September 4: Petrol pump operators in Nepal seem least interested in using smart…
September 4: Petrol pump operators in Nepal seem least interested in using smart…
September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time.…
September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district.…
September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September…
September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa…
A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in…
Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange…
September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September…
September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different…
September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme,…
September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the…
September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian.…
Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in…
NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years…
September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September…
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Nepal Oil Corporation informed that they haven’t got good response from operators to construct smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The state-run oil monopoly had presented the idea of smart petrol pumps to give good facilities and had also initiated the process to this end. But even thought the NOC extended the deadline for giving license to operate smart petrol pumps twice, only 98 operators have applied for upgrading their facilities. Among them, 76 are from private sector while the others include National Trading Corporation, Salt Trading Corporation, Sajha Service and Nepal Army. According to NOC, the number of applicants is much less than its expectation.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC had proposed the concept of smart petrol pumps toward the end of last year and had called for applications not later than January 2. But only 73 applications were filed in the beginning. NOC extended the deadline till mid-July for the second time. By then, 22 additional firms were interested in setting up smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among them, National Trading Corporation has requested to run the maximum number of smart petrol pumps. It has filed application for seven smart petrol pumps. Likewise, Salt Trading, Sajha Service and Nepal Army have filed applications to run four smart petrol pumps each.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, only three operators have filed application to run smart petrol pump within the Kathmandu valley.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit informed that 11 operators have been given permission to run smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to NOC, it has set Rs 50,000 as application fee for obtaining the license to run smart petrol pumps. Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association President Lilendra Pradhan said that the operators are dissatisfied with the criteria set by the NOC. Pradhan said that the low number of application is the result of the criteria set by NOC, which is hard to fulfil.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6316', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6532', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '133 Projects Lacking Progress', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. The ministry’s failure in effective monitoring has encouraged contractors to take up the projects and then leave them in the middle. Due to such practice, the projects as old as 14 years remained incomplete till date.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to the ministry, more than 90 percent of the stalled projects are related to the health sector. Since 2004/5, the Ministry of Urban Development started looking after health projects which used to be under the Ministry of Health. , informed joint-secretary Dr Ramesh Prasad Singh.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">More than Rs 30 billion has been spent in the projects so far. But the contractors have not handed over the projects despite crossing the deadline of the project by five years.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The health sector in currently under trouble due to lack of adequate infrastructure as well as the lack of pace in constructing new infrastructures.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Although it has been a long time since the health projects started in various districts, their progress has been very pathetic.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Dr Singh, the ministry has been allocating more than Rs 3 billion annually for the construction of buildings for public health institutions. The Ministry of Health has been providing the amount to the Ministry of Urban Development and the Department of Buildings for implementation of the projects. Although the projects are carried out in all 75 districts, lack of progress has been observed more in districts like Parsa, Dhanusha, Bara, Rautahat, Surkhet and Doti among others.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Parsa, a total of 25 projects have remained stalled while the number of projects lacking progress in Dhanusha is 11, Surkhet 18 and Doti 14.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, around 2,000 projects have been completed while 1,200 are in progress. Among the 181 problematic projects, the ministry had aimed at completing 64 of them in fiscal year 2016/17 but was able to complete only 48 of them. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6315', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6531', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. The bank now has a total of 60 branches and 59 ATM counters. On the occasion of launching the new branch, the bank handed over one set of computer each to the local Navadeep Secondary School and Mahakali Secondary School as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6314', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6529', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 4 Billion Transaction During NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3. The six-day expo was successful in dealing with transaction worth Rs 4 billion, according to the organizers. During the expo, 1,000 four-wheelers and 1,600 two-wheelers were booked by the visitors, informed NADA’s Secretary Deepak Kaji Tuladhar.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the total transaction during the expo was around Rs 4 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The auto show jointly organized by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association and Management Services turned out to be better than expected, said Tuladhar. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">One of the visitors was awarded UM’s Commando 230 cc bike as bumper prize during the closing ceremony of the event.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also featured new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Insurance service and auto loans were also provided during the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies had set up 130 stalls during the auto show from August 29 to September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6313', 'image' => '20170904021624__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6530', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agriculture Development Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district.', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. During the occasion, Governor Nepal praised the bank saying that it has been supporting in economic development of the country as well as fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6312', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6527', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi-Shivam and IBN Sign Agreement to Invest Rs 37 Billion in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '‘The agreement has opened endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies’', 'summary' => 'A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal', 'content' => '<p>September 4: A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal. Hongshi-Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd and Investment Board Nepal (IBN) have signed a Project Investment Agreement (PIA) on September 3 for the development of the mega cement factory in Nepal.