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Wheelchair Cricketers visit Chandragiri

Dec 18, 2017 0 20 seconds to read

December 18: Cricketers who came to Nepal to participate in the tri-nation wheel-chair cricket tournament, paid a visit to the Chandragiri hill via Chandragiri Cable Car.…

Siddhartha Bank Opens Branch in Banepa

Dec 18, 2017 0 23 seconds to read

December 18: Siddhartha Bank has opened a branch in Banepa of Kavre district.…

RBB Merchant Banking gets New CEO

Dec 18, 2017 0 29 seconds to read

December 18: RBB Merchant Banking Limited, a subsidiary company of Rastriya Banijya Bank, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kumar Bhandari as its CEO.…

Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017 Concludes

Dec 18, 2017 0 1 minutes 20 seconds to read

December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16.…

Himalayan Bank Lends Support to CCHS

Dec 18, 2017 0 29 seconds to read

December 18: On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15.…

Agni Opens Mahindra’s Showroom in Birgunj.

Dec 14, 2017 0 28 seconds to read

December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj.…

Wataniya Airways Begins Flights from Ktm to Kuwait

Dec 14, 2017 0 41 seconds to read

December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13.…

iVOOMi Enters Nepali Smartphone Market

Dec 14, 2017 0 37 seconds to read

December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal.…

Miniso’s Showroom in Pokhara

Dec 14, 2017 0 29 seconds to read

December 14: Japanese brand Miniso is all set to open a showroom in…

Everest Bank Sponsors Inter-College Futsal

Dec 14, 2017 0 28 seconds to read

December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for…

Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Samakhushi

Dec 14, 2017 0 32 seconds to read

December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi,…

Global IME, MetLife Sign Bancassurance Agreement

Dec 14, 2017 0 21 seconds to read

December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance…

EU, CNI Meet, Talks about Opening EU Bank in Nepal

Dec 13, 2017 0 1 minutes 16 seconds to read

December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal’s business and economic…

Laxmi Bank Introduces Recurring Deposit

Dec 13, 2017 0 48 seconds to read

December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named “Lakshit Muddati” (Recurring…

IME and Muthoot Finance Sign Agreement for Indo-Nepal Remittance Service

Dec 13, 2017 0 49 seconds to read

December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance…

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			'summary' => 'December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners&rsquo; Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield, organized the two-day ride with the theme &lsquo;Ride More, Ride Pure&rsquo;.</span></p>

<p>The ride was organised for the promotion of motorcycle tourism as well as promoting Bandipur city, which is enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Similarly, the company also aims to attract tourism entrepreneurs for the development of motor sports.</p>

<p>According to Megha Raj Poudyal, head of operation department of Royal Enfield, &nbsp;the company organized the ride to build relation with the customers and for their delight as well. &nbsp;&ldquo;Our country has huge potential in adventure tourism and this event is one of them,&rdquo; Poudyal said, adding, &ldquo;We organized this event upon observing the immense potential of adventure tourism.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He also believes in developing bond among the customers through events like this.</p>

<p>A total of 55 riders covered a journey 280 km during the ride. The riders took the route of Balaju-Swoyambhu-Kalanki-Naikap-Balambhu-Dahachowk-Nagdhunga Checkpost-Naubidhe-Dharke-Malekhu-Mugling-Dumre-Bandipur and returned the same route. All the participants were provided with certificate of appreciation by the company.</p>

<p>Likewise, the company also organized different games such as helmet tower, tug-of-war, flip cup at Bandipur. Purna Singh Thapa, chairman of Bandipur Ruralr municipality awarded the winners of the games. He expressed hope that this kind of event can help in promotion of tourism in Bandipur.&nbsp;</p>

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			'summary' => 'December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. The showroom displays Mahindra&rsquo;s latest models of two-wheelers including Gusto RS, Gusto 125 and Centuro. The showroom will also provide genuine spare parts and after-sale services to its customers at Birgunj and its surrounding areas, reads a press statement issued by the company. According to the company, the new showroom is in line with the company&rsquo;s goal of expansion and delivery of quality service.</p>

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			'summary' => 'December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. The starting fare to Kuwait is maintained at NRs 23,000 and provides daily flights to the destination.</p>

