Warning (2): getimagesize(/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/webroot/img/news/thumbnails/20180329051633_JCB\'s Customer Visit.jpg): failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 35]Code Context<?phplist($width, $height) = getimagesize(WWW_ROOT.'img'.DS.'news'.DS.'thumbnails'.DS.$article['Article']['image']);$viewFile = '/var/www/html/newbusinessage.com/app/View/Articles/index.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'articles' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'current_user' => null, 'logged_in' => false ) $articles = array( (int) 0 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7816', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JCB Customers’ India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. The participants of the tour observed manufacturing process of JCB's excavator, wheel loader, and compactor in Pune. A press statement issued by the company reads that JCB equipment are distributed to 65 countries of the world including India.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7597', 'image' => '20180329051633_JCB\'s Customer Visit.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7815', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Spends more than 1.5b on Software Development', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: The government in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year has spent more than Rs 1.5 billion for developing and purchasing new softwares.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: The government in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year has spent more than Rs 1.5 billion for developing and purchasing new softwares. The government has allocated the amount at a time when it is finding difficulties arranging financial resources.</p> <p>The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released Rs 1.57 billion for 37 authorities in this period. Of all the authorities, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has received Rs 430 million. Likewise, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and Ministry of Science and Technology have received Rs 420 million and Rs 300 million, respectively.</p> <p>Similarly, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoFA) and Ministry of Industry (MoI) received a total of Rs 80 million and Rs 40 million, respectively. According to Arjun Prasad Pokhrel, spokesperson at MoF, the amount has been allocated to the ministries in accordance to the budget of the current Fiscal Year.</p> <p>The government, meanwhile, doesn’t have any clue on the progress and development of software that the ministries have made. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7596', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7810', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Price Hike of Steel Hits Construction Industries', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: The sharp price hike of construction materials like steel has severely affected the construction industries and projects of the nation. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: The sharp price hike of construction materials like steel has severely affected the construction industries and projects of the nation. Since the prices of iron and steel are not volatile like gold and copper, the daily rise in the prices of steel and iron is not normal, said Mohan Katuwal, president of Federation of Grill and Steel Fabricators of Nepal, amid a press conference held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, March 28.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the federation, it is the first time that the prices of steel and iron have reached to such an extent.</p> <p>“The price of a zinc plate has soared up by Rs 1,500. A zinc plate which used to cost Rs 2,900 four months ago has jumped to Rs 4,400 at present. Just two days ago, its price was Rs 4,200,”said Katuwal.</p> <p>He claimed that the prices of construction materials have increased in Nepal much more than the price rise in the international market. Though the ‘artificial’ price hike is adversely affecting all the construction projects in general, steel and grill industries, earthquake victims as well as the customers have been suffering the most. Despite the price hike, none of the concerned authorities have taken any measures to control the price hike.</p> <p>Katuwal appealed all steel manufacturers to maintain professional ethics for operating fair, transparent and healthy business. The federation also drew the attention of the government to control the artificial price hike and to create proper environment for running business considering the welfare of the customers. The federation also urged every customer to develop a culture of seeking the reason of price hike.</p> <p>The federation is preparing to submit a memorandum to the local administration, minister for industry, commerce and supply and the prime minister with three-point demand. The demands includes publishing the reasons of price increment in national newspapers, rolling back the price hike and to making available of quality materials with ease.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7595', 'image' => '20180329023432_abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7814', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Brij Cement Pledges to Work for Social Causes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Brij Cement Industries of Kedia Group has pledged to support social activities in the coming days. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Brij Cement Industries of Kedia Group has pledged to support social activities in the coming days. Brij Cement said in as statement that it will be joining hands with Pushpa Tara Kedia Foundation and Mira Himalayan Organization to work for social causes. For this, the company has signed an agreement of three years with its partners.