February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of…

February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of…
February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press…
February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent…
February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13th year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market…
February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in…
February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address…
February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12…
February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation…
February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the…
February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development. Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development…
February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13th anniversary on February…
February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad.…
February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC…
February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive…
February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the…
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STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, it is bearing the huge loss as salt is being sold at a lower price than its imported price. "As the loss is increasing yearly, STC has proposed for raising the salt price by Rs 7 per packet (one kg)," said Surya Prasad Shrestha, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Supplies.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">If the government approves the proposed price, the salt will cost Rs 25 per packet in the domestic market. It costs Rs. 18 in the market now.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, the per-packet of salt costs Rs 21 at present while importing from India. However, the STC sells the salt at Rs 16.50 per packet to dealers resulting in a loss of Rs 5 per packet.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"Even though salt comes with an increased price from India, the government does not approve raise in salt price which has caused huge loss to STC," said Kumar Rajbhandari, General Manager of the Salt Trading Ltd. "We proposed an increase in price of 'Aayo Nun'( iodized salt) three years back, but the government kept mum about the matter."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">STC has clarified that if the government provides a grant equivalent to the loss of Rs 350 million, the proposed raise in salt price will be withdrawn. According to a source, STC will make a profit of Rs 1.50 if it increases the price at the moment. However, the corporation might close down due to accumulated loss if the price remains the same.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In order to raise the salt price, Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary of the Supply Ministry has to take a decision. According to Rajbhandari, a team of the Ministry is analyzing the issue. The STC transacts salt amounting to Rs. 2 billion annually.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Ministry Spokesperson Shrestha says that a serious study is needed before rising rice as salt is an essential commodity.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5095', 'image' => '20170206025842_stc.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur 'School Immuno Champ 2016' Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The program announced Galaxy Public School, Reliance International Academy, Nepal APF School, Holyvision School, DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwo Bharati School and Premier International School of Kathmandu as the winners. The winner schools were provided prizes by representatives of Dabur Nepal and Vayodha Hospital. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5094', 'image' => '20170206115621_dabur nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Share Brokers Companies Operating in Biratnagar Reaches 5', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the securities board of Nepal (SEBON) gave approval to share brokers to expand their remote working station (RWS), the broker companies are prioritising expansion of their branches in Biratnagar. Among the total share broker companies, 41 companies have obtained approval to operate RWS outside the capital.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Biratnagar, Broker no 50 'crystal Kanchenjunga Securities', Broker no 28 'Srikrishna Securities' and Broker no 10 'Pragyan Securities' are preparing to start their branches. Previously, Agrawal Securities and Nepal Investment and Securities Trading have been giving their services in the area.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Earlier, when share broker companies were centralised in Kathmandu, investors from outside valley were compelled to visit the capital during each share transaction which was more of the hassles to the investors. However, after the decentralisation of share broker companies, increase in investment along with end of dominant practices of limited big investors is expected in the domestic share market. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5093', 'image' => '20170206112655_stock brokers.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Celebrates 13th Anniversary', 'sub_title' => 'Major challenge in protecting market share', 'summary' => 'February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13th year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13<sup>th</sup> year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At the anniversary programme organised on February 4, Minister for Information and Communications Surendra Karki suggested that NT should take necessary strategy so that the customers can use more and more data and calls. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Digambar Jha, chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) at the programme said that it was a matter of pride that being a government company, NT has arrived in the present stage through competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the challenges in the upcoming days will be that the company has to move ahead in the market by introducing new technology by maintaining its quality. “There is no situation to stay satisfied by looking at the income of the previous year,” he said, adding, “The market of the company is decreasing and the company should be alert on it.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As an alternative for the government-owned companies which need to compete commercially, the government has made arrangement for a system to make our own procurement regulations on as an alternative to the public procurement Act in government offices. Jha suggested that NT that the company take benefit from this kind of regulation and move ahead for a strong competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is providing fix-line, mobile, VSAT, internet and other value added services. Likewise, the company has also recently started 4G service for the first time in the country.