
September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3.…
September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3.…
September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko…
August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year…
August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the…
August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood…
August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza…
August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year.…
August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO…
August 31: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the…
August 31: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers.…
Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show.…
Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of…
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show…
Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in…
Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14th NADA Auto…
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', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. This will provide larger market access to the industries.</p> <p>Prerna Mohan, associate director of strategic planning and implantation, emerging market innovation at Frost & Sullivan; Dipendra Nath Sharma, secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) along with Shrestha and Agrawal expressed their views during the program.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6295', 'image' => '20170831010715_frost.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6511', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Datsun Redi-Go 1.0L now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L.', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L. The Datsun Redi-GO 1 litre model equipped with the iSAT engine features more power, style and convenience for customers, informed the company.</p> <p>The Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L is powered by the intelligent spark automated technology (iSAT) with 1.0L three-cylinder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, to enhance the driving experience for owners, reads a press statement issued by Pioneer Moto Corp.</p> <p>Additionally, it comes with new features such as central locking and remote keyless entry; black interiors; and silver finish on the AC vents and horn pad. The car is available in five body colors- silver, grey, ruby, lime and white. </p> <p>The introductory price for Redi-GO T(O) is Rs 1.975 million and Redi-GO S is Rs 2.025 million in Nepal. Pioneer Motor Corp informed that it has also launched “Datsun Dashainmaya Offer”. Under this offer, every buyer will get cash discount up to Rs 225,000, one-year free insurance, sure shot scratch card up to Rs 500,000, free accessories up to 138,700, exchange facility (on-the-spot valuation + loyalty bonus) and Bumper Datsun Redi- Go through lucky draw.</p> <p>There scheme also offers free road tax, three years warranty and three years free servicing on purchase of Datsun any car.</p> <p>Datsun has 13 authorized sales and service points throughout the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6294', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6510', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bike Announced Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes. Under this scheme, customers can get cash discount upon buying UM bikes and also get a change for Singapore trip through lucky draw. The company informed that its clients can get a cash discount up to Rs 12,000 on purchase of any model of UM bikes. The scheme, which was announced on August 29, will be valid for one month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6293', 'image' => '20170830050843__DSC7901.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6509', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Announces Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. The bank has managed facilities to provide auto loan on the spot at the stall. The bank informed that it is ready to provide loan for personal and commercial use of vehicles for up to seven years at a good rate. The bank also informed that it would not charge additional fees during the auto show.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6292', 'image' => '20170830050213__DSC7865.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6508', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank to Provide Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. The bank informed that it will provide the auto loan at its base rate. The current base rate of the bank is 11.51 percent. The bank’s CEO Govinda Gurung said that the bank floated the idea to assure the customers that they can purchase their favourite vehicles with the backing from the bank. A press statement issued by the bank says that the scheme is available only for a limited period.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6291', 'image' => '20170830050759__DSC7871.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6507', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Proper Marketing and Use of Technology Can Attract More Youths into Farming', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>AUGUST 30: Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.</p> <p>The discussion also explored the reasons why Nepal has not been able to export its agricultural products despite its huge potential.</p> <p>According to Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI (federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nepal has not been able to export enough products due to lack of proper marketing techniques.</p> <p>He also shared that Nepali products have been falling behind due to their poor packaging. “Our farmers are hard working but where we miss out is the packaging. Giving good and innovative ideas about packaging is very important. As packaging is one of the major factors to attract consumers, now it is high time to focus on this issue,” he shared. He suggested to go for public-private partnership for commercial and export-based farming.</p> <p>“The geography and climate of Nepal is highly favorable for agriculture in comparison to many other countries. So, this really needs to be internalised to utilise the opportunity well. But the agricultural products getting good market abroad, when it comes to competing with the products from Africa and India, is very challenging for us,” shared Basanti Pradhan, a member of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association of Nepal (FWEAN) and the CEO of BodhiBriksha Nursery.</p> <p>Similarly, Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air, shared his view that Nepali farmers are not utilising the barren lands properly. Instead of farming regularly, they leave the lands fallow, he said. “The entrepreneurs should make the farmers aware on these issues and take such lands in lease for commercial farming,” he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Mausami Shrestha, business development director of Shreenagar Farming, shared that they have been working to enhance the potential of farmers to produce global agricultural products at the local market. “Braindrain is a major problem in every sector of Nepal and it exits in the agricultural sector as well. So, to keep and attract the potential human resources and youths in the agricultural sector of Nepal, the government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector should focus on bringing new technologies in this sector.</p> <p>According to Micheal C Gonzales, deputy chief of the US Mission in Nepal shared that USAID has been funding many projects to improve the agriculture system. These projects related to farmers, fertilisers and many other aspects of farming have been helping to enhance the potential of farmers and find them market, he shared.</p> <p>“The expo ‘Farm to Table’ is a result of those projects of USAID. Various local agricultural products including pulses, rice and vegetables were displayed during the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6290', 'image' => '20170830040642_US Aid.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6506', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Showcases its Full Range of Global Mobility Solutions at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12<sup>th</sup> edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>The company claimed that it is the only automobile dealer in Nepal offering a full range of innovative mobility solutions from two-wheelers and personal vehicles to small, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses and a range of construction equipment.</p> <p>As a first-ever showcase in Nepal, Mahindra displayed its heavily customized range of SUVs, the showstopper being the Mahindra Thar. With its imposing stance, monstrous 37 inch off-road tyres, custom made bumpers, rock sliders and elevated ground clearance, this customized version of the Thar has been designed by the in-house team at Mahindra, the company said in a statement. Its design is in line with the vehicle’s extreme off road capability that is gaining increasing popularity in the country. Mahindra said its customization is a platform which aims to reach out to individual customers and provide them with vehicles which are truly a reflection of their personality and attitude.</p> <p>“The bold and stunning TUV300, was armoured with a customized kit from Mahindra Genuine Accessories providing a veritable edge to its toughness. Celebrating its first anniversary in Nepal, the Young SUV, the KUV100, was displayed with its special explorer kit giving the customer a choice of customization with head turning accessories,” the statement said.