</p> <p>The company has agreed to provide free medicines, primary health facilities, education in the rural Himalayan districts of the country under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</p> <p>The agreement was jointly signed by Manoj Kedia, president of Pushpa Kedia Foundation and Adrin Hiace of Mira Himalayan Organisation, which has been actively involved in different social activities in the country after the devastating earthquake of April 2015. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7594', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7813', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bikes for Shatru Gate Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: IME Automotives, the sole distributor of UM bikes in Nepal, has handed two UM bikes to the movie team of Shatru Gate.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: IME Automotives, the sole distributor of UM bikes in Nepal, has handed two UM bikes to the movie team of Shatru Gate.</p> <p>The bikes were handed amid an official handover ceremony on Tuesday, March 27.</p> <p>IME Automotives awarded the bikes to the team led by producer Kiran KC.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7593', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7808', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom Expands its Service in Rural Areas of Gorkha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: In a bid to expand communication service in rural areas of the nation, Nepal Telecom has started its GSM mobile service at Gamaladanda and Lhoma of Gorkha district.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: In a bid to expand communication service in rural areas of the nation, Nepal Telecom has started its GSM mobile service at Gamaladanda and Lhoma of Gorkha district.</p> <p> Nepal Telecom said it started providing the service through BTS tower installed at Chunurwi Rural Municipality-3 of Gamaladanda. Likewise, the company had installed the tower at Lhoma of the same municipality about a week ago. According to the company, the BTS tower of Gamaladanda will facilitate the people residing in Lakpaal, Yarufant, Jagat, Salleri, Bhaluvan, Pati, Fidim while the tower of Lhoma will benefit the people of Lho, Khyala, Syo, Li of the district.</p> <p>The tower is operated through solar energy, said the company. Pratibha Vaidya, spokesperson of the company, informed that the service will be operated in both places through satellite link. Nepal Telecom informed that the company will distribute 500 sim cards and 350 sim cards free of cost to the customers of Lhoma and Gamaladanda respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7592', 'image' => '20180329011916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7812', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB directs commercial banks to operate branches by mid-May', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed those commercial banks which had pledged to open new branches at local levels to start operation the branches by mid-May.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed those commercial banks which had pledged to open new branches at local levels to start operation the branches by mid-May.</p> <p>As per the commitment letter submitted to the central bank by the commercial banks, they have to open a total of 243 branches at local levels where there are no banking services at present.</p> <p>The central bank has adopted strict measures in line with the monetary policy to ensure that the commercial banks set up branches at the areas lacking infrastructures as per the commitments of the commercial banks, informed Narayan Prasad Poudyal, spokesperson at NRB. </p> <p>Besides the 243 branches, NRB issued a circular on Wednesday, March 28, to the commercial banks to establish branches in 116 local levels within this fiscal year for which they had made commitment earlier. NRB has also directed the banks to submit the progress report regarding the establishment of the branches to the central bank and the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department on a fortnightly basis.</p> <p>The central bank has also warned to punish the banks falling to establish the branches within the deadline.</p> <p>The circular has also directed the banks to partner with the local governmental bodies to get support for security and infrastructure while establishing the branches.</p> <p>NRB has been emphasizing for the need to involve commercial banks in transactions related to government funds after the country adopted the new federal system.</p> <p>Despite opening branch offices, many banks have been found providing financial services only after a year of establishing the branches.</p> <p>It is still way very difficult to operate a branch in rural and remote areas which lack sufficient infrastructure, said Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, chairman of Nepal Bankers Association. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7591', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7809', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bank’s Branch in Tulsipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City of Dang district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City of Dang district. House of Representatives member Hira Chandra KC from Dang-3 inaugurated the branch amid a function on Wednesday, March 28.</p> <p>On the occasion, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal discussed about the bank’s history, present condition and future strategy. He informed that all kinds of modern services will be provided by the branch.