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			'title' => 'Janata Bank Extends its Banking Services',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.</p>

<p>The bank recently opened its branches at Simaraunagadh of Bara and Budhibazar of Pokhara. Likewise, the bank also started branchless banking service at five places namely Gauriganga Municipality-6, Dugaurli of Janaki Municipality-1 and Syaule of Godawari Municipality-8 of Kailali district and Maurighat of Rapti Rural Municipality and Falkapur of Lamahi Municipality-3 of Dang district.</p>

<p>With these service networks, the bank now has 98 branches, 31 branchless banking services, three limited banking units and 69 ATM counters.&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'EUEOM Presents Final Report with Recommendations for Future Election',
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			'summary' => 'March 21:  The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal's House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: &nbsp;The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal&#39;s House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.</p>

<p>The chief observer of the EUEOM, Zeljana Zovko, presented the final report to the Government of Nepal, the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties, observer groups, and civil society amid a press conference held in the capital on Tuesday, March 20.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am very pleased to present our final report as it brings together the findings and analysis of our observations over the period the mission was in Nepal, as well as comprehensive recommendations for future elections,&quot; stated Zovko. She further explained that the European Union remained committed to work with Nepalese partners on strengthening the democratic process of the country and would continue to take keen interest in electoral reform Nepal in coming days.</p>

<p>According to the report, the overall elections concluded on November 26 and December 7 indicated a key milestone in the implementation of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, with the legal framework providing a good basis for the conduct of elections. However, a great deal of the body of electoral law was enacted less than three months before the election, which meant that there was insufficient time for dissemination, reads the report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The report showed some weak areas during the campaign stating that although the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) performed its duties impartially, there lacked transparency in its work. There was no mechanism for regular consultations with election stakeholders, and the ECN failed to publish critical information on polling centre turnout and invalid votes. There were also procedural weaknesses, particularly in relation to reconciliation of ballots. Voter education also seemed inadequate to some areas, states the report.</p>

<p>Despite a series of violent attacks on candidates, all the political freedom including right to vote and to stand for election, and freedom of association, assembly and expression prevailed with well respect during the election.</p>

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			'title' => 'Rally Held to Mark World Oral Health Day',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.</p>

<p>Issuing a joint press statement, the organisers said that the rally was held to raise awareness on this issue. The rally started from Khulla Manch and went around the surrounding areas. More than 500 people including doctors, dental assistants, dental students from various dental colleges in Kathmandu, general public and representatives of Unilever Nepal Limited participated in this rally.</p>

<p>This time, Pepsodent and NDA said they tied up with Bir Hospital to organize free dental check-ups as well.</p>

<p>Under the coordination of Dr Bishwa Prachanda Sedai, the NDA decided to hold weeklong dental camps from March 16 to 22, offering free oral and dental check-up in every dental college, hospital and clinic all over Nepal.</p>

<p>According to FDI (World Dental Federation), brushing teeth twice with fluoridated toothpaste like Pepsodent helps save teeth and gums to a greater extent. Pepsodent, one of the trusted and popular brands of Unilever, said it has been playing a significant role in Nepal&rsquo;s oral health care for a long time.</p>

<p>&ldquo;If oral health is properly taken care of, it enhances one&rsquo;s personality and self confidence. Brushing teeth with flouridated toothpaste kills 95 percent bacteria in two minutes,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Pepsodent claimed that it has been working constantly to promote oral health in Nepal with various activities like dental camps, school awareness programs, smile carnival etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank’s own building in Biratnagar',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Everest Bank’s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Everest Bank&rsquo;s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. Chief Minister for Province 1 Sherdhan Rai inaugurated the building during an official ceremony.</p>

<p>Someshwar Seth, CEO of Everest Bank during the inauguration ceremony, said that the bank will now provide its customers with modern service in Biratnagar.</p>

<p>Everest Bank is an A-class certified banking institute and it currently serves the country with 113 ATMs, seven extension counters, 23 tax collection counters and 80 branches.</p>

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			'title' => 'Locking System of Fuel Enters Second Phase',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India. &nbsp;The state-run oil monopoly is preparing to implement this system to avoid unauthorized leakage of fuel imported from Betalpur to Nepalgunj and Gonda to Bhairahawa.</p>

<p>In the first phase, NOC had introduced this system to check leakage of fuel imported from Siliguri of West Bengal of India. The government decided to implement the locking system due to increasing cases of fuel theft on the way. The locking system was formally inaugurated only a few days ago, informed Sushil Bhattarai, chief executive of NOC.</p>

<p>According to NOC, it is planning to implement the locking system from the two border points -- Betalpur and Gonda -- within March 29.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Though some inconvenience was felt at the beginning, the situation has become normal now,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>Drivers of the fuel tankers had protested the decision at first. According to Bhattarai, NOC is planning to implement the system in all tankers within three months.</p>

<p>A team of NOC had conducted a long study with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on the implementation of the locking system. Bhattarai assured that with the implementation of the locking system, the chances of fuel theft will get minimize.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The locking system of IOC is of international level and the same design is being implemented in Nepal,&rdquo; informed Bhattarai. The keys of locking system are only with the head of NOC and IOC and that is why the theft will come to an end, claimed Bhattarai.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => ' ‘Accountability Vital for Fiscal Federalism’',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. They expressed such views during a panel discussion &lsquo;Doing Business in Federal Nepal: Global Experience and Lessons for Nepal&rsquo; organised by Nepal Economic Forum on March 19, Monday.</p>

<p>The participants of the programme said that federal structure will provide equal opportunity to all layers of the state.</p>

<p>According to Lejla Catti, public finance and governance expert from Bosnia and Herzegovina, &nbsp;accountability is the most important factor in all levels of fiscal federalism. She said that under federalism, creating balance in public spending and tax is the most challenging part.</p>

<p>According to economist Catti, development can take place if the government takes a flexible policy and develop transparent system. According to former vice president of National Planning Commission, Shankar Sharma, fiscal federalism is in the initial stage and it will take time to address the challenges related to it. &nbsp;He shared that federalism will give a good opportunity to the state and the local governments and this opportunity should be fully utilised.</p>

<p>&ldquo;To make federalism more effective, the government should be clear on what work they should do,&rdquo; said Rajiv Malhotra, professor at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, India. According to him, if there is conflict and confusion among the federal government, expected development cannot be achieved in a country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The panel discussion moderated by Sujiv Shakya, chairman of Nepal Economic Forum, saw the participation of policy makers, media persons, experts and students.</p>

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			'title' => 'Royal Enfield’s New Modern Service Center and Training Center',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company’s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company&rsquo;s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. The center was jointly inaugurated by Birat Raj Shrivastav, RE&rsquo;s regional service manager; Moti Lal Dugar, chairman of MV Dugar Group and Megha Raj Poudyal, vice-chairman of Vivek Automobiles and head of operation of Royal Enfield bikes, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield has already established seven international-level showrooms and workshops in Nepal. Continuing the showroom and workshop expansion plan, the company has already established four new showrooms in Hetauda, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi and Balaju, reads the statement.</p>

<p>The service center has been established on the premises of Gurans Insurance Company spread on 6,000 square foot. There are 16 service bays and spare parts section on the same premises, informs the press statement. RE training center has been established on the same premises.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration programme, Vivek Dugar said, &ldquo;The training center will help enhance the quality of services.&rdquo;</p>
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			'title' => 'Leaders Highlight the need of Partnership among SAARC Countries',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.</p>

<p>They also highlighted the fact that the region will be among one of the most economically prosperous regions if the governments work together on different infrastructure projects.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the 6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;SAARC Business Leaders&rsquo; Conclave, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government was ready to move ahead by forging partnership with South Asian countries with the end of the long-running political transition.</p>

<p>The conclave was organized by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) in collaboration with different organizations from March 16 to 18 in Kathmandu. &ldquo;With the end of the long-running political transition, the partnership should be aimed at tapping into the resources available in the country for economic development of the region,&rdquo; he said, urging foreign investors to make investments in Nepal as the country is marching towards economic development.</p>

<p>Likewise, Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), said that all the member states of SAARC should work for the wellbeing of the people through trade and investment promotion. &ldquo;The focus should be on connectivity in the region through railway, roadway and airline operation. Connectivity will make possible impact on economy and the people of the region,&rdquo; he added.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave saw the participation of more than 300 representatives from SAARC member countries. Different sessions of panel discussion on trade, opportunities, and cooperation among the SAARC region were held during the conclave.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is the region of opportunities as the combined economy of the region is the fifth largest in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). The combined GDP of the South Asian region was $2.6 trillion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $6.5 trillion by 2030,&rdquo; Suraj Vaidya, president of SAARC-CCI said.</p>