</p> <p>Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of (IBN), Maha Prasad Adhikari, on behalf of the government of Nepal and the Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement, Lai Weipeng, on behalf of the company signed the PIA in the presence of Minister for Finance and Vice-chair of IBN Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong. </p> <p>According to the IBN, the contract provides high confidence to the company by providing protection to its investment. It also ensures the success of the project by stating the timelines for its construction.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the company will make an investment of USD 359.18 million (approximately NRs 36.75 billion) to set up the cement factory in Nawalparasi district. The company has its mine in Palpa district. The project, a joint partnership between Hong Kong Red Lion Cement No 3 Ltd, a subsidiary unit of Hongshi Group from China and Shivam Holdings, consisting representatives from various business groups in Nepal, has planned to produce 6000 tons of cement per day. The company will start production by 2018.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, OIBN said that the project will provide high quality cement to the local market’s demand and also create competition for quality of cement production in Nepal. The company has employed more than 1000 people during its construction period.</p> <p>Speaking on the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Karki said the realization of the investment has sent a positive message in terms of overall business climate in Nepal. He also expressed commitment for providing necessary support on behalf of the government.</p> <p>"I would like to ensure that the government will provide all the necessary support and facilitation required to execute the project," he said. He also said that the government will provide necessary infrastructure facilities to the company as committed in the budget. Minister Karki also appreciated the efforts by Office of the Investment Board and necessary cooperation from all line ministries and agencies in the process of finalizing the pact. </p> <p>CEO of the Investment Board Adhikari said the agreement proved that Nepal has truly become an attractive investment destination for foreign investors.</p> <p>"With this agreement today, we open endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies to confidently invest in Nepal and become a partner in its journey towards economic prosperity," Adhikari added. He also thanked all stakeholders for the support and cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the project.</p> <p>He also expressed gratitude to development partners such as JICA, World Bank, USAID and especially DFID for extending support to the Investment Board to deliver the highest quality service and professionalism that significantly contribute to the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in Nepal </p> <p>On the occasion, Lai Weipeng, Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement Private Limited thanked the Investment Board for its support to bring the project to this stage.</p> <p>"The role of the Investment Board has been very important to materialize this agreement. Our very experience regarding investment environment in Nepal would help circulating positive messages among international investors to attract more foreign investment into Nepal," said Lai. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6311', 'image' => '20170904012600_PIA1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6528', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MI Phone Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer. Under this exchange scheme, customers can bring their old mobile set, get proper valuation of the phone and walk away with a brand new MI phone. The exchange offer is being provided at the company’s outlet in the ground floor of Sundhara-based CTC Mall. The offer, which opened on September 1, will be valid till September 9. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6310', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awards Winners of "Father's Day Selfie Contest"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3.', 'content' => '<p><strong>September 4: </strong>OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3. The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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Nepal Oil Corporation informed that they haven’t got good response from operators to construct smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The state-run oil monopoly had presented the idea of smart petrol pumps to give good facilities and had also initiated the process to this end. But even thought the NOC extended the deadline for giving license to operate smart petrol pumps twice, only 98 operators have applied for upgrading their facilities. Among them, 76 are from private sector while the others include National Trading Corporation, Salt Trading Corporation, Sajha Service and Nepal Army. According to NOC, the number of applicants is much less than its expectation.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC had proposed the concept of smart petrol pumps toward the end of last year and had called for applications not later than January 2. But only 73 applications were filed in the beginning. NOC extended the deadline till mid-July for the second time. By then, 22 additional firms were interested in setting up smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among them, National Trading Corporation has requested to run the maximum number of smart petrol pumps. It has filed application for seven smart petrol pumps. Likewise, Salt Trading, Sajha Service and Nepal Army have filed applications to run four smart petrol pumps each.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, only three operators have filed application to run smart petrol pump within the Kathmandu valley.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit informed that 11 operators have been given permission to run smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to NOC, it has set Rs 50,000 as application fee for obtaining the license to run smart petrol pumps. Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association President Lilendra Pradhan said that the operators are dissatisfied with the criteria set by the NOC. Pradhan said that the low number of application is the result of the criteria set by NOC, which is hard to fulfil.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6316', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6532', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '133 Projects Lacking Progress', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. The ministry’s failure in effective monitoring has encouraged contractors to take up the projects and then leave them in the middle. Due to such practice, the projects as old as 14 years remained incomplete till date.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to the ministry, more than 90 percent of the stalled projects are related to the health sector. Since 2004/5, the Ministry of Urban Development started looking after health projects which used to be under the Ministry of Health. , informed joint-secretary Dr Ramesh Prasad Singh.