<p>With the beginning of this service, Wataniya has become the first airline to provide direct service from Kuwait to Nepal, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>The airlines said that this service has been started to connect Kuwaiti people to Nepal for tourism and secondly provide hassle free service to Nepali workers travelling to and fro Kuwait at affordable fares. The airline has announced its starting fare for Kuwait at NRs 23,000 and</p>

<p>Wataniya Airways with its three A-320 aircrafts currently flies to 11 destinations across the world, reads the statement.</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. The brand has partnered with Pride Import Export Trade Pvt. Ltd. of Shanker Group as its official distributor for Nepal.</span></p>

<p>The company said in a statement that it aims to deliver &ldquo;high value products&rdquo; engrained with the best quality and latest technology in Nepal. The brand enters the Nepali market with the launch of six of its smartphones namely iV505, Smart 4G, Me 1, Me 2, Me 4 and Me 5 this month. The brand provides best-in-class features at competitive prices starting from Rs 5,999.</p>

<p>The brand plans to launch their entire range of smartphones in Nepal by December, 2017.</p>

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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Japanese brand Miniso is all set to open a showroom in Pokhara. Binayak Group, which has been running a supermarket in Pokhara for the last 30 years, is bringing Miniso in Pokhara. The showroom will open at Chipledhunga from Thursday, December 14. High quality Japanese products ranging from Rs 129 to Rs 7,000 will be available at affordable rates at the showroom, informed Binayak Group&rsquo;s Managing Director Prabin Pokharel. According to the company&rsquo;s Director Pratish Pokharel, the showroom will have an investment amounting to Rs 20 million in the first phase.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Someshwar Seth and Saroj Sharma Dhungana, event manager of the organizing company Proxy Infotech Solution, signed the sponsorship deal amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. After the agreement, the one-day event has been named as Everest Bank Inter-college Tournament. Altogether 20 teams divided into four groups will participate in the tournament played in a league-cum-knockout format. The winner will win Rs 55,000 while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 25,000.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. During the function, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Resham Bahadur Thapa shed light about the bank&rsquo;s financial status, services as well as its activities. The branch offers all kinds of services including deposits, loan, ABBS, mobile banking among others, according to the bank. The bank recently opened a branch in Birgunj as part of its plan to expand service in the rural and urban areas lacking financial service.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel and the insurance company&rsquo;s Executive Director Nirmal Kaji Shrestha signed the agreement recently. As per the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers will now be able to avail every all kind of MetLife insurance services at Global IME&rsquo;s branches.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'EU, CNI Meet, Talks about Opening EU Bank in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal’s business and economic development.',
			'content' => '<p>December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal&rsquo;s business and economic development.</p>

<p>During the meeting at CNI&rsquo;s secretariat office, Cody mentioned the probability of establishing a European Union Bank in Nepal. She explained that a separate team will visit Nepal in the near future for a feasibility assessment of the EU Bank in Nepal. &ldquo;The probability of Nepal&rsquo;s development has been intensified after the central, provincial and local election,&rdquo; Cody mentioned, adding, &ldquo;EU will possibly expand its help in the field of public health, education and promotion of private businesses.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Hari Bhakta Sharma, president of CNI, expressed that cooperation from development partner organization like EU will prove beneficial in the changed political context of Nepal where governments and political parties have placed high value on political stability and economic agendas.</p>

<p>Sharma noted that CNI successfully completed various small export promotion projects and two conferences on infrastructure in the past three years in collaboration with the EU. He further informed that the CNI envisage operating &lsquo;Industrial Excellence Center&rsquo; in the future with a view to boost industrial production and improve quality. During the meeting, Sharma also proposed for EU&rsquo;s cooperation in operating the excellence center. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by CNI officials and members from governing council.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Introduces Recurring Deposit',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named “Lakshit Muddati” (Recurring Deposit).',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named &ldquo;Lakshit Muddati&rdquo; (Recurring Deposit).</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the Recurring Deposit is an ideal investment option for customers with regular income to earn higher interest on their monthly deposit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recurring Deposit provides great flexibility for customers to choose a fixed monthly amount starting from Rs 500 to be automatically debited every month on their chosen date from their savings account.</p>

<p>Lakshit Muddati can be opened for a fixed term of 1 year and up to 5 years. Further, all Lakshit Muddati account holders will get the benefit of free DMAT account from Laxmi Capital, the bank said in the statement.</p>