</p> <p>The bank has been providing services in various parts of the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7590', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7811', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchre Bank Lends Support to Students', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Dhangadhi branch of Machhapuchre Bank has provided support to Nanglashaini Gurukul Sanskrit Bidhya Peeth of Dhangadhi, Kailali.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Dhangadhi branch of Machhapuchre Bank has provided support to Nanglashaini Gurukul Sanskrit Bidhya Peeth of Dhangadhi, Kailali.</p> <p>The bank handed over uniforms, stationery materials, floor mat, rice, oil, sugar and fruits to students of the school. The bank said it lent the support to the students under its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7589', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7807', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kobelco Inaugurates Corporate Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Pooja Construction Nepal Pvt Ltd, the authorized importer of Kobelco brand of excavators, has opened its corporate office in the capital.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Pooja Construction Nepal Pvt Ltd, the authorized importer of Kobelco brand of excavators, has opened its corporate office in the capital.</p> <p>The office was inaugurated jointly by Yutaka Goto (MD and CEO of KCEI), Vikram Sharma (advisor for India and South Asia) and Rajesh Kapoor (vice president and national head of marketing at KCEI). Issuing a press statement, the company said that the inauguration ceremony was held amidst a special function on March 27. The corporate office is located at Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The company said that Kobelco excavators are considered the most fuel-efficient machine in Nepal. Pooja Construction Nepal is presently importing and selling four Kobelco models SK 140 HD LC, SK 210 HD LC, SK 220 HD and SK380 HD LC in the market.</p> <p>According to the company, Kobelco has the latest technical features with the superiority of Japanese technology ensuring long life and trouble free operation. The core design of the machine is based to ensure higher reliability, performance, comfort and easy maintenance.</p> <p>Kobelco said it started sales in the year 2013 and in a short span of time the brand enjoyed overwhelming response with sale exceeding 500+ machines. Kobelco has created a strong brand image with utmost reliability and productivity.</p> <p>Importer Pooja Construction has expanded its distribution network expands across the country with its branches at Dhangadhi, Dang, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Hetauda, Janakpur, Itahari and Dadeldhura.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7588', 'image' => '20180328034059_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7806', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Begins Deliveries of Galaxy S9, S9+', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Samsung recently started deliveries of its Galaxy S9 and S9+ series to the pre-booked customers in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Samsung recently started deliveries of its Galaxy S9 and S9+ series to the pre-booked customers in Kathmandu. Samsung Galaxy S9+ was unveiled by Face of Samsung Jyotsna Yogi amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>"I have been using the Galaxy S9+ for the last few days and I am flattered. Galaxy S9+ is a gorgeous smartphone that goes with my personality and helps me stand out in the crowd. I love its camera, my AR emoji and the super slow-mo feature," Jyotsna Yogi said.</p> <p>Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the world’s best camera featuring a dual aperture lens.</p> <p>“Galaxy S9 and S9+ are smartphones in a class entirely of their own. With the camera reimagined, now consumers can shoot photos and videos like they can’t with any other smartphone. With cool features like Super Slow-mo and AR Emoji, consumers can express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Samsung Mobile Business.</p> <p>According to the company, Galaxy S9+ and S9 will be available at Rs 104,900 and Rs 92,900 respectively. Users can get a cashback of Rs 5,000 when they purchase the device making the effective price Rs 99,900 and Rs 87,900.</p> <p>The new flagships come in three colors – lilac purple, coral blue and midnight black.</p> <p>Samsung has partnered with Ncell to provide 12,000 GB data free for 12 weeks. Samsung is also providing one-year insurance to its customers in association with Shikhar Insurance.</p> <p>Samsung has also partnered with various banks like Global IME. Nabil, Nepal Investment Bank, Laxmi Bank, Mega Bank and Kumari Bank for making S9/S9+ available at easy EMI.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7587', 'image' => '20180328033024_samsung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7805', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Raxaul-Amlekhgunj Pipeline Construction on Track', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: The construction work of fuel pipeline along Motihari-Amlekhgunj-Raxaul corridor, that started a month ago, is currently on track.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: The construction work of fuel pipeline along Motihari-Amlekhgunj-Raxaul corridor, that started a month ago, is currently on track.</p> <p>“The work commenced on February 27 and so far we have installed two kilometers of pipeline between Pathlaiya and Simara,” said Birendra Goit, spokesperson of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).</p> <p>Likhit Infrastructure Pvt Ltd from Maharastra, India is the contractor for the pipeline installation work.</p> <p>Similarly, upgrading works of four fuel reserve tanks at Amlekhgunj is also ongoing, which is overseen by Motiprabha Infratech from Gajhiabad, India. The fuel transported from the pipeline will be stored in the upgraded reserve tanks. Two out of the four tanks have the reserve capacity to store 3.9 kiloliters each while the rest of the tanks have the capacity of 4.1 kiloliters and 1.5 kiloliters each.