir’s Cup final has been hosted at the Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be revealed and used. As we approach the launch of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, we are truly excited to showcase our belief in the power of sport in bringing people together.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline has recently added many exciting sporting sponsorships to its extensive sponsorship portfolio. As part of a newly enhanced three-season deal with Formula E, announced in Doha in January this year, the airline will be the title sponsor of the Qatar Airways New York City E-Prix, taking place on July 14-15.</p> <p>In addition to supporting Formula E, Qatar Airways said it is also the official airline partner of FIFA, which includes the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the FIFA Under-20 and Under 17 world cups, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the FIFA Interactive World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is set to kick-off next month, with the first match kicking off in Moscow on June 14.</p> <p>In addition to its existing partnership with the German football club giants FC Bayern München AG, for which it is a platinum partner, Qatar Airways also recently revealed multi-year sponsorship agreements with Italian football club AS Roma, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2020-21 season and with Argentinian football club Boca Juniors, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2021-22 season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8026', 'image' => '20180521012012_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8246', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Capital Expenditure only 32.5 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The expenditure stood at Rs 420 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year. Meanwhile, the data of the Office of the Auditor General shows that the government spending stood at Rs 764 billion by May 17 of the current fiscal year. The amount is 60 percent of the total budget.</p> <p>In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the capital expenditure of the government was Rs 109 billion, which is 32.5 percent of the allocated budget.</p> <p>In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, the capital expenditure stood at Rs 75 billion. According to Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri, former deputy governor of NRB, very minimal capital expenditure and massive spending at the end of the fiscal year is a risk for the whole economy. “Foreign investors won’t invest in Nepal unless return is assured,” he said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8025', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8248', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank’s support to Karunamaya Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. The bank under its corporate social responsibility donated the equipment to the temple via Ugrachandi Nala Society of Kavre.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya handed the equipment during a recent function.</p> <p> Bhaktapur branch of the bank conducted a temple cleaning campaign on the occasion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8024', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8243', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Participates in Cleanliness Campaign of Begnas Lake', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.</p> <p>The bank's Begnas branch actively participated in the programme recently under its corporate social responsibility. All staffs member of the bank took part in the programme as a continuation of the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake organised by the local Youth Club.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8023', 'image' => '20180521025448_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8242', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Nepalgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.</p> <p>The bank's Chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, May 20. On the occasion, the bank's CEO Ramesh Bahadur Thapa claimed that the bank will be the biggest development bank in terms of total paid-up capital after the approval of the proposed bonus share by the upcoming annual general meeting. He also presented a paper on the bank's financial position, services, and various activities.</p> <p>The bank informed that the branch will be providing various kinds of modern banking services including deposit and credit services, ABBS, mobile banking among others.</p> <p>Prior to this, the bank had opened eight branches in Province 1 in continuation of the extension of its services across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8022', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8241', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK's Financial Aid for Bir Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital. 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He also shed light about the bank's financial position, its services and various activities.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branch will provide all kinds of banking services including deposit and credit facilities, MBBS, mobile and modern banking services.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8035', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8256', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank Account for every Citizen: Govt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year.', 'content' => '<p>May 22, The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year. President Bidya Devi Bhandari made this announcement while speaking about the policies and programs for the fiscal year 2018-19 at parliament on May 21.</p> <p>The government's policies and programs are aimed at increasing transparency in financial sector of the country. The government is planning to conduct the entire financial transactions of governmental institutions, private and other organizations though banks to maintain transparency.</p> <p>As stated in the program, the government will adopt a policy for proper utilization of remittance in the productive sector. The government also plans to transform the country’s economy to production-oriented economy rather than import and remittance-based economy.</p> <p>The program and policy for fiscal year 2018/19 will aim to increase the productivity by forming a national strategy to boost the GDP.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8034', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8253', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi Shivam Starts Commercial Production of Cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. ', 'content' => '<p>May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. The joint venture of Sharada Group from Nepal and Hongshi Group from China was established in Sardi of Nawalparasi with an investment of Rs 36 billion. The industry was inaugurated on Friday, May 18. In the first phase, the industry will be manufacturing 6,000 tonnes of cement per day although its optimum production capacity is 12,000 tonnes per day. Before this, the largest cement producer was Arghakhachi Cement which was manufacturing 3,000 tonnes of cement per day.</p> <p>Hongshi Cement will be available in the market after getting NS (Nepal Standard) quality certification, informed Satish More, manager of Hongshi Shivam Cement.