<p>The new scheme is available for all existing and new savings account holders of the bank with an introductory rate of up to 9.0% pa.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'IME and Muthoot Finance Sign Agreement for Indo-Nepal Remittance Service',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services. Khilendra Paudel, chief operating officer of IME and KR Bijimon, chief general manager of Muthoot Finance signed the agreement in a program at IME&rsquo;s corporate office at Panipokhari, Kathmandu on December 10.</span><span style="font-size:13px">Issuing a press statement, IME expressed its belief that the partnership would greatly benefit the Nepali community in India by easing remitting to Nepal. &ldquo;Muthoot Finance&rsquo;s 4,600+ branches across India will make it convenient for the Nepalis to send remittances. The receivers in Nepal can receive the amount through more than 7,100 local agents of IME in Nepal,&rdquo; reads the statement.</span></p>

<p>IME said it will also provide account deposit facilities to these customers besides cash payment options. IME is confident that the agreement will enhance its business and customers&rsquo; experience.</p>

<p style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Cricketers who came to Nepal to participate in the tri-nation wheel-chair cricket tournament, paid a visit to the Chandragiri hill via Chandragiri Cable Car. ',
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: RBB Merchant Banking Limited, a subsidiary company of Rastriya Banijya Bank, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kumar Bhandari as its CEO. ',
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<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017 Concludes',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners&rsquo; Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield, organized the two-day ride with the theme &lsquo;Ride More, Ride Pure&rsquo;.</span></p>

<p>The ride was organised for the promotion of motorcycle tourism as well as promoting Bandipur city, which is enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Similarly, the company also aims to attract tourism entrepreneurs for the development of motor sports.</p>

<p>According to Megha Raj Poudyal, head of operation department of Royal Enfield, &nbsp;the company organized the ride to build relation with the customers and for their delight as well. &nbsp;&ldquo;Our country has huge potential in adventure tourism and this event is one of them,&rdquo; Poudyal said, adding, &ldquo;We organized this event upon observing the immense potential of adventure tourism.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He also believes in developing bond among the customers through events like this.</p>

<p>A total of 55 riders covered a journey 280 km during the ride. The riders took the route of Balaju-Swoyambhu-Kalanki-Naikap-Balambhu-Dahachowk-Nagdhunga Checkpost-Naubidhe-Dharke-Malekhu-Mugling-Dumre-Bandipur and returned the same route. All the participants were provided with certificate of appreciation by the company.</p>

<p>Likewise, the company also organized different games such as helmet tower, tug-of-war, flip cup at Bandipur. Purna Singh Thapa, chairman of Bandipur Ruralr municipality awarded the winners of the games. He expressed hope that this kind of event can help in promotion of tourism in Bandipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Bank Lends Support to CCHS',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: On the occasion of its 25</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15. The bank provided eight sets of printed OPD ticket books to the council as part of its corporate social responsibility. General Manager of the bank, Sushil Joshi, handed over the ticket books to the chairman of the council, Hari Gopal Shrestha. &nbsp;Established in 1998, CCHS is a reputed community hospital in the locality.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Agni Opens Mahindra’s Showroom in Birgunj.',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. The showroom displays Mahindra&rsquo;s latest models of two-wheelers including Gusto RS, Gusto 125 and Centuro. The showroom will also provide genuine spare parts and after-sale services to its customers at Birgunj and its surrounding areas, reads a press statement issued by the company. According to the company, the new showroom is in line with the company&rsquo;s goal of expansion and delivery of quality service.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Wataniya Airways Begins Flights from Ktm to Kuwait ',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. The starting fare to Kuwait is maintained at NRs 23,000 and provides daily flights to the destination.</p>

<p>With the beginning of this service, Wataniya has become the first airline to provide direct service from Kuwait to Nepal, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>The airlines said that this service has been started to connect Kuwaiti people to Nepal for tourism and secondly provide hassle free service to Nepali workers travelling to and fro Kuwait at affordable fares. The airline has announced its starting fare for Kuwait at NRs 23,000 and</p>

<p>Wataniya Airways with its three A-320 aircrafts currently flies to 11 destinations across the world, reads the statement.</p>
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			'title' => 'iVOOMi Enters Nepali Smartphone Market',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. The brand has partnered with Pride Import Export Trade Pvt. Ltd. of Shanker Group as its official distributor for Nepal.</span></p>