<p>He further added that the region is marching towards development and prosperity, and for that the governments of the region should work to increase connectivity, which will increase trade among the countries.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Balewa Airport operates after 26 Years',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. The airport that was converted into a ground was brought under operation with the joint effort of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal (CAAN) and Baglung Municipality.</p>

<p>According to CAAN, the airport will start commercial flights from Friday, March 23. Tara Air recently made a flight on a trial basis on the runway on Monday, March 19. Director General of CAAN Sanjiv Gautam said it has sent required work force after assessing the technical aspects of the airport. He further stated that two flights of Nepal Airline Corporation and Tara Airline will operate on a weekly basis.</p>

<p>Janak Paudel, mayor of Baglung Municipality, informed that the renovation and inspection of tower has been done and all other tall constructions around the airport affecting air traffic have been removed. The operation of the flight will benefit the people of Baglung as well as Gulmi, Parbat, Myagdi and Mustang district, he said. Furthermore, the airport will help in mountain flights and ultra-light flights from Balewa as an alternative to Pokhara.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Construction of Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Project Delayed',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. The hydropower project which was supposed to be completed by June last year has only met 40 percent of completion. Ministry of Energy had provided additional two years for the completion of the project but the construction is yet again stopped, according to Project Manager Sunil Kumar Lama.</p>

<p>According to Lama, late approval of the power house design has been hitting the construction of the project. He also expressed doubts towards the contractor&rsquo;s performance since the past four years.</p>

<p>Earlier, Anup Kumar Upadhyay, secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Kul Mann Ghising, CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority had directed the contractor to accomplish the project within the allotted time. Kul Mann Ghising had also visited the project site for inspection and gave some suggestions to the project management team. Besides, he requested both the management and contractors to inform him about the timeframe for the construction.</p>

<p>Chinese company Kwangsi was awarded the contract for designing. Another company named Andraj has been awarded with the construction of Hydro Mechanical works of the project but is waiting for Kwangsi to finish its work. Hydro Mechanical works can only be initiated after the completion of civil engineering works.</p>

<p>Previously, CEO for Kwangsi had committed for speedy work but he has hardly been seen at the project site, stated Project Manager Lama. He travelled back to China and only arrived in Nepal about two weeks ago, added Lama.</p>

<p>Lama informed that construction of the dam was scheduled to completed before the start of 2075 BS but the project has been halted for more than two months which indeed will affect the schedule. He mentioned that if the design was finalized, the construction would have been moving ahead. According to him, if the design won&#39;t get ready then the construction will yet be affected during the monsoon when the river bank will be overflowed with rain water.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The project was also hit by landslides, floods, earthquakes and economic blockade of India. Meanwhile, the delay in part of the contractor is adding more trouble in the construction.</p>

<p>The initial estimated budget of the project is Rs 12 billion 280 million.</p>

<p>Central Bhote Koshi Hydro Power Project will generate a total of 542 million units of electricity worth Rs 2 billion 904 million revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank’s Bonus Share Approved by 16th AGM',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) on&nbsp;March 18. This AGM has approved to distribute 14 percent bonus shares of the paid-up capital of Rs 6,826,117,155 which amounts to Rs 955,656,402 to its shareholders. The bank issued 10 percent right shares to its shareholders till March 20. The bank&#39;s paid-up capital will surge to Rs 8.46 billion after the adjustment of 10 percent right shares and 14 percent bonus shares.</p>

<p>Currently the bank has been providing services across the country through 100 branches (including three extension counters), 99 branchless banking locations, 107 ATMs and 687 POS machines.</p>

<p>As per the unaudited financial report of the current fiscal year 2074/75, the bank has recorded net profit of 1.13 billion, a deposit portfolio of Rs 87.57 billion and a loan portfolio of Rs 79.29 billion.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways announces partnership with FC Bayern München',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern München AG, further strengthening Qatar’s role as a global leader in sports. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen AG, further strengthening Qatar&rsquo;s role as a global leader in sports. Under the new agreement, the award-winning airline will become an FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen platinum partner until June 2023.</p>

<p>The five-season deal, commencing on July 1, will see the airline&rsquo;s logo adorning the shirt sleeves of the German league leaders.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways said it proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official airline partner of FIFA, is a leading supporter of major global sporting events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the FIFA Club World Cup reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline&rsquo;s own brand message &ndash; Going Places Together, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, who met with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, chairman of the Board&nbsp;of FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen, and other club officials in Berlin, said, &ldquo;Qatar Airways is delighted to be supporting Germany&rsquo;s most-winning team, FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen. We look forward to working with, and engaging with, the club, the fans, and the people of Germany to help make a real difference through this exciting new partnership. Sport is a key pillar of the long-term vision of the State of Qatar, and as Qatar&rsquo;s national carrier, we welcome the opportunity to use sport as a means of bringing people together.&rdquo;</p>
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			'summary' => 'March 20: The sixth edition of the 'Made in Nepal' expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: The sixth edition of the &#39;Made in Nepal&#39; expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. More than 25,000 visitors observed the expo informed the expo&rsquo;s joint-coordinator Pashupati KC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The expo, which was organised with an aim to globalise the Nepali products and raise awareness about the products in Nepal, showcased the first noodle ever manufactured in South Asia -- &nbsp;Rara. Likewise, Nepal&#39;s oldest bread, Krishna Pauroti was the major attraction of the expo besides agro fashion and new technology in foodstuff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to KC, the expo aimed to explore what kind of products can be exported to foreign countries.</p>

<p>The expo with 140 stalls featured foodstuff and agricultural products, handicrafts and woodcrafts, garments and shoe wares as well as service industries along with Newari feast and cultural programmes.</p>
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the A71 (2018) comes with an upgraded AI beauty technology and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor.</p>

<p>According to the company, the A71 (2018) will inherit OPPO&#39;s core selfie technology on the front camera with a slim metallic uni-body, making it a compelling choice for young consumers.</p>

<p>The phone will be available in golden and black colours.</p>

<p>The first edition of Oppo A71 was unveiled on September 2017. The new Oppo model is expected to enable smoother multitasking and switching between apps delivering a faster and more convenient experience for taking photos, watching videos and playing games, the company claimed.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Yeti Airlines-Tara Air to Airlift 100 Tons of Waste from Everest',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, the airline company said this campaign is a continuation of the airline&#39;s CSR programme for Waste Management and Environmental Awareness since 2008 in the Everest region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company further said that it is taking this initiative in partnership with Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), Himalaya Club and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p>

<p>Organizing an function at Lukla Airport on March 17, the airline said it flagged off its first flight for the clean-up campaign and shared information about the quantity of collected waste in various collection centers in the Everest region along with a time-bound plan to airlift them. Around 5,000 kg of waste was airlifted in the same day, according to the company.</p>

<p>Yeti Airlines-Tara Air have set an ambitious target of flying out 100 tons of waste from the Everest region in the year 2018 as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, particularly relating to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate change (SDG13), biodiversity consumption (SDG 15) and partnership (SDG 17).</p>

<p>While the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a local environmental conservation organization and the Himalaya Club Lukla, coordinates the collection of wastes in the Everest region, Blue Waste to Value, a recycling firm in Kathmandu recycles the wastes, as part of its agreement with SPCC. The wastes comprise of mostly empty beer bottles and cans, empty food tins, and discarded mountaineering and trekking equipment.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;On behalf of our airlines we would like to thank SPCC, Himalayan Club, Blue Waste to Value and the other organisations involved in this Everest Clean Up Campaign 2018. We are grateful to the UNDP for their guidance and support in our efforts to become a more socially responsible business enterprise. We would also like to thank the media for supporting this environmental protection initiative with their coverage,&rdquo; said Umesh Chandra Rai, CEO of Yeti Airlines/Tara Air.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We hope that such collaborative efforts will lead to success in protecting our planet&rsquo;s fragile ecosystems for our future generations to enjoy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Nepal, Valerie Juliand, said, &quot;I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking up the initiative to clean up one of world&rsquo;s most treasured tourist hotspots, the Everest region. Activities such as this will help promote a culture of ethical and responsible business, while ultimately contributing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7769',
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			'title' => 'Janata Bank Extends its Banking Services',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.</p>

<p>The bank recently opened its branches at Simaraunagadh of Bara and Budhibazar of Pokhara. Likewise, the bank also started branchless banking service at five places namely Gauriganga Municipality-6, Dugaurli of Janaki Municipality-1 and Syaule of Godawari Municipality-8 of Kailali district and Maurighat of Rapti Rural Municipality and Falkapur of Lamahi Municipality-3 of Dang district.</p>