</p> <p>The two-wheeler section saw the launch of the Gusto RS which aims to build a unique riding experience with break free styling and comfort features. The display of the Mojo, marked the successful completion of one year of the flagship bike from the Mahindra stable. </p> <p>In the commercial vehicle portfolio, Mahindra showcased Optimo Tipper and the Earthmaster along with a Loadmaster, supporting the growing transportation and construction needs of Nepal.</p> <p>Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Jadhav, vice president and head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, “We are proud to showcase a full range of mobility solutions from the house of Mahindra, to our consumers in Nepal which is one of our top three export destinations. With the help of our partners for over 25 years, Agni Incorporated and Duggar Brothers and Sons, our Mahindra vehicles have been able to carve out a niche with their unique combination of tough and rugged utility and distinct style. We are a global brand, expanding locally in Nepal. We have appointed Chaitanya Kagalkar, as the country head for Nepal operations, along with an on-ground team and a new local office in Kathmandu to focus on the needs and aspirations of the consumers in this country.” </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6289', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6505', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hero Introduces New Range of Scooters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL)<strong> </strong>has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.</p> <p>Nepal General Marketing, the authorised distributor of Hero in Nepal, unveiled the two new models during the NADA Auto Show at Bhrikutimandap on August 29.</p> <p>Built on a completely new engine and chassis platform, the ‘Maestro Edge’<strong>, </strong>demonstrates the passion for technology and innovation at Hero, reads a press statement issued by the New Delhi-based company Hero MotoCorp.</p> <p>The scooter was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, and since then has been catering to the needs of a global audience.</p> <p>Launched with the iconic tagline <em>‘Why should boys have all the fun’</em>, the Pleasure scooter with its clearly defined positioning has captured the imagination of customers for 10 years, informed the company. Celebrating the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the scooter, the Pleasure has also been introduced in the market with new style and aesthetic elements.</p> <p><strong>New Maestro Edge </strong></p> <p>The all-new Hero Maestro Edge, offers optimum performance with a BS IV compliant 110.9 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine, producing a maximum power output of 8 BHP @7500 RPM and maximum torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5500 RPM, reads the statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the premium scooter comes with unique features, such as key with e-code, mobile charging port, remote seat opening, remote fuel-lid opening, pass switch, service due indicator, side stand indicator and twin parking lamps. </p> <p>Integrated braking system, telescopic front suspension and bigger 12 inch front wheels offer riding comfort and improved stability.</p> <p>Hero Maestro Edge comes in three exciting colours – techno blue, candy blazing red and panther black.</p> <p>The New Maestro Edge will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 181,000</p> <p><strong>New Pleasure </strong></p> <p>The well-established Pleasure scooter has gained strong customer traction over the years. Hero MotoCorp informed that it has introduced the ‘<strong>Pleasure’</strong> scooter in a brand new Avatar for the women riders in Nepal.</p> <p>The ultra-stylish new Pleasure offers an optimum performance with a powerful BS-IV compliant 102 cc engine. The air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine produces a maximum power output of 6.9 BHP (5.15 kW) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.1 Nm @5000 rpm.</p> <p>The youthful new scooter comes with a host of attractive features, such as all time headlamp on (AHO) feature to offer superior safety, mobile charging port, side stand indicator and boot light for added convenience and the Hero-patented ‘integrated braking system’ for riding comfort and improved stability. </p> <p>The new Pleasure comes with stunning new body graphics and three new vibrant color schemes - fiery red, matte grey, matte grey and white.</p> <p>The new Pleasure will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 165,500.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6288', 'image' => '20170830020541_hero.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6504', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MAW Showcases New Skoda Superb at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14th NADA Auto Show.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14<sup>th</sup> NADA Auto Show.</p> <p>Some of the features of the new model include innovative safety systems, comfort, powerful engine. The new Skoda Superb is powered by a new 2.0TDI/130kW (177PS) engine.</p> <p>According to the company, the third-generation Superb is more powerful than ever and yet it is up to 30 per cent more economic thanks to the new and efficient engines and improved aerodynamics.</p> <p>The company informed that the new Superb is available in four colours: candy white, brilliant silver, magnetic brown, and business grey. The price of Skoda Superb in Nepal is Rs 11.6 million.</p> <p> “The new Superb is a strong proof that the brand is expert in design and engineering. It offers unmatched technology, safety standards and unbeatable comfort and space,” said Suraj Manandhar, chief general manager at Skoda MAW, adding, “We have always assured our customers of high degree of functionality, reliability and excellent value for money. The new Superb also features these qualities.”</p> <p>Skoda MAW has announced warranty over the period of four years or up to 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) for Skoda Superb. Skoda Superb is awarded with a number of reputed titles like NDTV Car of the year 2017, Premium Sedan of the year 2017, Auto Express Family Car of the year 2017, Executive Sedan of the Year 2017 etc.</p> <p>The new Superb’s completely redeveloped chassis with MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear axle offers maximum ride stability in challenging situations, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The new Superb is fitted with standard electronic stability control system including multi-collision brake, electronic tyre pressure monitoring, eight airbags, five three-point seat belts with fastening alerts as well as safety headrests,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The car also features XDS+, an enhanced function of the electronic differential lock.</p> <p>According to Skoda MAW, the Innovative lighting systems fitted with bi-xenon lamps including AFS function and LED daytime running lights significantly increase safety at night.</p> <p>The boot capacity is a record in the segment at 625 liters. 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', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. This will provide larger market access to the industries.</p> <p>Prerna Mohan, associate director of strategic planning and implantation, emerging market innovation at Frost & Sullivan; Dipendra Nath Sharma, secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) along with Shrestha and Agrawal expressed their views during the program.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6295', 'image' => '20170831010715_frost.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6511', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Datsun Redi-Go 1.0L now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L.', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L. The Datsun Redi-GO 1 litre model equipped with the iSAT engine features more power, style and convenience for customers, informed the company.</p> <p>The Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L is powered by the intelligent spark automated technology (iSAT) with 1.0L three-cylinder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, to enhance the driving experience for owners, reads a press statement issued by Pioneer Moto Corp.</p> <p>Additionally, it comes with new features such as central locking and remote keyless entry; black interiors; and silver finish on the AC vents and horn pad. The car is available in five body colors- silver, grey, ruby, lime and white. </p> <p>The introductory price for Redi-GO T(O) is Rs 1.975 million and Redi-GO S is Rs 2.025 million in Nepal. Pioneer Motor Corp informed that it has also launched “Datsun Dashainmaya Offer”. Under this offer, every buyer will get cash discount up to Rs 225,000, one-year free insurance, sure shot scratch card up to Rs 500,000, free accessories up to 138,700, exchange facility (on-the-spot valuation + loyalty bonus) and Bumper Datsun Redi- Go through lucky draw.</p> <p>There scheme also offers free road tax, three years warranty and three years free servicing on purchase of Datsun any car.</p> <p>Datsun has 13 authorized sales and service points throughout the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6294', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6510', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bike Announced Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes. Under this scheme, customers can get cash discount upon buying UM bikes and also get a change for Singapore trip through lucky draw. The company informed that its clients can get a cash discount up to Rs 12,000 on purchase of any model of UM bikes. The scheme, which was announced on August 29, will be valid for one month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6293', 'image' => '20170830050843__DSC7901.