</p> <p>According to the company, 1,000 Nepali and 400 Chinese workers will get employment as soon as the industry starts full-fledged operation.</p> <p>The industry requires 80MW electricity for optimal performance. The current power requirement of the industry is 50MW but due to the lack of transmission line, the company is planning to produce electricity on its own.</p> <p>The industry has its own clinker mine in Palpa but is importing limestone from elsewhere at present as the mine lacks access to road. Hongshi Shivan Cement industry is spread in 200 bighas of land. The industry will be manufacturing 920,000 tonnes of OPC cement and 1.38 million tonnes of PPC cement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8033', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8252', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Dominar Riders off to Everest Base Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.</p> <p>HH Bajaj said it had called Dominar riders from all over Nepal and has selected 11 of them to send them to Everest Base camp after audition.</p> <p>HH Bajaj says the trip to Everest is an opportunity to enjoy and experience a ride on and off the tarmac on Dominar 400. Riders commenced their 11-day journey on May 20.</p> <p>The journey started from Kathmandu and took the route of Kerung, Dingri, Shigatse, Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Drangthang, Dingri, Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp in the Tibetan side. They will be following the same route back to Kathmandu on May 30.</p> <p> </p> <p>Talking about the Dominar Motography, Managing Director of HH Bajaj Shekhar Golchha said, "We are very happy to send 11 fearless and daring riders to Everest Base Camp. It will be enchanting and adventurous opportunity for the participants to experience riding to Everest Base Camp. Dominar Motography will explore the thrill in the unseen and unexplored terrains of enigmatic panoramas of Nepal and China. We believe that the Dominar riders have always been attached with excitement and adventure, Dominar being the definition of a bike that dominates every terrain whether it be tarmac, rugged, muddy or any other precarious routes. This will give riders the opportunities beyond imagination."</p> <p>The 11 riders include Prashant Manandhar, Koshish Parajuli, Suman Maharjan, Dev Kumar Shrestha, Jampa Dorjee Gurung, Roshan Maharjan, Rupesh Shrestha, Prabin Tiwari, Prashid Pandey, Aatish Chaudhary and Abdura Manla Nepali.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8032', 'image' => '20180521042212_Picture-1 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8251', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'La Trobe Business School Introduces New Courses', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School said in a statement that it introduced the new subjects that respond to changes in the job market and the need for graduates to be aware of business trends. These subjects include Big Ideas in Business and Digital Business, both of which are part of the Bachelor of Business degree.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School also announced scholarships of 15 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent of the total tuition fee for undergraduate as well as postgraduate international students commencing in 2018.</p> <p>According to the business school, these scholarships are merit based and will be offered to students based on their prior academic performance. The school said that the scholarships will be offered to students on a first come first serve basis.</p> <p>The announcement was made during a recent visit to Kathmandu of a delegation led by Professor Jane Hamilton, dean and head of La Trobe Business School.</p> <p>The business school has announced November intake in addition to the two intakes for February and July semesters.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8031', 'image' => '20180522022926_La Trobe Press conference Photo 1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8244', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha's Fascino now Available in 'Glamorous Gold' Colour', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.</p> <p>According to the company, the 'supermodel scooter' will be now available in 'glamorous gold' colour. It will also be available in 'dapper blue' and 'beaming blue', the company said in a statement.</p> <p>In an event organized in the capital on Sunday, May 20, Miss Nepal World 2018 Shrinkahala Khatiwada unveiled the new color variant of Fascino.</p> <p>The launch was followed by scooter handover ceremony. Vishnu Kumar Agarwal, MD of MAW Enterprises, handed over the key of a brand new Fascino to Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada. She won 'Yamaha Face of Fascino' along with the Miss Nepal World titles in the beauty pageant organized by The Hidden Treasure last month. She will be featuring in the advertising campaign of Yamaha Fascino throughout the year.</p> <p>According to the company, the new color models continue to offer an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 113 cc, 'Blue Core' engine with a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that offers great fuel efficiency at 66 km/L (under standard test conditions).</p> <p>In addition to practical functions such as comfort and storage, the new Fascino also has features such as new body styling with dynamic curves embellished with chrome-plating placed on the front fascia along with a new Fascino emblem, a Blue Core engine with high combustion efficiency to offer among the best fuel efficiency in the class, weight of only 103 kg that contributes to both fuel efficiency and ease of handling, stylish new graphics on the front and the sides of the external body and dual tone seat-covers with a raise grab-bars to woe customers who value a sense of luxury and quality.</p> <p>The company said that customers buying any of the Yamaha scooters will get up to 75 percent resale value on exchange with Yamaha motorcycles or scooters within one year of the date of purchase. Similarly, valuation after 12 to 18 months of the date of purchase will be 70 percent of the purchase invoiced amount while valuation between 18th and 24th month of the purchase will be 35 percent deduction from the purchase invoiced amount.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8030', 'image' => '20180521010841_afdasf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8250', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between NCC Bank and Everest Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17. Ramesh Raj Aryal, CEO of NCC Bank and Kamal Gautam, CEO of Everest Insurance signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event on Thursday.</p> <p>Following the agreement, the account holders of NCC Bank can now get insurance service provided by Everest Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8029', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8249', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei drops price of Nova 2i', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. The phone which used to cost Rs 33,900 but can now be purchased at Rs 30,900, the company said in a statement. Huawei made the announcement just days after launching the Nova 3e smartphone.