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the pipeline project is IRs 2.75 billion and is financed by India. But the compensation for the land acquisition falls on Nepal’s part, said a source.</p> <p>According to NOC, managing the obstruction at Birgunj bypass and chopping off the trees in the areas surrounding Parsa National Park are yet to be commenced while the required pipes for the installation of the 31-km pipeline have already been procured. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7586', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7804', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ayushi KC, Kanchan Amatya in Forbes List', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Forbes magazine has published the list of thirty outstanding Asians below 30 years of age which includes two Nepali women entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Forbes magazine has published the list of thirty outstanding Asians below 30 years of age which includes two Nepali women entrepreneurs. The list of ‘30 on 30’ includes innovators, entrepreneurs and disrupters from Asia. The slogan of this year is ‘disruption and innovation’.</p> <p>Every year, Forbes has been including 30 outstanding personalities below 30 years of age in 10 different categories such as art, technology, consumer, business, science, e-commerce, social entrepreneurs in the list.</p> <p>Ayushi KC and Kanchan Amatya of Nepal have succeeded in making it to the Forbes list of social entrepreneurs. The listed candidates will get opportunity to participate in an international conference to be held in July in Hong Kong. The conference will be participated by global investors as well as organizations and people active in this sector. </p> <p>KC is the founder of Khaalisisi, which is working for waste management while Amatya is a campaigner and entrepreneur at Sustainable Fish Farming Initiative (SFFI).</p> <p>According to Forbes, KC was included in the list for the huge contribution made by Khaalisisi in the waste management through recycling. Similarly, SFFI is working on food security and poverty elimination through sustainable water farming. Forbes listed Amatya for her contribution to increase women’s reach in technology and local resources in rural parts of the country. She is credited for helping women establish their own cooperatives through financial education and for contribution in increasing the living standard of women. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7585', 'image' => '20180328030014_ayushi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7803', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank signs loan agreement with IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: NMB Bank Limited has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for loan.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: NMB Bank Limited has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for loan.</p> <p>CEO of NMB Bank, Sunil KC, and Mohammad Rehan Rashid, country representative of the World Bank for Nepal, signed a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The loan from IFC is subject to receiving approval from Nepal Rastra Bank. The loan from IFC is expected to bring in respite to the current liquidity environment, the bank said in a statement. The bank further said that the loan will be mobilized primarily to support MSME/SME and agribusinesses.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7584', 'image' => '20180328023559_NMB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7802', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Celerio Test Ride campaign completes 3rd month', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal and the automotive division of CG Holdings, said it has been conducting Celerio Test Ride Campaign across the country with dedicated test ride vehicles.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal and the automotive division of CG Holdings, said it has been conducting Celerio Test Ride Campaign across the country with dedicated test ride vehicles.</p> <p>During the three months of the campaign, the company said it conducted test ride programmes in Kawasoti, Hetauda, Birgunj, Janakpur, Birtamode, Butwal, Bhairawa, Jitpur and Dang. According to the company, 517 test rides have been conducted in total so far.</p> <p>The company said its objective of organising the test ride is to provide first-hand experience to the customers before the purchase.</p> <p>“We are very confident with the response received till date and hope to continue the same in the second phase of the campaign,” said Siraj Pant, DGM for sales, marketing and strategy of CG Motocorp.</p> <p>Celerio “The Perfect Family Car” was launched in Nepal about three months ago along with the Test ride campaign via which the customer were provided gift on every test ride and Rs 100,000 cash back to one lucky customer.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7583', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7816', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JCB Customers’ India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. The participants of the tour observed manufacturing process of JCB's excavator, wheel loader, and compactor in Pune. 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', 'content' => '<p>March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. The participants of the tour observed manufacturing process of JCB's excavator, wheel loader, and compactor in Pune. A press statement issued by the company reads that JCB equipment are distributed to 65 countries of the world including India.