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6509', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Announces Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. The bank has managed facilities to provide auto loan on the spot at the stall. The bank informed that it is ready to provide loan for personal and commercial use of vehicles for up to seven years at a good rate. The bank also informed that it would not charge additional fees during the auto show.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6292', 'image' => '20170830050213__DSC7865.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6508', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank to Provide Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. The bank informed that it will provide the auto loan at its base rate. The current base rate of the bank is 11.51 percent. The bank’s CEO Govinda Gurung said that the bank floated the idea to assure the customers that they can purchase their favourite vehicles with the backing from the bank. A press statement issued by the bank says that the scheme is available only for a limited period.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6291', 'image' => '20170830050759__DSC7871.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6507', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Proper Marketing and Use of Technology Can Attract More Youths into Farming', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>AUGUST 30: Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.</p> <p>The discussion also explored the reasons why Nepal has not been able to export its agricultural products despite its huge potential.</p> <p>According to Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI (federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nepal has not been able to export enough products due to lack of proper marketing techniques.</p> <p>He also shared that Nepali products have been falling behind due to their poor packaging. “Our farmers are hard working but where we miss out is the packaging. Giving good and innovative ideas about packaging is very important. As packaging is one of the major factors to attract consumers, now it is high time to focus on this issue,” he shared. He suggested to go for public-private partnership for commercial and export-based farming.</p> <p>“The geography and climate of Nepal is highly favorable for agriculture in comparison to many other countries. So, this really needs to be internalised to utilise the opportunity well. But the agricultural products getting good market abroad, when it comes to competing with the products from Africa and India, is very challenging for us,” shared Basanti Pradhan, a member of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association of Nepal (FWEAN) and the CEO of BodhiBriksha Nursery.</p> <p>Similarly, Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air, shared his view that Nepali farmers are not utilising the barren lands properly. Instead of farming regularly, they leave the lands fallow, he said. “The entrepreneurs should make the farmers aware on these issues and take such lands in lease for commercial farming,” he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Mausami Shrestha, business development director of Shreenagar Farming, shared that they have been working to enhance the potential of farmers to produce global agricultural products at the local market. “Braindrain is a major problem in every sector of Nepal and it exits in the agricultural sector as well. So, to keep and attract the potential human resources and youths in the agricultural sector of Nepal, the government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector should focus on bringing new technologies in this sector.</p> <p>According to Micheal C Gonzales, deputy chief of the US Mission in Nepal shared that USAID has been funding many projects to improve the agriculture system. These projects related to farmers, fertilisers and many other aspects of farming have been helping to enhance the potential of farmers and find them market, he shared.</p> <p>“The expo ‘Farm to Table’ is a result of those projects of USAID. Various local agricultural products including pulses, rice and vegetables were displayed during the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6290', 'image' => '20170830040642_US Aid.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6506', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Showcases its Full Range of Global Mobility Solutions at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12<sup>th</sup> edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>The company claimed that it is the only automobile dealer in Nepal offering a full range of innovative mobility solutions from two-wheelers and personal vehicles to small, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses and a range of construction equipment.</p> <p>As a first-ever showcase in Nepal, Mahindra displayed its heavily customized range of SUVs, the showstopper being the Mahindra Thar. With its imposing stance, monstrous 37 inch off-road tyres, custom made bumpers, rock sliders and elevated ground clearance, this customized version of the Thar has been designed by the in-house team at Mahindra, the company said in a statement. Its design is in line with the vehicle’s extreme off road capability that is gaining increasing popularity in the country. Mahindra said its customization is a platform which aims to reach out to individual customers and provide them with vehicles which are truly a reflection of their personality and attitude.</p> <p>“The bold and stunning TUV300, was armoured with a customized kit from Mahindra Genuine Accessories providing a veritable edge to its toughness. Celebrating its first anniversary in Nepal, the Young SUV, the KUV100, was displayed with its special explorer kit giving the customer a choice of customization with head turning accessories,” the statement said.</p> <p>The two-wheeler section saw the launch of the Gusto RS which aims to build a unique riding experience with break free styling and comfort features. The display of the Mojo, marked the successful completion of one year of the flagship bike from the Mahindra stable. </p> <p>In the commercial vehicle portfolio, Mahindra showcased Optimo Tipper and the Earthmaster along with a Loadmaster, supporting the growing transportation and construction needs of Nepal.</p> <p>Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Jadhav, vice president and head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, “We are proud to showcase a full range of mobility solutions from the house of Mahindra, to our consumers in Nepal which is one of our top three export destinations. With the help of our partners for over 25 years, Agni Incorporated and Duggar Brothers and Sons, our Mahindra vehicles have been able to carve out a niche with their unique combination of tough and rugged utility and distinct style. We are a global brand, expanding locally in Nepal. We have appointed Chaitanya Kagalkar, as the country head for Nepal operations, along with an on-ground team and a new local office in Kathmandu to focus on the needs and aspirations of the consumers in this country.” </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6289', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6505', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hero Introduces New Range of Scooters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL)<strong> </strong>has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.</p> <p>Nepal General Marketing, the authorised distributor of Hero in Nepal, unveiled the two new models during the NADA Auto Show at Bhrikutimandap on August 29.</p> <p>Built on a completely new engine and chassis platform, the ‘Maestro Edge’<strong>, </strong>demonstrates the passion for technology and innovation at Hero, reads a press statement issued by the New Delhi-based company Hero MotoCorp.</p> <p>The scooter was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, and since then has been catering to the needs of a global audience.</p> <p>Launched with the iconic tagline <em>‘Why should boys have all the fun’</em>, the Pleasure scooter with its clearly defined positioning has captured the imagination of customers for 10 years, informed the company. Celebrating the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the scooter, the Pleasure has also been introduced in the market with new style and aesthetic elements.</p> <p><strong>New Maestro Edge </strong></p> <p>The all-new Hero Maestro Edge, offers optimum performance with a BS IV compliant 110.9 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine, producing a maximum power output of 8 BHP @7500 RPM and maximum torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5500 RPM, reads the statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the premium scooter comes with unique features, such as key with e-code, mobile charging port, remote seat opening, remote fuel-lid opening, pass switch, service due indicator, side stand indicator and twin parking lamps. </p> <p>Integrated braking system, telescopic front suspension and bigger 12 inch front wheels offer riding comfort and improved stability.</p> <p>Hero Maestro Edge comes in three exciting colours – techno blue, candy blazing red and panther black.