<p>The company said in a statement that it aims to deliver &ldquo;high value products&rdquo; engrained with the best quality and latest technology in Nepal. The brand enters the Nepali market with the launch of six of its smartphones namely iV505, Smart 4G, Me 1, Me 2, Me 4 and Me 5 this month. The brand provides best-in-class features at competitive prices starting from Rs 5,999.</p>

<p>The brand plans to launch their entire range of smartphones in Nepal by December, 2017.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Japanese brand Miniso is all set to open a showroom in Pokhara. Binayak Group, which has been running a supermarket in Pokhara for the last 30 years, is bringing Miniso in Pokhara. The showroom will open at Chipledhunga from Thursday, December 14. High quality Japanese products ranging from Rs 129 to Rs 7,000 will be available at affordable rates at the showroom, informed Binayak Group&rsquo;s Managing Director Prabin Pokharel. According to the company&rsquo;s Director Pratish Pokharel, the showroom will have an investment amounting to Rs 20 million in the first phase.</span></p>
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Someshwar Seth and Saroj Sharma Dhungana, event manager of the organizing company Proxy Infotech Solution, signed the sponsorship deal amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. After the agreement, the one-day event has been named as Everest Bank Inter-college Tournament. Altogether 20 teams divided into four groups will participate in the tournament played in a league-cum-knockout format. The winner will win Rs 55,000 while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 25,000.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu.',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel and the insurance company&rsquo;s Executive Director Nirmal Kaji Shrestha signed the agreement recently. As per the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers will now be able to avail every all kind of MetLife insurance services at Global IME&rsquo;s branches.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'EU, CNI Meet, Talks about Opening EU Bank in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal’s business and economic development.',
			'content' => '<p>December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal&rsquo;s business and economic development.</p>

<p>During the meeting at CNI&rsquo;s secretariat office, Cody mentioned the probability of establishing a European Union Bank in Nepal. She explained that a separate team will visit Nepal in the near future for a feasibility assessment of the EU Bank in Nepal. &ldquo;The probability of Nepal&rsquo;s development has been intensified after the central, provincial and local election,&rdquo; Cody mentioned, adding, &ldquo;EU will possibly expand its help in the field of public health, education and promotion of private businesses.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Hari Bhakta Sharma, president of CNI, expressed that cooperation from development partner organization like EU will prove beneficial in the changed political context of Nepal where governments and political parties have placed high value on political stability and economic agendas.</p>

<p>Sharma noted that CNI successfully completed various small export promotion projects and two conferences on infrastructure in the past three years in collaboration with the EU. He further informed that the CNI envisage operating &lsquo;Industrial Excellence Center&rsquo; in the future with a view to boost industrial production and improve quality. During the meeting, Sharma also proposed for EU&rsquo;s cooperation in operating the excellence center. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by CNI officials and members from governing council.</p>

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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Introduces Recurring Deposit',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named “Lakshit Muddati” (Recurring Deposit).',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named &ldquo;Lakshit Muddati&rdquo; (Recurring Deposit).</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the Recurring Deposit is an ideal investment option for customers with regular income to earn higher interest on their monthly deposit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recurring Deposit provides great flexibility for customers to choose a fixed monthly amount starting from Rs 500 to be automatically debited every month on their chosen date from their savings account.</p>

<p>Lakshit Muddati can be opened for a fixed term of 1 year and up to 5 years. Further, all Lakshit Muddati account holders will get the benefit of free DMAT account from Laxmi Capital, the bank said in the statement.</p>

<p>The new scheme is available for all existing and new savings account holders of the bank with an introductory rate of up to 9.0% pa.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'IME and Muthoot Finance Sign Agreement for Indo-Nepal Remittance Service',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services. Khilendra Paudel, chief operating officer of IME and KR Bijimon, chief general manager of Muthoot Finance signed the agreement in a program at IME&rsquo;s corporate office at Panipokhari, Kathmandu on December 10.</span><span style="font-size:13px">Issuing a press statement, IME expressed its belief that the partnership would greatly benefit the Nepali community in India by easing remitting to Nepal. &ldquo;Muthoot Finance&rsquo;s 4,600+ branches across India will make it convenient for the Nepalis to send remittances. The receivers in Nepal can receive the amount through more than 7,100 local agents of IME in Nepal,&rdquo; reads the statement.</span></p>

<p>IME said it will also provide account deposit facilities to these customers besides cash payment options. IME is confident that the agreement will enhance its business and customers&rsquo; experience.</p>