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7597', 'image' => '20180329051633_JCB\'s Customer Visit.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7815', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government Spends more than 1.5b on Software Development', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: The government in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year has spent more than Rs 1.5 billion for developing and purchasing new softwares.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: The government in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year has spent more than Rs 1.5 billion for developing and purchasing new softwares. The government has allocated the amount at a time when it is finding difficulties arranging financial resources.</p> <p>The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released Rs 1.57 billion for 37 authorities in this period. Of all the authorities, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has received Rs 430 million. Likewise, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and Ministry of Science and Technology have received Rs 420 million and Rs 300 million, respectively.</p> <p>Similarly, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoFA) and Ministry of Industry (MoI) received a total of Rs 80 million and Rs 40 million, respectively. According to Arjun Prasad Pokhrel, spokesperson at MoF, the amount has been allocated to the ministries in accordance to the budget of the current Fiscal Year.</p> <p>The government, meanwhile, doesn’t have any clue on the progress and development of software that the ministries have made. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7596', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7810', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Price Hike of Steel Hits Construction Industries', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: The sharp price hike of construction materials like steel has severely affected the construction industries and projects of the nation. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: The sharp price hike of construction materials like steel has severely affected the construction industries and projects of the nation. Since the prices of iron and steel are not volatile like gold and copper, the daily rise in the prices of steel and iron is not normal, said Mohan Katuwal, president of Federation of Grill and Steel Fabricators of Nepal, amid a press conference held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, March 28.</p> <p>According to a press statement issued by the federation, it is the first time that the prices of steel and iron have reached to such an extent.</p> <p>“The price of a zinc plate has soared up by Rs 1,500. A zinc plate which used to cost Rs 2,900 four months ago has jumped to Rs 4,400 at present. Just two days ago, its price was Rs 4,200,”said Katuwal.</p> <p>He claimed that the prices of construction materials have increased in Nepal much more than the price rise in the international market. Though the ‘artificial’ price hike is adversely affecting all the construction projects in general, steel and grill industries, earthquake victims as well as the customers have been suffering the most. Despite the price hike, none of the concerned authorities have taken any measures to control the price hike.</p> <p>Katuwal appealed all steel manufacturers to maintain professional ethics for operating fair, transparent and healthy business. The federation also drew the attention of the government to control the artificial price hike and to create proper environment for running business considering the welfare of the customers. The federation also urged every customer to develop a culture of seeking the reason of price hike.</p> <p>The federation is preparing to submit a memorandum to the local administration, minister for industry, commerce and supply and the prime minister with three-point demand. The demands includes publishing the reasons of price increment in national newspapers, rolling back the price hike and to making available of quality materials with ease.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7595', 'image' => '20180329023432_abhiyan.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7814', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Brij Cement Pledges to Work for Social Causes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Brij Cement Industries of Kedia Group has pledged to support social activities in the coming days. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Brij Cement Industries of Kedia Group has pledged to support social activities in the coming days. Brij Cement said in as statement that it will be joining hands with Pushpa Tara Kedia Foundation and Mira Himalayan Organization to work for social causes. For this, the company has signed an agreement of three years with its partners.</p> <p>The company has agreed to provide free medicines, primary health facilities, education in the rural Himalayan districts of the country under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).</p> <p>The agreement was jointly signed by Manoj Kedia, president of Pushpa Kedia Foundation and Adrin Hiace of Mira Himalayan Organisation, which has been actively involved in different social activities in the country after the devastating earthquake of April 2015. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7594', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7813', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bikes for Shatru Gate Team', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: IME Automotives, the sole distributor of UM bikes in Nepal, has handed two UM bikes to the movie team of Shatru Gate.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: IME Automotives, the sole distributor of UM bikes in Nepal, has handed two UM bikes to the movie team of Shatru Gate.