</p> <p>The New Maestro Edge will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 181,000</p> <p><strong>New Pleasure </strong></p> <p>The well-established Pleasure scooter has gained strong customer traction over the years. Hero MotoCorp informed that it has introduced the ‘<strong>Pleasure’</strong> scooter in a brand new Avatar for the women riders in Nepal.</p> <p>The ultra-stylish new Pleasure offers an optimum performance with a powerful BS-IV compliant 102 cc engine. The air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine produces a maximum power output of 6.9 BHP (5.15 kW) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.1 Nm @5000 rpm.</p> <p>The youthful new scooter comes with a host of attractive features, such as all time headlamp on (AHO) feature to offer superior safety, mobile charging port, side stand indicator and boot light for added convenience and the Hero-patented ‘integrated braking system’ for riding comfort and improved stability. </p> <p>The new Pleasure comes with stunning new body graphics and three new vibrant color schemes - fiery red, matte grey, matte grey and white.</p> <p>The new Pleasure will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 165,500.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6288', 'image' => '20170830020541_hero.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6504', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MAW Showcases New Skoda Superb at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14th NADA Auto Show.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14<sup>th</sup> NADA Auto Show.</p> <p>Some of the features of the new model include innovative safety systems, comfort, powerful engine. The new Skoda Superb is powered by a new 2.0TDI/130kW (177PS) engine.</p> <p>According to the company, the third-generation Superb is more powerful than ever and yet it is up to 30 per cent more economic thanks to the new and efficient engines and improved aerodynamics.</p> <p>The company informed that the new Superb is available in four colours: candy white, brilliant silver, magnetic brown, and business grey. The price of Skoda Superb in Nepal is Rs 11.6 million.</p> <p> “The new Superb is a strong proof that the brand is expert in design and engineering. It offers unmatched technology, safety standards and unbeatable comfort and space,” said Suraj Manandhar, chief general manager at Skoda MAW, adding, “We have always assured our customers of high degree of functionality, reliability and excellent value for money. The new Superb also features these qualities.”</p> <p>Skoda MAW has announced warranty over the period of four years or up to 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) for Skoda Superb. Skoda Superb is awarded with a number of reputed titles like NDTV Car of the year 2017, Premium Sedan of the year 2017, Auto Express Family Car of the year 2017, Executive Sedan of the Year 2017 etc.</p> <p>The new Superb’s completely redeveloped chassis with MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear axle offers maximum ride stability in challenging situations, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The new Superb is fitted with standard electronic stability control system including multi-collision brake, electronic tyre pressure monitoring, eight airbags, five three-point seat belts with fastening alerts as well as safety headrests,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The car also features XDS+, an enhanced function of the electronic differential lock.</p> <p>According to Skoda MAW, the Innovative lighting systems fitted with bi-xenon lamps including AFS function and LED daytime running lights significantly increase safety at night.</p> <p>The boot capacity is a record in the segment at 625 liters. 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', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. This will provide larger market access to the industries.</p> <p>Prerna Mohan, associate director of strategic planning and implantation, emerging market innovation at Frost & Sullivan; Dipendra Nath Sharma, secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) along with Shrestha and Agrawal expressed their views during the program.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6295', 'image' => '20170831010715_frost.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6511', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Datsun Redi-Go 1.0L now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L.', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L. The Datsun Redi-GO 1 litre model equipped with the iSAT engine features more power, style and convenience for customers, informed the company.</p> <p>The Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L is powered by the intelligent spark automated technology (iSAT) with 1.0L three-cylinder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, to enhance the driving experience for owners, reads a press statement issued by Pioneer Moto Corp.</p> <p>Additionally, it comes with new features such as central locking and remote keyless entry; black interiors; and silver finish on the AC vents and horn pad. The car is available in five body colors- silver, grey, ruby, lime and white. </p> <p>The introductory price for Redi-GO T(O) is Rs 1.975 million and Redi-GO S is Rs 2.025 million in Nepal. Pioneer Motor Corp informed that it has also launched “Datsun Dashainmaya Offer”. Under this offer, every buyer will get cash discount up to Rs 225,000, one-year free insurance, sure shot scratch card up to Rs 500,000, free accessories up to 138,700, exchange facility (on-the-spot valuation + loyalty bonus) and Bumper Datsun Redi- Go through lucky draw.</p> <p>There scheme also offers free road tax, three years warranty and three years free servicing on purchase of Datsun any car.</p> <p>Datsun has 13 authorized sales and service points throughout the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6294', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6510', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bike Announced Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes. Under this scheme, customers can get cash discount upon buying UM bikes and also get a change for Singapore trip through lucky draw. The company informed that its clients can get a cash discount up to Rs 12,000 on purchase of any model of UM bikes. The scheme, which was announced on August 29, will be valid for one month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6293', 'image' => '20170830050843__DSC7901.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6509', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Announces Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. The bank has managed facilities to provide auto loan on the spot at the stall. The bank informed that it is ready to provide loan for personal and commercial use of vehicles for up to seven years at a good rate. The bank also informed that it would not charge additional fees during the auto show.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6292', 'image' => '20170830050213__DSC7865.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6508', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank to Provide Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. The bank informed that it will provide the auto loan at its base rate. The current base rate of the bank is 11.51 percent. The bank’s CEO Govinda Gurung said that the bank floated the idea to assure the customers that they can purchase their favourite vehicles with the backing from the bank. A press statement issued by the bank says that the scheme is available only for a limited period.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6291', 'image' => '20170830050759__DSC7871.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6507', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Proper Marketing and Use of Technology Can Attract More Youths into Farming', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>AUGUST 30: Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.</p> <p>The discussion also explored the reasons why Nepal has not been able to export its agricultural products despite its huge potential.</p> <p>According to Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI (federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nepal has not been able to export enough products due to lack of proper marketing techniques.</p> <p>He also shared that Nepali products have been falling behind due to their poor packaging. “Our farmers are hard working but where we miss out is the packaging. Giving good and innovative ideas about packaging is very important. As packaging is one of the major factors to attract consumers, now it is high time to focus on this issue,” he shared. He suggested to go for public-private partnership for commercial and export-based farming.</p> <p>“The geography and climate of Nepal is highly favorable for agriculture in comparison to many other countries. So, this really needs to be internalised to utilise the opportunity well. But the agricultural products getting good market abroad, when it comes to competing with the products from Africa and India, is very challenging for us,” shared Basanti Pradhan, a member of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association of Nepal (FWEAN) and the CEO of BodhiBriksha Nursery.