
March 4: IME Digital and Siddhartha Bank have inked an agreement to facilitate customers to avail various mobile financial services offered by IME Digital through its product IME…
March 4: IME Digital and Siddhartha Bank have inked an agreement to facilitate customers to avail various mobile financial services offered by IME Digital through its product IME…
March 4: Kumari Bank and Everest Insurance have inked an agreement to commence bancassurance…
March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali…
February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub.…
February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan…
February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play…
February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices…
February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan.…
February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of…
February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country.…
February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount…
February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank.…
February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal.…
February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu.…
February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from…
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With the agreement, the bank's customers can get all kinds of insurance service provided by Everest Insurance through any of the bank's branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7442', 'image' => '20180304023017_Everest and kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7660', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bank Lends Support to Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation.', 'content' => '<p>March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation. The bank provided Rs 2.1 million to the foundation under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>The bank's Director Tuk Prasad Poudel handed over a cheque to the foundation's Chairman Sitaram Kattel amid a recent function.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7441', 'image' => '20180304022754_sanima.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7659', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KL Mobile Hub Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. The Chabahil-based KL Mobile Hub had been providing one mobile phone free for purchase of any one mobile set. Issuing a press statement, the organisers said that they have now started the exchange offer as well.</p> <p>Also, the organisers have extended the fair by one more week.</p> <p>According to the Managing Director of KL Mobile Hub, Alive Glider, customers can bring their damaged phone in whatever condition it might be and exchange it with new phone after evaluation of the old set. The customers are free to choose any brand available at the Mobile Hub for exchange. Mobile Hub also said that popular brands of phones are available at reasonable price in the ongoing fair. The fair will run till Wednesday, March 7.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7440', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7658', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bank Provides Scholarship to High School Student', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka. Under its corporate social responsibility, the bank provided the scholarship of Rs 15,000 to the student amid a function on Monday, February 26.</p> <p>Beside this, the bank's branch at Sahidgate of Narayanchowk also provided educational and sport materials to Bedbedanga School at Devghatdham. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7439', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7657', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti Digital Wallet Crosses 100,000 Downloads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.</p> <p>The app hit the milestone shortly after one year of its launch in the Nepali market. The recent growth comes after the company’s ‘refer-and-earn’ offer that has become an internet sensation in Nepal recently.</p> <p>Similar to the Android app, Khalti claimed that its iOS app is also getting wonderful responses. Its iOS app download recently crossed 10,000 downloads.</p> <p>“We believe that this has marked the starting of the era of cashless economy in Nepal,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7438', 'image' => '20180228013917_Khalti_100K_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7656', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Payments of the Government extended through NCHL-IPS', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).</p> <p>Earlier such electronic payments used to be executed through Singha Durbar office at Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) informed that the payments have been extended from Lalitpur offices from February 27 and will be further rolled out from all offices of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and then from other offices across Nepal.</p> <p>The party/suppliers’ bank account details will now have to be mandatorily provided to receive such electronic payment. And based on the payment order made by the respective offices, DTCO will execute the payment transactions through its settlement bank.</p> <p>The settlement bank will process such transactions through NCHL-IPS system for credit at the beneficiary’s account. Nepal Bank Ltd, Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd, Everest Bank Ltd and Agriculture Development Bank Ltd are currently processing such Government payment transactions.</p> <p>With the extension of the electronic payments services, NCHL said it firmly believes that it will help improve the financial governance and transparency by supporting Government’s policies towards promoting electronic payments in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7437', 'image' => '20180228013542_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7655', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS Jupiter Classic Now in Pokhara and Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. The company claimed that the new Jupiter Classic has already established itself in the Nepali market and has already become a popular scooter among the youths.</p> <p>According to the company, the scooter has enhanced features like a sunlit ivory body colour, ‘classic-edition’ decals, full chrome mirrors, chrome backrest, smart USB charger, and comfortable dual-tone seat.</p> <p>Powered by the next generation, all-aluminium, low friction 110cc engine, TVS Jupiter delivers high performance ride, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>For the regional inauguration, the brand Ambassadors of Jupiter Classic, Ayushman Joshi and Priyanka Karki joined the event along with one of the loved contestants of Nepal Idol, Suraj Thapa.</p> <p>Furthermore, there was a musical performance by Suraj Thapa for the refreshment and entertainment of customers. The launch was done on February 21 at Sabha Griha of Pokhara and on February 22 in Bharatpur- Oralo TVS Showroom of Chitwan.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7436', 'image' => '20180228011614_Narayanghat.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7654', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Library at Bhimdhunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu. The bank with the tagline "Your Partner for Progress", provided Rs 50,000 to the library.</p> <p> The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over the amount to the chairman of the library, Rameshwor Prasad Pokharel, amid a function on Tuesday, February 27.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7435', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7653', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bikas Bank Opens Seven New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. The bank started new branches at Amargadi of Dadeldhura, Tikapur of Kailali, Tansen of Palpa, Gaighat of Udayapur, Rajbiraj of Saptari, Mai and Ilam Bazar of Ilam.