<p style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Cricketers who came to Nepal to participate in the tri-nation wheel-chair cricket tournament, paid a visit to the Chandragiri hill via Chandragiri Cable Car. ',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: RBB Merchant Banking Limited, a subsidiary company of Rastriya Banijya Bank, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kumar Bhandari as its CEO. ',
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017 Concludes',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners&rsquo; Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield, organized the two-day ride with the theme &lsquo;Ride More, Ride Pure&rsquo;.</span></p>

<p>The ride was organised for the promotion of motorcycle tourism as well as promoting Bandipur city, which is enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Similarly, the company also aims to attract tourism entrepreneurs for the development of motor sports.</p>

<p>According to Megha Raj Poudyal, head of operation department of Royal Enfield, &nbsp;the company organized the ride to build relation with the customers and for their delight as well. &nbsp;&ldquo;Our country has huge potential in adventure tourism and this event is one of them,&rdquo; Poudyal said, adding, &ldquo;We organized this event upon observing the immense potential of adventure tourism.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He also believes in developing bond among the customers through events like this.</p>

<p>A total of 55 riders covered a journey 280 km during the ride. The riders took the route of Balaju-Swoyambhu-Kalanki-Naikap-Balambhu-Dahachowk-Nagdhunga Checkpost-Naubidhe-Dharke-Malekhu-Mugling-Dumre-Bandipur and returned the same route. All the participants were provided with certificate of appreciation by the company.</p>

<p>Likewise, the company also organized different games such as helmet tower, tug-of-war, flip cup at Bandipur. Purna Singh Thapa, chairman of Bandipur Ruralr municipality awarded the winners of the games. He expressed hope that this kind of event can help in promotion of tourism in Bandipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15. ',
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. The showroom displays Mahindra&rsquo;s latest models of two-wheelers including Gusto RS, Gusto 125 and Centuro. The showroom will also provide genuine spare parts and after-sale services to its customers at Birgunj and its surrounding areas, reads a press statement issued by the company. According to the company, the new showroom is in line with the company&rsquo;s goal of expansion and delivery of quality service.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Wataniya Airways Begins Flights from Ktm to Kuwait ',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. The starting fare to Kuwait is maintained at NRs 23,000 and provides daily flights to the destination.</p>

<p>With the beginning of this service, Wataniya has become the first airline to provide direct service from Kuwait to Nepal, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>The airlines said that this service has been started to connect Kuwaiti people to Nepal for tourism and secondly provide hassle free service to Nepali workers travelling to and fro Kuwait at affordable fares. The airline has announced its starting fare for Kuwait at NRs 23,000 and</p>

<p>Wataniya Airways with its three A-320 aircrafts currently flies to 11 destinations across the world, reads the statement.</p>
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			'title' => 'iVOOMi Enters Nepali Smartphone Market',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. The brand has partnered with Pride Import Export Trade Pvt. Ltd. of Shanker Group as its official distributor for Nepal.</span></p>

<p>The company said in a statement that it aims to deliver &ldquo;high value products&rdquo; engrained with the best quality and latest technology in Nepal. The brand enters the Nepali market with the launch of six of its smartphones namely iV505, Smart 4G, Me 1, Me 2, Me 4 and Me 5 this month. The brand provides best-in-class features at competitive prices starting from Rs 5,999.</p>

<p>The brand plans to launch their entire range of smartphones in Nepal by December, 2017.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Someshwar Seth and Saroj Sharma Dhungana, event manager of the organizing company Proxy Infotech Solution, signed the sponsorship deal amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. After the agreement, the one-day event has been named as Everest Bank Inter-college Tournament. Altogether 20 teams divided into four groups will participate in the tournament played in a league-cum-knockout format. The winner will win Rs 55,000 while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 25,000.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. During the function, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Resham Bahadur Thapa shed light about the bank&rsquo;s financial status, services as well as its activities. The branch offers all kinds of services including deposits, loan, ABBS, mobile banking among others, according to the bank. The bank recently opened a branch in Birgunj as part of its plan to expand service in the rural and urban areas lacking financial service.</span></p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel and the insurance company&rsquo;s Executive Director Nirmal Kaji Shrestha signed the agreement recently. As per the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers will now be able to avail every all kind of MetLife insurance services at Global IME&rsquo;s branches.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'EU, CNI Meet, Talks about Opening EU Bank in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal’s business and economic development.',
			'content' => '<p>December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal&rsquo;s business and economic development.</p>

