December 22: Al Fardan Exchange, a reputed remittance company of Dubai, and City Exchange Money Transfer have made an agreement on remittance transfer.…

December 22: Al Fardan Exchange, a reputed remittance company of Dubai, and City Exchange Money Transfer have made an agreement on remittance transfer.…
December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand.…
December 22: Nabil Foundation of Nabil Bank has lent its support to Malika Namuna Secondary School of Martadi,…
December 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations.…
December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places.…
December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum…
December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara.…
December 21: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is conducting a three-day Car Exchange Camp from December 22 to…
December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on…
December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s…
December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement.…
December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “Everest Special Savings” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December…
December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction…
December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of…
December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45th…
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', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Al Fardan Exchange, a reputed remittance company of Dubai, and City Exchange Money Transfer have made an agreement on remittance transfer. Chandra Tandan, the managing director of City Express and Osama Al Rahma, the CEO of Al Fardan signed the agreement to this effect.</p> <p>As per the agreement, Nepalis living in Dubai can easily transfer money from any branches of Al Fardan to City Express in Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6960', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7175', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO bags Top Spot for Customer Satisfaction at Canstar Blue Awards', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. ', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. Since the launch of its first smartphone in 2011, OPPO claimed to have grown to become the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world for millions of consumers.</p> <p>The prestigious award was based on consumer opinion around a number of categories including user friendliness, value for money, battery life, camera quality, speed and appearance, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>“We have invested heavily in research and development to give customers the best features and camera technology possible. 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The foundation has provided four sets of computers to the school along with 500 dozen text books, 500 dozen pencils as well as food and track suits to the students up to grade five.</p> <p>Chairman of the foundation, Daya Ram Gopal Agrawal, handed over the materials to the school’s Principal Subha Raj Padhyay and the chairman of the School Management Committee, Dirgha Raj Padhyaya amid a function at the school.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6958', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7176', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CARE Ratings Nepal Commences Operation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>December 22: </strong>CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. The start was marked with an inagural ceremony held in the capital on December 21. Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Dr Rewat Bahadur Karki inaugurated the operations of the new credit rating agency.</p> <p>CARE Ratings Nepal is a joint venture of CARE Ratings Limited, India (formerly Credit Analysis and Research Ltd) and Nepali companies, namely Vishal Group, Global IME Bank, Emerging Nepal Limited, Nepal Reinsurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company and Life Insurance Corporation. 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', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places. As per its policy to open branches in rural areas, the bank said it has opened branches in Nagma of Kalikot and Dabma of Dailekh districts.</p> <p>With this, the bank now has 63 branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6956', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7177', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Branchless Banking Service at Lasune', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district.', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district. With this, the bank now has been providing branchless banking service from 53 locations.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma and the mayor of the municipality, Arjun Babu Mabuhang, jointly inaugurated the service by appointing a local, Arjun Shrestha, as the bank’s representative for Lasune.</p> <p>With the objective to extend banking services at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in different parts of the country through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6955', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7173', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MRF Tyre Showroom in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. 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According to a press statement issued by the company, it will be conducting the exchange camp across all of its sales outlets in the country. The camp offers exchange bonus along with competitive discounts upto Rs 75,000 on exchange of selected Suzuki models. In order to facilitate the customers, the company will be providing free on-the-spot valuation and on-the-spot finance facility.</p> <p>The company statement also says that the camp will offer the best valuation for customers’ old cars. Beside this, the spot finance facility will provide best deal to own Suzuki four-wheelers.</p> <p>The Suzuki brand of four-wheelers offers a wide range of cars including Alto 800, K10, Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, Ignis, Dzire, Baleno, Brezza, Scross, Ciaz, Omni Cargo, Omni Van and Eco.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6953', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maruti unveils upgraded version of Celerio', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday. The authorized distributor of Maruti for Gandaki and Daulagiri regions, Batas Brothers, also started the sales of the latest model of Celerio from Wednesday itself.