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Bharat Bahadur Thapa said that the bank has adopted a policy to expand its branches to provide better services and facilities to the customers.</p> <p>He also expressed his gratitude to customers and stakeholders for continuous support and patronage, and expressed commitment to provide quality service.</p> <p>The bank’s brand ambassadors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya congratulated the bank for its continuous growth and success as a strong and reliable bank, the statement said.</p> <p>Sanima Bikas Bank said it is providing banking service from 58 branches, one extension counter and 67 ATMs.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7434', 'image' => '20180228125848_Branch Opening.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7652', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Apollo Hospital to Provide Discount to Customers of Shangrila Development Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Paudel and the hospital's General Manger Ashok Bajpai signed the agreement amid a function Tuesday, February 27. As per the agreement, the bank's customers as well as shareholders will get up to 10 percent discount through Debit Visa Card for health treatment at the hospital.</p> <p>For the discount service, the customers can coordinate with the Information Department of the hospital in Kathmandu, said GM Bajpai. According to him, the hospital will provide transport facility from airport to the hospital or hotel if the patients inform the hospital in advance. He added that the hospital will also provide hotel facility to the patients.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7433', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7651', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Binaya Rijal Appointed CEO of Sahayogi Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank elected Rijal to the post for four years.</p> <p>Prior to this, Rijal was the head of Civil Bank's Credit Administration Department (CAD). Rijal is an MBA graduate.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7432', 'image' => '20180227044850_Binaya Rijal CEO Sahayogi bikash Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7650', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EU, ICCO to Promote Economic and Social Rights of the Marginalized Groups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. Funded by the European Union, the project “Project REAL- Right to Earn A Living” was awarded under the ‘EIDHR-Country Based Support Scheme to Nepal for 2016 and 2017’ by the <strong>European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights,</strong> to support <strong>projects in the area of human rights, fundamental freedoms</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>democracy in non-EU countries.</strong><strong> Issuing a joint press statement, the EU and ICCO said that t</strong>he total budget of the project is euros 408,000 for 42 months starting from February 26, 2018.</p> <p>Jointly envisioned by ICCO Cooperation, Yes Nepal (YN) and Sahakarmi Samaj (SS), Project REAL recognizes that inclusion of marginalized groups including persons with disabilities by integrating them into the community and promoting them as champions of change in socio-economic development is the only way towards reducing inequalities and achieving inclusive economic growth.</p> <p>According to the statement, the project will closely engage with the primary beneficiaries - Chidimar, Kushbadia, Maganta, Badi, Tharu Kumals and Kamlaris communities - in Kailali, Banke and Dang districts to help them exercise their economic rights in a socially just environment. To address major issues and socio-economic challenges faced by target marginalized communities, Project REAL will adopt a dual approach inspired by ICCO-cooperation’s twincore principles, namely ‘securing sustainable livelihoods’ and ‘justice and dignity for all<strong>’</strong>.</p> <p>While providing the targeted beneficiaries with diversified livelihoods skills, improved access to finance and productive assets like land and forest for income generation and sustainable livelihoods, Project REAL will also work to strengthen local governance to ensure that the existing provisions on socio-economic rights of marginalized communities are put into practice.</p> <p>In this regard, the project will leverage support from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and CBO networks earlier institutionalized/strengthened by ICCO and SS/YN’s previous programs, which are actively involved in asserting and advocating for the socio-economic rights of the marginalized groups.</p> <p>The project will stimulate community-led development processes by implementing innovative, need-based and community driven economic activities and by equipping marginalized communities with the skill and knowledge to uplift their livelihoods themselves. Sustainable socio-economic changes initiated by the communities will be facilitated through mobilization of local resources, development of local leadership and promotion of self-led community development process.</p> <p>Ambassador Veronica Cody, head of the EU delegation to Nepal, officially launched the project. </p> <p>The launching event held in Lalitpur brought together beneficiaries, civil society members, government and partner agencies working continuously for the respect, protection and fulfillment of marginalized communities’ rights, including the right to earn a decent living.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7431', 'image' => '20180227043215_online.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7649', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank’s branch at New Road', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. Former governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Tilak Bahadur Rawal inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, February 25.</p> <p> Speaking about the bank's status and its future plans at the function, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal said that the bank will strive to establish itself as a leading bank by extending its branches in places which require banking services and lending to the productive sector.</p> <p>With the opening of the new branch, the bank has altogether 74 branches including 9 branches inside Kathmandu valley.</p> <p>As of mid-February 2018, the bank's total deposit portfolio has reached Rs 21.92 billion and loan portfolio of Rs 20.1 billion, reads a press statement issued by the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7430', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7648', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Starts Direct Flights to Canberra', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">According to the company, the launch of a daily service to Canberra has increased the airline’s number of flights a week into the country to 42. Qatar Airways already operates a daily service to Adelaide, Melbourne Perth and Sydney, the airline said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The Canberra service will also stop in Sydney, where passengers can disembark, creating a second daily flight into the popular destination, according to the airline company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">There are more than 300,000 Nepalese residing in Australia. There is also a huge student movement to Australia, the airline company noted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Canberra, Australia’s largest inland city, is home to Australia’s Parliament House, and offers a host of museums, galleries and monuments for visitors to explore. Canberra is especially renowned for its annual hot air balloon festival, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, one of the most celebrated hot air balloon events in the world, extending over nine days.