<p>During the meeting at CNI&rsquo;s secretariat office, Cody mentioned the probability of establishing a European Union Bank in Nepal. She explained that a separate team will visit Nepal in the near future for a feasibility assessment of the EU Bank in Nepal. &ldquo;The probability of Nepal&rsquo;s development has been intensified after the central, provincial and local election,&rdquo; Cody mentioned, adding, &ldquo;EU will possibly expand its help in the field of public health, education and promotion of private businesses.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Hari Bhakta Sharma, president of CNI, expressed that cooperation from development partner organization like EU will prove beneficial in the changed political context of Nepal where governments and political parties have placed high value on political stability and economic agendas.</p>

<p>Sharma noted that CNI successfully completed various small export promotion projects and two conferences on infrastructure in the past three years in collaboration with the EU. He further informed that the CNI envisage operating &lsquo;Industrial Excellence Center&rsquo; in the future with a view to boost industrial production and improve quality. During the meeting, Sharma also proposed for EU&rsquo;s cooperation in operating the excellence center. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by CNI officials and members from governing council.</p>

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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Introduces Recurring Deposit',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named “Lakshit Muddati” (Recurring Deposit).',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named &ldquo;Lakshit Muddati&rdquo; (Recurring Deposit).</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the Recurring Deposit is an ideal investment option for customers with regular income to earn higher interest on their monthly deposit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recurring Deposit provides great flexibility for customers to choose a fixed monthly amount starting from Rs 500 to be automatically debited every month on their chosen date from their savings account.</p>

<p>Lakshit Muddati can be opened for a fixed term of 1 year and up to 5 years. Further, all Lakshit Muddati account holders will get the benefit of free DMAT account from Laxmi Capital, the bank said in the statement.</p>

<p>The new scheme is available for all existing and new savings account holders of the bank with an introductory rate of up to 9.0% pa.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'IME and Muthoot Finance Sign Agreement for Indo-Nepal Remittance Service',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services. Khilendra Paudel, chief operating officer of IME and KR Bijimon, chief general manager of Muthoot Finance signed the agreement in a program at IME&rsquo;s corporate office at Panipokhari, Kathmandu on December 10.</span><span style="font-size:13px">Issuing a press statement, IME expressed its belief that the partnership would greatly benefit the Nepali community in India by easing remitting to Nepal. &ldquo;Muthoot Finance&rsquo;s 4,600+ branches across India will make it convenient for the Nepalis to send remittances. The receivers in Nepal can receive the amount through more than 7,100 local agents of IME in Nepal,&rdquo; reads the statement.</span></p>

<p>IME said it will also provide account deposit facilities to these customers besides cash payment options. IME is confident that the agreement will enhance its business and customers&rsquo; experience.</p>

<p style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Cricketers who came to Nepal to participate in the tri-nation wheel-chair cricket tournament, paid a visit to the Chandragiri hill via Chandragiri Cable Car. ',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: RBB Merchant Banking Limited, a subsidiary company of Rastriya Banijya Bank, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kumar Bhandari as its CEO. ',
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			'title' => 'Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017 Concludes',
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			'summary' => 'December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners’ Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners&rsquo; Ride 2017, a two-day bike ride from Balaju, Kathmandu to Bandipur concluded on December 16. Vivek Automobiles, the authorized distributor of Royal Enfield, organized the two-day ride with the theme &lsquo;Ride More, Ride Pure&rsquo;.</span></p>

<p>The ride was organised for the promotion of motorcycle tourism as well as promoting Bandipur city, which is enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Similarly, the company also aims to attract tourism entrepreneurs for the development of motor sports.</p>

<p>According to Megha Raj Poudyal, head of operation department of Royal Enfield, &nbsp;the company organized the ride to build relation with the customers and for their delight as well. &nbsp;&ldquo;Our country has huge potential in adventure tourism and this event is one of them,&rdquo; Poudyal said, adding, &ldquo;We organized this event upon observing the immense potential of adventure tourism.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He also believes in developing bond among the customers through events like this.</p>

<p>A total of 55 riders covered a journey 280 km during the ride. The riders took the route of Balaju-Swoyambhu-Kalanki-Naikap-Balambhu-Dahachowk-Nagdhunga Checkpost-Naubidhe-Dharke-Malekhu-Mugling-Dumre-Bandipur and returned the same route. All the participants were provided with certificate of appreciation by the company.</p>

