December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year.…
December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year.…
December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th…
December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held recently in Male,…
December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November…
December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5.…
December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December…
December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers.…
December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet.…
December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new…
November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal.…
November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking service access to the poor and underprivileged backward…
November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25.…
November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30.…
November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment.…
November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region.…
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year. The District Agriculture Development Office has informed that rate of vegetable production and distribution has increasing with the increase in commercial vegetable farming and irrigation facilities in the region. The district produces vegetables like cabbage, radish, potato, tomato, ‘akabare’ chili, beans etc.</span></p> <p>According to the District Agriculture Development Office, this year there was no problem in marketing of vegetables and the number of farmers in vegetable cultivation also increased along with the expansion of cultivable land as compared to last year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6832', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7050', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vianet celebrates 18 years of dedicated service', 'sub_title' => 'Comes up with various exciting offers including free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device', 'summary' => 'December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.</span></p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Vianet said it has come up with various exciting offers to celebrate 18 years of dedicated service.</p> <p>Under this offer, the company said that home users can enjoy faster internet speed at a low price ie 18mbps for Rs 999/month with 6 months free NETTV, 12mbps for Rs 899/month with 3 months free NETTV, 30mbps for Rs 1099/month with 12 months free NETTV and 60mbps Rs1199/month with 12 months free NETTV.</p> <p>All connections come with free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Established in 1999, Vianet Communications claimed it the first company to provide FTTH (Fiber-to-the-home) service in Nepal.</p> <p>“Vianet Communications pioneered in introducing Fiber Optics Internet or commonly known as FTTH internet service since 2001 and has been successful in connecting the most number of homes and offices with FTTH in the region,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Currently, Vianet said it has fiber coverage network all around Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and has been providing Fiber Optics Internet services at Banepa as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6831', 'image' => '20171201042258_vianet_18 yrs mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7049', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Business Forum Will Assist Cooperation between China and South Asia’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held recently in Male, Maldives.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held </span>recently<span style="font-size:13px"> in Male, Maldives. The meeting is a preparation for the 13</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> China-South Asia Business Forum which will be held next year. The meeting which was jointly orgainsed by Chinese Council and the Industry and Commerce Association of SAARC is aimed at promotion of international business. </span></p> <p>Rana, on behalf FNCCI, signed an agreement of Silkroad Business Council during the meeting. Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI and SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry was also present during a meeting.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, Rana shared about her experience at last year’s forum and said that she felt delighted to share about the experience of economic and business partnership between China and South Asia.</p> <p>“The forum is extremely helpful for collaboration between China and South Asia,” shared Rana. Speaking at the meeting, she said that this forum will give an opportunity for bilateral and trilateral business growth and investment expansion. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6830', 'image' => '20171201035852_FNCCI.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7048', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 2017 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Galaxy Tab A 2017 is a holistic entertainment device that features a vibrant 8-inch display, delivers high performance with all-day battery life, giving the customers the required personal entertainment.</span></p> <p>“Galaxy Tab A 2017, an entertainment power house that features a brilliant 8-inch 480 nit bright display, brings content even in bright sunshine outdoors. Its powerful and long-lasting 5000 mAh battery enables non-stop multimedia usage for up to 14 hours,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 is also equipped with flagship feature Bixby Home, which enables consumers to find whatever they are looking for with just a swipe and without having to open a single app. Bixby learns the routine of the user and makes the right content ready, according to Samsung.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we are always listening to consumer feedback and recognize the need for creating devices and services that fit diverse needs. Galaxy Tab A 2017 is the perfect blend of great display, powerful performance and multimedia experience. It is targeted for consumers seeking a holistic and quality entertainment experience. Galaxy Tab A will help us consolidate our market leadership in the country,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Mobile Business at Samsung Nepal.</p> <p>The new tablet also comes loaded with Kids Mode, a digital playground that is safe and provides fun-learning experience for children. Kids Mode offers parents and children a library of expertly curated, engaging, educational games, with new content added monthly for a renewed experience. The service allows kids to experience their favorite characters, games and content in a parental-controlled environment where parents can identify specific subject areas for their child to focus and control the amount of time they are using the app.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 comes with smooth edges that makes it comfortable to hold, and a metal back that accentuates its premium look. It weighs just 364 grams.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm processor (1.4 GHz Quad), 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 256GB), Galaxy Tab A 2017 runs on Android Nougat.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 will be available at Rs 28,990 and will come in black colour. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6829', 'image' => '20171201032453_SM-T385_005_R-Perspective_Black.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7047', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO set to Launch F5 6GB Black Edition', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. However, the company has not revealed the date of launch of its latest model.</span></p> <p>Speaking about the new ‘selfie expert’ camera phone, CEO of OPPO Nepal Bobby Zhao said, “We are really honored with the overwhelming love and support from our customers as well as stakeholders for our recently launched flagship model OPPO F5. The response encouraged us to bring our best for our Nepali customers. We really believe our new black edition OPPO F5 6GB will receive the same love and support from our respected customers."</p> <p>OPPO F5 6GB will have a larger storage and a better processor with 6GB RAM+ 64GB ROM with a fashionable black appearance, reads a statement issued by the company. The company claimed that the users will have a smoother operation experience with enough storage.</p> <p>“The product comes with ground breaking technology which is designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image. With more than 200 facial recognition spots in reference to the global database of human faces to learn facial features, shapes and structures, F5 can distinguish each person’s facial features from skin tone and type, gender, age and more,” reads the statement.</p> <p> The phone sports 6-inch FHD+ full screen display, offering vivid and colourful visuals in a compact body and an extremely narrow frame. This is also the first time a mid-range smartphone is equipped with such clear and vivid full screen display, the company said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6828', 'image' => '20171201030803_A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7046', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'iPhone X now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.</span></p> <p>Prior to the launch of iPhone X, the company said it has already created a huge craze among the buyers by launching iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the market on November 17.</p> <p>iPhone X with storage capacity of 64GB and 256 GB will be available in silver and space grey colors. Genxt has announced to offer one of its customers with a scooter through lucky draw within 6 months. To be a part of this offer, customers have to register the IMEI number of iPhone X on Genxt’s official website.</p> <p>The company also requested customers to buy genuine Apple products from authorized channels only, to receive original VAT bill and 1-year warranty on all products.