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways said it will operate its daily Canberra service with a Boeing B777 aircraft, which features 42 flatbed seats in Business Class and 316 seats in Economy Class. Passengers will be able to enjoy the airline’s superior entertainment system offering passengers a wide variety of entertainment options.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7429', 'image' => '20180227015420_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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With the agreement, the bank's customers can get all kinds of insurance service provided by Everest Insurance through any of the bank's branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7442', 'image' => '20180304023017_Everest and kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7660', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bank Lends Support to Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation.', 'content' => '<p>March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation. The bank provided Rs 2.1 million to the foundation under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>The bank's Director Tuk Prasad Poudel handed over a cheque to the foundation's Chairman Sitaram Kattel amid a recent function.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7441', 'image' => '20180304022754_sanima.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7659', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KL Mobile Hub Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. The Chabahil-based KL Mobile Hub had been providing one mobile phone free for purchase of any one mobile set. Issuing a press statement, the organisers said that they have now started the exchange offer as well.</p> <p>Also, the organisers have extended the fair by one more week.</p> <p>According to the Managing Director of KL Mobile Hub, Alive Glider, customers can bring their damaged phone in whatever condition it might be and exchange it with new phone after evaluation of the old set. The customers are free to choose any brand available at the Mobile Hub for exchange. Mobile Hub also said that popular brands of phones are available at reasonable price in the ongoing fair. The fair will run till Wednesday, March 7.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7440', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7658', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bank Provides Scholarship to High School Student', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka. Under its corporate social responsibility, the bank provided the scholarship of Rs 15,000 to the student amid a function on Monday, February 26.</p> <p>Beside this, the bank's branch at Sahidgate of Narayanchowk also provided educational and sport materials to Bedbedanga School at Devghatdham. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7439', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7657', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti Digital Wallet Crosses 100,000 Downloads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.</p> <p>The app hit the milestone shortly after one year of its launch in the Nepali market. The recent growth comes after the company’s ‘refer-and-earn’ offer that has become an internet sensation in Nepal recently.</p> <p>Similar to the Android app, Khalti claimed that its iOS app is also getting wonderful responses. Its iOS app download recently crossed 10,000 downloads.</p> <p>“We believe that this has marked the starting of the era of cashless economy in Nepal,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7438', 'image' => '20180228013917_Khalti_100K_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7656', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Payments of the Government extended through NCHL-IPS', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).</p> <p>Earlier such electronic payments used to be executed through Singha Durbar office at Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) informed that the payments have been extended from Lalitpur offices from February 27 and will be further rolled out from all offices of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and then from other offices across Nepal.</p> <p>The party/suppliers’ bank account details will now have to be mandatorily provided to receive such electronic payment. And based on the payment order made by the respective offices, DTCO will execute the payment transactions through its settlement bank.</p> <p>The settlement bank will process such transactions through NCHL-IPS system for credit at the beneficiary’s account. Nepal Bank Ltd, Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd, Everest Bank Ltd and Agriculture Development Bank Ltd are currently processing such Government payment transactions.</p> <p>With the extension of the electronic payments services, NCHL said it firmly believes that it will help improve the financial governance and transparency by supporting Government’s policies towards promoting electronic payments in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7437', 'image' => '20180228013542_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7655', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS Jupiter Classic Now in Pokhara and Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. The company claimed that the new Jupiter Classic has already established itself in the Nepali market and has already become a popular scooter among the youths.</p> <p>According to the company, the scooter has enhanced features like a sunlit ivory body colour, ‘classic-edition’ decals, full chrome mirrors, chrome backrest, smart USB charger, and comfortable dual-tone seat.</p> <p>Powered by the next generation, all-aluminium, low friction 110cc engine, TVS Jupiter delivers high performance ride, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>For the regional inauguration, the brand Ambassadors of Jupiter Classic, Ayushman Joshi and Priyanka Karki joined the event along with one of the loved contestants of Nepal Idol, Suraj Thapa.</p> <p>Furthermore, there was a musical performance by Suraj Thapa for the refreshment and entertainment of customers. The launch was done on February 21 at Sabha Griha of Pokhara and on February 22 in Bharatpur- Oralo TVS Showroom of Chitwan.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7436', 'image' => '20180228011614_Narayanghat.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7654', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Library at Bhimdhunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu. The bank with the tagline "Your Partner for Progress", provided Rs 50,000 to the library.</p> <p> The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over the amount to the chairman of the library, Rameshwor Prasad Pokharel, amid a function on Tuesday, February 27.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7435', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7653', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bikas Bank Opens Seven New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. The bank started new branches at Amargadi of Dadeldhura, Tikapur of Kailali, Tansen of Palpa, Gaighat of Udayapur, Rajbiraj of Saptari, Mai and Ilam Bazar of Ilam.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Bharat Bahadur Thapa said that the bank has adopted a policy to expand its branches to provide better services and facilities to the customers.</p> <p>He also expressed his gratitude to customers and stakeholders for continuous support and patronage, and expressed commitment to provide quality service.</p> <p>The bank’s brand ambassadors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya congratulated the bank for its continuous growth and success as a strong and reliable bank, the statement said.</p> <p>Sanima Bikas Bank said it is providing banking service from 58 branches, one extension counter and 67 ATMs.