</p> <p>A press statement issued by the company reads that the four-wheeler uses K-10 engine and gives mileage of 23.0 kilometers. The company believes that the features of the car make it a perfect four-wheeler for any family. According to sales manager Ganesh Dhakal, the looks of the upgraded version is better in comparison to the older one. The car is priced at Rs 2.3 million. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6952', 'image' => '20171221033209_celerio.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Earthquakes had Little Impact on Economy: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.</p> <p>Despite damages worth billion of rupees, the 2015 earthquakes did not affect Nepal’s economy in a fundamental manner, pointed out Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission while making a presentation to provide an overview of the medium to long-term impact on the economy, at a discussion forum organised by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, December 20.</p> <p>During the discussion program titled “<em>Impact of Post Earthquake Reconstruction on the Economy”,</em> Dr Yuba Raj Bhusal, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), said that the impact of earthquakes on national economy may be negligible but the distress on the individual household level is severe and has further amplified the magnitude of vulnerability of many.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Khatiwada pointed out that the economy seemed to have stagnated in the subsequent fiscal year 2015-16, but the border blockade in the same year also affected the economic activities which manifested as marginal growth that year.</p> <p>He suggested that there exist both fiscal and monetary space for accommodative macro policies to expedite reconstruction, and it may be necessary to resort to deficit financing for reconstruction, as capital constraints would otherwise hinder the economic growth process and perpetuate low-investment-low growth-low saving-low investment cycle, SAWTEE quoted Khatiwada as saying in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, he also recommended that it is better for the government to finance the reconstruction through grants than from concessional loans to prevent country from falling in debt stress due to debt accumulation. 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Further, to expedite the process, they will mobilise personnel to solve the problems that has slowed down the pace.</p> <p>Dr Bishnu Dev Pant, executive chairman of the Institute of Integrated Development Studies, emphasised that more skill development trainings are necessary to meet the labour shortage and to tackle exodus of Nepali workforce for the benefit of all.</p> <p>Likewise, Dr Shankar Sharma, former Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission, also pointed out that we need to have a positive outlook as the reconstruction activities do not take place overnight and although it is slow right now it will gather pace eventually.</p> <p>Some 30 participants from various organizations, including research institutions, experts, activists and development partners, participated in the event. <a name="_GoBack"></a></p> <p>SAWTEE said this is the seventh series of such discussion forums it organized under the project <em>‘Initiating dialogue on Post Disaster Reconstruction Experience’ </em>undertaken with the support from The Asia Foundation (TAF). </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Life, NMB Sign Bancassurance Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement. 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As per the agreement, the bank’s customers can now get all kinds services of the insurance company from any branch of NMB Bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6950', 'image' => '20171221033006_NMB Jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank launches 'Everest Special Savings' Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “Everest Special Savings” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “<strong>Everest Special Savings</strong>” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20. The key attractions of the offer are accidental death insurance of Rs 500,000 and medical insurance of Rs100,000 besides free offer of debit card, internet/SMS banking, ASBA, DEMAT and 50 percent discount on locker, credit card with attractive interest rate of 4 percent per annum.</p> <p>The offer was announced by Someshwar Seth, CEO of the bank. Others present at the function were MK Kapur (CEO of Orient Insurance Co), Rajesh Gautam, DGM, Rajeev Jain DGM and other senior officials of the bank. </p> <p>Currently, the bank said it is providing banking services through its network of 64 branches, two extension counters, 26 revenue collection counters, 94 ATMs and around 5000 “Everest Remit<strong>”</strong> payout agents/business correspondents across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6949', 'image' => '20171221021342_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Entrepreneurs meet Secretary Devkota', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.</p> <p>In response, Devkota said he would try his best to make construction business well managed and disciplined. The delegation led by Bishnubhai Shrestha, president of FCAN, discussed about the flaws in the first amendment to the Public Procurement Act and fourth amendment to the Public Procurement Regulation as well as other legal complications faced by the entrepreneurs. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6948', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME starts Branchless Banking Service in Yakhachwok', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel inaugurated the service after appointing a local Anirudra Singa as the bank’s representative for Yakhachwok. With this, the bank has now been providing branchless banking service from 55 locations.</p> <p>With an aim to expand banking service at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in various places through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6947', 'image' => '20171221033040_Global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Group to Build an Elevator in Bindabasini Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>The group celebrated its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary organising different programs at its corporate office in Pokhara on Wednesday. According to the company, an elevator in the temple will help in tourism promotion in the area. The company is building the elevator to help the elderly and differently-abled people.