</p> <p> The Nova 2i features 5.9 inch full view display with internal memory of 64 GB and 4 GB RAM. The smartphone also has four cameras, including two of 16 megapixel and the other two of 2 megapixel each. The phone is backed by a 3340 MPH battery that gives a long lasting power backup, according to the company. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8028', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8247', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Number of Industry Registration Decreases', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. According to the statistics of the Department of Industry (DOI), a total of 399 industries were registered under various categories in the first ten months of last FY 2016/17 while only 357 industries have been registered in the current FY 2017/18 so far.</p> <p>Durga Bhusal, spokesperson of DOI, said, “The establishment and operation of industry depend on the market demand and objective of investors. So, fluctuation in the registration number is common.” </p> <p>Though the registration of industries has decreased, it has seen a rise in the number of industries in the field of energy and information technology. A total of 16 energy-based and 7 information technology industries were registered in the last FY whereas the number has increased to 32 and 17 respectively.</p> <p>“Energy-based industries have been increasing in number because of the increasing demand and the awareness regarding investment in hydroelectricity from the private sector,” said Shailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers’ Association (IPPAN).</p> <p>The total capital of the industries registered in this FY is Rs 69.55 billion and 21,522 will get employment after their operation, according to the statistics of the DOI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8027', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8245', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Congratulates Winner of This Year’s Emir Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.</p> <p>The final match of the tournament was held at Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be unveiled, and the first of eight World Cup venues in Qatar that will host Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted to be the official exclusive carrier of this prestigious tournament. The Emir Cup has been tremendously successful for more than four decades, as a result of the many committed fans in Qatar who have enthusiastically supported their teams. This is the second year the Emir’s Cup final has been hosted at the Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be revealed and used. As we approach the launch of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, we are truly excited to showcase our belief in the power of sport in bringing people together.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline has recently added many exciting sporting sponsorships to its extensive sponsorship portfolio. As part of a newly enhanced three-season deal with Formula E, announced in Doha in January this year, the airline will be the title sponsor of the Qatar Airways New York City E-Prix, taking place on July 14-15.</p> <p>In addition to supporting Formula E, Qatar Airways said it is also the official airline partner of FIFA, which includes the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the FIFA Under-20 and Under 17 world cups, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the FIFA Interactive World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is set to kick-off next month, with the first match kicking off in Moscow on June 14.</p> <p>In addition to its existing partnership with the German football club giants FC Bayern München AG, for which it is a platinum partner, Qatar Airways also recently revealed multi-year sponsorship agreements with Italian football club AS Roma, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2020-21 season and with Argentinian football club Boca Juniors, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2021-22 season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8026', 'image' => '20180521012012_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8246', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Capital Expenditure only 32.5 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The expenditure stood at Rs 420 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year. Meanwhile, the data of the Office of the Auditor General shows that the government spending stood at Rs 764 billion by May 17 of the current fiscal year. The amount is 60 percent of the total budget.</p> <p>In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the capital expenditure of the government was Rs 109 billion, which is 32.5 percent of the allocated budget.</p> <p>In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, the capital expenditure stood at Rs 75 billion. According to Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri, former deputy governor of NRB, very minimal capital expenditure and massive spending at the end of the fiscal year is a risk for the whole economy. “Foreign investors won’t invest in Nepal unless return is assured,” he said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8025', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8248', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank’s support to Karunamaya Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. The bank under its corporate social responsibility donated the equipment to the temple via Ugrachandi Nala Society of Kavre.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya handed the equipment during a recent function.</p> <p> Bhaktapur branch of the bank conducted a temple cleaning campaign on the occasion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8024', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8243', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Participates in Cleanliness Campaign of Begnas Lake', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.</p> <p>The bank's Begnas branch actively participated in the programme recently under its corporate social responsibility. All staffs member of the bank took part in the programme as a continuation of the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake organised by the local Youth Club.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8023', 'image' => '20180521025448_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8242', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Nepalgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.</p> <p>The bank's Chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, May 20. On the occasion, the bank's CEO Ramesh Bahadur Thapa claimed that the bank will be the biggest development bank in terms of total paid-up capital after the approval of the proposed bonus share by the upcoming annual general meeting. He also presented a paper on the bank's financial position, services, and various activities.</p> <p>The bank informed that the branch will be providing various kinds of modern banking services including deposit and credit services, ABBS, mobile banking among others.</p> <p>Prior to this, the bank had opened eight branches in Province 1 in continuation of the extension of its services across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8022', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8241', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK's Financial Aid for Bir Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital. 