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7434', 'image' => '20180228125848_Branch Opening.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7652', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Apollo Hospital to Provide Discount to Customers of Shangrila Development Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Paudel and the hospital's General Manger Ashok Bajpai signed the agreement amid a function Tuesday, February 27. As per the agreement, the bank's customers as well as shareholders will get up to 10 percent discount through Debit Visa Card for health treatment at the hospital.</p> <p>For the discount service, the customers can coordinate with the Information Department of the hospital in Kathmandu, said GM Bajpai. According to him, the hospital will provide transport facility from airport to the hospital or hotel if the patients inform the hospital in advance. He added that the hospital will also provide hotel facility to the patients.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7433', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7651', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Binaya Rijal Appointed CEO of Sahayogi Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank elected Rijal to the post for four years.</p> <p>Prior to this, Rijal was the head of Civil Bank's Credit Administration Department (CAD). Rijal is an MBA graduate.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7432', 'image' => '20180227044850_Binaya Rijal CEO Sahayogi bikash Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7650', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EU, ICCO to Promote Economic and Social Rights of the Marginalized Groups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. Funded by the European Union, the project “Project REAL- Right to Earn A Living” was awarded under the ‘EIDHR-Country Based Support Scheme to Nepal for 2016 and 2017’ by the <strong>European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights,</strong> to support <strong>projects in the area of human rights, fundamental freedoms</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>democracy in non-EU countries.</strong><strong> Issuing a joint press statement, the EU and ICCO said that t</strong>he total budget of the project is euros 408,000 for 42 months starting from February 26, 2018.</p> <p>Jointly envisioned by ICCO Cooperation, Yes Nepal (YN) and Sahakarmi Samaj (SS), Project REAL recognizes that inclusion of marginalized groups including persons with disabilities by integrating them into the community and promoting them as champions of change in socio-economic development is the only way towards reducing inequalities and achieving inclusive economic growth.</p> <p>According to the statement, the project will closely engage with the primary beneficiaries - Chidimar, Kushbadia, Maganta, Badi, Tharu Kumals and Kamlaris communities - in Kailali, Banke and Dang districts to help them exercise their economic rights in a socially just environment. To address major issues and socio-economic challenges faced by target marginalized communities, Project REAL will adopt a dual approach inspired by ICCO-cooperation’s twincore principles, namely ‘securing sustainable livelihoods’ and ‘justice and dignity for all<strong>’</strong>.</p> <p>While providing the targeted beneficiaries with diversified livelihoods skills, improved access to finance and productive assets like land and forest for income generation and sustainable livelihoods, Project REAL will also work to strengthen local governance to ensure that the existing provisions on socio-economic rights of marginalized communities are put into practice.</p> <p>In this regard, the project will leverage support from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and CBO networks earlier institutionalized/strengthened by ICCO and SS/YN’s previous programs, which are actively involved in asserting and advocating for the socio-economic rights of the marginalized groups.</p> <p>The project will stimulate community-led development processes by implementing innovative, need-based and community driven economic activities and by equipping marginalized communities with the skill and knowledge to uplift their livelihoods themselves. Sustainable socio-economic changes initiated by the communities will be facilitated through mobilization of local resources, development of local leadership and promotion of self-led community development process.</p> <p>Ambassador Veronica Cody, head of the EU delegation to Nepal, officially launched the project. </p> <p>The launching event held in Lalitpur brought together beneficiaries, civil society members, government and partner agencies working continuously for the respect, protection and fulfillment of marginalized communities’ rights, including the right to earn a decent living.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7431', 'image' => '20180227043215_online.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7649', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank’s branch at New Road', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. Former governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Tilak Bahadur Rawal inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, February 25.</p> <p> Speaking about the bank's status and its future plans at the function, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal said that the bank will strive to establish itself as a leading bank by extending its branches in places which require banking services and lending to the productive sector.</p> <p>With the opening of the new branch, the bank has altogether 74 branches including 9 branches inside Kathmandu valley.</p> <p>As of mid-February 2018, the bank's total deposit portfolio has reached Rs 21.92 billion and loan portfolio of Rs 20.1 billion, reads a press statement issued by the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7430', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7648', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Starts Direct Flights to Canberra', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">According to the company, the launch of a daily service to Canberra has increased the airline’s number of flights a week into the country to 42. Qatar Airways already operates a daily service to Adelaide, Melbourne Perth and Sydney, the airline said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The Canberra service will also stop in Sydney, where passengers can disembark, creating a second daily flight into the popular destination, according to the airline company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">There are more than 300,000 Nepalese residing in Australia. There is also a huge student movement to Australia, the airline company noted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Canberra, Australia’s largest inland city, is home to Australia’s Parliament House, and offers a host of museums, galleries and monuments for visitors to explore. Canberra is especially renowned for its annual hot air balloon festival, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, one of the most celebrated hot air balloon events in the world, extending over nine days.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways said it will operate its daily Canberra service with a Boeing B777 aircraft, which features 42 flatbed seats in Business Class and 316 seats in Economy Class. 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With the agreement, the bank's customers can get all kinds of insurance service provided by Everest Insurance through any of the bank's branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7442', 'image' => '20180304023017_Everest and kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7660', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bank Lends Support to Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation.', 'content' => '<p>March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation. The bank provided Rs 2.1 million to the foundation under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>The bank's Director Tuk Prasad Poudel handed over a cheque to the foundation's Chairman Sitaram Kattel amid a recent function.