</p> <p>Similarly, Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air, shared his view that Nepali farmers are not utilising the barren lands properly. Instead of farming regularly, they leave the lands fallow, he said. “The entrepreneurs should make the farmers aware on these issues and take such lands in lease for commercial farming,” he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Mausami Shrestha, business development director of Shreenagar Farming, shared that they have been working to enhance the potential of farmers to produce global agricultural products at the local market. “Braindrain is a major problem in every sector of Nepal and it exits in the agricultural sector as well. So, to keep and attract the potential human resources and youths in the agricultural sector of Nepal, the government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector should focus on bringing new technologies in this sector.</p> <p>According to Micheal C Gonzales, deputy chief of the US Mission in Nepal shared that USAID has been funding many projects to improve the agriculture system. These projects related to farmers, fertilisers and many other aspects of farming have been helping to enhance the potential of farmers and find them market, he shared.</p> <p>“The expo ‘Farm to Table’ is a result of those projects of USAID. Various local agricultural products including pulses, rice and vegetables were displayed during the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6290', 'image' => '20170830040642_US Aid.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6506', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Showcases its Full Range of Global Mobility Solutions at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12<sup>th</sup> edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>The company claimed that it is the only automobile dealer in Nepal offering a full range of innovative mobility solutions from two-wheelers and personal vehicles to small, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses and a range of construction equipment.</p> <p>As a first-ever showcase in Nepal, Mahindra displayed its heavily customized range of SUVs, the showstopper being the Mahindra Thar. With its imposing stance, monstrous 37 inch off-road tyres, custom made bumpers, rock sliders and elevated ground clearance, this customized version of the Thar has been designed by the in-house team at Mahindra, the company said in a statement. Its design is in line with the vehicle’s extreme off road capability that is gaining increasing popularity in the country. Mahindra said its customization is a platform which aims to reach out to individual customers and provide them with vehicles which are truly a reflection of their personality and attitude.</p> <p>“The bold and stunning TUV300, was armoured with a customized kit from Mahindra Genuine Accessories providing a veritable edge to its toughness. Celebrating its first anniversary in Nepal, the Young SUV, the KUV100, was displayed with its special explorer kit giving the customer a choice of customization with head turning accessories,” the statement said.</p> <p>The two-wheeler section saw the launch of the Gusto RS which aims to build a unique riding experience with break free styling and comfort features. The display of the Mojo, marked the successful completion of one year of the flagship bike from the Mahindra stable. </p> <p>In the commercial vehicle portfolio, Mahindra showcased Optimo Tipper and the Earthmaster along with a Loadmaster, supporting the growing transportation and construction needs of Nepal.</p> <p>Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Jadhav, vice president and head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, “We are proud to showcase a full range of mobility solutions from the house of Mahindra, to our consumers in Nepal which is one of our top three export destinations. With the help of our partners for over 25 years, Agni Incorporated and Duggar Brothers and Sons, our Mahindra vehicles have been able to carve out a niche with their unique combination of tough and rugged utility and distinct style. We are a global brand, expanding locally in Nepal. We have appointed Chaitanya Kagalkar, as the country head for Nepal operations, along with an on-ground team and a new local office in Kathmandu to focus on the needs and aspirations of the consumers in this country.” </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6289', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6505', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hero Introduces New Range of Scooters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL)<strong> </strong>has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.</p> <p>Nepal General Marketing, the authorised distributor of Hero in Nepal, unveiled the two new models during the NADA Auto Show at Bhrikutimandap on August 29.</p> <p>Built on a completely new engine and chassis platform, the ‘Maestro Edge’<strong>, </strong>demonstrates the passion for technology and innovation at Hero, reads a press statement issued by the New Delhi-based company Hero MotoCorp.</p> <p>The scooter was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, and since then has been catering to the needs of a global audience.</p> <p>Launched with the iconic tagline <em>‘Why should boys have all the fun’</em>, the Pleasure scooter with its clearly defined positioning has captured the imagination of customers for 10 years, informed the company. Celebrating the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the scooter, the Pleasure has also been introduced in the market with new style and aesthetic elements.</p> <p><strong>New Maestro Edge </strong></p> <p>The all-new Hero Maestro Edge, offers optimum performance with a BS IV compliant 110.9 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine, producing a maximum power output of 8 BHP @7500 RPM and maximum torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5500 RPM, reads the statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the premium scooter comes with unique features, such as key with e-code, mobile charging port, remote seat opening, remote fuel-lid opening, pass switch, service due indicator, side stand indicator and twin parking lamps. </p> <p>Integrated braking system, telescopic front suspension and bigger 12 inch front wheels offer riding comfort and improved stability.</p> <p>Hero Maestro Edge comes in three exciting colours – techno blue, candy blazing red and panther black.</p> <p>The New Maestro Edge will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 181,000</p> <p><strong>New Pleasure </strong></p> <p>The well-established Pleasure scooter has gained strong customer traction over the years. Hero MotoCorp informed that it has introduced the ‘<strong>Pleasure’</strong> scooter in a brand new Avatar for the women riders in Nepal.</p> <p>The ultra-stylish new Pleasure offers an optimum performance with a powerful BS-IV compliant 102 cc engine. The air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine produces a maximum power output of 6.9 BHP (5.15 kW) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.1 Nm @5000 rpm.</p> <p>The youthful new scooter comes with a host of attractive features, such as all time headlamp on (AHO) feature to offer superior safety, mobile charging port, side stand indicator and boot light for added convenience and the Hero-patented ‘integrated braking system’ for riding comfort and improved stability. </p> <p>The new Pleasure comes with stunning new body graphics and three new vibrant color schemes - fiery red, matte grey, matte grey and white.</p> <p>The new Pleasure will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 165,500.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6288', 'image' => '20170830020541_hero.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6504', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MAW Showcases New Skoda Superb at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14th NADA Auto Show.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14<sup>th</sup> NADA Auto Show.</p> <p>Some of the features of the new model include innovative safety systems, comfort, powerful engine. The new Skoda Superb is powered by a new 2.0TDI/130kW (177PS) engine.</p> <p>According to the company, the third-generation Superb is more powerful than ever and yet it is up to 30 per cent more economic thanks to the new and efficient engines and improved aerodynamics.</p> <p>The company informed that the new Superb is available in four colours: candy white, brilliant silver, magnetic brown, and business grey. The price of Skoda Superb in Nepal is Rs 11.6 million.</p> <p> “The new Superb is a strong proof that the brand is expert in design and engineering. It offers unmatched technology, safety standards and unbeatable comfort and space,” said Suraj Manandhar, chief general manager at Skoda MAW, adding, “We have always assured our customers of high degree of functionality, reliability and excellent value for money. The new Superb also features these qualities.”</p> <p>Skoda MAW has announced warranty over the period of four years or up to 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) for Skoda Superb. Skoda Superb is awarded with a number of reputed titles like NDTV Car of the year 2017, Premium Sedan of the year 2017, Auto Express Family Car of the year 2017, Executive Sedan of the Year 2017 etc.</p> <p>The new Superb’s completely redeveloped chassis with MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear axle offers maximum ride stability in challenging situations, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The new Superb is fitted with standard electronic stability control system including multi-collision brake, electronic tyre pressure monitoring, eight airbags, five three-point seat belts with fastening alerts as well as safety headrests,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The car also features XDS+, an enhanced function of the electronic differential lock.</p> <p>According to Skoda MAW, the Innovative lighting systems fitted with bi-xenon lamps including AFS function and LED daytime running lights significantly increase safety at night.