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He also shed light about the bank's financial position, its services and various activities.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branch will provide all kinds of banking services including deposit and credit facilities, MBBS, mobile and modern banking services.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8035', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8256', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank Account for every Citizen: Govt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year.', 'content' => '<p>May 22, The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year. President Bidya Devi Bhandari made this announcement while speaking about the policies and programs for the fiscal year 2018-19 at parliament on May 21.</p> <p>The government's policies and programs are aimed at increasing transparency in financial sector of the country. The government is planning to conduct the entire financial transactions of governmental institutions, private and other organizations though banks to maintain transparency.</p> <p>As stated in the program, the government will adopt a policy for proper utilization of remittance in the productive sector. The government also plans to transform the country’s economy to production-oriented economy rather than import and remittance-based economy.</p> <p>The program and policy for fiscal year 2018/19 will aim to increase the productivity by forming a national strategy to boost the GDP.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8034', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8253', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi Shivam Starts Commercial Production of Cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. ', 'content' => '<p>May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. The joint venture of Sharada Group from Nepal and Hongshi Group from China was established in Sardi of Nawalparasi with an investment of Rs 36 billion. The industry was inaugurated on Friday, May 18. In the first phase, the industry will be manufacturing 6,000 tonnes of cement per day although its optimum production capacity is 12,000 tonnes per day. Before this, the largest cement producer was Arghakhachi Cement which was manufacturing 3,000 tonnes of cement per day.</p> <p>Hongshi Cement will be available in the market after getting NS (Nepal Standard) quality certification, informed Satish More, manager of Hongshi Shivam Cement.</p> <p>According to the company, 1,000 Nepali and 400 Chinese workers will get employment as soon as the industry starts full-fledged operation.</p> <p>The industry requires 80MW electricity for optimal performance. The current power requirement of the industry is 50MW but due to the lack of transmission line, the company is planning to produce electricity on its own.</p> <p>The industry has its own clinker mine in Palpa but is importing limestone from elsewhere at present as the mine lacks access to road. Hongshi Shivan Cement industry is spread in 200 bighas of land. The industry will be manufacturing 920,000 tonnes of OPC cement and 1.38 million tonnes of PPC cement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8033', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8252', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Dominar Riders off to Everest Base Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.</p> <p>HH Bajaj said it had called Dominar riders from all over Nepal and has selected 11 of them to send them to Everest Base camp after audition.</p> <p>HH Bajaj says the trip to Everest is an opportunity to enjoy and experience a ride on and off the tarmac on Dominar 400. Riders commenced their 11-day journey on May 20.</p> <p>The journey started from Kathmandu and took the route of Kerung, Dingri, Shigatse, Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Drangthang, Dingri, Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp in the Tibetan side. They will be following the same route back to Kathmandu on May 30.</p> <p> </p> <p>Talking about the Dominar Motography, Managing Director of HH Bajaj Shekhar Golchha said, "We are very happy to send 11 fearless and daring riders to Everest Base Camp. It will be enchanting and adventurous opportunity for the participants to experience riding to Everest Base Camp. Dominar Motography will explore the thrill in the unseen and unexplored terrains of enigmatic panoramas of Nepal and China. We believe that the Dominar riders have always been attached with excitement and adventure, Dominar being the definition of a bike that dominates every terrain whether it be tarmac, rugged, muddy or any other precarious routes. This will give riders the opportunities beyond imagination."</p> <p>The 11 riders include Prashant Manandhar, Koshish Parajuli, Suman Maharjan, Dev Kumar Shrestha, Jampa Dorjee Gurung, Roshan Maharjan, Rupesh Shrestha, Prabin Tiwari, Prashid Pandey, Aatish Chaudhary and Abdura Manla Nepali.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8032', 'image' => '20180521042212_Picture-1 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8251', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'La Trobe Business School Introduces New Courses', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School said in a statement that it introduced the new subjects that respond to changes in the job market and the need for graduates to be aware of business trends. These subjects include Big Ideas in Business and Digital Business, both of which are part of the Bachelor of Business degree.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School also announced scholarships of 15 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent of the total tuition fee for undergraduate as well as postgraduate international students commencing in 2018.</p> <p>According to the business school, these scholarships are merit based and will be offered to students based on their prior academic performance. The school said that the scholarships will be offered to students on a first come first serve basis.</p> <p>The announcement was made during a recent visit to Kathmandu of a delegation led by Professor Jane Hamilton, dean and head of La Trobe Business School.</p> <p>The business school has announced November intake in addition to the two intakes for February and July semesters.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8031', 'image' => '20180522022926_La Trobe Press conference Photo 1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8244', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha's Fascino now Available in 'Glamorous Gold' Colour', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.</p> <p>According to the company, the 'supermodel scooter' will be now available in 'glamorous gold' colour. It will also be available in 'dapper blue' and 'beaming blue', the company said in a statement.</p> <p>In an event organized in the capital on Sunday, May 20, Miss Nepal World 2018 Shrinkahala Khatiwada unveiled the new color variant of Fascino.</p> <p>The launch was followed by scooter handover ceremony. Vishnu Kumar Agarwal, MD of MAW Enterprises, handed over the key of a brand new Fascino to Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada. She won 'Yamaha Face of Fascino' along with the Miss Nepal World titles in the beauty pageant organized by The Hidden Treasure last month. She will be featuring in the advertising campaign of Yamaha Fascino throughout the year.