</p> <p>The authorised dealers of Apple products include Evo Store, Oliz, Future World, iStore (Rising Mall), Quality Computer (Birtamode, Jhapa), Computer Sales Centre (Butwal, Rupandehi), RPL Group (Birtamode), New a2z Mobile House (Narayanghat).</p> <p>Customers can check if the product they are buying is genuine or not by logging on to http://gnextcom.com/services/check-service-tag and entering the serial number or the IMEI number, reads a press statement issued by Genxt.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6827', 'image' => '20171201021241_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7045', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Offers 10 Years Warranty on its Washing Machines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. Keeping in mind the convenience of its customers, CG said in a statement that it will provide the warranty for the motors of the washing machines.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6826', 'image' => '20171201014021_CG.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Branch of Gorkhas in Birendranagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. Mahendra Lal Rai, chairperson of the finance company, and Prakash Adhikari, chairperson of Surkhet chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Thursday, November 30. The company now has 19 branches and 4 ATM counters. At present, the company has collected deposits worth Rs 3.53 billion and has extension of loan amounting to Rs 3.15 billion.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6825', 'image' => '20171201012003_Gorkhas Finance.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7043', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank’s Branchless Banking Service in two more places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places. Issuing a press statement, the bank said it recently launched the service at Thata of Patan Municipality-10, Baitadi and at Bitthad of Bitthad Chaur Municipality in Bajhang. Arjun Bahadur Kunwar, a local of of Thata, and another local of Bitthad, Nara Bahadur Bohara, have been appointed as the bank’s representative for the respective places.</span></p> <p>The bank has been providing branchless banking service at 52 locations. The bank said it has been providing its banking service through different branches, and in association with other institutions along with its branchless banking service with an aim to extend its banking service across the country,.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6824', 'image' => '20171201012054_Global IME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'India Meddling with Import of Sugar and Fertilizer to Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Salt Trading Corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month', 'summary' => 'November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. STC informed that the Indian Railways Board has restricted its access to the containers carrying the goods under the pretext of renovation of the railways.</p> <p>The import of sugar and fertilizer to Birgunj, a major city on the Nepali side of border, has come to a halt after India restricted the access to railway containers. The demand for chemical fertilizers increases when agricultural season nears. But the STC and Agriculture Inputs Company Limited stated that they have chemical fertilizers available for the time being.</p> <p>The Ministry of Agriculture informed that the government has been unable to supply new chemical fertilizers after the obstruction at Kolkata port and restriction to the railway containers. Ishwori Pandey, chief at the Agriculture Products Procurement Department, said that the problem has not been solved even after initiation taken by the Kathmandu-based Indian Embassy and the Consulate General of India since a month.</p> <p>“India has imposed a kind of unannounced blockade on fertilizer,” Pandey told New Business Age, adding, “India has not let the import of fertilizer take place since Dashain festival.”</p> <p>According to the STC, 40,000 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,000 metric tons of sugar have been languishing at a godown in Haldia, India since last month.</p> <p>Pankaj Joshi, divisional manager at the STC, said that the Indian Embassy has cited political reasons behind the halt in import of sugar and fertilizers. He also informed that he will be leaving for Haldia, India on Friday to get details about the problem and to find a solution. </p> <p>Pandey, on the other hand, said that the government must seek political solution to the problem rather than trying to solve it at the lower level.</p> <p>Nevertheless, the STC has said that the people will not have to face scarcity of sugar till the upcoming election.</p> <p>Joshi informed that the corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month.</p> <p>“There is sufficient amount of sugar that will be enough till election but the import is necessary to fulfill the market demand,” he added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6823', 'image' => '20171130030043_salt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF signs agreement with NCBL', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking service access to the poor and underprivileged backward communitiesy,', 'content' => '<p>November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking access to the poor and underprivileged communities, Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) and National Co-operative Bank Ltd (NCBL) have signed an agreement on Wednesday, November 30.</p> <p>As per the agreement, both the organizations will work on poverty alleviation by bringing the population which is below the poverty line to the banking service. The banking service will include deposit, loan, among others.</p> <p>KB Upreti, managing director of NCBL and Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>Issuing a joint statement, both the organizations said that the agreement will help in the economic development of rural areas by uplifting the living standard of people below poverty line.</p> <p>Speaking at the program, Nahakul KC said that there are a total of 425 co-operatives under PAF. “These small co-operatives can’t provide loan to the people in big amount. So, the collaboration with NCBL will help those small co-operatives to provide loan support to the people when needed,” he said.</p> <p>According to the statement, more than 32,000 community-based organizations have been established in 58 districts with the support from PAF. Likewise, PAF also claims that almost a million households have benefitted from different programs of PAF.</p> <p>Similarly, also speaking at the program, KB Upreti said that the agreement will help the government meet its target of poverty alleviation. He further added, “Now the co-operatives under PAF will provide information regarding the community to NCBL, which will be beneficial for the rural community.”</p> <p>PAF has invested almost Rs 15 billion to establish 32,099 community organizations, which have benefitted almost a million households directly or indirectly.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6822', 'image' => '20171130042615_PAF.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Second Floriculture Fair in December', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. Entrepreneurs in the floral business said that transaction worth around Rs 4 million during the three-day floral fair in Feburary last year encouraged them to organize the fair this year too.</span></p> <p>The secretary of Floriculture Association Nepal, Prem Parajuli, informed that the fair is being orgainsed in collaboration with Sunsari chapter of Floriculture Association Nepal. Parajuli said they are expecting transaction worth Rs 10 million this time.</p> <p>The fair will feature 30 stalls of floriculturists from Itahari, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Morang, Jhapa and Sunsari. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6821', 'image' => '20171130035325_flora.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Chamber Expo Aims to Brand the Nepali Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. The expo is being organised by NCC in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce as well as Trade and Export Promotion Centre. The five-day expo will conclude on December 4.</span></p> <p>The expo will feature altogether 225 stalls from eight countries including Nepal, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, South Korea and Japan.</p> <p>“This expo will help the businessmen to showcase their products and establish them as a brand,” said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, president of NCC. The expo will have 23 stalls of automobile, electronics and cosmetics from South Korea and 15 stalls from Thailand. One of the main attractions of the expo are the Thai and Korean food stalls, the organisers said in a press conference on the eve of the event.</p> <p>Tej Singh Bista, deputy director of Trade and Export Promotion Centre, said that the organisers are expecting around 300,000 visitors and transaction worth around Rs 2 billion during the five-day expo. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6820', 'image' => '20171130015044_expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sparsa Opens 15 branches in 3 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. The microfinance with its head office at Bijayapur, Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, started operations since August 11. So far, it has branches in 10 districts of western region.</span></p> <p>The company is the 52<sup>nd</sup> microfinance institution to get license from Nepal Rastra Bank and has been providing services in different places including Kaski, Baglung, Myagdi, Lamjung, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Parbat, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi and Gorkha, informed its Chief Executive Officer Sajal Khadka. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6819', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. With an objective to provide service to the people who do not have access to banking service, the bank opened its branches in Martadi of Bajura, Chainpur of Bajhang and Patan of Baitadi. Likewise, the bank said that it has started another branch at Ghorahi, Dang. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that all the branches were inaugurated on Wednesday, Novemebr 29.</span></p> <p>With this, The bank has been providing its services through 70 branches. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year. The District Agriculture Development Office has informed that rate of vegetable production and distribution has increasing with the increase in commercial vegetable farming and irrigation facilities in the region. The district produces vegetables like cabbage, radish, potato, tomato, ‘akabare’ chili, beans etc.</span></p> <p>According to the District Agriculture Development Office, this year there was no problem in marketing of vegetables and the number of farmers in vegetable cultivation also increased along with the expansion of cultivable land as compared to last year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6832', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7050', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vianet celebrates 18 years of dedicated service', 'sub_title' => 'Comes up with various exciting offers including free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device', 'summary' => 'December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.</span></p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Vianet said it has come up with various exciting offers to celebrate 18 years of dedicated service.</p> <p>Under this offer, the company said that home users can enjoy faster internet speed at a low price ie 18mbps for Rs 999/month with 6 months free NETTV, 12mbps for Rs 899/month with 3 months free NETTV, 30mbps for Rs 1099/month with 12 months free NETTV and 60mbps Rs1199/month with 12 months free NETTV.</p> <p>All connections come with free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Established in 1999, Vianet Communications claimed it the first company to provide FTTH (Fiber-to-the-home) service in Nepal.</p> <p>“Vianet Communications pioneered in introducing Fiber Optics Internet or commonly known as FTTH internet service since 2001 and has been successful in connecting the most number of homes and offices with FTTH in the region,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Currently, Vianet said it has fiber coverage network all around Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and has been providing Fiber Optics Internet services at Banepa as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6831', 'image' => '20171201042258_vianet_18 yrs mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7049', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Business Forum Will Assist Cooperation between China and South Asia’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held recently in Male, Maldives.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held </span>recently<span style="font-size:13px"> in Male, Maldives. The meeting is a preparation for the 13</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> China-South Asia Business Forum which will be held next year. The meeting which was jointly orgainsed by Chinese Council and the Industry and Commerce Association of SAARC is aimed at promotion of international business. </span></p> <p>Rana, on behalf FNCCI, signed an agreement of Silkroad Business Council during the meeting. Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI and SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry was also present during a meeting.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, Rana shared about her experience at last year’s forum and said that she felt delighted to share about the experience of economic and business partnership between China and South Asia.</p> <p>“The forum is extremely helpful for collaboration between China and South Asia,” shared Rana. Speaking at the meeting, she said that this forum will give an opportunity for bilateral and trilateral business growth and investment expansion. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6830', 'image' => '20171201035852_FNCCI.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7048', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 2017 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Galaxy Tab A 2017 is a holistic entertainment device that features a vibrant 8-inch display, delivers high performance with all-day battery life, giving the customers the required personal entertainment.</span></p> <p>“Galaxy Tab A 2017, an entertainment power house that features a brilliant 8-inch 480 nit bright display, brings content even in bright sunshine outdoors. Its powerful and long-lasting 5000 mAh battery enables non-stop multimedia usage for up to 14 hours,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 is also equipped with flagship feature Bixby Home, which enables consumers to find whatever they are looking for with just a swipe and without having to open a single app. Bixby learns the routine of the user and makes the right content ready, according to Samsung.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we are always listening to consumer feedback and recognize the need for creating devices and services that fit diverse needs. Galaxy Tab A 2017 is the perfect blend of great display, powerful performance and multimedia experience. It is targeted for consumers seeking a holistic and quality entertainment experience. Galaxy Tab A will help us consolidate our market leadership in the country,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Mobile Business at Samsung Nepal.</p> <p>The new tablet also comes loaded with Kids Mode, a digital playground that is safe and provides fun-learning experience for children. Kids Mode offers parents and children a library of expertly curated, engaging, educational games, with new content added monthly for a renewed experience. The service allows kids to experience their favorite characters, games and content in a parental-controlled environment where parents can identify specific subject areas for their child to focus and control the amount of time they are using the app.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 comes with smooth edges that makes it comfortable to hold, and a metal back that accentuates its premium look. It weighs just 364 grams.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm processor (1.4 GHz Quad), 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 256GB), Galaxy Tab A 2017 runs on Android Nougat.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 will be available at Rs 28,990 and will come in black colour. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6829', 'image' => '20171201032453_SM-T385_005_R-Perspective_Black.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7047', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO set to Launch F5 6GB Black Edition', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. However, the company has not revealed the date of launch of its latest model.</span></p> <p>Speaking about the new ‘selfie expert’ camera phone, CEO of OPPO Nepal Bobby Zhao said, “We are really honored with the overwhelming love and support from our customers as well as stakeholders for our recently launched flagship model OPPO F5. The response encouraged us to bring our best for our Nepali customers. We really believe our new black edition OPPO F5 6GB will receive the same love and support from our respected customers."</p> <p>OPPO F5 6GB will have a larger storage and a better processor with 6GB RAM+ 64GB ROM with a fashionable black appearance, reads a statement issued by the company. The company claimed that the users will have a smoother operation experience with enough storage.</p> <p>“The product comes with ground breaking technology which is designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image. With more than 200 facial recognition spots in reference to the global database of human faces to learn facial features, shapes and structures, F5 can distinguish each person’s facial features from skin tone and type, gender, age and more,” reads the statement.</p> <p> The phone sports 6-inch FHD+ full screen display, offering vivid and colourful visuals in a compact body and an extremely narrow frame. This is also the first time a mid-range smartphone is equipped with such clear and vivid full screen display, the company said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6828', 'image' => '20171201030803_A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7046', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'iPhone X now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.</span></p> <p>Prior to the launch of iPhone X, the company said it has already created a huge craze among the buyers by launching iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the market on November 17.</p> <p>iPhone X with storage capacity of 64GB and 256 GB will be available in silver and space grey colors. Genxt has announced to offer one of its customers with a scooter through lucky draw within 6 months. To be a part of this offer, customers have to register the IMEI number of iPhone X on Genxt’s official website.</p> <p>The company also requested customers to buy genuine Apple products from authorized channels only, to receive original VAT bill and 1-year warranty on all products.</p> <p>The authorised dealers of Apple products include Evo Store, Oliz, Future World, iStore (Rising Mall), Quality Computer (Birtamode, Jhapa), Computer Sales Centre (Butwal, Rupandehi), RPL Group (Birtamode), New a2z Mobile House (Narayanghat).</p> <p>Customers can check if the product they are buying is genuine or not by logging on to http://gnextcom.com/services/check-service-tag and entering the serial number or the IMEI number, reads a press statement issued by Genxt.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6827', 'image' => '20171201021241_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7045', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Offers 10 Years Warranty on its Washing Machines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. Keeping in mind the convenience of its customers, CG said in a statement that it will provide the warranty for the motors of the washing machines.