</p> <p>Sunil Shrestha, executive director of the group and Pabitra Raj Regmi, vice-president of Bindyabasini Religious Area Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the elevator. Laxmi Group said it is building the elevator with an investment of Rs 8 million.</p> <p>“We have been investing in different social sector every year. This year, we will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple,” Regmi said. To mark its anniversary, Laxmi Group also financially supported Pokhreli Youth Cultural Family with Rs 250,000. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6946', 'image' => '20171221033055_Laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 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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', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Al Fardan Exchange, a reputed remittance company of Dubai, and City Exchange Money Transfer have made an agreement on remittance transfer. Chandra Tandan, the managing director of City Express and Osama Al Rahma, the CEO of Al Fardan signed the agreement to this effect.</p> <p>As per the agreement, Nepalis living in Dubai can easily transfer money from any branches of Al Fardan to City Express in Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6960', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7175', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO bags Top Spot for Customer Satisfaction at Canstar Blue Awards', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. 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The foundation has provided four sets of computers to the school along with 500 dozen text books, 500 dozen pencils as well as food and track suits to the students up to grade five.</p> <p>Chairman of the foundation, Daya Ram Gopal Agrawal, handed over the materials to the school’s Principal Subha Raj Padhyay and the chairman of the School Management Committee, Dirgha Raj Padhyaya amid a function at the school.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6958', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7176', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CARE Ratings Nepal Commences Operation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>December 22: </strong>CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. The start was marked with an inagural ceremony held in the capital on December 21. Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Dr Rewat Bahadur Karki inaugurated the operations of the new credit rating agency.</p> <p>CARE Ratings Nepal is a joint venture of CARE Ratings Limited, India (formerly Credit Analysis and Research Ltd) and Nepali companies, namely Vishal Group, Global IME Bank, Emerging Nepal Limited, Nepal Reinsurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company and Life Insurance Corporation. 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With this, the bank now has been providing branchless banking service from 53 locations.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma and the mayor of the municipality, Arjun Babu Mabuhang, jointly inaugurated the service by appointing a local, Arjun Shrestha, as the bank’s representative for Lasune.</p> <p>With the objective to extend banking services at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in different parts of the country through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6955', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7173', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MRF Tyre Showroom in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. 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According to a press statement issued by the company, it will be conducting the exchange camp across all of its sales outlets in the country. The camp offers exchange bonus along with competitive discounts upto Rs 75,000 on exchange of selected Suzuki models. In order to facilitate the customers, the company will be providing free on-the-spot valuation and on-the-spot finance facility.</p> <p>The company statement also says that the camp will offer the best valuation for customers’ old cars. Beside this, the spot finance facility will provide best deal to own Suzuki four-wheelers.</p> <p>The Suzuki brand of four-wheelers offers a wide range of cars including Alto 800, K10, Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, Ignis, Dzire, Baleno, Brezza, Scross, Ciaz, Omni Cargo, Omni Van and Eco.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6953', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maruti unveils upgraded version of Celerio', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday. The authorized distributor of Maruti for Gandaki and Daulagiri regions, Batas Brothers, also started the sales of the latest model of Celerio from Wednesday itself.</p> <p>A press statement issued by the company reads that the four-wheeler uses K-10 engine and gives mileage of 23.0 kilometers. The company believes that the features of the car make it a perfect four-wheeler for any family. According to sales manager Ganesh Dhakal, the looks of the upgraded version is better in comparison to the older one. The car is priced at Rs 2.3 million. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6952', 'image' => '20171221033209_celerio.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Earthquakes had Little Impact on Economy: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.</p> <p>Despite damages worth billion of rupees, the 2015 earthquakes did not affect Nepal’s economy in a fundamental manner, pointed out Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission while making a presentation to provide an overview of the medium to long-term impact on the economy, at a discussion forum organised by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, December 20.</p> <p>During the discussion program titled “<em>Impact of Post Earthquake Reconstruction on the Economy”,</em> Dr Yuba Raj Bhusal, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), said that the impact of earthquakes on national economy may be negligible but the distress on the individual household level is severe and has further amplified the magnitude of vulnerability of many.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Khatiwada pointed out that the economy seemed to have stagnated in the subsequent fiscal year 2015-16, but the border blockade in the same year also affected the economic activities which manifested as marginal growth that year.