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7441', 'image' => '20180304022754_sanima.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7659', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KL Mobile Hub Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. The Chabahil-based KL Mobile Hub had been providing one mobile phone free for purchase of any one mobile set. Issuing a press statement, the organisers said that they have now started the exchange offer as well.</p> <p>Also, the organisers have extended the fair by one more week.</p> <p>According to the Managing Director of KL Mobile Hub, Alive Glider, customers can bring their damaged phone in whatever condition it might be and exchange it with new phone after evaluation of the old set. The customers are free to choose any brand available at the Mobile Hub for exchange. Mobile Hub also said that popular brands of phones are available at reasonable price in the ongoing fair. The fair will run till Wednesday, March 7.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7440', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7658', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bank Provides Scholarship to High School Student', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka. Under its corporate social responsibility, the bank provided the scholarship of Rs 15,000 to the student amid a function on Monday, February 26.</p> <p>Beside this, the bank's branch at Sahidgate of Narayanchowk also provided educational and sport materials to Bedbedanga School at Devghatdham. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7439', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7657', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti Digital Wallet Crosses 100,000 Downloads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.</p> <p>The app hit the milestone shortly after one year of its launch in the Nepali market. The recent growth comes after the company’s ‘refer-and-earn’ offer that has become an internet sensation in Nepal recently.</p> <p>Similar to the Android app, Khalti claimed that its iOS app is also getting wonderful responses. Its iOS app download recently crossed 10,000 downloads.</p> <p>“We believe that this has marked the starting of the era of cashless economy in Nepal,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7438', 'image' => '20180228013917_Khalti_100K_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7656', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Payments of the Government extended through NCHL-IPS', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).</p> <p>Earlier such electronic payments used to be executed through Singha Durbar office at Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) informed that the payments have been extended from Lalitpur offices from February 27 and will be further rolled out from all offices of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and then from other offices across Nepal.</p> <p>The party/suppliers’ bank account details will now have to be mandatorily provided to receive such electronic payment. And based on the payment order made by the respective offices, DTCO will execute the payment transactions through its settlement bank.</p> <p>The settlement bank will process such transactions through NCHL-IPS system for credit at the beneficiary’s account. Nepal Bank Ltd, Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd, Everest Bank Ltd and Agriculture Development Bank Ltd are currently processing such Government payment transactions.</p> <p>With the extension of the electronic payments services, NCHL said it firmly believes that it will help improve the financial governance and transparency by supporting Government’s policies towards promoting electronic payments in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7437', 'image' => '20180228013542_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7655', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS Jupiter Classic Now in Pokhara and Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. The company claimed that the new Jupiter Classic has already established itself in the Nepali market and has already become a popular scooter among the youths.</p> <p>According to the company, the scooter has enhanced features like a sunlit ivory body colour, ‘classic-edition’ decals, full chrome mirrors, chrome backrest, smart USB charger, and comfortable dual-tone seat.</p> <p>Powered by the next generation, all-aluminium, low friction 110cc engine, TVS Jupiter delivers high performance ride, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>For the regional inauguration, the brand Ambassadors of Jupiter Classic, Ayushman Joshi and Priyanka Karki joined the event along with one of the loved contestants of Nepal Idol, Suraj Thapa.</p> <p>Furthermore, there was a musical performance by Suraj Thapa for the refreshment and entertainment of customers. The launch was done on February 21 at Sabha Griha of Pokhara and on February 22 in Bharatpur- Oralo TVS Showroom of Chitwan.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7436', 'image' => '20180228011614_Narayanghat.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7654', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Library at Bhimdhunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu. The bank with the tagline "Your Partner for Progress", provided Rs 50,000 to the library.</p> <p> The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over the amount to the chairman of the library, Rameshwor Prasad Pokharel, amid a function on Tuesday, February 27.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7435', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7653', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bikas Bank Opens Seven New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. The bank started new branches at Amargadi of Dadeldhura, Tikapur of Kailali, Tansen of Palpa, Gaighat of Udayapur, Rajbiraj of Saptari, Mai and Ilam Bazar of Ilam.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Bharat Bahadur Thapa said that the bank has adopted a policy to expand its branches to provide better services and facilities to the customers.</p> <p>He also expressed his gratitude to customers and stakeholders for continuous support and patronage, and expressed commitment to provide quality service.</p> <p>The bank’s brand ambassadors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya congratulated the bank for its continuous growth and success as a strong and reliable bank, the statement said.</p> <p>Sanima Bikas Bank said it is providing banking service from 58 branches, one extension counter and 67 ATMs.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7434', 'image' => '20180228125848_Branch Opening.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7652', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Apollo Hospital to Provide Discount to Customers of Shangrila Development Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Paudel and the hospital's General Manger Ashok Bajpai signed the agreement amid a function Tuesday, February 27. As per the agreement, the bank's customers as well as shareholders will get up to 10 percent discount through Debit Visa Card for health treatment at the hospital.</p> <p>For the discount service, the customers can coordinate with the Information Department of the hospital in Kathmandu, said GM Bajpai. According to him, the hospital will provide transport facility from airport to the hospital or hotel if the patients inform the hospital in advance. He added that the hospital will also provide hotel facility to the patients.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7433', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7651', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Binaya Rijal Appointed CEO of Sahayogi Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank elected Rijal to the post for four years.