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6826', 'image' => '20171201014021_CG.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Branch of Gorkhas in Birendranagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. Mahendra Lal Rai, chairperson of the finance company, and Prakash Adhikari, chairperson of Surkhet chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Thursday, November 30. The company now has 19 branches and 4 ATM counters. At present, the company has collected deposits worth Rs 3.53 billion and has extension of loan amounting to Rs 3.15 billion.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6825', 'image' => '20171201012003_Gorkhas Finance.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7043', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank’s Branchless Banking Service in two more places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places. Issuing a press statement, the bank said it recently launched the service at Thata of Patan Municipality-10, Baitadi and at Bitthad of Bitthad Chaur Municipality in Bajhang. Arjun Bahadur Kunwar, a local of of Thata, and another local of Bitthad, Nara Bahadur Bohara, have been appointed as the bank’s representative for the respective places.</span></p> <p>The bank has been providing branchless banking service at 52 locations. The bank said it has been providing its banking service through different branches, and in association with other institutions along with its branchless banking service with an aim to extend its banking service across the country,.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6824', 'image' => '20171201012054_Global IME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'India Meddling with Import of Sugar and Fertilizer to Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Salt Trading Corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month', 'summary' => 'November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. STC informed that the Indian Railways Board has restricted its access to the containers carrying the goods under the pretext of renovation of the railways.</p> <p>The import of sugar and fertilizer to Birgunj, a major city on the Nepali side of border, has come to a halt after India restricted the access to railway containers. The demand for chemical fertilizers increases when agricultural season nears. But the STC and Agriculture Inputs Company Limited stated that they have chemical fertilizers available for the time being.</p> <p>The Ministry of Agriculture informed that the government has been unable to supply new chemical fertilizers after the obstruction at Kolkata port and restriction to the railway containers. Ishwori Pandey, chief at the Agriculture Products Procurement Department, said that the problem has not been solved even after initiation taken by the Kathmandu-based Indian Embassy and the Consulate General of India since a month.</p> <p>“India has imposed a kind of unannounced blockade on fertilizer,” Pandey told New Business Age, adding, “India has not let the import of fertilizer take place since Dashain festival.”</p> <p>According to the STC, 40,000 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,000 metric tons of sugar have been languishing at a godown in Haldia, India since last month.</p> <p>Pankaj Joshi, divisional manager at the STC, said that the Indian Embassy has cited political reasons behind the halt in import of sugar and fertilizers. He also informed that he will be leaving for Haldia, India on Friday to get details about the problem and to find a solution. </p> <p>Pandey, on the other hand, said that the government must seek political solution to the problem rather than trying to solve it at the lower level.</p> <p>Nevertheless, the STC has said that the people will not have to face scarcity of sugar till the upcoming election.</p> <p>Joshi informed that the corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month.</p> <p>“There is sufficient amount of sugar that will be enough till election but the import is necessary to fulfill the market demand,” he added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6823', 'image' => '20171130030043_salt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF signs agreement with NCBL', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking service access to the poor and underprivileged backward communitiesy,', 'content' => '<p>November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking access to the poor and underprivileged communities, Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) and National Co-operative Bank Ltd (NCBL) have signed an agreement on Wednesday, November 30.</p> <p>As per the agreement, both the organizations will work on poverty alleviation by bringing the population which is below the poverty line to the banking service. The banking service will include deposit, loan, among others.</p> <p>KB Upreti, managing director of NCBL and Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>Issuing a joint statement, both the organizations said that the agreement will help in the economic development of rural areas by uplifting the living standard of people below poverty line.</p> <p>Speaking at the program, Nahakul KC said that there are a total of 425 co-operatives under PAF. “These small co-operatives can’t provide loan to the people in big amount. So, the collaboration with NCBL will help those small co-operatives to provide loan support to the people when needed,” he said.</p> <p>According to the statement, more than 32,000 community-based organizations have been established in 58 districts with the support from PAF. Likewise, PAF also claims that almost a million households have benefitted from different programs of PAF.</p> <p>Similarly, also speaking at the program, KB Upreti said that the agreement will help the government meet its target of poverty alleviation. He further added, “Now the co-operatives under PAF will provide information regarding the community to NCBL, which will be beneficial for the rural community.”</p> <p>PAF has invested almost Rs 15 billion to establish 32,099 community organizations, which have benefitted almost a million households directly or indirectly.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6822', 'image' => '20171130042615_PAF.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Second Floriculture Fair in December', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. Entrepreneurs in the floral business said that transaction worth around Rs 4 million during the three-day floral fair in Feburary last year encouraged them to organize the fair this year too.</span></p> <p>The secretary of Floriculture Association Nepal, Prem Parajuli, informed that the fair is being orgainsed in collaboration with Sunsari chapter of Floriculture Association Nepal. Parajuli said they are expecting transaction worth Rs 10 million this time.</p> <p>The fair will feature 30 stalls of floriculturists from Itahari, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Morang, Jhapa and Sunsari. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6821', 'image' => '20171130035325_flora.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Chamber Expo Aims to Brand the Nepali Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. The expo is being organised by NCC in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce as well as Trade and Export Promotion Centre. The five-day expo will conclude on December 4.</span></p> <p>The expo will feature altogether 225 stalls from eight countries including Nepal, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, South Korea and Japan.</p> <p>“This expo will help the businessmen to showcase their products and establish them as a brand,” said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, president of NCC. The expo will have 23 stalls of automobile, electronics and cosmetics from South Korea and 15 stalls from Thailand. One of the main attractions of the expo are the Thai and Korean food stalls, the organisers said in a press conference on the eve of the event.</p> <p>Tej Singh Bista, deputy director of Trade and Export Promotion Centre, said that the organisers are expecting around 300,000 visitors and transaction worth around Rs 2 billion during the five-day expo. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6820', 'image' => '20171130015044_expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sparsa Opens 15 branches in 3 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. The microfinance with its head office at Bijayapur, Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, started operations since August 11. So far, it has branches in 10 districts of western region.</span></p> <p>The company is the 52<sup>nd</sup> microfinance institution to get license from Nepal Rastra Bank and has been providing services in different places including Kaski, Baglung, Myagdi, Lamjung, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Parbat, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi and Gorkha, informed its Chief Executive Officer Sajal Khadka. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6819', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. With an objective to provide service to the people who do not have access to banking service, the bank opened its branches in Martadi of Bajura, Chainpur of Bajhang and Patan of Baitadi. Likewise, the bank said that it has started another branch at Ghorahi, Dang. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that all the branches were inaugurated on Wednesday, Novemebr 29.</span></p> <p>With this, The bank has been providing its services through 70 branches. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year. The District Agriculture Development Office has informed that rate of vegetable production and distribution has increasing with the increase in commercial vegetable farming and irrigation facilities in the region. The district produces vegetables like cabbage, radish, potato, tomato, ‘akabare’ chili, beans etc.