<p>With these service networks, the bank now has 98 branches, 31 branchless banking services, three limited banking units and 69 ATM counters.&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'EUEOM Presents Final Report with Recommendations for Future Election',
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			'summary' => 'March 21:  The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal's House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: &nbsp;The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal&#39;s House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.</p>

<p>The chief observer of the EUEOM, Zeljana Zovko, presented the final report to the Government of Nepal, the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties, observer groups, and civil society amid a press conference held in the capital on Tuesday, March 20.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am very pleased to present our final report as it brings together the findings and analysis of our observations over the period the mission was in Nepal, as well as comprehensive recommendations for future elections,&quot; stated Zovko. She further explained that the European Union remained committed to work with Nepalese partners on strengthening the democratic process of the country and would continue to take keen interest in electoral reform Nepal in coming days.</p>

<p>According to the report, the overall elections concluded on November 26 and December 7 indicated a key milestone in the implementation of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, with the legal framework providing a good basis for the conduct of elections. However, a great deal of the body of electoral law was enacted less than three months before the election, which meant that there was insufficient time for dissemination, reads the report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The report showed some weak areas during the campaign stating that although the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) performed its duties impartially, there lacked transparency in its work. There was no mechanism for regular consultations with election stakeholders, and the ECN failed to publish critical information on polling centre turnout and invalid votes. There were also procedural weaknesses, particularly in relation to reconciliation of ballots. Voter education also seemed inadequate to some areas, states the report.</p>

<p>Despite a series of violent attacks on candidates, all the political freedom including right to vote and to stand for election, and freedom of association, assembly and expression prevailed with well respect during the election.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Rally Held to Mark World Oral Health Day',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.</p>

<p>Issuing a joint press statement, the organisers said that the rally was held to raise awareness on this issue. The rally started from Khulla Manch and went around the surrounding areas. More than 500 people including doctors, dental assistants, dental students from various dental colleges in Kathmandu, general public and representatives of Unilever Nepal Limited participated in this rally.</p>

<p>This time, Pepsodent and NDA said they tied up with Bir Hospital to organize free dental check-ups as well.</p>

<p>Under the coordination of Dr Bishwa Prachanda Sedai, the NDA decided to hold weeklong dental camps from March 16 to 22, offering free oral and dental check-up in every dental college, hospital and clinic all over Nepal.</p>

<p>According to FDI (World Dental Federation), brushing teeth twice with fluoridated toothpaste like Pepsodent helps save teeth and gums to a greater extent. Pepsodent, one of the trusted and popular brands of Unilever, said it has been playing a significant role in Nepal&rsquo;s oral health care for a long time.</p>

<p>&ldquo;If oral health is properly taken care of, it enhances one&rsquo;s personality and self confidence. Brushing teeth with flouridated toothpaste kills 95 percent bacteria in two minutes,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Pepsodent claimed that it has been working constantly to promote oral health in Nepal with various activities like dental camps, school awareness programs, smile carnival etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank’s own building in Biratnagar',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Everest Bank’s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Everest Bank&rsquo;s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. Chief Minister for Province 1 Sherdhan Rai inaugurated the building during an official ceremony.</p>

<p>Someshwar Seth, CEO of Everest Bank during the inauguration ceremony, said that the bank will now provide its customers with modern service in Biratnagar.</p>

<p>Everest Bank is an A-class certified banking institute and it currently serves the country with 113 ATMs, seven extension counters, 23 tax collection counters and 80 branches.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Locking System of Fuel Enters Second Phase',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India. &nbsp;The state-run oil monopoly is preparing to implement this system to avoid unauthorized leakage of fuel imported from Betalpur to Nepalgunj and Gonda to Bhairahawa.</p>

<p>In the first phase, NOC had introduced this system to check leakage of fuel imported from Siliguri of West Bengal of India. The government decided to implement the locking system due to increasing cases of fuel theft on the way. The locking system was formally inaugurated only a few days ago, informed Sushil Bhattarai, chief executive of NOC.</p>

<p>According to NOC, it is planning to implement the locking system from the two border points -- Betalpur and Gonda -- within March 29.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Though some inconvenience was felt at the beginning, the situation has become normal now,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>Drivers of the fuel tankers had protested the decision at first. According to Bhattarai, NOC is planning to implement the system in all tankers within three months.</p>

<p>A team of NOC had conducted a long study with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on the implementation of the locking system. Bhattarai assured that with the implementation of the locking system, the chances of fuel theft will get minimize.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The locking system of IOC is of international level and the same design is being implemented in Nepal,&rdquo; informed Bhattarai. The keys of locking system are only with the head of NOC and IOC and that is why the theft will come to an end, claimed Bhattarai.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => ' ‘Accountability Vital for Fiscal Federalism’',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. They expressed such views during a panel discussion &lsquo;Doing Business in Federal Nepal: Global Experience and Lessons for Nepal&rsquo; organised by Nepal Economic Forum on March 19, Monday.</p>

<p>The participants of the programme said that federal structure will provide equal opportunity to all layers of the state.</p>

<p>According to Lejla Catti, public finance and governance expert from Bosnia and Herzegovina, &nbsp;accountability is the most important factor in all levels of fiscal federalism. She said that under federalism, creating balance in public spending and tax is the most challenging part.</p>

<p>According to economist Catti, development can take place if the government takes a flexible policy and develop transparent system. According to former vice president of National Planning Commission, Shankar Sharma, fiscal federalism is in the initial stage and it will take time to address the challenges related to it. &nbsp;He shared that federalism will give a good opportunity to the state and the local governments and this opportunity should be fully utilised.</p>

<p>&ldquo;To make federalism more effective, the government should be clear on what work they should do,&rdquo; said Rajiv Malhotra, professor at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, India. According to him, if there is conflict and confusion among the federal government, expected development cannot be achieved in a country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The panel discussion moderated by Sujiv Shakya, chairman of Nepal Economic Forum, saw the participation of policy makers, media persons, experts and students.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company’s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company&rsquo;s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. The center was jointly inaugurated by Birat Raj Shrivastav, RE&rsquo;s regional service manager; Moti Lal Dugar, chairman of MV Dugar Group and Megha Raj Poudyal, vice-chairman of Vivek Automobiles and head of operation of Royal Enfield bikes, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield has already established seven international-level showrooms and workshops in Nepal. Continuing the showroom and workshop expansion plan, the company has already established four new showrooms in Hetauda, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi and Balaju, reads the statement.</p>

<p>The service center has been established on the premises of Gurans Insurance Company spread on 6,000 square foot. There are 16 service bays and spare parts section on the same premises, informs the press statement. RE training center has been established on the same premises.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration programme, Vivek Dugar said, &ldquo;The training center will help enhance the quality of services.&rdquo;</p>
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.</p>

<p>They also highlighted the fact that the region will be among one of the most economically prosperous regions if the governments work together on different infrastructure projects.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the 6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;SAARC Business Leaders&rsquo; Conclave, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government was ready to move ahead by forging partnership with South Asian countries with the end of the long-running political transition.</p>

<p>The conclave was organized by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) in collaboration with different organizations from March 16 to 18 in Kathmandu. &ldquo;With the end of the long-running political transition, the partnership should be aimed at tapping into the resources available in the country for economic development of the region,&rdquo; he said, urging foreign investors to make investments in Nepal as the country is marching towards economic development.</p>

<p>Likewise, Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), said that all the member states of SAARC should work for the wellbeing of the people through trade and investment promotion. &ldquo;The focus should be on connectivity in the region through railway, roadway and airline operation. Connectivity will make possible impact on economy and the people of the region,&rdquo; he added.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave saw the participation of more than 300 representatives from SAARC member countries. Different sessions of panel discussion on trade, opportunities, and cooperation among the SAARC region were held during the conclave.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is the region of opportunities as the combined economy of the region is the fifth largest in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). The combined GDP of the South Asian region was $2.6 trillion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $6.5 trillion by 2030,&rdquo; Suraj Vaidya, president of SAARC-CCI said.</p>

<p>He further added that the region is marching towards development and prosperity, and for that the governments of the region should work to increase connectivity, which will increase trade among the countries.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Balewa Airport operates after 26 Years',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. The airport that was converted into a ground was brought under operation with the joint effort of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal (CAAN) and Baglung Municipality.</p>

<p>According to CAAN, the airport will start commercial flights from Friday, March 23. Tara Air recently made a flight on a trial basis on the runway on Monday, March 19. Director General of CAAN Sanjiv Gautam said it has sent required work force after assessing the technical aspects of the airport. He further stated that two flights of Nepal Airline Corporation and Tara Airline will operate on a weekly basis.</p>