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">More than Rs 30 billion has been spent in the projects so far. But the contractors have not handed over the projects despite crossing the deadline of the project by five years.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The health sector in currently under trouble due to lack of adequate infrastructure as well as the lack of pace in constructing new infrastructures.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Although it has been a long time since the health projects started in various districts, their progress has been very pathetic.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Dr Singh, the ministry has been allocating more than Rs 3 billion annually for the construction of buildings for public health institutions. The Ministry of Health has been providing the amount to the Ministry of Urban Development and the Department of Buildings for implementation of the projects. Although the projects are carried out in all 75 districts, lack of progress has been observed more in districts like Parsa, Dhanusha, Bara, Rautahat, Surkhet and Doti among others.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Parsa, a total of 25 projects have remained stalled while the number of projects lacking progress in Dhanusha is 11, Surkhet 18 and Doti 14.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, around 2,000 projects have been completed while 1,200 are in progress. Among the 181 problematic projects, the ministry had aimed at completing 64 of them in fiscal year 2016/17 but was able to complete only 48 of them. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6315', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6531', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. The bank now has a total of 60 branches and 59 ATM counters. On the occasion of launching the new branch, the bank handed over one set of computer each to the local Navadeep Secondary School and Mahakali Secondary School as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6314', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6529', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 4 Billion Transaction During NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3. The six-day expo was successful in dealing with transaction worth Rs 4 billion, according to the organizers. During the expo, 1,000 four-wheelers and 1,600 two-wheelers were booked by the visitors, informed NADA’s Secretary Deepak Kaji Tuladhar.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the total transaction during the expo was around Rs 4 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The auto show jointly organized by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association and Management Services turned out to be better than expected, said Tuladhar. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">One of the visitors was awarded UM’s Commando 230 cc bike as bumper prize during the closing ceremony of the event.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also featured new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Insurance service and auto loans were also provided during the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies had set up 130 stalls during the auto show from August 29 to September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6313', 'image' => '20170904021624__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6530', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agriculture Development Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district.', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. During the occasion, Governor Nepal praised the bank saying that it has been supporting in economic development of the country as well as fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6312', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6527', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi-Shivam and IBN Sign Agreement to Invest Rs 37 Billion in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '‘The agreement has opened endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies’', 'summary' => 'A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal', 'content' => '<p>September 4: A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal. Hongshi-Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd and Investment Board Nepal (IBN) have signed a Project Investment Agreement (PIA) on September 3 for the development of the mega cement factory in Nepal.</p> <p>Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of (IBN), Maha Prasad Adhikari, on behalf of the government of Nepal and the Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement, Lai Weipeng, on behalf of the company signed the PIA in the presence of Minister for Finance and Vice-chair of IBN Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong. </p> <p>According to the IBN, the contract provides high confidence to the company by providing protection to its investment. It also ensures the success of the project by stating the timelines for its construction.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the company will make an investment of USD 359.18 million (approximately NRs 36.75 billion) to set up the cement factory in Nawalparasi district. The company has its mine in Palpa district. The project, a joint partnership between Hong Kong Red Lion Cement No 3 Ltd, a subsidiary unit of Hongshi Group from China and Shivam Holdings, consisting representatives from various business groups in Nepal, has planned to produce 6000 tons of cement per day. The company will start production by 2018.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, OIBN said that the project will provide high quality cement to the local market’s demand and also create competition for quality of cement production in Nepal. The company has employed more than 1000 people during its construction period.</p> <p>Speaking on the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Karki said the realization of the investment has sent a positive message in terms of overall business climate in Nepal. He also expressed commitment for providing necessary support on behalf of the government.</p> <p>"I would like to ensure that the government will provide all the necessary support and facilitation required to execute the project," he said. He also said that the government will provide necessary infrastructure facilities to the company as committed in the budget. Minister Karki also appreciated the efforts by Office of the Investment Board and necessary cooperation from all line ministries and agencies in the process of finalizing the pact. </p> <p>CEO of the Investment Board Adhikari said the agreement proved that Nepal has truly become an attractive investment destination for foreign investors.</p> <p>"With this agreement today, we open endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies to confidently invest in Nepal and become a partner in its journey towards economic prosperity," Adhikari added. He also thanked all stakeholders for the support and cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the project.</p> <p>He also expressed gratitude to development partners such as JICA, World Bank, USAID and especially DFID for extending support to the Investment Board to deliver the highest quality service and professionalism that significantly contribute to the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in Nepal </p> <p>On the occasion, Lai Weipeng, Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement Private Limited thanked the Investment Board for its support to bring the project to this stage.</p> <p>"The role of the Investment Board has been very important to materialize this agreement. Our very experience regarding investment environment in Nepal would help circulating positive messages among international investors to attract more foreign investment into Nepal," said Lai. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6311', 'image' => '20170904012600_PIA1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6528', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MI Phone Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer. Under this exchange scheme, customers can bring their old mobile set, get proper valuation of the phone and walk away with a brand new MI phone. The exchange offer is being provided at the company’s outlet in the ground floor of Sundhara-based CTC Mall. The offer, which opened on September 1, will be valid till September 9. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6310', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awards Winners of "Father's Day Selfie Contest"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3.', 'content' => '<p><strong>September 4: </strong>OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3. The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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Nepal Oil Corporation informed that they haven’t got good response from operators to construct smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The state-run oil monopoly had presented the idea of smart petrol pumps to give good facilities and had also initiated the process to this end. But even thought the NOC extended the deadline for giving license to operate smart petrol pumps twice, only 98 operators have applied for upgrading their facilities. Among them, 76 are from private sector while the others include National Trading Corporation, Salt Trading Corporation, Sajha Service and Nepal Army. According to NOC, the number of applicants is much less than its expectation.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC had proposed the concept of smart petrol pumps toward the end of last year and had called for applications not later than January 2. But only 73 applications were filed in the beginning. NOC extended the deadline till mid-July for the second time. By then, 22 additional firms were interested in setting up smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among them, National Trading Corporation has requested to run the maximum number of smart petrol pumps. It has filed application for seven smart petrol pumps. Likewise, Salt Trading, Sajha Service and Nepal Army have filed applications to run four smart petrol pumps each.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, only three operators have filed application to run smart petrol pump within the Kathmandu valley.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit informed that 11 operators have been given permission to run smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to NOC, it has set Rs 50,000 as application fee for obtaining the license to run smart petrol pumps. Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association President Lilendra Pradhan said that the operators are dissatisfied with the criteria set by the NOC. Pradhan said that the low number of application is the result of the criteria set by NOC, which is hard to fulfil.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6316', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6532', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '133 Projects Lacking Progress', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. The ministry’s failure in effective monitoring has encouraged contractors to take up the projects and then leave them in the middle. Due to such practice, the projects as old as 14 years remained incomplete till date.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to the ministry, more than 90 percent of the stalled projects are related to the health sector. Since 2004/5, the Ministry of Urban Development started looking after health projects which used to be under the Ministry of Health. , informed joint-secretary Dr Ramesh Prasad Singh.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">More than Rs 30 billion has been spent in the projects so far. But the contractors have not handed over the projects despite crossing the deadline of the project by five years.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The health sector in currently under trouble due to lack of adequate infrastructure as well as the lack of pace in constructing new infrastructures.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Although it has been a long time since the health projects started in various districts, their progress has been very pathetic.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Dr Singh, the ministry has been allocating more than Rs 3 billion annually for the construction of buildings for public health institutions. The Ministry of Health has been providing the amount to the Ministry of Urban Development and the Department of Buildings for implementation of the projects. Although the projects are carried out in all 75 districts, lack of progress has been observed more in districts like Parsa, Dhanusha, Bara, Rautahat, Surkhet and Doti among others.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Parsa, a total of 25 projects have remained stalled while the number of projects lacking progress in Dhanusha is 11, Surkhet 18 and Doti 14.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, around 2,000 projects have been completed while 1,200 are in progress. Among the 181 problematic projects, the ministry had aimed at completing 64 of them in fiscal year 2016/17 but was able to complete only 48 of them. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6315', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6531', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. The bank now has a total of 60 branches and 59 ATM counters. On the occasion of launching the new branch, the bank handed over one set of computer each to the local Navadeep Secondary School and Mahakali Secondary School as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6314', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6529', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 4 Billion Transaction During NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3. The six-day expo was successful in dealing with transaction worth Rs 4 billion, according to the organizers. During the expo, 1,000 four-wheelers and 1,600 two-wheelers were booked by the visitors, informed NADA’s Secretary Deepak Kaji Tuladhar.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the total transaction during the expo was around Rs 4 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The auto show jointly organized by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association and Management Services turned out to be better than expected, said Tuladhar. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">One of the visitors was awarded UM’s Commando 230 cc bike as bumper prize during the closing ceremony of the event.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also featured new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Insurance service and auto loans were also provided during the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies had set up 130 stalls during the auto show from August 29 to September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6313', 'image' => '20170904021624__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6530', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agriculture Development Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district.', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. During the occasion, Governor Nepal praised the bank saying that it has been supporting in economic development of the country as well as fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6312', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6527', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi-Shivam and IBN Sign Agreement to Invest Rs 37 Billion in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '‘The agreement has opened endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies’', 'summary' => 'A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal', 'content' => '<p>September 4: A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal. Hongshi-Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd and Investment Board Nepal (IBN) have signed a Project Investment Agreement (PIA) on September 3 for the development of the mega cement factory in Nepal.