</p> <p>The boot capacity is a record in the segment at 625 liters. 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', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: City Express Money Transfer launched its festival promotion campaign ‘Utsav Express’ on September 3. During the three-month long campaign which will end on December 1, City Express will announce winners selected through lucky draw on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company has announced Renault KWID RXL car as bumper prize along with every day prize of 1 tola silver coins, caps, t-shirts and key rings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To add further delight and ensure wider participation, company said it will reward OPPO mobile phone for one person each week and one LG refrigerator for a lucky draw winner each month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Issuing a press statement, City Express said all customers sending money during this period through City Express Money Transfer will be eligible to participate for all prizes throughout the campaign. City Express calls everyone to be a part of its Utsav Express campaign and celebrate the festivals.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6301', 'image' => '20170903123949_city.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6517', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Western Union Comes Up With "Sambandha Ko Utsav" Campaign', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav".', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">September 3: Western Union Foundation and Western Union agents in Nepal have launched consumer promoting campaign during Dashain and Tihar with the theme "Sambandha Ko Utsav". The campaign intends to bring people together who are working abroad and cannot attend Nepali’s biggest festival, the company said in a statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">“Western Union Money Transfer, which has always been instrumental in bringing near and dear ones together with its services, has launched the promotion offer in which its customers can win recharge cards to Samsung mobile sets through lucky draw,” the statement said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the theme of bringing people closer by providing them opportunity to talk to their dear ones, Western Union Money Transfer said it is giving recharge cards of Rs 50 to Rs 500 and is also giving away Samsung J7 Pro mobile handset every week.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This offer will provide customers a valuable opportunity to talk heartily with friends and relatives. The campaign will start on September 3 and end on September 28.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The campaign targets to bring relatives closer by facilitating easy communication among relatives and making this festive season more fun oriented and enjoyable, the statement further said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Western Union Company is a leading company in global payment services and its provides its customers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-09-03', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6300', 'image' => '20170903122600_Mnemonic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-09-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6516', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal’s import increases by 23.57 percent', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Nepal has imported goods worth Rs 86.7 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2017/18. The import has increased by 23.57 percent as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year, according to date provided by the Department of Customs. In fiscal year 2016/17, the country had imported goods worth Rs 70 billion in the first one month.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export has decreased in the review period. Nepal’s export in the first month of the current fiscal year was Rs 6.70 billion. This is 3.5 percent less than the export during the corresponding period of last fiscal year. Nepal had exported goods worth Rs 7 billion in the last fiscal year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the review period, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached 80 billion with a 26.5 percent increase, as per the data provided by the Department of Customs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total transaction of Rs 93 billion in the first month of this FY, Nepal faced a trade deficit mainly due to the import of petroleum products and iron rods.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Petroleum products worth Rs 9.91 billion and iron rods worth Rs 12 billion were imported during the review period.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export of goods has been negligible as compared to the import. Nepal exported tea worth Rs 720 million and carpet worth Rs 600 million.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Experts have said that the increase in import and decrease in export has had negative impact on the economy of the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Export Council of Nepal’s President Surendra Kumar Shrestha said that foreign trade imbalance is rising due to internal problems like hurdles in export, energy crisis, political instability among other issues. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6299', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6515', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => '15,000 People Visit NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: The number of visitors at the NADA Auto Show is on the rise. A considerable number of visitors were present at Bhrikutimandap on the second day of the expo on Wednesday, August 31.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A total of 15,000 people have visited the stalls of the six-day auto show organized jointly by Nepal Automobiles Dealers Association (NADA) and Global Exposition and Management Service, informed NADA’s General Secretary Krishna Dulal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He informed that there has been more bookings this year as compared to the last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides displaying vehicles of renowned brands, the auto show also features new technologies, vehicle security gadgets, spare parts, lubricants, tyres, garage tools, batteries as well as other accessories. Besides, insurance service and auto loan are also available at the show.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Altogether 90 companies have installed 130 stalls during the auto show which will conclude on Sunday, September 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The visitors can win a 230 cc UM Commando bike as bumper prize from the entrance ticket. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6298', 'image' => '20170831015755__DSC7844.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6514', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Janata Bank to Provide Rs 2.5 Million for Flood Victims', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">August 31: Janata Bank has decided to deposit Rs 2.5 million at the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the recent flood victims. The bank’s employees will contribute their one day’s salary and the board of directors will provide Rs 10,000 each for the fund. The remaining amount will be provided by the bank, according to a press statement issued by the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6297', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6513', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Him Electronics Launches Q LED during dealers’ meet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">August 31: Him Electronics Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung in Nepal, organized a dealers' meet on August 27 at Soaltee Crown Plaza Kathmandu.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">During the event, the company launched Samsung QLED TV (the next innovation in TV) in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">More than 400 dealers from across the nation actively participated in the dealers' meet, the company said in a statement. Yubeon Won, country head of Samsung for Nepal and managing director of Him Electronics Shekhar Golchha addressed the dealers.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Some of the features of QLED are:</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Picture</strong></span><br /> With exclusive Quantum Dots that turn light into perfect color, the QLED TV is the first of its kind to achieve 100% color volume. That means color doesn’t fade, even in the brightest scenes.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>100 percent Color Volume</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Samsung QLED TVs have 100 percent color volume and over a billion precise colors thanks to the exclusive Quantum Dots. Viewers can experience rich, perfect colors that stay true, even when the brightest scenes would normally wash out color on other TVs, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Bold contrast, day or night</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Q Contrast</strong></span><br /> Watching TV during the day in a brightly lit room can be challenging, but Samsung’s QLED cuts through with superior peak brightness only on the parts of the screen that need it.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Qewing Angle</strong></span><br /> This new set helps viewers watch the TV with ease from every angle. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-09-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6296', 'image' => '20170831012807_Picture.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6512', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Introduce Online Application', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. ', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is planning to introduce online application for its services from this fiscal year. Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) can submit documents in digital form once the plans get implemented.</p> <p>Deputy Governor of NRB Shiba Raj Shrestha informed this during a webinar meeting on ‘Exploring Nepal’s Economic Transformation – Seizing Investment’ organized in the capital by Frost & Sullivan on August 30.</p> <p>Shrestha also highlighted the need of establishing robust financial infrastructure and policy changes to facilitate the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI).</p> <p>“We hope that recent reforms in FDI policies will be instrumental in promoting investment-friendly environment in Nepal,” he mentioned.</p> <p>Similarly, Anuj Agrawal, vice-president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) commented that Nepal falls under one of the best countries for FDI. According to him, the domestic investment is also booming which is a very positive sign from economic perspective. “We need better marketing to highlight the feasibility and potential of our market,” he said.</p> <p>The discussion also focused on One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, an initiative takeb China to connect 65 countries linking them through a network of transport infrastructure and industrial parks. Likewise, the webinar highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)’s Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) which will entail investment in integrated border check posts allowing member countries to seamlessly pass country borders through electronically tracked vehicles and permits issued online. This will provide larger market access to the industries.</p> <p>Prerna Mohan, associate director of strategic planning and implantation, emerging market innovation at Frost & Sullivan; Dipendra Nath Sharma, secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) along with Shrestha and Agrawal expressed their views during the program.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6295', 'image' => '20170831010715_frost.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6511', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Datsun Redi-Go 1.0L now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L.', 'content' => '<p>August 31: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Datsun vehicles in Nepal, launched the Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L. The Datsun Redi-GO 1 litre model equipped with the iSAT engine features more power, style and convenience for customers, informed the company.</p> <p>The Datsun Redi-GO 1.0L is powered by the intelligent spark automated technology (iSAT) with 1.0L three-cylinder fuel efficient engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, to enhance the driving experience for owners, reads a press statement issued by Pioneer Moto Corp.</p> <p>Additionally, it comes with new features such as central locking and remote keyless entry; black interiors; and silver finish on the AC vents and horn pad. The car is available in five body colors- silver, grey, ruby, lime and white. </p> <p>The introductory price for Redi-GO T(O) is Rs 1.975 million and Redi-GO S is Rs 2.025 million in Nepal. Pioneer Motor Corp informed that it has also launched “Datsun Dashainmaya Offer”. Under this offer, every buyer will get cash discount up to Rs 225,000, one-year free insurance, sure shot scratch card up to Rs 500,000, free accessories up to 138,700, exchange facility (on-the-spot valuation + loyalty bonus) and Bumper Datsun Redi- Go through lucky draw.</p> <p>There scheme also offers free road tax, three years warranty and three years free servicing on purchase of Datsun any car.</p> <p>Datsun has 13 authorized sales and service points throughout the country.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-31', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6294', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-31 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6510', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'UM Bike Announced Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: IME Automotives, the authorised distributor of UM bikes, has announced cash discount on purchase of the bikes. Under this scheme, customers can get cash discount upon buying UM bikes and also get a change for Singapore trip through lucky draw. The company informed that its clients can get a cash discount up to Rs 12,000 on purchase of any model of UM bikes. The scheme, which was announced on August 29, will be valid for one month.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6293', 'image' => '20170830050843__DSC7901.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6509', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NIC Asia Bank Announces Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'August 31: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: NIC Asia Bank has opened a stall at NADA Auto Shot, which kicked off at Bhrikutimandap on Tuesday, August 29, with a view to support the customers. The bank has managed facilities to provide auto loan on the spot at the stall. The bank informed that it is ready to provide loan for personal and commercial use of vehicles for up to seven years at a good rate. The bank also informed that it would not charge additional fees during the auto show.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6292', 'image' => '20170830050213__DSC7865.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6508', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Civil Bank to Provide Auto Loan during NADA Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. ', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Civil Bank has announced to provide auto loan during the NADA Auto Show. The bank informed that it will provide the auto loan at its base rate. The current base rate of the bank is 11.51 percent. The bank’s CEO Govinda Gurung said that the bank floated the idea to assure the customers that they can purchase their favourite vehicles with the backing from the bank. A press statement issued by the bank says that the scheme is available only for a limited period.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-09-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6291', 'image' => '20170830050759__DSC7871.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6507', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Proper Marketing and Use of Technology Can Attract More Youths into Farming', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>AUGUST 30: Farm to Table, a discussion programme and expo on agriculture organised jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Kathmandu-based US Embassy on August 29 focused on highlighting the issues faced by the agriculture entrepreneurs of Nepal.</p> <p>The discussion also explored the reasons why Nepal has not been able to export its agricultural products despite its huge potential.</p> <p>According to Suraj Vaidya, former president of FNCCI (federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nepal has not been able to export enough products due to lack of proper marketing techniques.</p> <p>He also shared that Nepali products have been falling behind due to their poor packaging. “Our farmers are hard working but where we miss out is the packaging. Giving good and innovative ideas about packaging is very important. As packaging is one of the major factors to attract consumers, now it is high time to focus on this issue,” he shared. He suggested to go for public-private partnership for commercial and export-based farming.</p> <p>“The geography and climate of Nepal is highly favorable for agriculture in comparison to many other countries. So, this really needs to be internalised to utilise the opportunity well. But the agricultural products getting good market abroad, when it comes to competing with the products from Africa and India, is very challenging for us,” shared Basanti Pradhan, a member of Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association of Nepal (FWEAN) and the CEO of BodhiBriksha Nursery.</p> <p>Similarly, Birendra Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air, shared his view that Nepali farmers are not utilising the barren lands properly. Instead of farming regularly, they leave the lands fallow, he said. “The entrepreneurs should make the farmers aware on these issues and take such lands in lease for commercial farming,” he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Mausami Shrestha, business development director of Shreenagar Farming, shared that they have been working to enhance the potential of farmers to produce global agricultural products at the local market. “Braindrain is a major problem in every sector of Nepal and it exits in the agricultural sector as well. So, to keep and attract the potential human resources and youths in the agricultural sector of Nepal, the government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector should focus on bringing new technologies in this sector.</p> <p>According to Micheal C Gonzales, deputy chief of the US Mission in Nepal shared that USAID has been funding many projects to improve the agriculture system. These projects related to farmers, fertilisers and many other aspects of farming have been helping to enhance the potential of farmers and find them market, he shared.