</p> <p>According to the company, the new color models continue to offer an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 113 cc, 'Blue Core' engine with a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that offers great fuel efficiency at 66 km/L (under standard test conditions).</p> <p>In addition to practical functions such as comfort and storage, the new Fascino also has features such as new body styling with dynamic curves embellished with chrome-plating placed on the front fascia along with a new Fascino emblem, a Blue Core engine with high combustion efficiency to offer among the best fuel efficiency in the class, weight of only 103 kg that contributes to both fuel efficiency and ease of handling, stylish new graphics on the front and the sides of the external body and dual tone seat-covers with a raise grab-bars to woe customers who value a sense of luxury and quality.</p> <p>The company said that customers buying any of the Yamaha scooters will get up to 75 percent resale value on exchange with Yamaha motorcycles or scooters within one year of the date of purchase. Similarly, valuation after 12 to 18 months of the date of purchase will be 70 percent of the purchase invoiced amount while valuation between 18th and 24th month of the purchase will be 35 percent deduction from the purchase invoiced amount.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8030', 'image' => '20180521010841_afdasf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8250', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between NCC Bank and Everest Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17. Ramesh Raj Aryal, CEO of NCC Bank and Kamal Gautam, CEO of Everest Insurance signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event on Thursday.</p> <p>Following the agreement, the account holders of NCC Bank can now get insurance service provided by Everest Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8029', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8249', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei drops price of Nova 2i', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. The phone which used to cost Rs 33,900 but can now be purchased at Rs 30,900, the company said in a statement. Huawei made the announcement just days after launching the Nova 3e smartphone.</p> <p> The Nova 2i features 5.9 inch full view display with internal memory of 64 GB and 4 GB RAM. The smartphone also has four cameras, including two of 16 megapixel and the other two of 2 megapixel each. The phone is backed by a 3340 MPH battery that gives a long lasting power backup, according to the company. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8028', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8247', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Number of Industry Registration Decreases', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. According to the statistics of the Department of Industry (DOI), a total of 399 industries were registered under various categories in the first ten months of last FY 2016/17 while only 357 industries have been registered in the current FY 2017/18 so far.</p> <p>Durga Bhusal, spokesperson of DOI, said, “The establishment and operation of industry depend on the market demand and objective of investors. So, fluctuation in the registration number is common.” </p> <p>Though the registration of industries has decreased, it has seen a rise in the number of industries in the field of energy and information technology. A total of 16 energy-based and 7 information technology industries were registered in the last FY whereas the number has increased to 32 and 17 respectively.</p> <p>“Energy-based industries have been increasing in number because of the increasing demand and the awareness regarding investment in hydroelectricity from the private sector,” said Shailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers’ Association (IPPAN).</p> <p>The total capital of the industries registered in this FY is Rs 69.55 billion and 21,522 will get employment after their operation, according to the statistics of the DOI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8027', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8245', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Congratulates Winner of This Year’s Emir Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.</p> <p>The final match of the tournament was held at Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be unveiled, and the first of eight World Cup venues in Qatar that will host Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted to be the official exclusive carrier of this prestigious tournament. The Emir Cup has been tremendously successful for more than four decades, as a result of the many committed fans in Qatar who have enthusiastically supported their teams. This is the second year the Emir’s Cup final has been hosted at the Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be revealed and used. As we approach the launch of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, we are truly excited to showcase our belief in the power of sport in bringing people together.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline has recently added many exciting sporting sponsorships to its extensive sponsorship portfolio. As part of a newly enhanced three-season deal with Formula E, announced in Doha in January this year, the airline will be the title sponsor of the Qatar Airways New York City E-Prix, taking place on July 14-15.</p> <p>In addition to supporting Formula E, Qatar Airways said it is also the official airline partner of FIFA, which includes the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the FIFA Under-20 and Under 17 world cups, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the FIFA Interactive World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is set to kick-off next month, with the first match kicking off in Moscow on June 14.</p> <p>In addition to its existing partnership with the German football club giants FC Bayern München AG, for which it is a platinum partner, Qatar Airways also recently revealed multi-year sponsorship agreements with Italian football club AS Roma, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2020-21 season and with Argentinian football club Boca Juniors, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2021-22 season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8026', 'image' => '20180521012012_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8246', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Capital Expenditure only 32.5 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The expenditure stood at Rs 420 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year. Meanwhile, the data of the Office of the Auditor General shows that the government spending stood at Rs 764 billion by May 17 of the current fiscal year. The amount is 60 percent of the total budget.</p> <p>In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the capital expenditure of the government was Rs 109 billion, which is 32.5 percent of the allocated budget.