</p> <p>The bikes were handed amid an official handover ceremony on Tuesday, March 27.</p> <p>IME Automotives awarded the bikes to the team led by producer Kiran KC.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7593', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7808', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom Expands its Service in Rural Areas of Gorkha', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: In a bid to expand communication service in rural areas of the nation, Nepal Telecom has started its GSM mobile service at Gamaladanda and Lhoma of Gorkha district.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: In a bid to expand communication service in rural areas of the nation, Nepal Telecom has started its GSM mobile service at Gamaladanda and Lhoma of Gorkha district.</p> <p> Nepal Telecom said it started providing the service through BTS tower installed at Chunurwi Rural Municipality-3 of Gamaladanda. Likewise, the company had installed the tower at Lhoma of the same municipality about a week ago. According to the company, the BTS tower of Gamaladanda will facilitate the people residing in Lakpaal, Yarufant, Jagat, Salleri, Bhaluvan, Pati, Fidim while the tower of Lhoma will benefit the people of Lho, Khyala, Syo, Li of the district.</p> <p>The tower is operated through solar energy, said the company. Pratibha Vaidya, spokesperson of the company, informed that the service will be operated in both places through satellite link. Nepal Telecom informed that the company will distribute 500 sim cards and 350 sim cards free of cost to the customers of Lhoma and Gamaladanda respectively.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7592', 'image' => '20180329011916_ntc.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7812', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB directs commercial banks to operate branches by mid-May', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed those commercial banks which had pledged to open new branches at local levels to start operation the branches by mid-May.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed those commercial banks which had pledged to open new branches at local levels to start operation the branches by mid-May.</p> <p>As per the commitment letter submitted to the central bank by the commercial banks, they have to open a total of 243 branches at local levels where there are no banking services at present.</p> <p>The central bank has adopted strict measures in line with the monetary policy to ensure that the commercial banks set up branches at the areas lacking infrastructures as per the commitments of the commercial banks, informed Narayan Prasad Poudyal, spokesperson at NRB. </p> <p>Besides the 243 branches, NRB issued a circular on Wednesday, March 28, to the commercial banks to establish branches in 116 local levels within this fiscal year for which they had made commitment earlier. NRB has also directed the banks to submit the progress report regarding the establishment of the branches to the central bank and the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department on a fortnightly basis.</p> <p>The central bank has also warned to punish the banks falling to establish the branches within the deadline.</p> <p>The circular has also directed the banks to partner with the local governmental bodies to get support for security and infrastructure while establishing the branches.</p> <p>NRB has been emphasizing for the need to involve commercial banks in transactions related to government funds after the country adopted the new federal system.</p> <p>Despite opening branch offices, many banks have been found providing financial services only after a year of establishing the branches.</p> <p>It is still way very difficult to operate a branch in rural and remote areas which lack sufficient infrastructure, said Gyanendra Prasad Dhungana, chairman of Nepal Bankers Association. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7591', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7809', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bank’s Branch in Tulsipur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City of Dang district. ', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City of Dang district. House of Representatives member Hira Chandra KC from Dang-3 inaugurated the branch amid a function on Wednesday, March 28.</p> <p>On the occasion, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal discussed about the bank’s history, present condition and future strategy. He informed that all kinds of modern services will be provided by the branch.</p> <p>The bank has been providing services in various parts of the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7590', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7811', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Machhapuchre Bank Lends Support to Students', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: Dhangadhi branch of Machhapuchre Bank has provided support to Nanglashaini Gurukul Sanskrit Bidhya Peeth of Dhangadhi, Kailali.', 'content' => '<p>March 29: Dhangadhi branch of Machhapuchre Bank has provided support to Nanglashaini Gurukul Sanskrit Bidhya Peeth of Dhangadhi, Kailali.</p> <p>The bank handed over uniforms, stationery materials, floor mat, rice, oil, sugar and fruits to students of the school. The bank said it lent the support to the students under its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7589', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7807', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Kobelco Inaugurates Corporate Office', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Pooja Construction Nepal Pvt Ltd, the authorized importer of Kobelco brand of excavators, has opened its corporate office in the capital.