<p>Janak Paudel, mayor of Baglung Municipality, informed that the renovation and inspection of tower has been done and all other tall constructions around the airport affecting air traffic have been removed. The operation of the flight will benefit the people of Baglung as well as Gulmi, Parbat, Myagdi and Mustang district, he said. Furthermore, the airport will help in mountain flights and ultra-light flights from Balewa as an alternative to Pokhara.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Construction of Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Project Delayed',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. The hydropower project which was supposed to be completed by June last year has only met 40 percent of completion. Ministry of Energy had provided additional two years for the completion of the project but the construction is yet again stopped, according to Project Manager Sunil Kumar Lama.</p>

<p>According to Lama, late approval of the power house design has been hitting the construction of the project. He also expressed doubts towards the contractor&rsquo;s performance since the past four years.</p>

<p>Earlier, Anup Kumar Upadhyay, secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Kul Mann Ghising, CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority had directed the contractor to accomplish the project within the allotted time. Kul Mann Ghising had also visited the project site for inspection and gave some suggestions to the project management team. Besides, he requested both the management and contractors to inform him about the timeframe for the construction.</p>

<p>Chinese company Kwangsi was awarded the contract for designing. Another company named Andraj has been awarded with the construction of Hydro Mechanical works of the project but is waiting for Kwangsi to finish its work. Hydro Mechanical works can only be initiated after the completion of civil engineering works.</p>

<p>Previously, CEO for Kwangsi had committed for speedy work but he has hardly been seen at the project site, stated Project Manager Lama. He travelled back to China and only arrived in Nepal about two weeks ago, added Lama.</p>

<p>Lama informed that construction of the dam was scheduled to completed before the start of 2075 BS but the project has been halted for more than two months which indeed will affect the schedule. He mentioned that if the design was finalized, the construction would have been moving ahead. According to him, if the design won&#39;t get ready then the construction will yet be affected during the monsoon when the river bank will be overflowed with rain water.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The project was also hit by landslides, floods, earthquakes and economic blockade of India. Meanwhile, the delay in part of the contractor is adding more trouble in the construction.</p>

<p>The initial estimated budget of the project is Rs 12 billion 280 million.</p>

<p>Central Bhote Koshi Hydro Power Project will generate a total of 542 million units of electricity worth Rs 2 billion 904 million revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank’s Bonus Share Approved by 16th AGM',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) on&nbsp;March 18. This AGM has approved to distribute 14 percent bonus shares of the paid-up capital of Rs 6,826,117,155 which amounts to Rs 955,656,402 to its shareholders. The bank issued 10 percent right shares to its shareholders till March 20. The bank&#39;s paid-up capital will surge to Rs 8.46 billion after the adjustment of 10 percent right shares and 14 percent bonus shares.</p>

<p>Currently the bank has been providing services across the country through 100 branches (including three extension counters), 99 branchless banking locations, 107 ATMs and 687 POS machines.</p>

<p>As per the unaudited financial report of the current fiscal year 2074/75, the bank has recorded net profit of 1.13 billion, a deposit portfolio of Rs 87.57 billion and a loan portfolio of Rs 79.29 billion.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Qatar Airways announces partnership with FC Bayern München',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern München AG, further strengthening Qatar’s role as a global leader in sports. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen AG, further strengthening Qatar&rsquo;s role as a global leader in sports. Under the new agreement, the award-winning airline will become an FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen platinum partner until June 2023.</p>

<p>The five-season deal, commencing on July 1, will see the airline&rsquo;s logo adorning the shirt sleeves of the German league leaders.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways said it proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official airline partner of FIFA, is a leading supporter of major global sporting events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the FIFA Club World Cup reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline&rsquo;s own brand message &ndash; Going Places Together, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, who met with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, chairman of the Board&nbsp;of FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen, and other club officials in Berlin, said, &ldquo;Qatar Airways is delighted to be supporting Germany&rsquo;s most-winning team, FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen. We look forward to working with, and engaging with, the club, the fans, and the people of Germany to help make a real difference through this exciting new partnership. Sport is a key pillar of the long-term vision of the State of Qatar, and as Qatar&rsquo;s national carrier, we welcome the opportunity to use sport as a means of bringing people together.&rdquo;</p>
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			'title' => 'Made in Nepal Expo',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: The sixth edition of the 'Made in Nepal' expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: The sixth edition of the &#39;Made in Nepal&#39; expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. More than 25,000 visitors observed the expo informed the expo&rsquo;s joint-coordinator Pashupati KC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The expo, which was organised with an aim to globalise the Nepali products and raise awareness about the products in Nepal, showcased the first noodle ever manufactured in South Asia -- &nbsp;Rara. Likewise, Nepal&#39;s oldest bread, Krishna Pauroti was the major attraction of the expo besides agro fashion and new technology in foodstuff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to KC, the expo aimed to explore what kind of products can be exported to foreign countries.</p>

<p>The expo with 140 stalls featured foodstuff and agricultural products, handicrafts and woodcrafts, garments and shoe wares as well as service industries along with Newari feast and cultural programmes.</p>
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			'title' => 'New Variant of Oppo A71 to Hit Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the A71 (2018) comes with an upgraded AI beauty technology and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor.</p>

<p>According to the company, the A71 (2018) will inherit OPPO&#39;s core selfie technology on the front camera with a slim metallic uni-body, making it a compelling choice for young consumers.</p>

<p>The phone will be available in golden and black colours.</p>

<p>The first edition of Oppo A71 was unveiled on September 2017. The new Oppo model is expected to enable smoother multitasking and switching between apps delivering a faster and more convenient experience for taking photos, watching videos and playing games, the company claimed.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Yeti Airlines-Tara Air to Airlift 100 Tons of Waste from Everest',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, the airline company said this campaign is a continuation of the airline&#39;s CSR programme for Waste Management and Environmental Awareness since 2008 in the Everest region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company further said that it is taking this initiative in partnership with Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), Himalaya Club and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p>

<p>Organizing an function at Lukla Airport on March 17, the airline said it flagged off its first flight for the clean-up campaign and shared information about the quantity of collected waste in various collection centers in the Everest region along with a time-bound plan to airlift them. Around 5,000 kg of waste was airlifted in the same day, according to the company.</p>

<p>Yeti Airlines-Tara Air have set an ambitious target of flying out 100 tons of waste from the Everest region in the year 2018 as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, particularly relating to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate change (SDG13), biodiversity consumption (SDG 15) and partnership (SDG 17).</p>

<p>While the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a local environmental conservation organization and the Himalaya Club Lukla, coordinates the collection of wastes in the Everest region, Blue Waste to Value, a recycling firm in Kathmandu recycles the wastes, as part of its agreement with SPCC. The wastes comprise of mostly empty beer bottles and cans, empty food tins, and discarded mountaineering and trekking equipment.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;On behalf of our airlines we would like to thank SPCC, Himalayan Club, Blue Waste to Value and the other organisations involved in this Everest Clean Up Campaign 2018. We are grateful to the UNDP for their guidance and support in our efforts to become a more socially responsible business enterprise. We would also like to thank the media for supporting this environmental protection initiative with their coverage,&rdquo; said Umesh Chandra Rai, CEO of Yeti Airlines/Tara Air.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We hope that such collaborative efforts will lead to success in protecting our planet&rsquo;s fragile ecosystems for our future generations to enjoy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Nepal, Valerie Juliand, said, &quot;I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking up the initiative to clean up one of world&rsquo;s most treasured tourist hotspots, the Everest region. Activities such as this will help promote a culture of ethical and responsible business, while ultimately contributing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Janata Bank Extends its Banking Services',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.</p>

<p>The bank recently opened its branches at Simaraunagadh of Bara and Budhibazar of Pokhara. Likewise, the bank also started branchless banking service at five places namely Gauriganga Municipality-6, Dugaurli of Janaki Municipality-1 and Syaule of Godawari Municipality-8 of Kailali district and Maurighat of Rapti Rural Municipality and Falkapur of Lamahi Municipality-3 of Dang district.</p>

<p>With these service networks, the bank now has 98 branches, 31 branchless banking services, three limited banking units and 69 ATM counters.&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'EUEOM Presents Final Report with Recommendations for Future Election',
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			'summary' => 'March 21:  The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal's House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: &nbsp;The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal&#39;s House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.</p>

<p>The chief observer of the EUEOM, Zeljana Zovko, presented the final report to the Government of Nepal, the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties, observer groups, and civil society amid a press conference held in the capital on Tuesday, March 20.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am very pleased to present our final report as it brings together the findings and analysis of our observations over the period the mission was in Nepal, as well as comprehensive recommendations for future elections,&quot; stated Zovko. She further explained that the European Union remained committed to work with Nepalese partners on strengthening the democratic process of the country and would continue to take keen interest in electoral reform Nepal in coming days.</p>