</p> <p>Prior to this, Rijal was the head of Civil Bank's Credit Administration Department (CAD). Rijal is an MBA graduate.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7432', 'image' => '20180227044850_Binaya Rijal CEO Sahayogi bikash Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7650', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EU, ICCO to Promote Economic and Social Rights of the Marginalized Groups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. Funded by the European Union, the project “Project REAL- Right to Earn A Living” was awarded under the ‘EIDHR-Country Based Support Scheme to Nepal for 2016 and 2017’ by the <strong>European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights,</strong> to support <strong>projects in the area of human rights, fundamental freedoms</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>democracy in non-EU countries.</strong><strong> Issuing a joint press statement, the EU and ICCO said that t</strong>he total budget of the project is euros 408,000 for 42 months starting from February 26, 2018.</p> <p>Jointly envisioned by ICCO Cooperation, Yes Nepal (YN) and Sahakarmi Samaj (SS), Project REAL recognizes that inclusion of marginalized groups including persons with disabilities by integrating them into the community and promoting them as champions of change in socio-economic development is the only way towards reducing inequalities and achieving inclusive economic growth.</p> <p>According to the statement, the project will closely engage with the primary beneficiaries - Chidimar, Kushbadia, Maganta, Badi, Tharu Kumals and Kamlaris communities - in Kailali, Banke and Dang districts to help them exercise their economic rights in a socially just environment. To address major issues and socio-economic challenges faced by target marginalized communities, Project REAL will adopt a dual approach inspired by ICCO-cooperation’s twincore principles, namely ‘securing sustainable livelihoods’ and ‘justice and dignity for all<strong>’</strong>.</p> <p>While providing the targeted beneficiaries with diversified livelihoods skills, improved access to finance and productive assets like land and forest for income generation and sustainable livelihoods, Project REAL will also work to strengthen local governance to ensure that the existing provisions on socio-economic rights of marginalized communities are put into practice.</p> <p>In this regard, the project will leverage support from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and CBO networks earlier institutionalized/strengthened by ICCO and SS/YN’s previous programs, which are actively involved in asserting and advocating for the socio-economic rights of the marginalized groups.</p> <p>The project will stimulate community-led development processes by implementing innovative, need-based and community driven economic activities and by equipping marginalized communities with the skill and knowledge to uplift their livelihoods themselves. Sustainable socio-economic changes initiated by the communities will be facilitated through mobilization of local resources, development of local leadership and promotion of self-led community development process.</p> <p>Ambassador Veronica Cody, head of the EU delegation to Nepal, officially launched the project. </p> <p>The launching event held in Lalitpur brought together beneficiaries, civil society members, government and partner agencies working continuously for the respect, protection and fulfillment of marginalized communities’ rights, including the right to earn a decent living.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7431', 'image' => '20180227043215_online.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7649', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank’s branch at New Road', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. Former governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Tilak Bahadur Rawal inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, February 25.</p> <p> Speaking about the bank's status and its future plans at the function, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal said that the bank will strive to establish itself as a leading bank by extending its branches in places which require banking services and lending to the productive sector.</p> <p>With the opening of the new branch, the bank has altogether 74 branches including 9 branches inside Kathmandu valley.</p> <p>As of mid-February 2018, the bank's total deposit portfolio has reached Rs 21.92 billion and loan portfolio of Rs 20.1 billion, reads a press statement issued by the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7430', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7648', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Starts Direct Flights to Canberra', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">According to the company, the launch of a daily service to Canberra has increased the airline’s number of flights a week into the country to 42. Qatar Airways already operates a daily service to Adelaide, Melbourne Perth and Sydney, the airline said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The Canberra service will also stop in Sydney, where passengers can disembark, creating a second daily flight into the popular destination, according to the airline company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">There are more than 300,000 Nepalese residing in Australia. There is also a huge student movement to Australia, the airline company noted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Canberra, Australia’s largest inland city, is home to Australia’s Parliament House, and offers a host of museums, galleries and monuments for visitors to explore. Canberra is especially renowned for its annual hot air balloon festival, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, one of the most celebrated hot air balloon events in the world, extending over nine days.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways said it will operate its daily Canberra service with a Boeing B777 aircraft, which features 42 flatbed seats in Business Class and 316 seats in Economy Class. 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With the agreement, the bank's customers can get all kinds of insurance service provided by Everest Insurance through any of the bank's branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7442', 'image' => '20180304023017_Everest and kumari.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7660', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bank Lends Support to Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation.', 'content' => '<p>March 4: Sanima Bank has provided financial support to the Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation. The bank provided Rs 2.1 million to the foundation under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p>The bank's Director Tuk Prasad Poudel handed over a cheque to the foundation's Chairman Sitaram Kattel amid a recent function.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-03-04', 'modified' => '2018-03-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7441', 'image' => '20180304022754_sanima.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-03-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7659', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KL Mobile Hub Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Visitors can exchange old and damaged phones for new ones at the ongoing Mobile Fair at KL Mobile Hub. The Chabahil-based KL Mobile Hub had been providing one mobile phone free for purchase of any one mobile set. Issuing a press statement, the organisers said that they have now started the exchange offer as well.</p> <p>Also, the organisers have extended the fair by one more week.