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Pooja Construction Nepal Pvt Ltd, the authorized importer of Kobelco brand of excavators, has opened its corporate office in the capital.</p> <p>The office was inaugurated jointly by Yutaka Goto (MD and CEO of KCEI), Vikram Sharma (advisor for India and South Asia) and Rajesh Kapoor (vice president and national head of marketing at KCEI). Issuing a press statement, the company said that the inauguration ceremony was held amidst a special function on March 27. The corporate office is located at Naxal, Kathmandu.</p> <p>The company said that Kobelco excavators are considered the most fuel-efficient machine in Nepal. Pooja Construction Nepal is presently importing and selling four Kobelco models SK 140 HD LC, SK 210 HD LC, SK 220 HD and SK380 HD LC in the market.</p> <p>According to the company, Kobelco has the latest technical features with the superiority of Japanese technology ensuring long life and trouble free operation. The core design of the machine is based to ensure higher reliability, performance, comfort and easy maintenance.</p> <p>Kobelco said it started sales in the year 2013 and in a short span of time the brand enjoyed overwhelming response with sale exceeding 500+ machines. Kobelco has created a strong brand image with utmost reliability and productivity.</p> <p>Importer Pooja Construction has expanded its distribution network expands across the country with its branches at Dhangadhi, Dang, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Hetauda, Janakpur, Itahari and Dadeldhura.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7588', 'image' => '20180328034059_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7806', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Begins Deliveries of Galaxy S9, S9+', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Samsung recently started deliveries of its Galaxy S9 and S9+ series to the pre-booked customers in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Samsung recently started deliveries of its Galaxy S9 and S9+ series to the pre-booked customers in Kathmandu. Samsung Galaxy S9+ was unveiled by Face of Samsung Jyotsna Yogi amid a function in the capital.</p> <p>"I have been using the Galaxy S9+ for the last few days and I am flattered. Galaxy S9+ is a gorgeous smartphone that goes with my personality and helps me stand out in the crowd. I love its camera, my AR emoji and the super slow-mo feature," Jyotsna Yogi said.</p> <p>Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with the world’s best camera featuring a dual aperture lens.</p> <p>“Galaxy S9 and S9+ are smartphones in a class entirely of their own. With the camera reimagined, now consumers can shoot photos and videos like they can’t with any other smartphone. With cool features like Super Slow-mo and AR Emoji, consumers can express themselves in a way that’s unique and personal to them,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Samsung Mobile Business.</p> <p>According to the company, Galaxy S9+ and S9 will be available at Rs 104,900 and Rs 92,900 respectively. Users can get a cashback of Rs 5,000 when they purchase the device making the effective price Rs 99,900 and Rs 87,900.</p> <p>The new flagships come in three colors – lilac purple, coral blue and midnight black.</p> <p>Samsung has partnered with Ncell to provide 12,000 GB data free for 12 weeks. Samsung is also providing one-year insurance to its customers in association with Shikhar Insurance.</p> <p>Samsung has also partnered with various banks like Global IME. Nabil, Nepal Investment Bank, Laxmi Bank, Mega Bank and Kumari Bank for making S9/S9+ available at easy EMI.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7587', 'image' => '20180328033024_samsung.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7805', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Raxaul-Amlekhgunj Pipeline Construction on Track', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: The construction work of fuel pipeline along Motihari-Amlekhgunj-Raxaul corridor, that started a month ago, is currently on track.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: The construction work of fuel pipeline along Motihari-Amlekhgunj-Raxaul corridor, that started a month ago, is currently on track.</p> <p>“The work commenced on February 27 and so far we have installed two kilometers of pipeline between Pathlaiya and Simara,” said Birendra Goit, spokesperson of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).</p> <p>Likhit Infrastructure Pvt Ltd from Maharastra, India is the contractor for the pipeline installation work.</p> <p>Similarly, upgrading works of four fuel reserve tanks at Amlekhgunj is also ongoing, which is overseen by Motiprabha Infratech from Gajhiabad, India. The fuel transported from the pipeline will be stored in the upgraded reserve tanks. Two out of the four tanks have the reserve capacity to store 3.9 kiloliters each while the rest of the tanks have the capacity of 4.1 kiloliters and 1.5 kiloliters each.</p> <p>The estimated cost of the pipeline project is IRs 2.75 billion and is financed by India. But the compensation for the land acquisition falls on Nepal’s part, said a source.</p> <p>According to NOC, managing the obstruction at Birgunj bypass and chopping off the trees in the areas surrounding Parsa National Park are yet to be commenced while the required pipes for the installation of the 31-km pipeline have already been procured. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7586', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7804', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ayushi KC, Kanchan Amatya in Forbes List', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: Forbes magazine has published the list of thirty outstanding Asians below 30 years of age which includes two Nepali women entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: Forbes magazine has published the list of thirty outstanding Asians below 30 years of age which includes two Nepali women entrepreneurs. The list of ‘30 on 30’ includes innovators, entrepreneurs and disrupters from Asia. The slogan of this year is ‘disruption and innovation’.