</p> <p>“The expo ‘Farm to Table’ is a result of those projects of USAID. Various local agricultural products including pulses, rice and vegetables were displayed during the event.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6290', 'image' => '20170830040642_US Aid.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6506', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mahindra Showcases its Full Range of Global Mobility Solutions at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12th edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd showcased its full range of global mobility solutions at the 12<sup>th</sup> edition of the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Auto Show 2017.</p> <p>The company claimed that it is the only automobile dealer in Nepal offering a full range of innovative mobility solutions from two-wheelers and personal vehicles to small, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses and a range of construction equipment.</p> <p>As a first-ever showcase in Nepal, Mahindra displayed its heavily customized range of SUVs, the showstopper being the Mahindra Thar. With its imposing stance, monstrous 37 inch off-road tyres, custom made bumpers, rock sliders and elevated ground clearance, this customized version of the Thar has been designed by the in-house team at Mahindra, the company said in a statement. Its design is in line with the vehicle’s extreme off road capability that is gaining increasing popularity in the country. Mahindra said its customization is a platform which aims to reach out to individual customers and provide them with vehicles which are truly a reflection of their personality and attitude.</p> <p>“The bold and stunning TUV300, was armoured with a customized kit from Mahindra Genuine Accessories providing a veritable edge to its toughness. Celebrating its first anniversary in Nepal, the Young SUV, the KUV100, was displayed with its special explorer kit giving the customer a choice of customization with head turning accessories,” the statement said.</p> <p>The two-wheeler section saw the launch of the Gusto RS which aims to build a unique riding experience with break free styling and comfort features. The display of the Mojo, marked the successful completion of one year of the flagship bike from the Mahindra stable. </p> <p>In the commercial vehicle portfolio, Mahindra showcased Optimo Tipper and the Earthmaster along with a Loadmaster, supporting the growing transportation and construction needs of Nepal.</p> <p>Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Jadhav, vice president and head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, “We are proud to showcase a full range of mobility solutions from the house of Mahindra, to our consumers in Nepal which is one of our top three export destinations. With the help of our partners for over 25 years, Agni Incorporated and Duggar Brothers and Sons, our Mahindra vehicles have been able to carve out a niche with their unique combination of tough and rugged utility and distinct style. We are a global brand, expanding locally in Nepal. We have appointed Chaitanya Kagalkar, as the country head for Nepal operations, along with an on-ground team and a new local office in Kathmandu to focus on the needs and aspirations of the consumers in this country.” </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6289', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6505', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Hero Introduces New Range of Scooters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => ' Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL)<strong> </strong>has launched its new range of scooters – Maestro Edge and Pleasure - in Nepal.</p> <p>Nepal General Marketing, the authorised distributor of Hero in Nepal, unveiled the two new models during the NADA Auto Show at Bhrikutimandap on August 29.</p> <p>Built on a completely new engine and chassis platform, the ‘Maestro Edge’<strong>, </strong>demonstrates the passion for technology and innovation at Hero, reads a press statement issued by the New Delhi-based company Hero MotoCorp.</p> <p>The scooter was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, and since then has been catering to the needs of a global audience.</p> <p>Launched with the iconic tagline <em>‘Why should boys have all the fun’</em>, the Pleasure scooter with its clearly defined positioning has captured the imagination of customers for 10 years, informed the company. Celebrating the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the scooter, the Pleasure has also been introduced in the market with new style and aesthetic elements.</p> <p><strong>New Maestro Edge </strong></p> <p>The all-new Hero Maestro Edge, offers optimum performance with a BS IV compliant 110.9 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine, producing a maximum power output of 8 BHP @7500 RPM and maximum torque of 8.7 Nm @ 5500 RPM, reads the statement.</p> <p>According to the company, the premium scooter comes with unique features, such as key with e-code, mobile charging port, remote seat opening, remote fuel-lid opening, pass switch, service due indicator, side stand indicator and twin parking lamps. </p> <p>Integrated braking system, telescopic front suspension and bigger 12 inch front wheels offer riding comfort and improved stability.</p> <p>Hero Maestro Edge comes in three exciting colours – techno blue, candy blazing red and panther black.</p> <p>The New Maestro Edge will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 181,000</p> <p><strong>New Pleasure </strong></p> <p>The well-established Pleasure scooter has gained strong customer traction over the years. Hero MotoCorp informed that it has introduced the ‘<strong>Pleasure’</strong> scooter in a brand new Avatar for the women riders in Nepal.</p> <p>The ultra-stylish new Pleasure offers an optimum performance with a powerful BS-IV compliant 102 cc engine. The air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder OHC engine produces a maximum power output of 6.9 BHP (5.15 kW) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 8.1 Nm @5000 rpm.</p> <p>The youthful new scooter comes with a host of attractive features, such as all time headlamp on (AHO) feature to offer superior safety, mobile charging port, side stand indicator and boot light for added convenience and the Hero-patented ‘integrated braking system’ for riding comfort and improved stability. </p> <p>The new Pleasure comes with stunning new body graphics and three new vibrant color schemes - fiery red, matte grey, matte grey and white.</p> <p>The new Pleasure will be available across Hero dealerships with a starting price of Rs 165,500.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-08-30', 'modified' => '2017-08-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '6288', 'image' => '20170830020541_hero.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-08-30 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '6504', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'MAW Showcases New Skoda Superb at NADA Auto Show', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14th NADA Auto Show.', 'content' => '<p>August 30: Skoda MAW, the authorized distributor of Skoda cars in Nepal, has showcased the third generation of its flagship model, the new Skoda Superb for the first time in Nepal during the ongoing 14<sup>th</sup> NADA Auto Show.</p> <p>Some of the features of the new model include innovative safety systems, comfort, powerful engine. The new Skoda Superb is powered by a new 2.0TDI/130kW (177PS) engine.</p> <p>According to the company, the third-generation Superb is more powerful than ever and yet it is up to 30 per cent more economic thanks to the new and efficient engines and improved aerodynamics.</p> <p>The company informed that the new Superb is available in four colours: candy white, brilliant silver, magnetic brown, and business grey. The price of Skoda Superb in Nepal is Rs 11.6 million.</p> <p> “The new Superb is a strong proof that the brand is expert in design and engineering. It offers unmatched technology, safety standards and unbeatable comfort and space,” said Suraj Manandhar, chief general manager at Skoda MAW, adding, “We have always assured our customers of high degree of functionality, reliability and excellent value for money. The new Superb also features these qualities.”</p> <p>Skoda MAW has announced warranty over the period of four years or up to 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) for Skoda Superb. Skoda Superb is awarded with a number of reputed titles like NDTV Car of the year 2017, Premium Sedan of the year 2017, Auto Express Family Car of the year 2017, Executive Sedan of the Year 2017 etc.</p> <p>The new Superb’s completely redeveloped chassis with MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear axle offers maximum ride stability in challenging situations, reads a press statement issued by the company.</p> <p>“The new Superb is fitted with standard electronic stability control system including multi-collision brake, electronic tyre pressure monitoring, eight airbags, five three-point seat belts with fastening alerts as well as safety headrests,” reads the statement.</p> <p>The car also features XDS+, an enhanced function of the electronic differential lock.</p> <p>According to Skoda MAW, the Innovative lighting systems fitted with bi-xenon lamps including AFS function and LED daytime running lights significantly increase safety at night.</p> <p>The boot capacity is a record in the segment at 625 liters. 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Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25