</span></p> <p>According to the District Agriculture Development Office, this year there was no problem in marketing of vegetables and the number of farmers in vegetable cultivation also increased along with the expansion of cultivable land as compared to last year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6832', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7050', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vianet celebrates 18 years of dedicated service', 'sub_title' => 'Comes up with various exciting offers including free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device', 'summary' => 'December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.</span></p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Vianet said it has come up with various exciting offers to celebrate 18 years of dedicated service.</p> <p>Under this offer, the company said that home users can enjoy faster internet speed at a low price ie 18mbps for Rs 999/month with 6 months free NETTV, 12mbps for Rs 899/month with 3 months free NETTV, 30mbps for Rs 1099/month with 12 months free NETTV and 60mbps Rs1199/month with 12 months free NETTV.</p> <p>All connections come with free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Established in 1999, Vianet Communications claimed it the first company to provide FTTH (Fiber-to-the-home) service in Nepal.</p> <p>“Vianet Communications pioneered in introducing Fiber Optics Internet or commonly known as FTTH internet service since 2001 and has been successful in connecting the most number of homes and offices with FTTH in the region,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Currently, Vianet said it has fiber coverage network all around Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and has been providing Fiber Optics Internet services at Banepa as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6831', 'image' => '20171201042258_vianet_18 yrs mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7049', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Business Forum Will Assist Cooperation between China and South Asia’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held recently in Male, Maldives.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held </span>recently<span style="font-size:13px"> in Male, Maldives. The meeting is a preparation for the 13</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> China-South Asia Business Forum which will be held next year. The meeting which was jointly orgainsed by Chinese Council and the Industry and Commerce Association of SAARC is aimed at promotion of international business. </span></p> <p>Rana, on behalf FNCCI, signed an agreement of Silkroad Business Council during the meeting. Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI and SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry was also present during a meeting.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, Rana shared about her experience at last year’s forum and said that she felt delighted to share about the experience of economic and business partnership between China and South Asia.</p> <p>“The forum is extremely helpful for collaboration between China and South Asia,” shared Rana. Speaking at the meeting, she said that this forum will give an opportunity for bilateral and trilateral business growth and investment expansion. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6830', 'image' => '20171201035852_FNCCI.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7048', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 2017 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Galaxy Tab A 2017 is a holistic entertainment device that features a vibrant 8-inch display, delivers high performance with all-day battery life, giving the customers the required personal entertainment.</span></p> <p>“Galaxy Tab A 2017, an entertainment power house that features a brilliant 8-inch 480 nit bright display, brings content even in bright sunshine outdoors. Its powerful and long-lasting 5000 mAh battery enables non-stop multimedia usage for up to 14 hours,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 is also equipped with flagship feature Bixby Home, which enables consumers to find whatever they are looking for with just a swipe and without having to open a single app. Bixby learns the routine of the user and makes the right content ready, according to Samsung.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we are always listening to consumer feedback and recognize the need for creating devices and services that fit diverse needs. Galaxy Tab A 2017 is the perfect blend of great display, powerful performance and multimedia experience. It is targeted for consumers seeking a holistic and quality entertainment experience. Galaxy Tab A will help us consolidate our market leadership in the country,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Mobile Business at Samsung Nepal.</p> <p>The new tablet also comes loaded with Kids Mode, a digital playground that is safe and provides fun-learning experience for children. Kids Mode offers parents and children a library of expertly curated, engaging, educational games, with new content added monthly for a renewed experience. The service allows kids to experience their favorite characters, games and content in a parental-controlled environment where parents can identify specific subject areas for their child to focus and control the amount of time they are using the app.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 comes with smooth edges that makes it comfortable to hold, and a metal back that accentuates its premium look. It weighs just 364 grams.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm processor (1.4 GHz Quad), 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 256GB), Galaxy Tab A 2017 runs on Android Nougat.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 will be available at Rs 28,990 and will come in black colour. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6829', 'image' => '20171201032453_SM-T385_005_R-Perspective_Black.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7047', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO set to Launch F5 6GB Black Edition', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. However, the company has not revealed the date of launch of its latest model.</span></p> <p>Speaking about the new ‘selfie expert’ camera phone, CEO of OPPO Nepal Bobby Zhao said, “We are really honored with the overwhelming love and support from our customers as well as stakeholders for our recently launched flagship model OPPO F5. The response encouraged us to bring our best for our Nepali customers. We really believe our new black edition OPPO F5 6GB will receive the same love and support from our respected customers."</p> <p>OPPO F5 6GB will have a larger storage and a better processor with 6GB RAM+ 64GB ROM with a fashionable black appearance, reads a statement issued by the company. The company claimed that the users will have a smoother operation experience with enough storage.</p> <p>“The product comes with ground breaking technology which is designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image. With more than 200 facial recognition spots in reference to the global database of human faces to learn facial features, shapes and structures, F5 can distinguish each person’s facial features from skin tone and type, gender, age and more,” reads the statement.</p> <p> The phone sports 6-inch FHD+ full screen display, offering vivid and colourful visuals in a compact body and an extremely narrow frame. This is also the first time a mid-range smartphone is equipped with such clear and vivid full screen display, the company said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6828', 'image' => '20171201030803_A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7046', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'iPhone X now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.</span></p> <p>Prior to the launch of iPhone X, the company said it has already created a huge craze among the buyers by launching iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the market on November 17.</p> <p>iPhone X with storage capacity of 64GB and 256 GB will be available in silver and space grey colors. Genxt has announced to offer one of its customers with a scooter through lucky draw within 6 months. To be a part of this offer, customers have to register the IMEI number of iPhone X on Genxt’s official website.</p> <p>The company also requested customers to buy genuine Apple products from authorized channels only, to receive original VAT bill and 1-year warranty on all products.</p> <p>The authorised dealers of Apple products include Evo Store, Oliz, Future World, iStore (Rising Mall), Quality Computer (Birtamode, Jhapa), Computer Sales Centre (Butwal, Rupandehi), RPL Group (Birtamode), New a2z Mobile House (Narayanghat).</p> <p>Customers can check if the product they are buying is genuine or not by logging on to http://gnextcom.com/services/check-service-tag and entering the serial number or the IMEI number, reads a press statement issued by Genxt.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6827', 'image' => '20171201021241_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7045', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Offers 10 Years Warranty on its Washing Machines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. Keeping in mind the convenience of its customers, CG said in a statement that it will provide the warranty for the motors of the washing machines.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6826', 'image' => '20171201014021_CG.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Branch of Gorkhas in Birendranagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. Mahendra Lal Rai, chairperson of the finance company, and Prakash Adhikari, chairperson of Surkhet chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Thursday, November 30. The company now has 19 branches and 4 ATM counters. At present, the company has collected deposits worth Rs 3.53 billion and has extension of loan amounting to Rs 3.15 billion.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6825', 'image' => '20171201012003_Gorkhas Finance.