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:638px"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Discount in NT Service</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> On the occasion of the 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary, Nepal Telecom has provided discount on different services. For the new GSM pre-paid customers, the company is providing 400 Mb data for four days with 100 Mb per day. Similarly, for GSM network customers, the company has provided 100 Mb Facebook data package on Rs 20 valid for five days.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Likewise, NT will provide GSM night data package at Rs 40 on 500 Mb for seven days and 1200 Mb data on Rs 85 valid for 15 days. In the same way under GSM data offer, the company has provided 200 Mb data for seven days at Rs 130 and on 500 Mb data package for 15 days at Rs 300 and the company is providing same data package as bonus offer. Meanwhile, under CDMA data offer, NT is providing 200 Mb at Rs 75 valid for seven days and 500 Mb data at Rs 175 for 15 days. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> The company has re-started CRBT service and has provided free service for 15 days with one song per day. In the same way, on NTPro service, the company is giving 50 percent discount on incoming call keeping the rate at Rs three per minute from February 4.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Also, the company is providing 10 percent bonus on the recharge of Rs 50, Rs. 100 and Rs. 200 and 15 percent bonus on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 from February 5.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is implementing new rate on few services valid from February 12 under which unlimited ADSL package will be available with additional bandwidth on existing monthly rate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The additional bandwidth will be made available 256 Kbps for at Rs 900 instead of 192 Kbps, 512 Kbps at Rs 1,500 instead of 384 Kbps and 768 Kbps for Rs 2,700 instead of available 512. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, the monthly port charge of internet and intranet lease service has been decreased from Rs 500 to Rs 100, copper lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 200 from Rs 500 and optical lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 300 from Rs 1,000.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides this, 25 free calls are provided in landline service from February 12 to March 13.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5092', 'image' => '20170205044120_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chaudhary Group and Nimbus Group to Incubate Startups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.</p> <p>They were speaking at a programme entitled 'Finance Your Dream' organised here on February 3 by the Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI), a non-profit organisation that runs social innovation and business incubation hubs in Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.</p> <p>At the programme, Nirvana Chaudhary shared his thoughts on young entrepreneur's challenges in access of finance. Along with that, he also shared about CG's commitment to support young startups with information technology bent.</p> <p>"Being an entrepreneur, we feel more responsible towards improving the entrepreneurial eco-system, so, we are making a large chunk of money available for such young entrepreneurs," he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Anand Bagaria spoke about the importance of incubation hubs which create an environment where entrepreneurship ideas are brought into the business world.</p> <p>"The core idea for a business startup can come both ways. We generally think it comes from the entrepreneur and then get supported by investors. However, many a times, it also comes from investors and picked up by the young entrepreneurial talents," he added.</p> <p>Prashant Singh, Founder of HCI, while opening the event said, "The biggest social imperative of the day in Nepal is to create a large number of employment opportunities for the country's youth that are leaving us for abroad. It is possible only through creating an enabling atmosphere for setting up businesses that create most employments."</p> <p>The programme was participated in by around 400 young entrepreneurs. The organizers of the programme shared that the event expected to attract many entrepreneurial ideas that would be further shaped at HCI incubation hubs. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5091', 'image' => '20170205042402_cg2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government rolls out Capital Market Expansion Strategy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address th', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address the problems related with capital market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government is adapting sectorial diversification promotion strategy to promote currently uniform and sluggishly developed capital market. It is also formulating improved law and regulatory practices for merchandise market. The strategy also mentions of easing investment from domestic and international institutional investors in Nepali securities market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In a due process, the government will restructure Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), encourage good governance in NEPSE and listed companies and improve legal and regulatory structure for CDS and clearing. The government, citing lack of good governance and management in NEPSE and ineffective supervision of SEBON on NEPSE and CDS due to their capital structure, has formulated the policies. It is directed toward minimising or extracting government ownership in NEPSE and CDS.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the government is rolling out the strategy of expanding securities traders' service sector, encourage participations of general people and improve regulatory and supervisory practices of capital market. The ministry said that the Nepali capital market is still trapped in its initial phase.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the implementation of the policy, daily transaction amount of securities market is expected to reach Rs 2 billion. Similarly, investors with D-mat account will be increased to 500,000. Moreover, participations from all sectors of the economy in the capital market will be mechanised. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5090', 'image' => '20170205013612_sebon.