</p> <p>He suggested that there exist both fiscal and monetary space for accommodative macro policies to expedite reconstruction, and it may be necessary to resort to deficit financing for reconstruction, as capital constraints would otherwise hinder the economic growth process and perpetuate low-investment-low growth-low saving-low investment cycle, SAWTEE quoted Khatiwada as saying in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, he also recommended that it is better for the government to finance the reconstruction through grants than from concessional loans to prevent country from falling in debt stress due to debt accumulation. 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The key attractions of the offer are accidental death insurance of Rs 500,000 and medical insurance of Rs100,000 besides free offer of debit card, internet/SMS banking, ASBA, DEMAT and 50 percent discount on locker, credit card with attractive interest rate of 4 percent per annum.</p> <p>The offer was announced by Someshwar Seth, CEO of the bank. Others present at the function were MK Kapur (CEO of Orient Insurance Co), Rajesh Gautam, DGM, Rajeev Jain DGM and other senior officials of the bank. </p> <p>Currently, the bank said it is providing banking services through its network of 64 branches, two extension counters, 26 revenue collection counters, 94 ATMs and around 5000 “Everest Remit<strong>”</strong> payout agents/business correspondents across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6949', 'image' => '20171221021342_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Entrepreneurs meet Secretary Devkota', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.</p> <p>In response, Devkota said he would try his best to make construction business well managed and disciplined. 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', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. Since the launch of its first smartphone in 2011, OPPO claimed to have grown to become the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world for millions of consumers.</p> <p>The prestigious award was based on consumer opinion around a number of categories including user friendliness, value for money, battery life, camera quality, speed and appearance, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>“We have invested heavily in research and development to give customers the best features and camera technology possible. 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The foundation has provided four sets of computers to the school along with 500 dozen text books, 500 dozen pencils as well as food and track suits to the students up to grade five.</p> <p>Chairman of the foundation, Daya Ram Gopal Agrawal, handed over the materials to the school’s Principal Subha Raj Padhyay and the chairman of the School Management Committee, Dirgha Raj Padhyaya amid a function at the school.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6958', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7176', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CARE Ratings Nepal Commences Operation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>December 22: </strong>CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. The start was marked with an inagural ceremony held in the capital on December 21. Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Dr Rewat Bahadur Karki inaugurated the operations of the new credit rating agency.</p> <p>CARE Ratings Nepal is a joint venture of CARE Ratings Limited, India (formerly Credit Analysis and Research Ltd) and Nepali companies, namely Vishal Group, Global IME Bank, Emerging Nepal Limited, Nepal Reinsurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company and Life Insurance Corporation. It received credit rating license from SEBON on November 16 to operate in Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, CARE Ratings Nepal said it will provide ratings for various instruments such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, bank deposits, structured finance and other debt instruments besides grading initial public offer (IPO), follow-on public offer (FPO), rights issue and ratings for the bank facilities in Nepal.</p> <p>The company will also cover rating of issuers including insurance companies, asset management companies and SMEs.</p> <p>Addressing the inaugural ceremony, SEBON Chairman Dr Karki said that the board has recently granted the license to the new rating agency based on the market potential and to ensure more transparency in the financial market.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6957', 'image' => '20171222125907_Care Ratings.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7181', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Investment Bank Opens Two More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places. ', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places. As per its policy to open branches in rural areas, the bank said it has opened branches in Nagma of Kalikot and Dabma of Dailekh districts.</p> <p>With this, the bank now has 63 branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6956', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7177', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Branchless Banking Service at Lasune', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district.', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district. With this, the bank now has been providing branchless banking service from 53 locations.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma and the mayor of the municipality, Arjun Babu Mabuhang, jointly inaugurated the service by appointing a local, Arjun Shrestha, as the bank’s representative for Lasune.</p> <p>With the objective to extend banking services at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in different parts of the country through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6955', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7173', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MRF Tyre Showroom in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. Rajesh Panta, a representative of MRF Tyre, inaugurated the showroom. Panta said that the showroom has been opened to make the tyres easily available in the market.</p> <p>The showroom operator, Suman Thapa, informed that the tubes and tyres of MRF company are available at the showroom for any kind of heavy, light, mini, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6954', 'image' => '20171221034831_MRF Tyre.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Car Exchange Camp to Begin Friday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is conducting a three-day Car Exchange Camp from December 22 to 24.