</p> <p>Every year, Forbes has been including 30 outstanding personalities below 30 years of age in 10 different categories such as art, technology, consumer, business, science, e-commerce, social entrepreneurs in the list.</p> <p>Ayushi KC and Kanchan Amatya of Nepal have succeeded in making it to the Forbes list of social entrepreneurs. The listed candidates will get opportunity to participate in an international conference to be held in July in Hong Kong. The conference will be participated by global investors as well as organizations and people active in this sector. </p> <p>KC is the founder of Khaalisisi, which is working for waste management while Amatya is a campaigner and entrepreneur at Sustainable Fish Farming Initiative (SFFI).</p> <p>According to Forbes, KC was included in the list for the huge contribution made by Khaalisisi in the waste management through recycling. Similarly, SFFI is working on food security and poverty elimination through sustainable water farming. Forbes listed Amatya for her contribution to increase women’s reach in technology and local resources in rural parts of the country. She is credited for helping women establish their own cooperatives through financial education and for contribution in increasing the living standard of women. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7585', 'image' => '20180328030014_ayushi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7803', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank signs loan agreement with IFC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: NMB Bank Limited has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for loan.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: NMB Bank Limited has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for loan.</p> <p>CEO of NMB Bank, Sunil KC, and Mohammad Rehan Rashid, country representative of the World Bank for Nepal, signed a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>The loan from IFC is subject to receiving approval from Nepal Rastra Bank. The loan from IFC is expected to bring in respite to the current liquidity environment, the bank said in a statement. The bank further said that the loan will be mobilized primarily to support MSME/SME and agribusinesses.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7584', 'image' => '20180328023559_NMB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7802', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Celerio Test Ride campaign completes 3rd month', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 28: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal and the automotive division of CG Holdings, said it has been conducting Celerio Test Ride Campaign across the country with dedicated test ride vehicles.', 'content' => '<p>March 28: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal and the automotive division of CG Holdings, said it has been conducting Celerio Test Ride Campaign across the country with dedicated test ride vehicles.</p> <p>During the three months of the campaign, the company said it conducted test ride programmes in Kawasoti, Hetauda, Birgunj, Janakpur, Birtamode, Butwal, Bhairawa, Jitpur and Dang. According to the company, 517 test rides have been conducted in total so far.</p> <p>The company said its objective of organising the test ride is to provide first-hand experience to the customers before the purchase.</p> <p>“We are very confident with the response received till date and hope to continue the same in the second phase of the campaign,” said Siraj Pant, DGM for sales, marketing and strategy of CG Motocorp.</p> <p>Celerio “The Perfect Family Car” was launched in Nepal about three months ago along with the Test ride campaign via which the customer were provided gift on every test ride and Rs 100,000 cash back to one lucky customer.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-28', 'modified' => '2018-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7583', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-03-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $cat_id = '1' $categoryTitle = array( 'ArticleCategory' => array( 'id' => '1', 'name' => 'NEWS', 'parentOf' => '0', 'published' => true, 'registered' => '2015-07-20 00:00:00', 'sortorder' => '158', 'del_flag' => '0', 'homepage' => true, 'display_in_menu' => true, 'user_id' => '1', 'created' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'modified' => '2018-11-22 11:58:49' ) ) $article = array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7816', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'JCB Customers’ India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune. 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A press statement issued by the company reads that JCB equipment are distributed to 65 countries of the world including India.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-29', 'modified' => '2018-03-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7597', 'image' => '20180329051633_JCB\'s Customer Visit.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-29 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) $width = null $height = nullinclude - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 36 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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March 29: MAW Earthmovers, the authorised distributor of JCB brand construction and heavy equipment in Nepal, took its customers for India tour to watch its main plant based in Pune.…