</p> <p>Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of (IBN), Maha Prasad Adhikari, on behalf of the government of Nepal and the Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement, Lai Weipeng, on behalf of the company signed the PIA in the presence of Minister for Finance and Vice-chair of IBN Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong. </p> <p>According to the IBN, the contract provides high confidence to the company by providing protection to its investment. It also ensures the success of the project by stating the timelines for its construction.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the company will make an investment of USD 359.18 million (approximately NRs 36.75 billion) to set up the cement factory in Nawalparasi district. The company has its mine in Palpa district. The project, a joint partnership between Hong Kong Red Lion Cement No 3 Ltd, a subsidiary unit of Hongshi Group from China and Shivam Holdings, consisting representatives from various business groups in Nepal, has planned to produce 6000 tons of cement per day. The company will start production by 2018.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, OIBN said that the project will provide high quality cement to the local market’s demand and also create competition for quality of cement production in Nepal. The company has employed more than 1000 people during its construction period.</p> <p>Speaking on the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Karki said the realization of the investment has sent a positive message in terms of overall business climate in Nepal. He also expressed commitment for providing necessary support on behalf of the government.</p> <p>"I would like to ensure that the government will provide all the necessary support and facilitation required to execute the project," he said. He also said that the government will provide necessary infrastructure facilities to the company as committed in the budget. Minister Karki also appreciated the efforts by Office of the Investment Board and necessary cooperation from all line ministries and agencies in the process of finalizing the pact. </p> <p>CEO of the Investment Board Adhikari said the agreement proved that Nepal has truly become an attractive investment destination for foreign investors.</p> <p>"With this agreement today, we open endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies to confidently invest in Nepal and become a partner in its journey towards economic prosperity," Adhikari added. He also thanked all stakeholders for the support and cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the project.</p> <p>He also expressed gratitude to development partners such as JICA, World Bank, USAID and especially DFID for extending support to the Investment Board to deliver the highest quality service and professionalism that significantly contribute to the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in Nepal </p> <p>On the occasion, Lai Weipeng, Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement Private Limited thanked the Investment Board for its support to bring the project to this stage.</p> <p>"The role of the Investment Board has been very important to materialize this agreement. Our very experience regarding investment environment in Nepal would help circulating positive messages among international investors to attract more foreign investment into Nepal," said Lai. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6311', 'image' => '20170904012600_PIA1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6528', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MI Phone Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer. Under this exchange scheme, customers can bring their old mobile set, get proper valuation of the phone and walk away with a brand new MI phone. The exchange offer is being provided at the company’s outlet in the ground floor of Sundhara-based CTC Mall. The offer, which opened on September 1, will be valid till September 9. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6310', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awards Winners of "Father's Day Selfie Contest"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3.', 'content' => '<p><strong>September 4: </strong>OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3. The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. 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Nepal Oil Corporation informed that they haven’t got good response from operators to construct smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The state-run oil monopoly had presented the idea of smart petrol pumps to give good facilities and had also initiated the process to this end. But even thought the NOC extended the deadline for giving license to operate smart petrol pumps twice, only 98 operators have applied for upgrading their facilities. Among them, 76 are from private sector while the others include National Trading Corporation, Salt Trading Corporation, Sajha Service and Nepal Army. According to NOC, the number of applicants is much less than its expectation.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC had proposed the concept of smart petrol pumps toward the end of last year and had called for applications not later than January 2. But only 73 applications were filed in the beginning. NOC extended the deadline till mid-July for the second time. By then, 22 additional firms were interested in setting up smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among them, National Trading Corporation has requested to run the maximum number of smart petrol pumps. It has filed application for seven smart petrol pumps. Likewise, Salt Trading, Sajha Service and Nepal Army have filed applications to run four smart petrol pumps each.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, only three operators have filed application to run smart petrol pump within the Kathmandu valley.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NOC Spokesperson Birendra Goit informed that 11 operators have been given permission to run smart petrol pumps.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to NOC, it has set Rs 50,000 as application fee for obtaining the license to run smart petrol pumps. Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association President Lilendra Pradhan said that the operators are dissatisfied with the criteria set by the NOC. Pradhan said that the low number of application is the result of the criteria set by NOC, which is hard to fulfil.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6316', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6532', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '133 Projects Lacking Progress', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Altogether 133 projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have remained stalled since a long time. The ministry’s failure in effective monitoring has encouraged contractors to take up the projects and then leave them in the middle. Due to such practice, the projects as old as 14 years remained incomplete till date.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to the ministry, more than 90 percent of the stalled projects are related to the health sector. Since 2004/5, the Ministry of Urban Development started looking after health projects which used to be under the Ministry of Health. , informed joint-secretary Dr Ramesh Prasad Singh.