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is conducting a three-day Car Exchange Camp from December 22 to 24. According to a press statement issued by the company, it will be conducting the exchange camp across all of its sales outlets in the country. The camp offers exchange bonus along with competitive discounts upto Rs 75,000 on exchange of selected Suzuki models. In order to facilitate the customers, the company will be providing free on-the-spot valuation and on-the-spot finance facility.</p> <p>The company statement also says that the camp will offer the best valuation for customers’ old cars. Beside this, the spot finance facility will provide best deal to own Suzuki four-wheelers.</p> <p>The Suzuki brand of four-wheelers offers a wide range of cars including Alto 800, K10, Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, Ignis, Dzire, Baleno, Brezza, Scross, Ciaz, Omni Cargo, Omni Van and Eco.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6953', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maruti unveils upgraded version of Celerio', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday. The authorized distributor of Maruti for Gandaki and Daulagiri regions, Batas Brothers, also started the sales of the latest model of Celerio from Wednesday itself.</p> <p>A press statement issued by the company reads that the four-wheeler uses K-10 engine and gives mileage of 23.0 kilometers. The company believes that the features of the car make it a perfect four-wheeler for any family. According to sales manager Ganesh Dhakal, the looks of the upgraded version is better in comparison to the older one. The car is priced at Rs 2.3 million. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6952', 'image' => '20171221033209_celerio.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Earthquakes had Little Impact on Economy: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.</p> <p>Despite damages worth billion of rupees, the 2015 earthquakes did not affect Nepal’s economy in a fundamental manner, pointed out Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission while making a presentation to provide an overview of the medium to long-term impact on the economy, at a discussion forum organised by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, December 20.</p> <p>During the discussion program titled “<em>Impact of Post Earthquake Reconstruction on the Economy”,</em> Dr Yuba Raj Bhusal, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), said that the impact of earthquakes on national economy may be negligible but the distress on the individual household level is severe and has further amplified the magnitude of vulnerability of many.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Khatiwada pointed out that the economy seemed to have stagnated in the subsequent fiscal year 2015-16, but the border blockade in the same year also affected the economic activities which manifested as marginal growth that year.</p> <p>He suggested that there exist both fiscal and monetary space for accommodative macro policies to expedite reconstruction, and it may be necessary to resort to deficit financing for reconstruction, as capital constraints would otherwise hinder the economic growth process and perpetuate low-investment-low growth-low saving-low investment cycle, SAWTEE quoted Khatiwada as saying in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, he also recommended that it is better for the government to finance the reconstruction through grants than from concessional loans to prevent country from falling in debt stress due to debt accumulation. He attributed the slow pace of reconstruction to the regulatory hassles and problems with coordination among the responsible government agencies.</p> <p>Referring to housing reconstruction activities, Bhusal pointed out that the NRA is targeting to complete the construction of 450,000 houses by the end of this fiscal year. Further, to expedite the process, they will mobilise personnel to solve the problems that has slowed down the pace.</p> <p>Dr Bishnu Dev Pant, executive chairman of the Institute of Integrated Development Studies, emphasised that more skill development trainings are necessary to meet the labour shortage and to tackle exodus of Nepali workforce for the benefit of all.</p> <p>Likewise, Dr Shankar Sharma, former Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission, also pointed out that we need to have a positive outlook as the reconstruction activities do not take place overnight and although it is slow right now it will gather pace eventually.</p> <p>Some 30 participants from various organizations, including research institutions, experts, activists and development partners, participated in the event. <a name="_GoBack"></a></p> <p>SAWTEE said this is the seventh series of such discussion forums it organized under the project <em>‘Initiating dialogue on Post Disaster Reconstruction Experience’ </em>undertaken with the support from The Asia Foundation (TAF). </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Life, NMB Sign Bancassurance Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement. ', 'content' => '<p>December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement. Prakash Bikram Khatri, deputy CEO of the insurance company and Sunil KC, CEO of NMB, signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, December 20. As per the agreement, the bank’s customers can now get all kinds services of the insurance company from any branch of NMB Bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6950', 'image' => '20171221033006_NMB Jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank launches 'Everest Special Savings' Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “Everest Special Savings” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “<strong>Everest Special Savings</strong>” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20. The key attractions of the offer are accidental death insurance of Rs 500,000 and medical insurance of Rs100,000 besides free offer of debit card, internet/SMS banking, ASBA, DEMAT and 50 percent discount on locker, credit card with attractive interest rate of 4 percent per annum.</p> <p>The offer was announced by Someshwar Seth, CEO of the bank. Others present at the function were MK Kapur (CEO of Orient Insurance Co), Rajesh Gautam, DGM, Rajeev Jain DGM and other senior officials of the bank. </p> <p>Currently, the bank said it is providing banking services through its network of 64 branches, two extension counters, 26 revenue collection counters, 94 ATMs and around 5000 “Everest Remit<strong>”</strong> payout agents/business correspondents across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6949', 'image' => '20171221021342_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Entrepreneurs meet Secretary Devkota', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.