<p>According to the report, the overall elections concluded on November 26 and December 7 indicated a key milestone in the implementation of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, with the legal framework providing a good basis for the conduct of elections. However, a great deal of the body of electoral law was enacted less than three months before the election, which meant that there was insufficient time for dissemination, reads the report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The report showed some weak areas during the campaign stating that although the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) performed its duties impartially, there lacked transparency in its work. There was no mechanism for regular consultations with election stakeholders, and the ECN failed to publish critical information on polling centre turnout and invalid votes. There were also procedural weaknesses, particularly in relation to reconciliation of ballots. Voter education also seemed inadequate to some areas, states the report.</p>

<p>Despite a series of violent attacks on candidates, all the political freedom including right to vote and to stand for election, and freedom of association, assembly and expression prevailed with well respect during the election.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7767',
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			'title' => 'Rally Held to Mark World Oral Health Day',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.</p>

<p>Issuing a joint press statement, the organisers said that the rally was held to raise awareness on this issue. The rally started from Khulla Manch and went around the surrounding areas. More than 500 people including doctors, dental assistants, dental students from various dental colleges in Kathmandu, general public and representatives of Unilever Nepal Limited participated in this rally.</p>

<p>This time, Pepsodent and NDA said they tied up with Bir Hospital to organize free dental check-ups as well.</p>

<p>Under the coordination of Dr Bishwa Prachanda Sedai, the NDA decided to hold weeklong dental camps from March 16 to 22, offering free oral and dental check-up in every dental college, hospital and clinic all over Nepal.</p>

<p>According to FDI (World Dental Federation), brushing teeth twice with fluoridated toothpaste like Pepsodent helps save teeth and gums to a greater extent. Pepsodent, one of the trusted and popular brands of Unilever, said it has been playing a significant role in Nepal&rsquo;s oral health care for a long time.</p>

<p>&ldquo;If oral health is properly taken care of, it enhances one&rsquo;s personality and self confidence. Brushing teeth with flouridated toothpaste kills 95 percent bacteria in two minutes,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Pepsodent claimed that it has been working constantly to promote oral health in Nepal with various activities like dental camps, school awareness programs, smile carnival etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7766',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Everest Bank’s own building in Biratnagar',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 21: Everest Bank’s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Everest Bank&rsquo;s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. Chief Minister for Province 1 Sherdhan Rai inaugurated the building during an official ceremony.</p>

<p>Someshwar Seth, CEO of Everest Bank during the inauguration ceremony, said that the bank will now provide its customers with modern service in Biratnagar.</p>

<p>Everest Bank is an A-class certified banking institute and it currently serves the country with 113 ATMs, seven extension counters, 23 tax collection counters and 80 branches.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7765',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Locking System of Fuel Enters Second Phase',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India. &nbsp;The state-run oil monopoly is preparing to implement this system to avoid unauthorized leakage of fuel imported from Betalpur to Nepalgunj and Gonda to Bhairahawa.</p>

<p>In the first phase, NOC had introduced this system to check leakage of fuel imported from Siliguri of West Bengal of India. The government decided to implement the locking system due to increasing cases of fuel theft on the way. The locking system was formally inaugurated only a few days ago, informed Sushil Bhattarai, chief executive of NOC.</p>

<p>According to NOC, it is planning to implement the locking system from the two border points -- Betalpur and Gonda -- within March 29.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Though some inconvenience was felt at the beginning, the situation has become normal now,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>Drivers of the fuel tankers had protested the decision at first. According to Bhattarai, NOC is planning to implement the system in all tankers within three months.</p>

<p>A team of NOC had conducted a long study with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on the implementation of the locking system. Bhattarai assured that with the implementation of the locking system, the chances of fuel theft will get minimize.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The locking system of IOC is of international level and the same design is being implemented in Nepal,&rdquo; informed Bhattarai. The keys of locking system are only with the head of NOC and IOC and that is why the theft will come to an end, claimed Bhattarai.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '7764',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => ' ‘Accountability Vital for Fiscal Federalism’',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. They expressed such views during a panel discussion &lsquo;Doing Business in Federal Nepal: Global Experience and Lessons for Nepal&rsquo; organised by Nepal Economic Forum on March 19, Monday.</p>

<p>The participants of the programme said that federal structure will provide equal opportunity to all layers of the state.</p>

<p>According to Lejla Catti, public finance and governance expert from Bosnia and Herzegovina, &nbsp;accountability is the most important factor in all levels of fiscal federalism. She said that under federalism, creating balance in public spending and tax is the most challenging part.</p>

<p>According to economist Catti, development can take place if the government takes a flexible policy and develop transparent system. According to former vice president of National Planning Commission, Shankar Sharma, fiscal federalism is in the initial stage and it will take time to address the challenges related to it. &nbsp;He shared that federalism will give a good opportunity to the state and the local governments and this opportunity should be fully utilised.</p>

<p>&ldquo;To make federalism more effective, the government should be clear on what work they should do,&rdquo; said Rajiv Malhotra, professor at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, India. According to him, if there is conflict and confusion among the federal government, expected development cannot be achieved in a country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The panel discussion moderated by Sujiv Shakya, chairman of Nepal Economic Forum, saw the participation of policy makers, media persons, experts and students.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7763',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Royal Enfield’s New Modern Service Center and Training Center',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company’s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company&rsquo;s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. The center was jointly inaugurated by Birat Raj Shrivastav, RE&rsquo;s regional service manager; Moti Lal Dugar, chairman of MV Dugar Group and Megha Raj Poudyal, vice-chairman of Vivek Automobiles and head of operation of Royal Enfield bikes, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield has already established seven international-level showrooms and workshops in Nepal. Continuing the showroom and workshop expansion plan, the company has already established four new showrooms in Hetauda, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi and Balaju, reads the statement.</p>

<p>The service center has been established on the premises of Gurans Insurance Company spread on 6,000 square foot. There are 16 service bays and spare parts section on the same premises, informs the press statement. RE training center has been established on the same premises.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration programme, Vivek Dugar said, &ldquo;The training center will help enhance the quality of services.&rdquo;</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '7762',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Leaders Highlight the need of Partnership among SAARC Countries',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.</p>

<p>They also highlighted the fact that the region will be among one of the most economically prosperous regions if the governments work together on different infrastructure projects.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the 6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;SAARC Business Leaders&rsquo; Conclave, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government was ready to move ahead by forging partnership with South Asian countries with the end of the long-running political transition.</p>

<p>The conclave was organized by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) in collaboration with different organizations from March 16 to 18 in Kathmandu. &ldquo;With the end of the long-running political transition, the partnership should be aimed at tapping into the resources available in the country for economic development of the region,&rdquo; he said, urging foreign investors to make investments in Nepal as the country is marching towards economic development.</p>

<p>Likewise, Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), said that all the member states of SAARC should work for the wellbeing of the people through trade and investment promotion. &ldquo;The focus should be on connectivity in the region through railway, roadway and airline operation. Connectivity will make possible impact on economy and the people of the region,&rdquo; he added.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave saw the participation of more than 300 representatives from SAARC member countries. Different sessions of panel discussion on trade, opportunities, and cooperation among the SAARC region were held during the conclave.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is the region of opportunities as the combined economy of the region is the fifth largest in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). The combined GDP of the South Asian region was $2.6 trillion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $6.5 trillion by 2030,&rdquo; Suraj Vaidya, president of SAARC-CCI said.</p>

<p>He further added that the region is marching towards development and prosperity, and for that the governments of the region should work to increase connectivity, which will increase trade among the countries.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7761',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Balewa Airport operates after 26 Years',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. The airport that was converted into a ground was brought under operation with the joint effort of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal (CAAN) and Baglung Municipality.</p>

<p>According to CAAN, the airport will start commercial flights from Friday, March 23. Tara Air recently made a flight on a trial basis on the runway on Monday, March 19. Director General of CAAN Sanjiv Gautam said it has sent required work force after assessing the technical aspects of the airport. He further stated that two flights of Nepal Airline Corporation and Tara Airline will operate on a weekly basis.</p>

<p>Janak Paudel, mayor of Baglung Municipality, informed that the renovation and inspection of tower has been done and all other tall constructions around the airport affecting air traffic have been removed. The operation of the flight will benefit the people of Baglung as well as Gulmi, Parbat, Myagdi and Mustang district, he said. Furthermore, the airport will help in mountain flights and ultra-light flights from Balewa as an alternative to Pokhara.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7760',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Construction of Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Project Delayed',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. The hydropower project which was supposed to be completed by June last year has only met 40 percent of completion. Ministry of Energy had provided additional two years for the completion of the project but the construction is yet again stopped, according to Project Manager Sunil Kumar Lama.</p>