<p>Likewise, the company also organized different games such as helmet tower, tug-of-war, flip cup at Bandipur. Purna Singh Thapa, chairman of Bandipur Ruralr municipality awarded the winners of the games. He expressed hope that this kind of event can help in promotion of tourism in Bandipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 18: On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 18: On the occasion of its 25</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> anniversary, Himalayan Bank has lent support to the Council of Community Health Service (CCHS) at Dallu, Kathmandu Municipality-15. The bank provided eight sets of printed OPD ticket books to the council as part of its corporate social responsibility. General Manager of the bank, Sushil Joshi, handed over the ticket books to the chairman of the council, Hari Gopal Shrestha. &nbsp;Established in 1998, CCHS is a reputed community hospital in the locality.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Agni Moto Inc, the authorized distributor of Mahindra two-wheelers in Nepal, has recently opened a showroom in Birgunj. The showroom displays Mahindra&rsquo;s latest models of two-wheelers including Gusto RS, Gusto 125 and Centuro. The showroom will also provide genuine spare parts and after-sale services to its customers at Birgunj and its surrounding areas, reads a press statement issued by the company. According to the company, the new showroom is in line with the company&rsquo;s goal of expansion and delivery of quality service.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Wataniya Airways Begins Flights from Ktm to Kuwait ',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. ',
			'content' => '<p>December 14: Wataniya Airways, a privately owned airlines company of Kuwait, has announced the beginning of its flight operations to Kathmandu from December 13. The starting fare to Kuwait is maintained at NRs 23,000 and provides daily flights to the destination.</p>

<p>With the beginning of this service, Wataniya has become the first airline to provide direct service from Kuwait to Nepal, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p>

<p>The airlines said that this service has been started to connect Kuwaiti people to Nepal for tourism and secondly provide hassle free service to Nepali workers travelling to and fro Kuwait at affordable fares. The airline has announced its starting fare for Kuwait at NRs 23,000 and</p>

<p>Wataniya Airways with its three A-320 aircrafts currently flies to 11 destinations across the world, reads the statement.</p>
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			'title' => 'iVOOMi Enters Nepali Smartphone Market',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Chinese electronics firm iVOOMi has expanded its footprint in Nepal. The brand has partnered with Pride Import Export Trade Pvt. Ltd. of Shanker Group as its official distributor for Nepal.</span></p>

<p>The company said in a statement that it aims to deliver &ldquo;high value products&rdquo; engrained with the best quality and latest technology in Nepal. The brand enters the Nepali market with the launch of six of its smartphones namely iV505, Smart 4G, Me 1, Me 2, Me 4 and Me 5 this month. The brand provides best-in-class features at competitive prices starting from Rs 5,999.</p>

<p>The brand plans to launch their entire range of smartphones in Nepal by December, 2017.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Miniso’s Showroom in Pokhara',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Japanese brand Miniso is all set to open a showroom in Pokhara.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Japanese brand Miniso is all set to open a showroom in Pokhara. Binayak Group, which has been running a supermarket in Pokhara for the last 30 years, is bringing Miniso in Pokhara. The showroom will open at Chipledhunga from Thursday, December 14. High quality Japanese products ranging from Rs 129 to Rs 7,000 will be available at affordable rates at the showroom, informed Binayak Group&rsquo;s Managing Director Prabin Pokharel. According to the company&rsquo;s Director Pratish Pokharel, the showroom will have an investment amounting to Rs 20 million in the first phase.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank Sponsors Inter-College Futsal',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Everest Bank has become the main sponsor of inter-college futsal scheduled for Thursday. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Someshwar Seth and Saroj Sharma Dhungana, event manager of the organizing company Proxy Infotech Solution, signed the sponsorship deal amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. After the agreement, the one-day event has been named as Everest Bank Inter-college Tournament. Altogether 20 teams divided into four groups will participate in the tournament played in a league-cum-knockout format. The winner will win Rs 55,000 while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 25,000.</span></p>
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			'title' => 'Gandaki Bikas Bank Opens Branch in Samakhushi',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch in Samakhushi, Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank&rsquo;s Deputy Governor Shiva Raj Shrestha inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, December 12. During the function, the bank&rsquo;s CEO Resham Bahadur Thapa shed light about the bank&rsquo;s financial status, services as well as its activities. The branch offers all kinds of services including deposits, loan, ABBS, mobile banking among others, according to the bank. The bank recently opened a branch in Birgunj as part of its plan to expand service in the rural and urban areas lacking financial service.</span></p>
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			'article_date' => '2017-12-14 00:00:00',
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			'title' => 'Global IME, MetLife Sign Bancassurance Agreement',
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			'summary' => 'December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 14: Global IME Bank and MetLife Insurance have signed a bancassurance agreement. The bank&rsquo;s CEO Janak Sharma Poudel and the insurance company&rsquo;s Executive Director Nirmal Kaji Shrestha signed the agreement recently. As per the agreement, the bank&rsquo;s customers will now be able to avail every all kind of MetLife insurance services at Global IME&rsquo;s branches.</span></p>
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			'id' => '7122',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'EU, CNI Meet, Talks about Opening EU Bank in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal’s business and economic development.',
			'content' => '<p>December 13: In a meeting with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Ambassador at European Union Delegation to Nepal, Veronica Cody has expressed commitment to continuously help in promoting Nepal&rsquo;s business and economic development.</p>