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">More than Rs 30 billion has been spent in the projects so far. But the contractors have not handed over the projects despite crossing the deadline of the project by five years.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The health sector in currently under trouble due to lack of adequate infrastructure as well as the lack of pace in constructing new infrastructures.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Although it has been a long time since the health projects started in various districts, their progress has been very pathetic.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Dr Singh, the ministry has been allocating more than Rs 3 billion annually for the construction of buildings for public health institutions. The Ministry of Health has been providing the amount to the Ministry of Urban Development and the Department of Buildings for implementation of the projects. Although the projects are carried out in all 75 districts, lack of progress has been observed more in districts like Parsa, Dhanusha, Bara, Rautahat, Surkhet and Doti among others.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Parsa, a total of 25 projects have remained stalled while the number of projects lacking progress in Dhanusha is 11, Surkhet 18 and Doti 14.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, around 2,000 projects have been completed while 1,200 are in progress. Among the 181 problematic projects, the ministry had aimed at completing 64 of them in fiscal year 2016/17 but was able to complete only 48 of them. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6315', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6531', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Citizens Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. ', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Citizens Bank has opened a new branch at Chahara of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. The bank now has a total of 60 branches and 59 ATM counters. On the occasion of launching the new branch, the bank handed over one set of computer each to the local Navadeep Secondary School and Mahakali Secondary School as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6314', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6529', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 4 Billion Transaction During NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: More than 65,000 people attended the NADA Auto Show, which concluded on September 3. The six-day expo was successful in dealing with transaction worth Rs 4 billion, according to the organizers. During the expo, 1,000 four-wheelers and 1,600 two-wheelers were booked by the visitors, informed NADA’s Secretary Deepak Kaji Tuladhar.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the total transaction during the expo was around Rs 4 billion.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The auto show jointly organized by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association and Management Services turned out to be better than expected, said Tuladhar. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">One of the visitors was awarded UM’s Commando 230 cc bike as bumper prize during the closing ceremony of the event.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also featured new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Insurance service and auto loans were also provided during the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies had set up 130 stalls during the auto show from August 29 to September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6313', 'image' => '20170904021624__DSC7854.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6530', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Agriculture Development Bank Opens New Branch in Palpa', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district.', 'content' => '<p>September 4: Agriculture Development Bank has opened a branch with modern facilities at Ribdikot Rural Municipality of Palpa district. Nepal Rastra Bank’s Governor Dr Chiranjivi Nepal inaugurated the branch amid a function on September 3. During the occasion, Governor Nepal praised the bank saying that it has been supporting in economic development of the country as well as fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6312', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6527', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hongshi-Shivam and IBN Sign Agreement to Invest Rs 37 Billion in Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '‘The agreement has opened endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies’', 'summary' => 'A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal', 'content' => '<p>September 4: A Nepal-China joint venture cement company has agreed to invest Rs 36.75 billion for the construction of a cement factory in Nepal. Hongshi-Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd and Investment Board Nepal (IBN) have signed a Project Investment Agreement (PIA) on September 3 for the development of the mega cement factory in Nepal.</p> <p>Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of (IBN), Maha Prasad Adhikari, on behalf of the government of Nepal and the Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement, Lai Weipeng, on behalf of the company signed the PIA in the presence of Minister for Finance and Vice-chair of IBN Gyanendra Bahadur Karki and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong. </p> <p>According to the IBN, the contract provides high confidence to the company by providing protection to its investment. It also ensures the success of the project by stating the timelines for its construction.</p> <p>As per the agreement, the company will make an investment of USD 359.18 million (approximately NRs 36.75 billion) to set up the cement factory in Nawalparasi district. The company has its mine in Palpa district. The project, a joint partnership between Hong Kong Red Lion Cement No 3 Ltd, a subsidiary unit of Hongshi Group from China and Shivam Holdings, consisting representatives from various business groups in Nepal, has planned to produce 6000 tons of cement per day. The company will start production by 2018.</p> <p>Issuing a press statement, OIBN said that the project will provide high quality cement to the local market’s demand and also create competition for quality of cement production in Nepal. The company has employed more than 1000 people during its construction period.</p> <p>Speaking on the signing ceremony, Finance Minister Karki said the realization of the investment has sent a positive message in terms of overall business climate in Nepal. He also expressed commitment for providing necessary support on behalf of the government.</p> <p>"I would like to ensure that the government will provide all the necessary support and facilitation required to execute the project," he said. He also said that the government will provide necessary infrastructure facilities to the company as committed in the budget. Minister Karki also appreciated the efforts by Office of the Investment Board and necessary cooperation from all line ministries and agencies in the process of finalizing the pact. </p> <p>CEO of the Investment Board Adhikari said the agreement proved that Nepal has truly become an attractive investment destination for foreign investors.</p> <p>"With this agreement today, we open endless doors of investment opportunity for foreign companies to confidently invest in Nepal and become a partner in its journey towards economic prosperity," Adhikari added. He also thanked all stakeholders for the support and cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the project.