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7043', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank’s Branchless Banking Service in two more places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places. Issuing a press statement, the bank said it recently launched the service at Thata of Patan Municipality-10, Baitadi and at Bitthad of Bitthad Chaur Municipality in Bajhang. Arjun Bahadur Kunwar, a local of of Thata, and another local of Bitthad, Nara Bahadur Bohara, have been appointed as the bank’s representative for the respective places.</span></p> <p>The bank has been providing branchless banking service at 52 locations. The bank said it has been providing its banking service through different branches, and in association with other institutions along with its branchless banking service with an aim to extend its banking service across the country,.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6824', 'image' => '20171201012054_Global IME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'India Meddling with Import of Sugar and Fertilizer to Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Salt Trading Corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month', 'summary' => 'November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. STC informed that the Indian Railways Board has restricted its access to the containers carrying the goods under the pretext of renovation of the railways.</p> <p>The import of sugar and fertilizer to Birgunj, a major city on the Nepali side of border, has come to a halt after India restricted the access to railway containers. The demand for chemical fertilizers increases when agricultural season nears. But the STC and Agriculture Inputs Company Limited stated that they have chemical fertilizers available for the time being.</p> <p>The Ministry of Agriculture informed that the government has been unable to supply new chemical fertilizers after the obstruction at Kolkata port and restriction to the railway containers. Ishwori Pandey, chief at the Agriculture Products Procurement Department, said that the problem has not been solved even after initiation taken by the Kathmandu-based Indian Embassy and the Consulate General of India since a month.</p> <p>“India has imposed a kind of unannounced blockade on fertilizer,” Pandey told New Business Age, adding, “India has not let the import of fertilizer take place since Dashain festival.”</p> <p>According to the STC, 40,000 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,000 metric tons of sugar have been languishing at a godown in Haldia, India since last month.</p> <p>Pankaj Joshi, divisional manager at the STC, said that the Indian Embassy has cited political reasons behind the halt in import of sugar and fertilizers. He also informed that he will be leaving for Haldia, India on Friday to get details about the problem and to find a solution. </p> <p>Pandey, on the other hand, said that the government must seek political solution to the problem rather than trying to solve it at the lower level.</p> <p>Nevertheless, the STC has said that the people will not have to face scarcity of sugar till the upcoming election.</p> <p>Joshi informed that the corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month.</p> <p>“There is sufficient amount of sugar that will be enough till election but the import is necessary to fulfill the market demand,” he added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6823', 'image' => '20171130030043_salt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF signs agreement with NCBL', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking service access to the poor and underprivileged backward communitiesy,', 'content' => '<p>November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking access to the poor and underprivileged communities, Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) and National Co-operative Bank Ltd (NCBL) have signed an agreement on Wednesday, November 30.</p> <p>As per the agreement, both the organizations will work on poverty alleviation by bringing the population which is below the poverty line to the banking service. The banking service will include deposit, loan, among others.</p> <p>KB Upreti, managing director of NCBL and Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>Issuing a joint statement, both the organizations said that the agreement will help in the economic development of rural areas by uplifting the living standard of people below poverty line.</p> <p>Speaking at the program, Nahakul KC said that there are a total of 425 co-operatives under PAF. “These small co-operatives can’t provide loan to the people in big amount. So, the collaboration with NCBL will help those small co-operatives to provide loan support to the people when needed,” he said.</p> <p>According to the statement, more than 32,000 community-based organizations have been established in 58 districts with the support from PAF. Likewise, PAF also claims that almost a million households have benefitted from different programs of PAF.</p> <p>Similarly, also speaking at the program, KB Upreti said that the agreement will help the government meet its target of poverty alleviation. He further added, “Now the co-operatives under PAF will provide information regarding the community to NCBL, which will be beneficial for the rural community.”</p> <p>PAF has invested almost Rs 15 billion to establish 32,099 community organizations, which have benefitted almost a million households directly or indirectly.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6822', 'image' => '20171130042615_PAF.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Second Floriculture Fair in December', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. Entrepreneurs in the floral business said that transaction worth around Rs 4 million during the three-day floral fair in Feburary last year encouraged them to organize the fair this year too.</span></p> <p>The secretary of Floriculture Association Nepal, Prem Parajuli, informed that the fair is being orgainsed in collaboration with Sunsari chapter of Floriculture Association Nepal. Parajuli said they are expecting transaction worth Rs 10 million this time.</p> <p>The fair will feature 30 stalls of floriculturists from Itahari, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Morang, Jhapa and Sunsari. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6821', 'image' => '20171130035325_flora.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Chamber Expo Aims to Brand the Nepali Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. The expo is being organised by NCC in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce as well as Trade and Export Promotion Centre. The five-day expo will conclude on December 4.</span></p> <p>The expo will feature altogether 225 stalls from eight countries including Nepal, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, South Korea and Japan.</p> <p>“This expo will help the businessmen to showcase their products and establish them as a brand,” said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, president of NCC. The expo will have 23 stalls of automobile, electronics and cosmetics from South Korea and 15 stalls from Thailand. One of the main attractions of the expo are the Thai and Korean food stalls, the organisers said in a press conference on the eve of the event.</p> <p>Tej Singh Bista, deputy director of Trade and Export Promotion Centre, said that the organisers are expecting around 300,000 visitors and transaction worth around Rs 2 billion during the five-day expo. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6820', 'image' => '20171130015044_expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sparsa Opens 15 branches in 3 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. The microfinance with its head office at Bijayapur, Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, started operations since August 11. So far, it has branches in 10 districts of western region.</span></p> <p>The company is the 52<sup>nd</sup> microfinance institution to get license from Nepal Rastra Bank and has been providing services in different places including Kaski, Baglung, Myagdi, Lamjung, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Parbat, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi and Gorkha, informed its Chief Executive Officer Sajal Khadka. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6819', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. With an objective to provide service to the people who do not have access to banking service, the bank opened its branches in Martadi of Bajura, Chainpur of Bajhang and Patan of Baitadi. Likewise, the bank said that it has started another branch at Ghorahi, Dang. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that all the branches were inaugurated on Wednesday, Novemebr 29.</span></p> <p>With this, The bank has been providing its services through 70 branches. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Dhankuta district has produced and sold vegetables worth Rs 4.35 billion in the last one year. The District Agriculture Development Office has informed that rate of vegetable production and distribution has increasing with the increase in commercial vegetable farming and irrigation facilities in the region. The district produces vegetables like cabbage, radish, potato, tomato, ‘akabare’ chili, beans etc.</span></p> <p>According to the District Agriculture Development Office, this year there was no problem in marketing of vegetables and the number of farmers in vegetable cultivation also increased along with the expansion of cultivable land as compared to last year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6832', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7050', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vianet celebrates 18 years of dedicated service', 'sub_title' => 'Comes up with various exciting offers including free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device', 'summary' => 'December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Vianet Communications has announced various exciting offers on the occasion of its 18th anniversary.</span></p> <p>Issuing a press statement, Vianet said it has come up with various exciting offers to celebrate 18 years of dedicated service.