<p>According to Lama, late approval of the power house design has been hitting the construction of the project. He also expressed doubts towards the contractor&rsquo;s performance since the past four years.</p>

<p>Earlier, Anup Kumar Upadhyay, secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Kul Mann Ghising, CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority had directed the contractor to accomplish the project within the allotted time. Kul Mann Ghising had also visited the project site for inspection and gave some suggestions to the project management team. Besides, he requested both the management and contractors to inform him about the timeframe for the construction.</p>

<p>Chinese company Kwangsi was awarded the contract for designing. Another company named Andraj has been awarded with the construction of Hydro Mechanical works of the project but is waiting for Kwangsi to finish its work. Hydro Mechanical works can only be initiated after the completion of civil engineering works.</p>

<p>Previously, CEO for Kwangsi had committed for speedy work but he has hardly been seen at the project site, stated Project Manager Lama. He travelled back to China and only arrived in Nepal about two weeks ago, added Lama.</p>

<p>Lama informed that construction of the dam was scheduled to completed before the start of 2075 BS but the project has been halted for more than two months which indeed will affect the schedule. He mentioned that if the design was finalized, the construction would have been moving ahead. According to him, if the design won&#39;t get ready then the construction will yet be affected during the monsoon when the river bank will be overflowed with rain water.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The project was also hit by landslides, floods, earthquakes and economic blockade of India. Meanwhile, the delay in part of the contractor is adding more trouble in the construction.</p>

<p>The initial estimated budget of the project is Rs 12 billion 280 million.</p>

<p>Central Bhote Koshi Hydro Power Project will generate a total of 542 million units of electricity worth Rs 2 billion 904 million revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7759',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank’s Bonus Share Approved by 16th AGM',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) on&nbsp;March 18. This AGM has approved to distribute 14 percent bonus shares of the paid-up capital of Rs 6,826,117,155 which amounts to Rs 955,656,402 to its shareholders. The bank issued 10 percent right shares to its shareholders till March 20. The bank&#39;s paid-up capital will surge to Rs 8.46 billion after the adjustment of 10 percent right shares and 14 percent bonus shares.</p>

<p>Currently the bank has been providing services across the country through 100 branches (including three extension counters), 99 branchless banking locations, 107 ATMs and 687 POS machines.</p>

<p>As per the unaudited financial report of the current fiscal year 2074/75, the bank has recorded net profit of 1.13 billion, a deposit portfolio of Rs 87.57 billion and a loan portfolio of Rs 79.29 billion.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7758',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Qatar Airways announces partnership with FC Bayern München',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern München AG, further strengthening Qatar’s role as a global leader in sports. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen AG, further strengthening Qatar&rsquo;s role as a global leader in sports. Under the new agreement, the award-winning airline will become an FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen platinum partner until June 2023.</p>

<p>The five-season deal, commencing on July 1, will see the airline&rsquo;s logo adorning the shirt sleeves of the German league leaders.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways said it proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official airline partner of FIFA, is a leading supporter of major global sporting events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the FIFA Club World Cup reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline&rsquo;s own brand message &ndash; Going Places Together, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, who met with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, chairman of the Board&nbsp;of FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen, and other club officials in Berlin, said, &ldquo;Qatar Airways is delighted to be supporting Germany&rsquo;s most-winning team, FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen. We look forward to working with, and engaging with, the club, the fans, and the people of Germany to help make a real difference through this exciting new partnership. Sport is a key pillar of the long-term vision of the State of Qatar, and as Qatar&rsquo;s national carrier, we welcome the opportunity to use sport as a means of bringing people together.&rdquo;</p>
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			'id' => '7757',
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			'title' => 'Made in Nepal Expo',
			'sub_title' => 'More than 25000 visitors observe the expo',
			'summary' => 'March 20: The sixth edition of the 'Made in Nepal' expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: The sixth edition of the &#39;Made in Nepal&#39; expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. More than 25,000 visitors observed the expo informed the expo&rsquo;s joint-coordinator Pashupati KC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The expo, which was organised with an aim to globalise the Nepali products and raise awareness about the products in Nepal, showcased the first noodle ever manufactured in South Asia -- &nbsp;Rara. Likewise, Nepal&#39;s oldest bread, Krishna Pauroti was the major attraction of the expo besides agro fashion and new technology in foodstuff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to KC, the expo aimed to explore what kind of products can be exported to foreign countries.</p>

<p>The expo with 140 stalls featured foodstuff and agricultural products, handicrafts and woodcrafts, garments and shoe wares as well as service industries along with Newari feast and cultural programmes.</p>
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			'title' => 'New Variant of Oppo A71 to Hit Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the A71 (2018) comes with an upgraded AI beauty technology and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor.</p>

<p>According to the company, the A71 (2018) will inherit OPPO&#39;s core selfie technology on the front camera with a slim metallic uni-body, making it a compelling choice for young consumers.</p>

<p>The phone will be available in golden and black colours.</p>

<p>The first edition of Oppo A71 was unveiled on September 2017. The new Oppo model is expected to enable smoother multitasking and switching between apps delivering a faster and more convenient experience for taking photos, watching videos and playing games, the company claimed.</p>

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			'title' => 'Yeti Airlines-Tara Air to Airlift 100 Tons of Waste from Everest',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, the airline company said this campaign is a continuation of the airline&#39;s CSR programme for Waste Management and Environmental Awareness since 2008 in the Everest region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company further said that it is taking this initiative in partnership with Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), Himalaya Club and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p>

<p>Organizing an function at Lukla Airport on March 17, the airline said it flagged off its first flight for the clean-up campaign and shared information about the quantity of collected waste in various collection centers in the Everest region along with a time-bound plan to airlift them. Around 5,000 kg of waste was airlifted in the same day, according to the company.</p>

<p>Yeti Airlines-Tara Air have set an ambitious target of flying out 100 tons of waste from the Everest region in the year 2018 as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, particularly relating to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate change (SDG13), biodiversity consumption (SDG 15) and partnership (SDG 17).</p>

<p>While the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a local environmental conservation organization and the Himalaya Club Lukla, coordinates the collection of wastes in the Everest region, Blue Waste to Value, a recycling firm in Kathmandu recycles the wastes, as part of its agreement with SPCC. The wastes comprise of mostly empty beer bottles and cans, empty food tins, and discarded mountaineering and trekking equipment.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;On behalf of our airlines we would like to thank SPCC, Himalayan Club, Blue Waste to Value and the other organisations involved in this Everest Clean Up Campaign 2018. We are grateful to the UNDP for their guidance and support in our efforts to become a more socially responsible business enterprise. We would also like to thank the media for supporting this environmental protection initiative with their coverage,&rdquo; said Umesh Chandra Rai, CEO of Yeti Airlines/Tara Air.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We hope that such collaborative efforts will lead to success in protecting our planet&rsquo;s fragile ecosystems for our future generations to enjoy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Nepal, Valerie Juliand, said, &quot;I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking up the initiative to clean up one of world&rsquo;s most treasured tourist hotspots, the Everest region. Activities such as this will help promote a culture of ethical and responsible business, while ultimately contributing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.&rdquo;</p>

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			'title' => 'Janata Bank Extends its Banking Services',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Janata Bank has extended its banking services in different places in a bid to extend its network across the nation.</p>

<p>The bank recently opened its branches at Simaraunagadh of Bara and Budhibazar of Pokhara. Likewise, the bank also started branchless banking service at five places namely Gauriganga Municipality-6, Dugaurli of Janaki Municipality-1 and Syaule of Godawari Municipality-8 of Kailali district and Maurighat of Rapti Rural Municipality and Falkapur of Lamahi Municipality-3 of Dang district.</p>

<p>With these service networks, the bank now has 98 branches, 31 branchless banking services, three limited banking units and 69 ATM counters.&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'EUEOM Presents Final Report with Recommendations for Future Election',
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			'summary' => 'March 21:  The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal's House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: &nbsp;The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) deployed during Nepal&#39;s House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections has submitted its final report suggesting 29 proposals to reform the electoral process.</p>

<p>The chief observer of the EUEOM, Zeljana Zovko, presented the final report to the Government of Nepal, the Election Commission of Nepal, political parties, observer groups, and civil society amid a press conference held in the capital on Tuesday, March 20.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am very pleased to present our final report as it brings together the findings and analysis of our observations over the period the mission was in Nepal, as well as comprehensive recommendations for future elections,&quot; stated Zovko. She further explained that the European Union remained committed to work with Nepalese partners on strengthening the democratic process of the country and would continue to take keen interest in electoral reform Nepal in coming days.</p>