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 1.57 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.26 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 236.9 million and Rs 78.9 million as FD in 'B' listed and 'C' listed BFIs. The bank has applied 11 conditions to invest the fund in the listed BFIs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The NRB has issued a notice in which the interested BFIs are asked to submitted a duly sealed price quotation form with the specified amount the BFIs willing to take as FD by February 5 1500 hours. The BFIs willing to take the FD must have come into operation for two years and should have minimum capital fund. The BFIs must fulfil the categories including the non-performing loan should be less than 5 per cent of total loan extension, net liquid assets should meet 20 per cent or more of the total domestic deposits will be eligible. According to NRB, the BFIs must have maintained the loan, domestic deposit and primary capital proportion as per the timely set standard by the central bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the BFIs earning operating profit in last FY and having real estate investment not exceeding NRB set limit can also participate in the FD plan. However, BFIs leaded by Directors, CEO or Executive Directors against whom NRB has taken action will not get an opportunity to participate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, BFIs completing minimum of 6 months from the Prompt Corrective Action taken by NRB can also apply for the deposit. NRB has also set a condition where the BFIs must have issued the shares allocated to general public.<br /> Likewise, the BFIs which are not announced problematic or completed 6 months since announced problem free are also allowed to apply for the fixed deposit of NRB. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5089', 'image' => '20170205120113_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Army and NIBL honour Microfinance Entrepreneur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation le', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation letter as the best entrepreneur. The duo honoured Bam in the Far-Western Former Army Conference organise by Nepal Army Welfare Board in Dhangadi. Bam uplifted her livelihood through livestock farming by taking microfinance loan from the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5088', 'image' => '20170205115012_nibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Force Motors Organises Customers Meet Program in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the same occasion, Niran KC, Branch Manager of Aayam for Pokhara said that ten more buses have been booked for Bhimad Aaram Trasport. Aayam Intercontinental is the authorised distributor of light vehicles of Force brand as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5087', 'image' => '20170205112718_force motors.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV Transmission Line Inaugurated', 'sub_title' => 'Electrification main base of development: PM', 'summary' => 'February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development. Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khimti-Dhalkebar line is the first transmission line of the country with the largest capacity of 220 KV so far. Before this, there were only 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV transmission lines. The construction of the Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV double circuit transmission line was started 17 years ago and is 74 kilometers long.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Energy Minister Janardan Sharma informed that through Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line, the electricity generated from different hydropower projects of the country can be transmitted in an integrated manner. “All national pride hydropower projects from now onwards will be constructed with the investment of the people of the concerned provinces,” he added.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), informed that the project was completed with an investment of Rs 213.2 million. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5086', 'image' => '20170203044255_khimti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Supports Hospitals on the Occasion of Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13th anniversary on February 2.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary on February 2.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion, NT provided 15 special wheelchairs to Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Sanga, Kavre. Similarly, the company provided 150 units and 100 units of blankets for infants to Maternity Hospital and Patan Hospital respectively. Moreover, it also handed over 100 blankets each and one mobile charging station each to Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal Heart Centre, informed the company in a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kamini Rajbhandari, Managing Director along with Deputy Managing Director, Director and other senior Officers handed over the materials to the hospitals. "NT distributed the materials to the hospitals as per the corporate social responsibility of the company," said Rajbhandari. The NT is celebrating its anniversary by organising various programs on February 4. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5085', 'image' => '20170203012708_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OTTO Launched in Nepal with Flagship Model OTTO Mark', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the OTTO MARK is designed in Singapore which comes with a cinematic 6 inch wide and 2.5D curved HD IPS Display. It has full metal back panel and thin bezels. Besides, it has a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB. The camera offers 13MP Auto-focus on the rear and 8MP in front. It has fast charging 3845mAh battery. The OTTO MARK is powered by Mediatek MT6735, 64 bit Quad-core processor and is integrated with Android Marshmallow 6.0 system. It adapts Dual SIM, Dual Stand-by modes and supports 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, and GSM networks. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The OTTO MARK also offers 360 degree fast finger recognition on the rear and dedicated hardware Gyroscope sensor which enhances user experience in gaming and virtual reality applications. Furthermore, it has special control networking system which enables users to restrict usage of data by unwanted applications. It also has FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) where users can update their handset firmware over the carrier network," reads the statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> The company said that the smartphone has been priced at Rs 19,996 in the Nepali market. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/otto.jpg" style="height:533px; width:800px" /></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5084', 'image' => '20170203010503_otto 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC New Aircraft 'Gauthali' Lands In Kathmandu on Feb 1', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC received its second aircraft as a part of an aircraft deal between Nepal and China, informed NAC.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the agreement carried out between Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chinese manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer shall provide maintenance and spare parts services in Nepal upon any technical difficulties in the aircrafts. The ministry has also finalised insurance amount related issues with the Chinese counterparts. The aircraft will make a flight to rural mountainous areas of Nepal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5083', 'image' => '20170203124147_nac.