</p> <p>Under this offer, the company said that home users can enjoy faster internet speed at a low price ie 18mbps for Rs 999/month with 6 months free NETTV, 12mbps for Rs 899/month with 3 months free NETTV, 30mbps for Rs 1099/month with 12 months free NETTV and 60mbps Rs1199/month with 12 months free NETTV.</p> <p>All connections come with free installation charge, free fibre cable and free ONU device, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Established in 1999, Vianet Communications claimed it the first company to provide FTTH (Fiber-to-the-home) service in Nepal.</p> <p>“Vianet Communications pioneered in introducing Fiber Optics Internet or commonly known as FTTH internet service since 2001 and has been successful in connecting the most number of homes and offices with FTTH in the region,” reads the statement.</p> <p> Currently, Vianet said it has fiber coverage network all around Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and has been providing Fiber Optics Internet services at Banepa as well.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6831', 'image' => '20171201042258_vianet_18 yrs mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7049', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '‘Business Forum Will Assist Cooperation between China and South Asia’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held recently in Male, Maldives.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), attended a meeting of China South Asia Business Council held </span>recently<span style="font-size:13px"> in Male, Maldives. The meeting is a preparation for the 13</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size:13px"> China-South Asia Business Forum which will be held next year. The meeting which was jointly orgainsed by Chinese Council and the Industry and Commerce Association of SAARC is aimed at promotion of international business. </span></p> <p>Rana, on behalf FNCCI, signed an agreement of Silkroad Business Council during the meeting. Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI and SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry was also present during a meeting.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, Rana shared about her experience at last year’s forum and said that she felt delighted to share about the experience of economic and business partnership between China and South Asia.</p> <p>“The forum is extremely helpful for collaboration between China and South Asia,” shared Rana. Speaking at the meeting, she said that this forum will give an opportunity for bilateral and trilateral business growth and investment expansion. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6830', 'image' => '20171201035852_FNCCI.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7048', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 2017 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Samsung Electronics, a leading global electronics company, has launched Galaxy Tab A 2017 on November 30. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Galaxy Tab A 2017 is a holistic entertainment device that features a vibrant 8-inch display, delivers high performance with all-day battery life, giving the customers the required personal entertainment.</span></p> <p>“Galaxy Tab A 2017, an entertainment power house that features a brilliant 8-inch 480 nit bright display, brings content even in bright sunshine outdoors. Its powerful and long-lasting 5000 mAh battery enables non-stop multimedia usage for up to 14 hours,” reads the statement.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 is also equipped with flagship feature Bixby Home, which enables consumers to find whatever they are looking for with just a swipe and without having to open a single app. Bixby learns the routine of the user and makes the right content ready, according to Samsung.</p> <p>“At Samsung, we are always listening to consumer feedback and recognize the need for creating devices and services that fit diverse needs. Galaxy Tab A 2017 is the perfect blend of great display, powerful performance and multimedia experience. It is targeted for consumers seeking a holistic and quality entertainment experience. Galaxy Tab A will help us consolidate our market leadership in the country,” said Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, head of Mobile Business at Samsung Nepal.</p> <p>The new tablet also comes loaded with Kids Mode, a digital playground that is safe and provides fun-learning experience for children. Kids Mode offers parents and children a library of expertly curated, engaging, educational games, with new content added monthly for a renewed experience. The service allows kids to experience their favorite characters, games and content in a parental-controlled environment where parents can identify specific subject areas for their child to focus and control the amount of time they are using the app.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 comes with smooth edges that makes it comfortable to hold, and a metal back that accentuates its premium look. It weighs just 364 grams.</p> <p>Powered by Qualcomm processor (1.4 GHz Quad), 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 256GB), Galaxy Tab A 2017 runs on Android Nougat.</p> <p>Galaxy Tab A 2017 will be available at Rs 28,990 and will come in black colour. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6829', 'image' => '20171201032453_SM-T385_005_R-Perspective_Black.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7047', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO set to Launch F5 6GB Black Edition', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: OPPO has announced to launch OPPO F5 6GB Black Edition smartphone after the recent launch of OPPO F5. However, the company has not revealed the date of launch of its latest model.</span></p> <p>Speaking about the new ‘selfie expert’ camera phone, CEO of OPPO Nepal Bobby Zhao said, “We are really honored with the overwhelming love and support from our customers as well as stakeholders for our recently launched flagship model OPPO F5. The response encouraged us to bring our best for our Nepali customers. We really believe our new black edition OPPO F5 6GB will receive the same love and support from our respected customers."</p> <p>OPPO F5 6GB will have a larger storage and a better processor with 6GB RAM+ 64GB ROM with a fashionable black appearance, reads a statement issued by the company. The company claimed that the users will have a smoother operation experience with enough storage.</p> <p>“The product comes with ground breaking technology which is designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image. With more than 200 facial recognition spots in reference to the global database of human faces to learn facial features, shapes and structures, F5 can distinguish each person’s facial features from skin tone and type, gender, age and more,” reads the statement.</p> <p> The phone sports 6-inch FHD+ full screen display, offering vivid and colourful visuals in a compact body and an extremely narrow frame. This is also the first time a mid-range smartphone is equipped with such clear and vivid full screen display, the company said.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6828', 'image' => '20171201030803_A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7046', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'iPhone X now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (Genxt), the sole authorized distributor of Apple iPhones and Apple products (MacBooks, iPad , iMac) in Nepal, said it will launch iPhone X on December 1.</span></p> <p>Prior to the launch of iPhone X, the company said it has already created a huge craze among the buyers by launching iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the market on November 17.</p> <p>iPhone X with storage capacity of 64GB and 256 GB will be available in silver and space grey colors. Genxt has announced to offer one of its customers with a scooter through lucky draw within 6 months. To be a part of this offer, customers have to register the IMEI number of iPhone X on Genxt’s official website.</p> <p>The company also requested customers to buy genuine Apple products from authorized channels only, to receive original VAT bill and 1-year warranty on all products.</p> <p>The authorised dealers of Apple products include Evo Store, Oliz, Future World, iStore (Rising Mall), Quality Computer (Birtamode, Jhapa), Computer Sales Centre (Butwal, Rupandehi), RPL Group (Birtamode), New a2z Mobile House (Narayanghat).</p> <p>Customers can check if the product they are buying is genuine or not by logging on to http://gnextcom.com/services/check-service-tag and entering the serial number or the IMEI number, reads a press statement issued by Genxt.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6827', 'image' => '20171201021241_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7045', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'CG Offers 10 Years Warranty on its Washing Machines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Chaudhary Group (CG) has announced to provide 10 years warranty on its washing machines to the customers. Keeping in mind the convenience of its customers, CG said in a statement that it will provide the warranty for the motors of the washing machines.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6826', 'image' => '20171201014021_CG.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Branch of Gorkhas in Birendranagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Gorkhas Finance has opened a new branch in Birendranagar, Surkhet. Mahendra Lal Rai, chairperson of the finance company, and Prakash Adhikari, chairperson of Surkhet chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly inaugurated the branch amid a function on Thursday, November 30. The company now has 19 branches and 4 ATM counters. At present, the company has collected deposits worth Rs 3.53 billion and has extension of loan amounting to Rs 3.15 billion.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6825', 'image' => '20171201012003_Gorkhas Finance.