<p>According to the report, the overall elections concluded on November 26 and December 7 indicated a key milestone in the implementation of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, with the legal framework providing a good basis for the conduct of elections. However, a great deal of the body of electoral law was enacted less than three months before the election, which meant that there was insufficient time for dissemination, reads the report. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The report showed some weak areas during the campaign stating that although the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) performed its duties impartially, there lacked transparency in its work. There was no mechanism for regular consultations with election stakeholders, and the ECN failed to publish critical information on polling centre turnout and invalid votes. There were also procedural weaknesses, particularly in relation to reconciliation of ballots. Voter education also seemed inadequate to some areas, states the report.</p>

<p>Despite a series of violent attacks on candidates, all the political freedom including right to vote and to stand for election, and freedom of association, assembly and expression prevailed with well respect during the election.</p>

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			'title' => 'Rally Held to Mark World Oral Health Day',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Dental Association (NDA) in association with Pepsodent organized a mass rally from Khulla Manch to Ratna Park, Kathmandu on the occasion of World Oral Health Day on March 20.</p>

<p>Issuing a joint press statement, the organisers said that the rally was held to raise awareness on this issue. The rally started from Khulla Manch and went around the surrounding areas. More than 500 people including doctors, dental assistants, dental students from various dental colleges in Kathmandu, general public and representatives of Unilever Nepal Limited participated in this rally.</p>

<p>This time, Pepsodent and NDA said they tied up with Bir Hospital to organize free dental check-ups as well.</p>

<p>Under the coordination of Dr Bishwa Prachanda Sedai, the NDA decided to hold weeklong dental camps from March 16 to 22, offering free oral and dental check-up in every dental college, hospital and clinic all over Nepal.</p>

<p>According to FDI (World Dental Federation), brushing teeth twice with fluoridated toothpaste like Pepsodent helps save teeth and gums to a greater extent. Pepsodent, one of the trusted and popular brands of Unilever, said it has been playing a significant role in Nepal&rsquo;s oral health care for a long time.</p>

<p>&ldquo;If oral health is properly taken care of, it enhances one&rsquo;s personality and self confidence. Brushing teeth with flouridated toothpaste kills 95 percent bacteria in two minutes,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Pepsodent claimed that it has been working constantly to promote oral health in Nepal with various activities like dental camps, school awareness programs, smile carnival etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank’s own building in Biratnagar',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Everest Bank’s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Everest Bank&rsquo;s branch at Biratnagar has shifted to its own newly constructed building on Monday, March 19. Chief Minister for Province 1 Sherdhan Rai inaugurated the building during an official ceremony.</p>

<p>Someshwar Seth, CEO of Everest Bank during the inauguration ceremony, said that the bank will now provide its customers with modern service in Biratnagar.</p>

<p>Everest Bank is an A-class certified banking institute and it currently serves the country with 113 ATMs, seven extension counters, 23 tax collection counters and 80 branches.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Locking System of Fuel Enters Second Phase',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India.',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is preparing to implement locking system on tankers importing fuel to Nepal from Betalpur and Gonda of India. &nbsp;The state-run oil monopoly is preparing to implement this system to avoid unauthorized leakage of fuel imported from Betalpur to Nepalgunj and Gonda to Bhairahawa.</p>

<p>In the first phase, NOC had introduced this system to check leakage of fuel imported from Siliguri of West Bengal of India. The government decided to implement the locking system due to increasing cases of fuel theft on the way. The locking system was formally inaugurated only a few days ago, informed Sushil Bhattarai, chief executive of NOC.</p>

<p>According to NOC, it is planning to implement the locking system from the two border points -- Betalpur and Gonda -- within March 29.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Though some inconvenience was felt at the beginning, the situation has become normal now,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>Drivers of the fuel tankers had protested the decision at first. According to Bhattarai, NOC is planning to implement the system in all tankers within three months.</p>

<p>A team of NOC had conducted a long study with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on the implementation of the locking system. Bhattarai assured that with the implementation of the locking system, the chances of fuel theft will get minimize.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The locking system of IOC is of international level and the same design is being implemented in Nepal,&rdquo; informed Bhattarai. The keys of locking system are only with the head of NOC and IOC and that is why the theft will come to an end, claimed Bhattarai.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => ' ‘Accountability Vital for Fiscal Federalism’',
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			'summary' => 'March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 21: The stakeholders and experts have stressed on strong accountability on every layer of the state in the new federal setup. They expressed such views during a panel discussion &lsquo;Doing Business in Federal Nepal: Global Experience and Lessons for Nepal&rsquo; organised by Nepal Economic Forum on March 19, Monday.</p>

<p>The participants of the programme said that federal structure will provide equal opportunity to all layers of the state.</p>

<p>According to Lejla Catti, public finance and governance expert from Bosnia and Herzegovina, &nbsp;accountability is the most important factor in all levels of fiscal federalism. She said that under federalism, creating balance in public spending and tax is the most challenging part.</p>

<p>According to economist Catti, development can take place if the government takes a flexible policy and develop transparent system. According to former vice president of National Planning Commission, Shankar Sharma, fiscal federalism is in the initial stage and it will take time to address the challenges related to it. &nbsp;He shared that federalism will give a good opportunity to the state and the local governments and this opportunity should be fully utilised.</p>

<p>&ldquo;To make federalism more effective, the government should be clear on what work they should do,&rdquo; said Rajiv Malhotra, professor at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, India. According to him, if there is conflict and confusion among the federal government, expected development cannot be achieved in a country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The panel discussion moderated by Sujiv Shakya, chairman of Nepal Economic Forum, saw the participation of policy makers, media persons, experts and students.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Royal Enfield’s New Modern Service Center and Training Center',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company’s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield (RE) bikes in Nepal, inaugurated the company&rsquo;s well-facilitated modern service center and training center inside the Balaju Industrial Area amid a function on March 20. The center was jointly inaugurated by Birat Raj Shrivastav, RE&rsquo;s regional service manager; Moti Lal Dugar, chairman of MV Dugar Group and Megha Raj Poudyal, vice-chairman of Vivek Automobiles and head of operation of Royal Enfield bikes, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield has already established seven international-level showrooms and workshops in Nepal. Continuing the showroom and workshop expansion plan, the company has already established four new showrooms in Hetauda, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi and Balaju, reads the statement.</p>

<p>The service center has been established on the premises of Gurans Insurance Company spread on 6,000 square foot. There are 16 service bays and spare parts section on the same premises, informs the press statement. RE training center has been established on the same premises.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration programme, Vivek Dugar said, &ldquo;The training center will help enhance the quality of services.&rdquo;</p>
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			'title' => 'Leaders Highlight the need of Partnership among SAARC Countries',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Ministers and business leaders of the SAARC region highlighted the need of fostering partnership among the countries of the South Asian region to achieve the desired economic development and prosperity.</p>

<p>They also highlighted the fact that the region will be among one of the most economically prosperous regions if the governments work together on different infrastructure projects.</p>

<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the 6<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;SAARC Business Leaders&rsquo; Conclave, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government was ready to move ahead by forging partnership with South Asian countries with the end of the long-running political transition.</p>

<p>The conclave was organized by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) in collaboration with different organizations from March 16 to 18 in Kathmandu. &ldquo;With the end of the long-running political transition, the partnership should be aimed at tapping into the resources available in the country for economic development of the region,&rdquo; he said, urging foreign investors to make investments in Nepal as the country is marching towards economic development.</p>

<p>Likewise, Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), said that all the member states of SAARC should work for the wellbeing of the people through trade and investment promotion. &ldquo;The focus should be on connectivity in the region through railway, roadway and airline operation. Connectivity will make possible impact on economy and the people of the region,&rdquo; he added.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave saw the participation of more than 300 representatives from SAARC member countries. Different sessions of panel discussion on trade, opportunities, and cooperation among the SAARC region were held during the conclave.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is the region of opportunities as the combined economy of the region is the fifth largest in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). The combined GDP of the South Asian region was $2.6 trillion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $6.5 trillion by 2030,&rdquo; Suraj Vaidya, president of SAARC-CCI said.</p>

<p>He further added that the region is marching towards development and prosperity, and for that the governments of the region should work to increase connectivity, which will increase trade among the countries.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Operation of flights to and from Baglung-based Balewa Airport has restarted after 26 years. The airport that was converted into a ground was brought under operation with the joint effort of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal (CAAN) and Baglung Municipality.</p>

<p>According to CAAN, the airport will start commercial flights from Friday, March 23. Tara Air recently made a flight on a trial basis on the runway on Monday, March 19. Director General of CAAN Sanjiv Gautam said it has sent required work force after assessing the technical aspects of the airport. He further stated that two flights of Nepal Airline Corporation and Tara Airline will operate on a weekly basis.</p>