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khatiwada Wins Mahindra Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Agni Moto Inc provided Rs 500,000 cash prize to Hari Khatiwada under the scheme. Khatiwada had bought Mahindra scooter from Sai Automobile Plaza, Jhapa. He won the prize through scratch card offer under the scheme. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5082', 'image' => '20170203114850_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Offer of Lalitpur Mobile Expo', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the organiser.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. 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STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, it is bearing the huge loss as salt is being sold at a lower price than its imported price. "As the loss is increasing yearly, STC has proposed for raising the salt price by Rs 7 per packet (one kg)," said Surya Prasad Shrestha, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Supplies.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">If the government approves the proposed price, the salt will cost Rs 25 per packet in the domestic market. It costs Rs. 18 in the market now.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, the per-packet of salt costs Rs 21 at present while importing from India. However, the STC sells the salt at Rs 16.50 per packet to dealers resulting in a loss of Rs 5 per packet.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"Even though salt comes with an increased price from India, the government does not approve raise in salt price which has caused huge loss to STC," said Kumar Rajbhandari, General Manager of the Salt Trading Ltd. "We proposed an increase in price of 'Aayo Nun'( iodized salt) three years back, but the government kept mum about the matter."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">STC has clarified that if the government provides a grant equivalent to the loss of Rs 350 million, the proposed raise in salt price will be withdrawn. According to a source, STC will make a profit of Rs 1.50 if it increases the price at the moment. However, the corporation might close down due to accumulated loss if the price remains the same.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In order to raise the salt price, Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary of the Supply Ministry has to take a decision. According to Rajbhandari, a team of the Ministry is analyzing the issue. The STC transacts salt amounting to Rs. 2 billion annually.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Ministry Spokesperson Shrestha says that a serious study is needed before rising rice as salt is an essential commodity.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5095', 'image' => '20170206025842_stc.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur 'School Immuno Champ 2016' Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The program announced Galaxy Public School, Reliance International Academy, Nepal APF School, Holyvision School, DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwo Bharati School and Premier International School of Kathmandu as the winners. The winner schools were provided prizes by representatives of Dabur Nepal and Vayodha Hospital. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5094', 'image' => '20170206115621_dabur nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Share Brokers Companies Operating in Biratnagar Reaches 5', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the securities board of Nepal (SEBON) gave approval to share brokers to expand their remote working station (RWS), the broker companies are prioritising expansion of their branches in Biratnagar. Among the total share broker companies, 41 companies have obtained approval to operate RWS outside the capital.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Biratnagar, Broker no 50 'crystal Kanchenjunga Securities', Broker no 28 'Srikrishna Securities' and Broker no 10 'Pragyan Securities' are preparing to start their branches. Previously, Agrawal Securities and Nepal Investment and Securities Trading have been giving their services in the area.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Earlier, when share broker companies were centralised in Kathmandu, investors from outside valley were compelled to visit the capital during each share transaction which was more of the hassles to the investors. However, after the decentralisation of share broker companies, increase in investment along with end of dominant practices of limited big investors is expected in the domestic share market. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5093', 'image' => '20170206112655_stock brokers.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Celebrates 13th Anniversary', 'sub_title' => 'Major challenge in protecting market share', 'summary' => 'February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13th year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13<sup>th</sup> year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At the anniversary programme organised on February 4, Minister for Information and Communications Surendra Karki suggested that NT should take necessary strategy so that the customers can use more and more data and calls. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Digambar Jha, chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) at the programme said that it was a matter of pride that being a government company, NT has arrived in the present stage through competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the challenges in the upcoming days will be that the company has to move ahead in the market by introducing new technology by maintaining its quality. “There is no situation to stay satisfied by looking at the income of the previous year,” he said, adding, “The market of the company is decreasing and the company should be alert on it.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As an alternative for the government-owned companies which need to compete commercially, the government has made arrangement for a system to make our own procurement regulations on as an alternative to the public procurement Act in government offices. Jha suggested that NT that the company take benefit from this kind of regulation and move ahead for a strong competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is providing fix-line, mobile, VSAT, internet and other value added services. Likewise, the company has also recently started 4G service for the first time in the country.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:638px"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Discount in NT Service</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> On the occasion of the 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary, Nepal Telecom has provided discount on different services. For the new GSM pre-paid customers, the company is providing 400 Mb data for four days with 100 Mb per day. Similarly, for GSM network customers, the company has provided 100 Mb Facebook data package on Rs 20 valid for five days.