</p> <p>According to the Managing Director of KL Mobile Hub, Alive Glider, customers can bring their damaged phone in whatever condition it might be and exchange it with new phone after evaluation of the old set. The customers are free to choose any brand available at the Mobile Hub for exchange. Mobile Hub also said that popular brands of phones are available at reasonable price in the ongoing fair. The fair will run till Wednesday, March 7.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7440', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7658', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Bank Provides Scholarship to High School Student', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Manahari Branch of Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has provided scholarship to a student of grade 11 of Rastriya Uchha Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Rajan Khadka. Under its corporate social responsibility, the bank provided the scholarship of Rs 15,000 to the student amid a function on Monday, February 26.</p> <p>Beside this, the bank's branch at Sahidgate of Narayanchowk also provided educational and sport materials to Bedbedanga School at Devghatdham. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7439', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7657', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khalti Digital Wallet Crosses 100,000 Downloads', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Khalti, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal, said that the application has crossed 100,000 downloads on Google Play Store.</p> <p>The app hit the milestone shortly after one year of its launch in the Nepali market. The recent growth comes after the company’s ‘refer-and-earn’ offer that has become an internet sensation in Nepal recently.</p> <p>Similar to the Android app, Khalti claimed that its iOS app is also getting wonderful responses. Its iOS app download recently crossed 10,000 downloads.</p> <p>“We believe that this has marked the starting of the era of cashless economy in Nepal,” the company said in a statement.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7438', 'image' => '20180228013917_Khalti_100K_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7656', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Electronic Payments of the Government extended through NCHL-IPS', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Financial General Comptroller Office (FCGO) of the Government of Nepal has extended the NCHL-IPS based electronic payments being made to party/suppliers through all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO).</p> <p>Earlier such electronic payments used to be executed through Singha Durbar office at Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) informed that the payments have been extended from Lalitpur offices from February 27 and will be further rolled out from all offices of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and then from other offices across Nepal.</p> <p>The party/suppliers’ bank account details will now have to be mandatorily provided to receive such electronic payment. And based on the payment order made by the respective offices, DTCO will execute the payment transactions through its settlement bank.</p> <p>The settlement bank will process such transactions through NCHL-IPS system for credit at the beneficiary’s account. Nepal Bank Ltd, Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd, Everest Bank Ltd and Agriculture Development Bank Ltd are currently processing such Government payment transactions.</p> <p>With the extension of the electronic payments services, NCHL said it firmly believes that it will help improve the financial governance and transparency by supporting Government’s policies towards promoting electronic payments in Nepal.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7437', 'image' => '20180228013542_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7655', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'TVS Jupiter Classic Now in Pokhara and Chitwan', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Jagadamba Motors, the sole authorized distributor for TVS scooters and motorcycles in Nepal, officially launched its Jupiter Classic scooters in Pokahra and Chitwan. The company claimed that the new Jupiter Classic has already established itself in the Nepali market and has already become a popular scooter among the youths.</p> <p>According to the company, the scooter has enhanced features like a sunlit ivory body colour, ‘classic-edition’ decals, full chrome mirrors, chrome backrest, smart USB charger, and comfortable dual-tone seat.</p> <p>Powered by the next generation, all-aluminium, low friction 110cc engine, TVS Jupiter delivers high performance ride, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>For the regional inauguration, the brand Ambassadors of Jupiter Classic, Ayushman Joshi and Priyanka Karki joined the event along with one of the loved contestants of Nepal Idol, Suraj Thapa.</p> <p>Furthermore, there was a musical performance by Suraj Thapa for the refreshment and entertainment of customers. The launch was done on February 21 at Sabha Griha of Pokhara and on February 22 in Bharatpur- Oralo TVS Showroom of Chitwan.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7436', 'image' => '20180228011614_Narayanghat.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7654', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Lends Support to Library at Bhimdhunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Citizens Bank has lent support to Tribeni Community Library and its source office at Bhimdhunga Rural Municipality of Kathmandu. The bank with the tagline "Your Partner for Progress", provided Rs 50,000 to the library.</p> <p> The bank's CEO Rajan Singh Bhandari handed over the amount to the chairman of the library, Rameshwor Prasad Pokharel, amid a function on Tuesday, February 27.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7435', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7653', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sanima Bikas Bank Opens Seven New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. ', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Sanima Bikas Bank has opened seven new branches at different places across the country. The bank started new branches at Amargadi of Dadeldhura, Tikapur of Kailali, Tansen of Palpa, Gaighat of Udayapur, Rajbiraj of Saptari, Mai and Ilam Bazar of Ilam.</p> <p>The bank’s board member Bharat Bahadur Thapa said that the bank has adopted a policy to expand its branches to provide better services and facilities to the customers.</p> <p>He also expressed his gratitude to customers and stakeholders for continuous support and patronage, and expressed commitment to provide quality service.</p> <p>The bank’s brand ambassadors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya congratulated the bank for its continuous growth and success as a strong and reliable bank, the statement said.</p> <p>Sanima Bikas Bank said it is providing banking service from 58 branches, one extension counter and 67 ATMs.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7434', 'image' => '20180228125848_Branch Opening.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7652', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Apollo Hospital to Provide Discount to Customers of Shangrila Development Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.', 'content' => '<p>February 28: Shangrila Development Bank and Apollo Hospital have signed an agreement to provide quality health service to the bank's customers at a discount rate.</p> <p>The bank's CEO Rajendra Prasad Paudel and the hospital's General Manger Ashok Bajpai signed the agreement amid a function Tuesday, February 27. As per the agreement, the bank's customers as well as shareholders will get up to 10 percent discount through Debit Visa Card for health treatment at the hospital.