</p> <p>He also expressed gratitude to development partners such as JICA, World Bank, USAID and especially DFID for extending support to the Investment Board to deliver the highest quality service and professionalism that significantly contribute to the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in Nepal </p> <p>On the occasion, Lai Weipeng, Director/General Manager of Hongshi-Shivam Cement Private Limited thanked the Investment Board for its support to bring the project to this stage.</p> <p>"The role of the Investment Board has been very important to materialize this agreement. Our very experience regarding investment environment in Nepal would help circulating positive messages among international investors to attract more foreign investment into Nepal," said Lai. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6311', 'image' => '20170904012600_PIA1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6528', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MI Phone Announces Exchange Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 4: Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of MI Phones, has announced mobile exchange offer. Under this exchange scheme, customers can bring their old mobile set, get proper valuation of the phone and walk away with a brand new MI phone. The exchange offer is being provided at the company’s outlet in the ground floor of Sundhara-based CTC Mall. The offer, which opened on September 1, will be valid till September 9. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6310', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6526', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OPPO Awards Winners of "Father's Day Selfie Contest"', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 4: OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3.', 'content' => '<p><strong>September 4: </strong>OPPO smartphone awarded the winners of "OPPO Father's Day Selfie Contest" on September 3. The Selfie contest was organized by OPPO on the occasion of Father’s Day on "Kuse Aausi".</p> <p>The contest organized from August 24 to 30 saw an overwhelming response from over 600+ participants, the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Benjana Kausik, Nirmal Bogatee, Surya Prakash Shrestha and Prawesh Man Pati were chosen as winners for the selfie contest.</p> <p>The winners were handed over gift hampers by MD for OPPO in Nepal Bobby Zhao amid a program organized at its customer service center at City Center Kathmandu.</p> <p>"This is the second Selfie Contest we organized in Nepal through our official Facebook page. We are really overwhelmed with the response we got through our participants," said Zhao, adding, "We are excited to come up with more exciting contests in the near future."</p> <p>OPPO said it has been actively organizing contests with an intention to indulge with its customers in various Nepali festivals and occasions. In this contest, the company asked interested participants to post their best selfie alongside their father through comment box. The contest saw an overwhelming participation of more than 600+ participants sending pictures through comment box and through inbox as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-04', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6309', 'image' => '20170904123248_OPPO Superdad Selfie Contest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6525', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lumbini Opens Three New Branches', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Lumbini Bikas Bank has opened three new branches at different locations. The three new branches are based at Lamachaur of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality, Kaski; Gokarneshwar Municipality and Katyani of Kathmandu. The bank informed that the three branches will be providing all kinds of banking facilities. The bank has 54 branches and 12 ATM outlets across the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6308', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6524', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Huawei Dashain Campaign is back with More Prizes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of its Dashain Festival Scheme, 2017. The company informed that this prize-packed 25-day long campaign started from September 1 and ends on September 25.</p> <p>Unlike other campaigns that emphasize on one big prize, under this campaign, there will be as many as 400 winners in total who will be selected every hour, the company said in a press statement.</p> <p>The scheme while keeping the essence of the festive mood intact, also emphasizes on the message that each gift holds unique significance.</p> <p>Under this campaign, customers will win various Huawei smartphones on the purchase of any Huawei smartphone within the campaign period. Total of 400 winners will be benefited by this campaign.</p> <p> To participate in this scheme, customers need to buy any Huawei smart phone during the campaign period and SMS Huawei (space) 15 digit IMEI No to 32200 from 11 am to 7 pm.</p> <p>The winners will be announced live on the official Facebook page of Huawei (FB/Huaweidevicenepal). </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6307', 'image' => '20170903022048_Huawei Dashain 2074 PR-01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6523', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ncell Launches 4G Service in Two More Cities', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Ncell has expanded its fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service in two more cities - Kohalpur of Banke and Birendranagar of Surkhet in the mid-western region of the country. The company started 4G service in these cities on Friday, September 1.</p> <p>All Ncell customers possessing 4G SIM (U-SIM) with 4G compatible handset in Kohalpur and Birendranagar will be able to experience high speed mobile broadband from Friday, according to a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>Ncell said its customers who are still to change their SIM to 4G SIM can easily acquire 4G SIM with same mobile number at just Rs 1 by visiting nearby Ncell Center. With the SIM upgrade, which can be done by furnishing original document (citizenship certificate or driving license), the customers will also receive 1GB, 4G data with validity of 3 days.</p> <p>On the occasion of the launch of 4G service in two more cities, Ncell said it is also providing free music streaming/downloads service through Yonder Music app for 30 days to customers using Ncell’s 4G in Kohalpur and Birendranagar. Customers can enjoy Ncell’s 4G service and 30 days of free Yonder Music, which is an extensive digital library of over 20 million songs including 15,000 Nepali songs, by simply dialing *324#. Customers can check if their SIM is 4G by sending SMS to 324 typing Q.</p> <p>With the commencement of 4G service in Kohalpur and Birendranagar, Ncell’s 4G/LTE service has now reached 19 cities across the country. The company had launched 4G first in Kathmandu Valley including Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel on June 1.</p> <p>Ncell 4G is available also in cities, including Pokhara, Damauli, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Damak, Dharan, Bharatpur, Hetauda, Birjung, Bhairahawa, Butwal and Nepalgunj.</p> <p>“We are delighted that we have been able to swiftly deliver on what we committed on 4G expansion,” said Pranay Acharya, corporate services director of Ncell. “As a part of our vision to contribute to the goals of National Broadband Policy and Digital Nepal, we will continue to expand 4G/LTE in other parts of the country as well so that more cities have access to new technology and people are able to reap its benefits."