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Likewise, NT will provide GSM night data package at Rs 40 on 500 Mb for seven days and 1200 Mb data on Rs 85 valid for 15 days. In the same way under GSM data offer, the company has provided 200 Mb data for seven days at Rs 130 and on 500 Mb data package for 15 days at Rs 300 and the company is providing same data package as bonus offer. Meanwhile, under CDMA data offer, NT is providing 200 Mb at Rs 75 valid for seven days and 500 Mb data at Rs 175 for 15 days. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> The company has re-started CRBT service and has provided free service for 15 days with one song per day. In the same way, on NTPro service, the company is giving 50 percent discount on incoming call keeping the rate at Rs three per minute from February 4.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Also, the company is providing 10 percent bonus on the recharge of Rs 50, Rs. 100 and Rs. 200 and 15 percent bonus on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 from February 5.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is implementing new rate on few services valid from February 12 under which unlimited ADSL package will be available with additional bandwidth on existing monthly rate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The additional bandwidth will be made available 256 Kbps for at Rs 900 instead of 192 Kbps, 512 Kbps at Rs 1,500 instead of 384 Kbps and 768 Kbps for Rs 2,700 instead of available 512. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, the monthly port charge of internet and intranet lease service has been decreased from Rs 500 to Rs 100, copper lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 200 from Rs 500 and optical lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 300 from Rs 1,000.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides this, 25 free calls are provided in landline service from February 12 to March 13.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5092', 'image' => '20170205044120_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chaudhary Group and Nimbus Group to Incubate Startups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.</p> <p>They were speaking at a programme entitled 'Finance Your Dream' organised here on February 3 by the Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI), a non-profit organisation that runs social innovation and business incubation hubs in Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.</p> <p>At the programme, Nirvana Chaudhary shared his thoughts on young entrepreneur's challenges in access of finance. Along with that, he also shared about CG's commitment to support young startups with information technology bent.</p> <p>"Being an entrepreneur, we feel more responsible towards improving the entrepreneurial eco-system, so, we are making a large chunk of money available for such young entrepreneurs," he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Anand Bagaria spoke about the importance of incubation hubs which create an environment where entrepreneurship ideas are brought into the business world.</p> <p>"The core idea for a business startup can come both ways. We generally think it comes from the entrepreneur and then get supported by investors. However, many a times, it also comes from investors and picked up by the young entrepreneurial talents," he added.</p> <p>Prashant Singh, Founder of HCI, while opening the event said, "The biggest social imperative of the day in Nepal is to create a large number of employment opportunities for the country's youth that are leaving us for abroad. It is possible only through creating an enabling atmosphere for setting up businesses that create most employments."</p> <p>The programme was participated in by around 400 young entrepreneurs. The organizers of the programme shared that the event expected to attract many entrepreneurial ideas that would be further shaped at HCI incubation hubs. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5091', 'image' => '20170205042402_cg2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government rolls out Capital Market Expansion Strategy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address th', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address the problems related with capital market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government is adapting sectorial diversification promotion strategy to promote currently uniform and sluggishly developed capital market. It is also formulating improved law and regulatory practices for merchandise market. The strategy also mentions of easing investment from domestic and international institutional investors in Nepali securities market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In a due process, the government will restructure Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), encourage good governance in NEPSE and listed companies and improve legal and regulatory structure for CDS and clearing. The government, citing lack of good governance and management in NEPSE and ineffective supervision of SEBON on NEPSE and CDS due to their capital structure, has formulated the policies. It is directed toward minimising or extracting government ownership in NEPSE and CDS.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the government is rolling out the strategy of expanding securities traders' service sector, encourage participations of general people and improve regulatory and supervisory practices of capital market. The ministry said that the Nepali capital market is still trapped in its initial phase.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the implementation of the policy, daily transaction amount of securities market is expected to reach Rs 2 billion. Similarly, investors with D-mat account will be increased to 500,000. Moreover, participations from all sectors of the economy in the capital market will be mechanised. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5090', 'image' => '20170205013612_sebon.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 1.57 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.26 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 236.9 million and Rs 78.9 million as FD in 'B' listed and 'C' listed BFIs. The bank has applied 11 conditions to invest the fund in the listed BFIs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The NRB has issued a notice in which the interested BFIs are asked to submitted a duly sealed price quotation form with the specified amount the BFIs willing to take as FD by February 5 1500 hours. The BFIs willing to take the FD must have come into operation for two years and should have minimum capital fund. The BFIs must fulfil the categories including the non-performing loan should be less than 5 per cent of total loan extension, net liquid assets should meet 20 per cent or more of the total domestic deposits will be eligible. According to NRB, the BFIs must have maintained the loan, domestic deposit and primary capital proportion as per the timely set standard by the central bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the BFIs earning operating profit in last FY and having real estate investment not exceeding NRB set limit can also participate in the FD plan. However, BFIs leaded by Directors, CEO or Executive Directors against whom NRB has taken action will not get an opportunity to participate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, BFIs completing minimum of 6 months from the Prompt Corrective Action taken by NRB can also apply for the deposit. NRB has also set a condition where the BFIs must have issued the shares allocated to general public.