</p> <p>In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, the capital expenditure stood at Rs 75 billion. According to Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri, former deputy governor of NRB, very minimal capital expenditure and massive spending at the end of the fiscal year is a risk for the whole economy. “Foreign investors won’t invest in Nepal unless return is assured,” he said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8025', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8248', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank’s support to Karunamaya Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. The bank under its corporate social responsibility donated the equipment to the temple via Ugrachandi Nala Society of Kavre.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya handed the equipment during a recent function.</p> <p> Bhaktapur branch of the bank conducted a temple cleaning campaign on the occasion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8024', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8243', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Participates in Cleanliness Campaign of Begnas Lake', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.</p> <p>The bank's Begnas branch actively participated in the programme recently under its corporate social responsibility. All staffs member of the bank took part in the programme as a continuation of the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake organised by the local Youth Club.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8023', 'image' => '20180521025448_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8242', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Nepalgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.</p> <p>The bank's Chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, May 20. On the occasion, the bank's CEO Ramesh Bahadur Thapa claimed that the bank will be the biggest development bank in terms of total paid-up capital after the approval of the proposed bonus share by the upcoming annual general meeting. He also presented a paper on the bank's financial position, services, and various activities.</p> <p>The bank informed that the branch will be providing various kinds of modern banking services including deposit and credit services, ABBS, mobile banking among others.</p> <p>Prior to this, the bank had opened eight branches in Province 1 in continuation of the extension of its services across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8022', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8241', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK's Financial Aid for Bir Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital. 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He also shed light about the bank's financial position, its services and various activities.</p> <p>According to the bank, the branch will provide all kinds of banking services including deposit and credit facilities, MBBS, mobile and modern banking services.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8035', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8256', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bank Account for every Citizen: Govt', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year.', 'content' => '<p>May 22, The government has announced to open a bank account for every citizen by the coming fiscal year. President Bidya Devi Bhandari made this announcement while speaking about the policies and programs for the fiscal year 2018-19 at parliament on May 21.</p> <p>The government's policies and programs are aimed at increasing transparency in financial sector of the country. The government is planning to conduct the entire financial transactions of governmental institutions, private and other organizations though banks to maintain transparency.</p> <p>As stated in the program, the government will adopt a policy for proper utilization of remittance in the productive sector. The government also plans to transform the country’s economy to production-oriented economy rather than import and remittance-based economy.</p> <p>The program and policy for fiscal year 2018/19 will aim to increase the productivity by forming a national strategy to boost the GDP.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8034', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8253', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi Shivam Starts Commercial Production of Cement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. ', 'content' => '<p>May 22: The biggest cement manufacturer of the country, Hongshi Shivam Cement, has started commercial production of cement. The joint venture of Sharada Group from Nepal and Hongshi Group from China was established in Sardi of Nawalparasi with an investment of Rs 36 billion. The industry was inaugurated on Friday, May 18. In the first phase, the industry will be manufacturing 6,000 tonnes of cement per day although its optimum production capacity is 12,000 tonnes per day. Before this, the largest cement producer was Arghakhachi Cement which was manufacturing 3,000 tonnes of cement per day.</p> <p>Hongshi Cement will be available in the market after getting NS (Nepal Standard) quality certification, informed Satish More, manager of Hongshi Shivam Cement.</p> <p>According to the company, 1,000 Nepali and 400 Chinese workers will get employment as soon as the industry starts full-fledged operation.</p> <p>The industry requires 80MW electricity for optimal performance. The current power requirement of the industry is 50MW but due to the lack of transmission line, the company is planning to produce electricity on its own.</p> <p>The industry has its own clinker mine in Palpa but is importing limestone from elsewhere at present as the mine lacks access to road. Hongshi Shivan Cement industry is spread in 200 bighas of land. The industry will be manufacturing 920,000 tonnes of OPC cement and 1.38 million tonnes of PPC cement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-22', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8033', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8252', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bajaj Dominar Riders off to Everest Base Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Eleven 'fearless' and 'daring' bikers are headed to the Everest Base Camp via Tibet on their Bajaj Dominar bikes under the sponsorship of Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal.</p> <p>HH Bajaj said it had called Dominar riders from all over Nepal and has selected 11 of them to send them to Everest Base camp after audition.</p> <p>HH Bajaj says the trip to Everest is an opportunity to enjoy and experience a ride on and off the tarmac on Dominar 400. Riders commenced their 11-day journey on May 20.</p> <p>The journey started from Kathmandu and took the route of Kerung, Dingri, Shigatse, Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Drangthang, Dingri, Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp in the Tibetan side. They will be following the same route back to Kathmandu on May 30.</p> <p> </p> <p>Talking about the Dominar Motography, Managing Director of HH Bajaj Shekhar Golchha said, "We are very happy to send 11 fearless and daring riders to Everest Base Camp. It will be enchanting and adventurous opportunity for the participants to experience riding to Everest Base Camp. Dominar Motography will explore the thrill in the unseen and unexplored terrains of enigmatic panoramas of Nepal and China. We believe that the Dominar riders have always been attached with excitement and adventure, Dominar being the definition of a bike that dominates every terrain whether it be tarmac, rugged, muddy or any other precarious routes. This will give riders the opportunities beyond imagination."