<p>Janak Paudel, mayor of Baglung Municipality, informed that the renovation and inspection of tower has been done and all other tall constructions around the airport affecting air traffic have been removed. The operation of the flight will benefit the people of Baglung as well as Gulmi, Parbat, Myagdi and Mustang district, he said. Furthermore, the airport will help in mountain flights and ultra-light flights from Balewa as an alternative to Pokhara.</p>

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			'title' => 'Construction of Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Project Delayed',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Construction of the Central Bhote Koshi Hydropower Plant has been halted since the past two months. The hydropower project which was supposed to be completed by June last year has only met 40 percent of completion. Ministry of Energy had provided additional two years for the completion of the project but the construction is yet again stopped, according to Project Manager Sunil Kumar Lama.</p>

<p>According to Lama, late approval of the power house design has been hitting the construction of the project. He also expressed doubts towards the contractor&rsquo;s performance since the past four years.</p>

<p>Earlier, Anup Kumar Upadhyay, secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Kul Mann Ghising, CEO of Nepal Electricity Authority had directed the contractor to accomplish the project within the allotted time. Kul Mann Ghising had also visited the project site for inspection and gave some suggestions to the project management team. Besides, he requested both the management and contractors to inform him about the timeframe for the construction.</p>

<p>Chinese company Kwangsi was awarded the contract for designing. Another company named Andraj has been awarded with the construction of Hydro Mechanical works of the project but is waiting for Kwangsi to finish its work. Hydro Mechanical works can only be initiated after the completion of civil engineering works.</p>

<p>Previously, CEO for Kwangsi had committed for speedy work but he has hardly been seen at the project site, stated Project Manager Lama. He travelled back to China and only arrived in Nepal about two weeks ago, added Lama.</p>

<p>Lama informed that construction of the dam was scheduled to completed before the start of 2075 BS but the project has been halted for more than two months which indeed will affect the schedule. He mentioned that if the design was finalized, the construction would have been moving ahead. According to him, if the design won&#39;t get ready then the construction will yet be affected during the monsoon when the river bank will be overflowed with rain water.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The project was also hit by landslides, floods, earthquakes and economic blockade of India. Meanwhile, the delay in part of the contractor is adding more trouble in the construction.</p>

<p>The initial estimated budget of the project is Rs 12 billion 280 million.</p>

<p>Central Bhote Koshi Hydro Power Project will generate a total of 542 million units of electricity worth Rs 2 billion 904 million revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7759',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Siddhartha Bank’s Bonus Share Approved by 16th AGM',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18.',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Siddhartha Bank Limited successfully conducted its 16<sup>th</sup> Annual General Meeting (AGM) on&nbsp;March 18. This AGM has approved to distribute 14 percent bonus shares of the paid-up capital of Rs 6,826,117,155 which amounts to Rs 955,656,402 to its shareholders. The bank issued 10 percent right shares to its shareholders till March 20. The bank&#39;s paid-up capital will surge to Rs 8.46 billion after the adjustment of 10 percent right shares and 14 percent bonus shares.</p>

<p>Currently the bank has been providing services across the country through 100 branches (including three extension counters), 99 branchless banking locations, 107 ATMs and 687 POS machines.</p>

<p>As per the unaudited financial report of the current fiscal year 2074/75, the bank has recorded net profit of 1.13 billion, a deposit portfolio of Rs 87.57 billion and a loan portfolio of Rs 79.29 billion.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '7540',
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			'id' => '7758',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Qatar Airways announces partnership with FC Bayern München',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern München AG, further strengthening Qatar’s role as a global leader in sports. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen AG, further strengthening Qatar&rsquo;s role as a global leader in sports. Under the new agreement, the award-winning airline will become an FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen platinum partner until June 2023.</p>

<p>The five-season deal, commencing on July 1, will see the airline&rsquo;s logo adorning the shirt sleeves of the German league leaders.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways said it proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the global community that it serves. Qatar Airways, the official airline partner of FIFA, is a leading supporter of major global sporting events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the FIFA Club World Cup reflecting the values of sports as a means of bringing people together, something at the core of the airline&rsquo;s own brand message &ndash; Going Places Together, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, who met with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, chairman of the Board&nbsp;of FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen, and other club officials in Berlin, said, &ldquo;Qatar Airways is delighted to be supporting Germany&rsquo;s most-winning team, FC Bayern M&uuml;nchen. We look forward to working with, and engaging with, the club, the fans, and the people of Germany to help make a real difference through this exciting new partnership. Sport is a key pillar of the long-term vision of the State of Qatar, and as Qatar&rsquo;s national carrier, we welcome the opportunity to use sport as a means of bringing people together.&rdquo;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '7539',
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			'id' => '7757',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Made in Nepal Expo',
			'sub_title' => 'More than 25000 visitors observe the expo',
			'summary' => 'March 20: The sixth edition of the 'Made in Nepal' expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: The sixth edition of the &#39;Made in Nepal&#39; expo concluded on Sunday, March 18. More than 25,000 visitors observed the expo informed the expo&rsquo;s joint-coordinator Pashupati KC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The expo, which was organised with an aim to globalise the Nepali products and raise awareness about the products in Nepal, showcased the first noodle ever manufactured in South Asia -- &nbsp;Rara. Likewise, Nepal&#39;s oldest bread, Krishna Pauroti was the major attraction of the expo besides agro fashion and new technology in foodstuff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to KC, the expo aimed to explore what kind of products can be exported to foreign countries.</p>

<p>The expo with 140 stalls featured foodstuff and agricultural products, handicrafts and woodcrafts, garments and shoe wares as well as service industries along with Newari feast and cultural programmes.</p>
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			'id' => '7756',
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			'title' => 'New Variant of Oppo A71 to Hit Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Oppo is all set to launch its new variant- A71 in the Nepali market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the A71 (2018) comes with an upgraded AI beauty technology and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor.</p>

<p>According to the company, the A71 (2018) will inherit OPPO&#39;s core selfie technology on the front camera with a slim metallic uni-body, making it a compelling choice for young consumers.</p>

<p>The phone will be available in golden and black colours.</p>

<p>The first edition of Oppo A71 was unveiled on September 2017. The new Oppo model is expected to enable smoother multitasking and switching between apps delivering a faster and more convenient experience for taking photos, watching videos and playing games, the company claimed.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '7755',
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			'title' => 'Yeti Airlines-Tara Air to Airlift 100 Tons of Waste from Everest',
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			'summary' => 'March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. ',
			'content' => '<p>March 20: Yeti Airlines/Tara Air has formally initiated the process to airlift 100 tons of non-biodegradable wastes from the Everest region to be recycled in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, the airline company said this campaign is a continuation of the airline&#39;s CSR programme for Waste Management and Environmental Awareness since 2008 in the Everest region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company further said that it is taking this initiative in partnership with Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), Himalaya Club and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p>

<p>Organizing an function at Lukla Airport on March 17, the airline said it flagged off its first flight for the clean-up campaign and shared information about the quantity of collected waste in various collection centers in the Everest region along with a time-bound plan to airlift them. Around 5,000 kg of waste was airlifted in the same day, according to the company.</p>

<p>Yeti Airlines-Tara Air have set an ambitious target of flying out 100 tons of waste from the Everest region in the year 2018 as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, particularly relating to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate change (SDG13), biodiversity consumption (SDG 15) and partnership (SDG 17).</p>

<p>While the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), a local environmental conservation organization and the Himalaya Club Lukla, coordinates the collection of wastes in the Everest region, Blue Waste to Value, a recycling firm in Kathmandu recycles the wastes, as part of its agreement with SPCC. The wastes comprise of mostly empty beer bottles and cans, empty food tins, and discarded mountaineering and trekking equipment.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;On behalf of our airlines we would like to thank SPCC, Himalayan Club, Blue Waste to Value and the other organisations involved in this Everest Clean Up Campaign 2018. We are grateful to the UNDP for their guidance and support in our efforts to become a more socially responsible business enterprise. We would also like to thank the media for supporting this environmental protection initiative with their coverage,&rdquo; said Umesh Chandra Rai, CEO of Yeti Airlines/Tara Air.</p>

<p>&ldquo;We hope that such collaborative efforts will lead to success in protecting our planet&rsquo;s fragile ecosystems for our future generations to enjoy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for Nepal, Valerie Juliand, said, &quot;I would like to congratulate Yeti Airlines for taking up the initiative to clean up one of world&rsquo;s most treasured tourist hotspots, the Everest region. Activities such as this will help promote a culture of ethical and responsible business, while ultimately contributing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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