</p> <p>In response, Devkota said he would try his best to make construction business well managed and disciplined. The delegation led by Bishnubhai Shrestha, president of FCAN, discussed about the flaws in the first amendment to the Public Procurement Act and fourth amendment to the Public Procurement Regulation as well as other legal complications faced by the entrepreneurs. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6948', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME starts Branchless Banking Service in Yakhachwok', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel inaugurated the service after appointing a local Anirudra Singa as the bank’s representative for Yakhachwok. With this, the bank has now been providing branchless banking service from 55 locations.</p> <p>With an aim to expand banking service at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in various places through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6947', 'image' => '20171221033040_Global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Group to Build an Elevator in Bindabasini Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>The group celebrated its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary organising different programs at its corporate office in Pokhara on Wednesday. According to the company, an elevator in the temple will help in tourism promotion in the area. The company is building the elevator to help the elderly and differently-abled people.</p> <p>Sunil Shrestha, executive director of the group and Pabitra Raj Regmi, vice-president of Bindyabasini Religious Area Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the elevator. Laxmi Group said it is building the elevator with an investment of Rs 8 million.</p> <p>“We have been investing in different social sector every year. This year, we will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple,” Regmi said. 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', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Al Fardan Exchange, a reputed remittance company of Dubai, and City Exchange Money Transfer have made an agreement on remittance transfer. Chandra Tandan, the managing director of City Express and Osama Al Rahma, the CEO of Al Fardan signed the agreement to this effect.</p> <p>As per the agreement, Nepalis living in Dubai can easily transfer money from any branches of Al Fardan to City Express in Nepal. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6960', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7175', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO bags Top Spot for Customer Satisfaction at Canstar Blue Awards', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. ', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Smartphone maker OPPO has been awarded with this year’s prestigious Canstar Blue Award for “Most Satisfied Customers - Smartphones”, capping off a year of tremendous growth for the brand. Since the launch of its first smartphone in 2011, OPPO claimed to have grown to become the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world for millions of consumers.</p> <p>The prestigious award was based on consumer opinion around a number of categories including user friendliness, value for money, battery life, camera quality, speed and appearance, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>“We have invested heavily in research and development to give customers the best features and camera technology possible. To be recognised by our customers for our efforts is extremely rewarding and we look forward to building on this success further in 2018,” the statement said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6959', 'image' => '20171222123726_oppo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7180', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nabil Foundation Lends Support to Malika School', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Nabil Foundation of Nabil Bank has lent its support to Malika Namuna Secondary School of Martadi, Bajura.', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Nabil Foundation of Nabil Bank has lent its support to Malika Namuna Secondary School of Martadi, Bajura. The foundation has provided four sets of computers to the school along with 500 dozen text books, 500 dozen pencils as well as food and track suits to the students up to grade five.</p> <p>Chairman of the foundation, Daya Ram Gopal Agrawal, handed over the materials to the school’s Principal Subha Raj Padhyay and the chairman of the School Management Committee, Dirgha Raj Padhyaya amid a function at the school.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6958', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7176', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CARE Ratings Nepal Commences Operation', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. ', 'content' => '<p><strong>December 22: </strong>CARE Ratings Nepal has commenced operations. The start was marked with an inagural ceremony held in the capital on December 21. Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Dr Rewat Bahadur Karki inaugurated the operations of the new credit rating agency.</p> <p>CARE Ratings Nepal is a joint venture of CARE Ratings Limited, India (formerly Credit Analysis and Research Ltd) and Nepali companies, namely Vishal Group, Global IME Bank, Emerging Nepal Limited, Nepal Reinsurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company and Life Insurance Corporation. It received credit rating license from SEBON on November 16 to operate in Nepal.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, CARE Ratings Nepal said it will provide ratings for various instruments such as bonds, debentures, commercial paper, bank deposits, structured finance and other debt instruments besides grading initial public offer (IPO), follow-on public offer (FPO), rights issue and ratings for the bank facilities in Nepal.</p> <p>The company will also cover rating of issuers including insurance companies, asset management companies and SMEs.</p> <p>Addressing the inaugural ceremony, SEBON Chairman Dr Karki said that the board has recently granted the license to the new rating agency based on the market potential and to ensure more transparency in the financial market.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6957', 'image' => '20171222125907_Care Ratings.