</p> <p>The 11 riders include Prashant Manandhar, Koshish Parajuli, Suman Maharjan, Dev Kumar Shrestha, Jampa Dorjee Gurung, Roshan Maharjan, Rupesh Shrestha, Prabin Tiwari, Prashid Pandey, Aatish Chaudhary and Abdura Manla Nepali.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8032', 'image' => '20180521042212_Picture-1 (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8251', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'La Trobe Business School Introduces New Courses', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: La Trobe Business School under Australia's La Trobe University has introduced two new courses.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School said in a statement that it introduced the new subjects that respond to changes in the job market and the need for graduates to be aware of business trends. These subjects include Big Ideas in Business and Digital Business, both of which are part of the Bachelor of Business degree.</p> <p>La Trobe Business School also announced scholarships of 15 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent of the total tuition fee for undergraduate as well as postgraduate international students commencing in 2018.</p> <p>According to the business school, these scholarships are merit based and will be offered to students based on their prior academic performance. The school said that the scholarships will be offered to students on a first come first serve basis.</p> <p>The announcement was made during a recent visit to Kathmandu of a delegation led by Professor Jane Hamilton, dean and head of La Trobe Business School.</p> <p>The business school has announced November intake in addition to the two intakes for February and July semesters.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8031', 'image' => '20180522022926_La Trobe Press conference Photo 1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8244', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Yamaha's Fascino now Available in 'Glamorous Gold' Colour', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, announced the launch of new color models of its stylish scooter ‘Fascino’.</p> <p>According to the company, the 'supermodel scooter' will be now available in 'glamorous gold' colour. It will also be available in 'dapper blue' and 'beaming blue', the company said in a statement.</p> <p>In an event organized in the capital on Sunday, May 20, Miss Nepal World 2018 Shrinkahala Khatiwada unveiled the new color variant of Fascino.</p> <p>The launch was followed by scooter handover ceremony. Vishnu Kumar Agarwal, MD of MAW Enterprises, handed over the key of a brand new Fascino to Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada. She won 'Yamaha Face of Fascino' along with the Miss Nepal World titles in the beauty pageant organized by The Hidden Treasure last month. She will be featuring in the advertising campaign of Yamaha Fascino throughout the year.</p> <p>According to the company, the new color models continue to offer an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 113 cc, 'Blue Core' engine with a continuous variable transmission (CVT) that offers great fuel efficiency at 66 km/L (under standard test conditions).</p> <p>In addition to practical functions such as comfort and storage, the new Fascino also has features such as new body styling with dynamic curves embellished with chrome-plating placed on the front fascia along with a new Fascino emblem, a Blue Core engine with high combustion efficiency to offer among the best fuel efficiency in the class, weight of only 103 kg that contributes to both fuel efficiency and ease of handling, stylish new graphics on the front and the sides of the external body and dual tone seat-covers with a raise grab-bars to woe customers who value a sense of luxury and quality.</p> <p>The company said that customers buying any of the Yamaha scooters will get up to 75 percent resale value on exchange with Yamaha motorcycles or scooters within one year of the date of purchase. Similarly, valuation after 12 to 18 months of the date of purchase will be 70 percent of the purchase invoiced amount while valuation between 18th and 24th month of the purchase will be 35 percent deduction from the purchase invoiced amount.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8030', 'image' => '20180521010841_afdasf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8250', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Bancassurance Agreement between NCC Bank and Everest Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank and Everest Insurance have signed an agreement for bancassurance service on May 17. Ramesh Raj Aryal, CEO of NCC Bank and Kamal Gautam, CEO of Everest Insurance signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations during an event on Thursday.</p> <p>Following the agreement, the account holders of NCC Bank can now get insurance service provided by Everest Insurance from any branch of the bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8029', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8249', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei drops price of Nova 2i', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Huawei has slashed the price of Nova 2i smartphone in the Nepali market. The phone which used to cost Rs 33,900 but can now be purchased at Rs 30,900, the company said in a statement. Huawei made the announcement just days after launching the Nova 3e smartphone.</p> <p> The Nova 2i features 5.9 inch full view display with internal memory of 64 GB and 4 GB RAM. The smartphone also has four cameras, including two of 16 megapixel and the other two of 2 megapixel each. The phone is backed by a 3340 MPH battery that gives a long lasting power backup, according to the company. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8028', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8247', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Number of Industry Registration Decreases', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The registration of industries in the first ten months of the current fiscal year has decreased as compared to the corresponding period of last FY. According to the statistics of the Department of Industry (DOI), a total of 399 industries were registered under various categories in the first ten months of last FY 2016/17 while only 357 industries have been registered in the current FY 2017/18 so far.</p> <p>Durga Bhusal, spokesperson of DOI, said, “The establishment and operation of industry depend on the market demand and objective of investors. So, fluctuation in the registration number is common.” </p> <p>Though the registration of industries has decreased, it has seen a rise in the number of industries in the field of energy and information technology. A total of 16 energy-based and 7 information technology industries were registered in the last FY whereas the number has increased to 32 and 17 respectively.</p> <p>“Energy-based industries have been increasing in number because of the increasing demand and the awareness regarding investment in hydroelectricity from the private sector,” said Shailendra Guragain, chairman of Independent Power Producers’ Association (IPPAN).</p> <p>The total capital of the industries registered in this FY is Rs 69.55 billion and 21,522 will get employment after their operation, according to the statistics of the DOI. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8027', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8245', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Congratulates Winner of This Year’s Emir Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Qatar Airways, the official carrier of this year’s Emir Cup, has congratulated Al Duhail SC, the winning team of this season’s exciting final match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC.</p> <p>The final match of the tournament was held at Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be unveiled, and the first of eight World Cup venues in Qatar that will host Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the airline said in a statement.</p> <p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “We are delighted to be the official exclusive carrier of this prestigious tournament. The Emir Cup has been tremendously successful for more than four decades, as a result of the many committed fans in Qatar who have enthusiastically supported their teams. This is the second year the Emir’s Cup final has been hosted at the Khalifa International Stadium, the first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium to be revealed and used. As we approach the launch of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, we are truly excited to showcase our belief in the power of sport in bringing people together.”</p> <p>The award-winning airline has recently added many exciting sporting sponsorships to its extensive sponsorship portfolio. As part of a newly enhanced three-season deal with Formula E, announced in Doha in January this year, the airline will be the title sponsor of the Qatar Airways New York City E-Prix, taking place on July 14-15.</p> <p>In addition to supporting Formula E, Qatar Airways said it is also the official airline partner of FIFA, which includes the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the FIFA Under-20 and Under 17 world cups, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the FIFA Interactive World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is set to kick-off next month, with the first match kicking off in Moscow on June 14.</p> <p>In addition to its existing partnership with the German football club giants FC Bayern München AG, for which it is a platinum partner, Qatar Airways also recently revealed multi-year sponsorship agreements with Italian football club AS Roma, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2020-21 season and with Argentinian football club Boca Juniors, for which it will become the official jersey sponsor through the 2021-22 season.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8026', 'image' => '20180521012012_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8246', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Capital Expenditure only 32.5 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).', 'content' => '<p>May 21: The government, in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, has spent a total of Rs 644 billion, which is half of the targeted expenditure for the period, states a report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).</p> <p>The expenditure stood at Rs 420 billion in the same period of the last fiscal year. Meanwhile, the data of the Office of the Auditor General shows that the government spending stood at Rs 764 billion by May 17 of the current fiscal year. The amount is 60 percent of the total budget.</p> <p>In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the capital expenditure of the government was Rs 109 billion, which is 32.5 percent of the allocated budget.</p> <p>In the corresponding period of the last fiscal year, the capital expenditure stood at Rs 75 billion. According to Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri, former deputy governor of NRB, very minimal capital expenditure and massive spending at the end of the fiscal year is a risk for the whole economy. “Foreign investors won’t invest in Nepal unless return is assured,” he said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8025', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8248', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sunrise Bank’s support to Karunamaya Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Sunrise Bank has provided CCTV camera and UPS to Karunamaya Temple in Nala, Kavre. The bank under its corporate social responsibility donated the equipment to the temple via Ugrachandi Nala Society of Kavre.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Ratna Raj Bajracharya handed the equipment during a recent function.</p> <p> Bhaktapur branch of the bank conducted a temple cleaning campaign on the occasion.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8024', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8243', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank Participates in Cleanliness Campaign of Begnas Lake', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Global IME Bank has join hands in the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake in Pokhara, Kaski.</p> <p>The bank's Begnas branch actively participated in the programme recently under its corporate social responsibility. All staffs member of the bank took part in the programme as a continuation of the cleanliness campaign of Begnas lake organised by the local Youth Club.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8023', 'image' => '20180521025448_global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8242', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Nepalgunj', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened its branch in Nepalgunj of Banke district with an aim to provide banking service in each part of the country.</p> <p>The bank's Chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, May 20. On the occasion, the bank's CEO Ramesh Bahadur Thapa claimed that the bank will be the biggest development bank in terms of total paid-up capital after the approval of the proposed bonus share by the upcoming annual general meeting. He also presented a paper on the bank's financial position, services, and various activities.</p> <p>The bank informed that the branch will be providing various kinds of modern banking services including deposit and credit services, ABBS, mobile banking among others.</p> <p>Prior to this, the bank had opened eight branches in Province 1 in continuation of the extension of its services across the country.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8022', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '8241', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'BoK's Financial Aid for Bir Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital. ', 'content' => '<p>May 21: Bank of Kathmandu ( BoK) has provided financial support for cleanliness and painting of Bir Hospital. The bank said in a statement that it provided Rs 100,000 to the hospital on Sunday, May 20, with a motive to aid the cleanliness campaign led by Dhurmus Sunatali Foundation.</p> <p>Ram Pratap Yadav, head of the bank's corporate banking division, handed over the cheque amount to the hospital's Director Prof Dr Bhupendra Kumar Basnet.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-05-21', 'modified' => '2018-05-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '8021', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-05-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25