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7043', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Global IME Bank’s Branchless Banking Service in two more places', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">December 1: Global IME Bank has started branchless banking service in two new places. Issuing a press statement, the bank said it recently launched the service at Thata of Patan Municipality-10, Baitadi and at Bitthad of Bitthad Chaur Municipality in Bajhang. Arjun Bahadur Kunwar, a local of of Thata, and another local of Bitthad, Nara Bahadur Bohara, have been appointed as the bank’s representative for the respective places.</span></p> <p>The bank has been providing branchless banking service at 52 locations. The bank said it has been providing its banking service through different branches, and in association with other institutions along with its branchless banking service with an aim to extend its banking service across the country,.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-12-01', 'modified' => '2017-12-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6824', 'image' => '20171201012054_Global IME.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-12-01 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'India Meddling with Import of Sugar and Fertilizer to Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Salt Trading Corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month', 'summary' => 'November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p>November 30: India has imposed an unofficial blockade on sugar and fertilizer that the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) was set to import to Nepal. STC informed that the Indian Railways Board has restricted its access to the containers carrying the goods under the pretext of renovation of the railways.</p> <p>The import of sugar and fertilizer to Birgunj, a major city on the Nepali side of border, has come to a halt after India restricted the access to railway containers. The demand for chemical fertilizers increases when agricultural season nears. But the STC and Agriculture Inputs Company Limited stated that they have chemical fertilizers available for the time being.</p> <p>The Ministry of Agriculture informed that the government has been unable to supply new chemical fertilizers after the obstruction at Kolkata port and restriction to the railway containers. Ishwori Pandey, chief at the Agriculture Products Procurement Department, said that the problem has not been solved even after initiation taken by the Kathmandu-based Indian Embassy and the Consulate General of India since a month.</p> <p>“India has imposed a kind of unannounced blockade on fertilizer,” Pandey told New Business Age, adding, “India has not let the import of fertilizer take place since Dashain festival.”</p> <p>According to the STC, 40,000 metric tons of fertilizers and 10,000 metric tons of sugar have been languishing at a godown in Haldia, India since last month.</p> <p>Pankaj Joshi, divisional manager at the STC, said that the Indian Embassy has cited political reasons behind the halt in import of sugar and fertilizers. He also informed that he will be leaving for Haldia, India on Friday to get details about the problem and to find a solution. </p> <p>Pandey, on the other hand, said that the government must seek political solution to the problem rather than trying to solve it at the lower level.</p> <p>Nevertheless, the STC has said that the people will not have to face scarcity of sugar till the upcoming election.</p> <p>Joshi informed that the corporation has 10,000 metric tons of sugar which will be sufficient for a month.</p> <p>“There is sufficient amount of sugar that will be enough till election but the import is necessary to fulfill the market demand,” he added.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6823', 'image' => '20171130030043_salt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PAF signs agreement with NCBL', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking service access to the poor and underprivileged backward communitiesy,', 'content' => '<p>November 30: With an aim of providing easy banking access to the poor and underprivileged communities, Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) and National Co-operative Bank Ltd (NCBL) have signed an agreement on Wednesday, November 30.</p> <p>As per the agreement, both the organizations will work on poverty alleviation by bringing the population which is below the poverty line to the banking service. The banking service will include deposit, loan, among others.</p> <p>KB Upreti, managing director of NCBL and Nahakul KC, executive director of PAF signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective organizations.</p> <p>Issuing a joint statement, both the organizations said that the agreement will help in the economic development of rural areas by uplifting the living standard of people below poverty line.</p> <p>Speaking at the program, Nahakul KC said that there are a total of 425 co-operatives under PAF. “These small co-operatives can’t provide loan to the people in big amount. So, the collaboration with NCBL will help those small co-operatives to provide loan support to the people when needed,” he said.</p> <p>According to the statement, more than 32,000 community-based organizations have been established in 58 districts with the support from PAF. Likewise, PAF also claims that almost a million households have benefitted from different programs of PAF.</p> <p>Similarly, also speaking at the program, KB Upreti said that the agreement will help the government meet its target of poverty alleviation. He further added, “Now the co-operatives under PAF will provide information regarding the community to NCBL, which will be beneficial for the rural community.”</p> <p>PAF has invested almost Rs 15 billion to establish 32,099 community organizations, which have benefitted almost a million households directly or indirectly.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6822', 'image' => '20171130042615_PAF.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Second Floriculture Fair in December', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Floriculturists of the eastern region are organising a five-day floral fair in Dharan from December 22 to 25. Entrepreneurs in the floral business said that transaction worth around Rs 4 million during the three-day floral fair in Feburary last year encouraged them to organize the fair this year too.</span></p> <p>The secretary of Floriculture Association Nepal, Prem Parajuli, informed that the fair is being orgainsed in collaboration with Sunsari chapter of Floriculture Association Nepal. Parajuli said they are expecting transaction worth Rs 10 million this time.</p> <p>The fair will feature 30 stalls of floriculturists from Itahari, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Morang, Jhapa and Sunsari. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6821', 'image' => '20171130035325_flora.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Chamber Expo Aims to Brand the Nepali Products', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organising Chamber Mela 2017 at Bhrikutimandap beginning from Thursday, November 30. The expo is being organised by NCC in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce as well as Trade and Export Promotion Centre. The five-day expo will conclude on December 4.</span></p> <p>The expo will feature altogether 225 stalls from eight countries including Nepal, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, South Korea and Japan.</p> <p>“This expo will help the businessmen to showcase their products and establish them as a brand,” said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, president of NCC. The expo will have 23 stalls of automobile, electronics and cosmetics from South Korea and 15 stalls from Thailand. One of the main attractions of the expo are the Thai and Korean food stalls, the organisers said in a press conference on the eve of the event.</p> <p>Tej Singh Bista, deputy director of Trade and Export Promotion Centre, said that the organisers are expecting around 300,000 visitors and transaction worth around Rs 2 billion during the five-day expo. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6820', 'image' => '20171130015044_expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sparsa Opens 15 branches in 3 Months', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Sparsa Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha has opened 15 branches in different places within three months of its establishment. The microfinance with its head office at Bijayapur, Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, started operations since August 11. So far, it has branches in 10 districts of western region.</span></p> <p>The company is the 52<sup>nd</sup> microfinance institution to get license from Nepal Rastra Bank and has been providing services in different places including Kaski, Baglung, Myagdi, Lamjung, Tanahun, Nawalparasi, Parbat, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi and Gorkha, informed its Chief Executive Officer Sajal Khadka. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-11-30', 'modified' => '2017-11-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6819', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-11-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '7037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahalaxmi Adds Four More Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 30: Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank has opened four branches in rural areas of far-western region. With an objective to provide service to the people who do not have access to banking service, the bank opened its branches in Martadi of Bajura, Chainpur of Bajhang and Patan of Baitadi. Likewise, the bank said that it has started another branch at Ghorahi, Dang. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that all the branches were inaugurated on Wednesday, Novemebr 29.</span></p> <p>With this, The bank has been providing its services through 70 branches. 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| 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