</p> <p>For the discount service, the customers can coordinate with the Information Department of the hospital in Kathmandu, said GM Bajpai. According to him, the hospital will provide transport facility from airport to the hospital or hotel if the patients inform the hospital in advance. He added that the hospital will also provide hotel facility to the patients.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-28', 'modified' => '2018-02-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7433', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-28 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7651', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Binaya Rijal Appointed CEO of Sahayogi Bikas Bank', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Binaya Rijal has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Sahayogi Bikas Bank. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank elected Rijal to the post for four years.</p> <p>Prior to this, Rijal was the head of Civil Bank's Credit Administration Department (CAD). Rijal is an MBA graduate.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7432', 'image' => '20180227044850_Binaya Rijal CEO Sahayogi bikash Bank.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7650', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EU, ICCO to Promote Economic and Social Rights of the Marginalized Groups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: ICCO Cooperation on February 26 launched a project that works towards promoting economic and social rights of the most marginalized groups in the far and mid-western Nepal. Funded by the European Union, the project “Project REAL- Right to Earn A Living” was awarded under the ‘EIDHR-Country Based Support Scheme to Nepal for 2016 and 2017’ by the <strong>European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights,</strong> to support <strong>projects in the area of human rights, fundamental freedoms</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>democracy in non-EU countries.</strong><strong> Issuing a joint press statement, the EU and ICCO said that t</strong>he total budget of the project is euros 408,000 for 42 months starting from February 26, 2018.</p> <p>Jointly envisioned by ICCO Cooperation, Yes Nepal (YN) and Sahakarmi Samaj (SS), Project REAL recognizes that inclusion of marginalized groups including persons with disabilities by integrating them into the community and promoting them as champions of change in socio-economic development is the only way towards reducing inequalities and achieving inclusive economic growth.</p> <p>According to the statement, the project will closely engage with the primary beneficiaries - Chidimar, Kushbadia, Maganta, Badi, Tharu Kumals and Kamlaris communities - in Kailali, Banke and Dang districts to help them exercise their economic rights in a socially just environment. To address major issues and socio-economic challenges faced by target marginalized communities, Project REAL will adopt a dual approach inspired by ICCO-cooperation’s twincore principles, namely ‘securing sustainable livelihoods’ and ‘justice and dignity for all<strong>’</strong>.</p> <p>While providing the targeted beneficiaries with diversified livelihoods skills, improved access to finance and productive assets like land and forest for income generation and sustainable livelihoods, Project REAL will also work to strengthen local governance to ensure that the existing provisions on socio-economic rights of marginalized communities are put into practice.</p> <p>In this regard, the project will leverage support from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and CBO networks earlier institutionalized/strengthened by ICCO and SS/YN’s previous programs, which are actively involved in asserting and advocating for the socio-economic rights of the marginalized groups.</p> <p>The project will stimulate community-led development processes by implementing innovative, need-based and community driven economic activities and by equipping marginalized communities with the skill and knowledge to uplift their livelihoods themselves. Sustainable socio-economic changes initiated by the communities will be facilitated through mobilization of local resources, development of local leadership and promotion of self-led community development process.</p> <p>Ambassador Veronica Cody, head of the EU delegation to Nepal, officially launched the project. </p> <p>The launching event held in Lalitpur brought together beneficiaries, civil society members, government and partner agencies working continuously for the respect, protection and fulfillment of marginalized communities’ rights, including the right to earn a decent living.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7431', 'image' => '20180227043215_online.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7649', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikas Bank’s branch at New Road', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. ', 'content' => '<p>February 27: Muktinath Bikas Bank has opened a branch at New Road-based Dev Plaza in Kathmandu. Former governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Tilak Bahadur Rawal inaugurated the branch amid a function on Sunday, February 25.</p> <p> Speaking about the bank's status and its future plans at the function, the bank's CEO Bharat Raj Dhakal said that the bank will strive to establish itself as a leading bank by extending its branches in places which require banking services and lending to the productive sector.</p> <p>With the opening of the new branch, the bank has altogether 74 branches including 9 branches inside Kathmandu valley.</p> <p>As of mid-February 2018, the bank's total deposit portfolio has reached Rs 21.92 billion and loan portfolio of Rs 20.1 billion, reads a press statement issued by the bank.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7430', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7648', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Starts Direct Flights to Canberra', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<h1><span style="font-size:12px">February 27: Qatar Airways organised a function at Kathmandu-based Australian Embassy to announce the launch of direct flights to Canberra from Kathmandu.</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12px">According to the company, the launch of a daily service to Canberra has increased the airline’s number of flights a week into the country to 42. Qatar Airways already operates a daily service to Adelaide, Melbourne Perth and Sydney, the airline said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">The Canberra service will also stop in Sydney, where passengers can disembark, creating a second daily flight into the popular destination, according to the airline company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">There are more than 300,000 Nepalese residing in Australia. There is also a huge student movement to Australia, the airline company noted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Canberra, Australia’s largest inland city, is home to Australia’s Parliament House, and offers a host of museums, galleries and monuments for visitors to explore. Canberra is especially renowned for its annual hot air balloon festival, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, one of the most celebrated hot air balloon events in the world, extending over nine days.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px">Qatar Airways said it will operate its daily Canberra service with a Boeing B777 aircraft, which features 42 flatbed seats in Business Class and 316 seats in Economy Class. Passengers will be able to enjoy the airline’s superior entertainment system offering passengers a wide variety of entertainment options.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2018-02-27', 'modified' => '2018-02-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '7429', 'image' => '20180227015420_qatar.jpg', 'article_date' => '2018-02-27 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25