<p>During the meeting at CNI&rsquo;s secretariat office, Cody mentioned the probability of establishing a European Union Bank in Nepal. She explained that a separate team will visit Nepal in the near future for a feasibility assessment of the EU Bank in Nepal. &ldquo;The probability of Nepal&rsquo;s development has been intensified after the central, provincial and local election,&rdquo; Cody mentioned, adding, &ldquo;EU will possibly expand its help in the field of public health, education and promotion of private businesses.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Hari Bhakta Sharma, president of CNI, expressed that cooperation from development partner organization like EU will prove beneficial in the changed political context of Nepal where governments and political parties have placed high value on political stability and economic agendas.</p>

<p>Sharma noted that CNI successfully completed various small export promotion projects and two conferences on infrastructure in the past three years in collaboration with the EU. He further informed that the CNI envisage operating &lsquo;Industrial Excellence Center&rsquo; in the future with a view to boost industrial production and improve quality. During the meeting, Sharma also proposed for EU&rsquo;s cooperation in operating the excellence center. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by CNI officials and members from governing council.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Introduces Recurring Deposit',
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			'summary' => 'December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named “Lakshit Muddati” (Recurring Deposit).',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: Laxmi Bank has introduced a new deposit product named &ldquo;Lakshit Muddati&rdquo; (Recurring Deposit).</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the Recurring Deposit is an ideal investment option for customers with regular income to earn higher interest on their monthly deposit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recurring Deposit provides great flexibility for customers to choose a fixed monthly amount starting from Rs 500 to be automatically debited every month on their chosen date from their savings account.</p>

<p>Lakshit Muddati can be opened for a fixed term of 1 year and up to 5 years. Further, all Lakshit Muddati account holders will get the benefit of free DMAT account from Laxmi Capital, the bank said in the statement.</p>

<p>The new scheme is available for all existing and new savings account holders of the bank with an introductory rate of up to 9.0% pa.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'IME and Muthoot Finance Sign Agreement for Indo-Nepal Remittance Service',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 13: IME Ltd. and Muthoot Finance, an India-based financial corporation, have signed an agreement for Indo-Nepal remittance services. Khilendra Paudel, chief operating officer of IME and KR Bijimon, chief general manager of Muthoot Finance signed the agreement in a program at IME&rsquo;s corporate office at Panipokhari, Kathmandu on December 10.</span><span style="font-size:13px">Issuing a press statement, IME expressed its belief that the partnership would greatly benefit the Nepali community in India by easing remitting to Nepal. &ldquo;Muthoot Finance&rsquo;s 4,600+ branches across India will make it convenient for the Nepalis to send remittances. The receivers in Nepal can receive the amount through more than 7,100 local agents of IME in Nepal,&rdquo; reads the statement.</span></p>

<p>IME said it will also provide account deposit facilities to these customers besides cash payment options. IME is confident that the agreement will enhance its business and customers&rsquo; experience.</p>

<p style="margin-left:.25in">&nbsp;</p>
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FOREX

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)

Bullion

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

Petroleum

Petrol	1 Liter	106.00
Diesel	1 Liter	95.00
Kerosene	1 Liter	95.00
LP Gas	1 Cylinder	1375.00