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7181', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Investment Bank Opens Two More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places. ', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Nepal Investment Bank has opened two more branches in different places. As per its policy to open branches in rural areas, the bank said it has opened branches in Nagma of Kalikot and Dabma of Dailekh districts.</p> <p>With this, the bank now has 63 branches.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6956', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7177', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME’s Branchless Banking Service at Lasune', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district.', 'content' => '<p>December 22: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service at Lasune, Laliguras Municipality of Tehrathum district. With this, the bank now has been providing branchless banking service from 53 locations.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma and the mayor of the municipality, Arjun Babu Mabuhang, jointly inaugurated the service by appointing a local, Arjun Shrestha, as the bank’s representative for Lasune.</p> <p>With the objective to extend banking services at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in different parts of the country through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-22', 'modified' => '2017-12-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6955', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7173', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MRF Tyre Showroom in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. ', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Smart Tyre Zone, the authrorised distributor of MRF Tyre, has opened MRF Tyre Showroom at Uttam Chowk, Pokhara. Rajesh Panta, a representative of MRF Tyre, inaugurated the showroom. Panta said that the showroom has been opened to make the tyres easily available in the market.</p> <p>The showroom operator, Suman Thapa, informed that the tubes and tyres of MRF company are available at the showroom for any kind of heavy, light, mini, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6954', 'image' => '20171221034831_MRF Tyre.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7172', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Suzuki Car Exchange Camp to Begin Friday', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is conducting a three-day Car Exchange Camp from December 22 to 24.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: CG Motocorp, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is conducting a three-day Car Exchange Camp from December 22 to 24. According to a press statement issued by the company, it will be conducting the exchange camp across all of its sales outlets in the country. The camp offers exchange bonus along with competitive discounts upto Rs 75,000 on exchange of selected Suzuki models. In order to facilitate the customers, the company will be providing free on-the-spot valuation and on-the-spot finance facility.</p> <p>The company statement also says that the camp will offer the best valuation for customers’ old cars. Beside this, the spot finance facility will provide best deal to own Suzuki four-wheelers.</p> <p>The Suzuki brand of four-wheelers offers a wide range of cars including Alto 800, K10, Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, Ignis, Dzire, Baleno, Brezza, Scross, Ciaz, Omni Cargo, Omni Van and Eco.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6953', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7171', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Maruti unveils upgraded version of Celerio', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the upgraded version of its four-wheeler -- Celerio – in Pokhara on Wednesday. The authorized distributor of Maruti for Gandaki and Daulagiri regions, Batas Brothers, also started the sales of the latest model of Celerio from Wednesday itself.</p> <p>A press statement issued by the company reads that the four-wheeler uses K-10 engine and gives mileage of 23.0 kilometers. The company believes that the features of the car make it a perfect four-wheeler for any family. According to sales manager Ganesh Dhakal, the looks of the upgraded version is better in comparison to the older one. The car is priced at Rs 2.3 million. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6952', 'image' => '20171221033209_celerio.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7170', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Earthquakes had Little Impact on Economy: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Experts at a discussion program said that the 2015 earthquakes had little impact on the country’s economy.</p> <p>Despite damages worth billion of rupees, the 2015 earthquakes did not affect Nepal’s economy in a fundamental manner, pointed out Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission while making a presentation to provide an overview of the medium to long-term impact on the economy, at a discussion forum organised by South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, December 20.</p> <p>During the discussion program titled “<em>Impact of Post Earthquake Reconstruction on the Economy”,</em> Dr Yuba Raj Bhusal, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), said that the impact of earthquakes on national economy may be negligible but the distress on the individual household level is severe and has further amplified the magnitude of vulnerability of many.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Khatiwada pointed out that the economy seemed to have stagnated in the subsequent fiscal year 2015-16, but the border blockade in the same year also affected the economic activities which manifested as marginal growth that year.</p> <p>He suggested that there exist both fiscal and monetary space for accommodative macro policies to expedite reconstruction, and it may be necessary to resort to deficit financing for reconstruction, as capital constraints would otherwise hinder the economic growth process and perpetuate low-investment-low growth-low saving-low investment cycle, SAWTEE quoted Khatiwada as saying in a statement.</p> <p>Likewise, he also recommended that it is better for the government to finance the reconstruction through grants than from concessional loans to prevent country from falling in debt stress due to debt accumulation. He attributed the slow pace of reconstruction to the regulatory hassles and problems with coordination among the responsible government agencies.