</p> <p>4G/LTE connectivity empowers ICT industry, technopreneurs, media and other industries, contributing to put the economy on higher growth trajectory, besides enhancing better customer experience. It offers better bandwidth, lower latency and improves spectrum efficiency, enabling customers to use more applications on mobile devices, provide real-time sharing of large files and media streaming, and immediate delivery of time-sensitive data, the statement said.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6306', 'image' => '20170903020955_Ncell-brand-logo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6522', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MoneyGram DoublesTransaction Amounts This Dashain', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. ', 'content' => '<p>September 3: MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer services, announced the launch of a special promotion offering customers a chance to double their transaction amount during the festive season of Dashian. The two-month long campaign will take place across Nepal and will give customers a chance to double the transaction amount they receive from their loved ones abroad, the company said in a statement. Every customer who receives a MoneyGram transaction during the campaign period has a chance to double their transaction amount.</p> <p>“Nepalis constitute one of the key markets for MoneyGram in the region and each year we come up with a special promotion to be a part of Dashain celebration,” said Sheshagiri Malliah, MoneyGram’s head of India and the subcontinent. “We understand the bond between families that work so hard to bring a smile on the faces of their families and this year we decided to double the amount they send back home. We believe that this will make the Dashian celebration even more joyful to the 16 lucky winners that we’re going to reward,” added Malliah.</p> <p>The campaign started on September 1 and will continue until October 31. Customers can find more about the offer at the company’s websits global.moneygram.com/com-np.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6305', 'image' => '20170903015908_money.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6521', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sipradi Trading Launches Lubricant for 4-Stroke Engines', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of MAK Lubricants in Nepal, has recently launched MAK 4T Royal at the ongoing NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.</p> <p>The product was jointly unveiled by MM Somaya, executive director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading.</p> <p>According to the company, MAK 4T Royal 15W-50, semi-synthetic oil is exclusively designed for lubrication of high power 4-stroke bikes. Thus, the company has recommended this product especially to Royal Enfield bike users. </p> <p>“This product delivers high power and torque and they run at much higher temperatures. MAK 4T Royal 15W-50 provides faster pick up with a thrilling riding experience. It has enhanced oxidation stability which increases engine and oil life and also protects engine parts under extreme ambient temperatures,” reads a statement issued by the company.</p> <p>The company said it offers a complete range of quality products across categories such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, transmission oils, specialty oils and greases.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6304', 'image' => '20170903015111_received_1.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6520', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NMB Bank Announces Auto Loan Scheme', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.', 'content' => '<p>September 3: NMB Bank has come up with an attractive auto loan scheme wherein the customers can enjoy fixed interest rate and fixed EMI for five years period.</p> <p>The bank said that the fixed interest rate and EMI would spare the customers the burden of unplanned EMI increase. NMB Bank customers availing home loan can also avail auto loan up to 10 years under a separate plan, the bank said in a statement.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6303', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6519', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sachin Dangi Becomes Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero of the Year 2017', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 1: Sachin Dangi from Dang has been awarded with the title of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 amid a special function organized in the capital on September 1. The jury of Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero 2017 handed over the trophy to the winner, the organizers said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Seventeen-year-old Sachin is the president of Teenage Society of Nepal, an online group with 5,000 Nepali teenagers and 70 volunteers, according to the statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, he is working on ‘ 7 days- 7 heritage project’ and a human rights awareness project where he briefs all articles written on Human Right Declaration Forum to the teens.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He also works as a young scientist at Kaicho Nepal where he and his team work to make Nepal Digital. Also, he is facilitating free Aurdino programming throughout Nepal to students for free.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“This year’s competition had received over 320 applications, from fascinating teenagers demonstrating the diverse potential of this often underlooked age-group of people. The applicants had demonstrated their skills and expertise, and made an impact in their society, from areas like social work to journalism, from mobile app development and computer programming, to robotics, and from entrepreneurship to community development among others,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Glocal Teen Hero is a platform for Nepali teenagers to share their initiation, creativity, and enthusiasm which will then motivate them and more of the other teenagers in the nation to develop an entrepreneurial thinking.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is the third edition of the first ever program designed in the country to recognize dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers so as to encourage their initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Bipana Sharma, a 17-year old child rights activist from Sunwal, Nawalparasi, and Santosh Lamichhane, a young robot inventor were declared the first and second Glocal Teen Hero awards in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To make the program a grand success, this year, Glocal said it partnered with Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, Panchakanya Group, Honda, QFX Cinemas, Toyota (VOITH) and Landmark Education.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nepal Tourism Board, European Union, UNDP and National Youth Council are the strategic partners for the program. Facts, IMS Group, KGH Group, YUWA, AYON, Restless Development, YES! Club World Nepal, View Your Choice, Hotel Ambassador, International Youth Committee and Anurodh Nepal are the supporters of the program.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Soaltee Crowne Plaza is the official hospitality partner. Sparrow SMS is the SMS partner and Events Mo is the Event App partner.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Partnership with various such organizations working on youth segment helped the program reach every nook and corners of the country, and ensured no teenagers having talents and potential were left out from the competition,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The selection was based on their resume, the evidence and an essay on their accomplishment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6302', 'image' => '20170903125302_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