</p> <p>Referring to housing reconstruction activities, Bhusal pointed out that the NRA is targeting to complete the construction of 450,000 houses by the end of this fiscal year. Further, to expedite the process, they will mobilise personnel to solve the problems that has slowed down the pace.</p> <p>Dr Bishnu Dev Pant, executive chairman of the Institute of Integrated Development Studies, emphasised that more skill development trainings are necessary to meet the labour shortage and to tackle exodus of Nepali workforce for the benefit of all.</p> <p>Likewise, Dr Shankar Sharma, former Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission, also pointed out that we need to have a positive outlook as the reconstruction activities do not take place overnight and although it is slow right now it will gather pace eventually.</p> <p>Some 30 participants from various organizations, including research institutions, experts, activists and development partners, participated in the event. <a name="_GoBack"></a></p> <p>SAWTEE said this is the seventh series of such discussion forums it organized under the project <em>‘Initiating dialogue on Post Disaster Reconstruction Experience’ </em>undertaken with the support from The Asia Foundation (TAF). </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6951', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7167', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jyoti Life, NMB Sign Bancassurance Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement. ', 'content' => '<p>December 21: NMB Bank and Jyoti Life Insurance Company have signed a bancassurance agreement. Prakash Bikram Khatri, deputy CEO of the insurance company and Sunil KC, CEO of NMB, signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, December 20. As per the agreement, the bank’s customers can now get all kinds services of the insurance company from any branch of NMB Bank.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6950', 'image' => '20171221033006_NMB Jyoti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7168', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Everest Bank launches 'Everest Special Savings' Account', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “Everest Special Savings” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Everest Bank announced a new offer “<strong>Everest Special Savings</strong>” amid a function held at its head office on Wednesday, December 20. The key attractions of the offer are accidental death insurance of Rs 500,000 and medical insurance of Rs100,000 besides free offer of debit card, internet/SMS banking, ASBA, DEMAT and 50 percent discount on locker, credit card with attractive interest rate of 4 percent per annum.</p> <p>The offer was announced by Someshwar Seth, CEO of the bank. Others present at the function were MK Kapur (CEO of Orient Insurance Co), Rajesh Gautam, DGM, Rajeev Jain DGM and other senior officials of the bank. </p> <p>Currently, the bank said it is providing banking services through its network of 64 branches, two extension counters, 26 revenue collection counters, 94 ATMs and around 5000 “Everest Remit<strong>”</strong> payout agents/business correspondents across the country.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6949', 'image' => '20171221021342_Everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7166', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Construction Entrepreneurs meet Secretary Devkota', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: A delegation of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) on Wednesday (December 20) apprised the secretary at the Public Procurement Monitoring Office, Krishna Prasad Devkota, about the problems faced by the construction entrepreneurs.</p> <p>In response, Devkota said he would try his best to make construction business well managed and disciplined. The delegation led by Bishnubhai Shrestha, president of FCAN, discussed about the flaws in the first amendment to the Public Procurement Act and fourth amendment to the Public Procurement Regulation as well as other legal complications faced by the entrepreneurs. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6948', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7164', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME starts Branchless Banking Service in Yakhachwok', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Global IME Bank has launched branchless banking service at Yakhachwok,Chainpur-4 of Sankhuwasabha.</p> <p>The bank’s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel inaugurated the service after appointing a local Anirudra Singa as the bank’s representative for Yakhachwok. With this, the bank has now been providing branchless banking service from 55 locations.</p> <p>With an aim to expand banking service at all local levels across the nation, the bank has been providing banking services in various places through its branches, extension counters, and branchless banking service.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6947', 'image' => '20171221033040_Global.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7165', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Laxmi Group to Build an Elevator in Bindabasini Temple', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p>December 21: Laxmi Group, one of the leading business houses of the country, has said that it will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple in Pokhara on the occasion of its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary.</p> <p>The group celebrated its 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary organising different programs at its corporate office in Pokhara on Wednesday. According to the company, an elevator in the temple will help in tourism promotion in the area. The company is building the elevator to help the elderly and differently-abled people.</p> <p>Sunil Shrestha, executive director of the group and Pabitra Raj Regmi, vice-president of Bindyabasini Religious Area Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the elevator. Laxmi Group said it is building the elevator with an investment of Rs 8 million.</p> <p>“We have been investing in different social sector every year. This year, we will build an elevator in Bindyabasini Temple,” Regmi said. To mark its anniversary, Laxmi Group also financially supported Pokhreli Youth Cultural Family with Rs 250,000. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-21', 'modified' => '2017-12-21', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6946', 'image' => '20171221033055_Laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-21 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25