<br /> Likewise, the BFIs which are not announced problematic or completed 6 months since announced problem free are also allowed to apply for the fixed deposit of NRB. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5089', 'image' => '20170205120113_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Army and NIBL honour Microfinance Entrepreneur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation le', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation letter as the best entrepreneur. The duo honoured Bam in the Far-Western Former Army Conference organise by Nepal Army Welfare Board in Dhangadi. Bam uplifted her livelihood through livestock farming by taking microfinance loan from the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5088', 'image' => '20170205115012_nibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Force Motors Organises Customers Meet Program in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the same occasion, Niran KC, Branch Manager of Aayam for Pokhara said that ten more buses have been booked for Bhimad Aaram Trasport. Aayam Intercontinental is the authorised distributor of light vehicles of Force brand as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5087', 'image' => '20170205112718_force motors.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV Transmission Line Inaugurated', 'sub_title' => 'Electrification main base of development: PM', 'summary' => 'February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development. Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khimti-Dhalkebar line is the first transmission line of the country with the largest capacity of 220 KV so far. Before this, there were only 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV transmission lines. The construction of the Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV double circuit transmission line was started 17 years ago and is 74 kilometers long.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Energy Minister Janardan Sharma informed that through Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line, the electricity generated from different hydropower projects of the country can be transmitted in an integrated manner. “All national pride hydropower projects from now onwards will be constructed with the investment of the people of the concerned provinces,” he added.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), informed that the project was completed with an investment of Rs 213.2 million. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5086', 'image' => '20170203044255_khimti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Supports Hospitals on the Occasion of Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13th anniversary on February 2.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary on February 2.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion, NT provided 15 special wheelchairs to Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Sanga, Kavre. Similarly, the company provided 150 units and 100 units of blankets for infants to Maternity Hospital and Patan Hospital respectively. Moreover, it also handed over 100 blankets each and one mobile charging station each to Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal Heart Centre, informed the company in a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kamini Rajbhandari, Managing Director along with Deputy Managing Director, Director and other senior Officers handed over the materials to the hospitals. "NT distributed the materials to the hospitals as per the corporate social responsibility of the company," said Rajbhandari. The NT is celebrating its anniversary by organising various programs on February 4. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5085', 'image' => '20170203012708_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OTTO Launched in Nepal with Flagship Model OTTO Mark', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the OTTO MARK is designed in Singapore which comes with a cinematic 6 inch wide and 2.5D curved HD IPS Display. It has full metal back panel and thin bezels. Besides, it has a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB. The camera offers 13MP Auto-focus on the rear and 8MP in front. It has fast charging 3845mAh battery. The OTTO MARK is powered by Mediatek MT6735, 64 bit Quad-core processor and is integrated with Android Marshmallow 6.0 system. It adapts Dual SIM, Dual Stand-by modes and supports 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, and GSM networks. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The OTTO MARK also offers 360 degree fast finger recognition on the rear and dedicated hardware Gyroscope sensor which enhances user experience in gaming and virtual reality applications. Furthermore, it has special control networking system which enables users to restrict usage of data by unwanted applications. It also has FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) where users can update their handset firmware over the carrier network," reads the statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> The company said that the smartphone has been priced at Rs 19,996 in the Nepali market. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/otto.jpg" style="height:533px; width:800px" /></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5084', 'image' => '20170203010503_otto 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC New Aircraft 'Gauthali' Lands In Kathmandu on Feb 1', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC received its second aircraft as a part of an aircraft deal between Nepal and China, informed NAC.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the agreement carried out between Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chinese manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer shall provide maintenance and spare parts services in Nepal upon any technical difficulties in the aircrafts. The ministry has also finalised insurance amount related issues with the Chinese counterparts. The aircraft will make a flight to rural mountainous areas of Nepal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5083', 'image' => '20170203124147_nac.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khatiwada Wins Mahindra Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Agni Moto Inc provided Rs 500,000 cash prize to Hari Khatiwada under the scheme. Khatiwada had bought Mahindra scooter from Sai Automobile Plaza, Jhapa. He won the prize through scratch card offer under the scheme. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5082', 'image' => '20170203114850_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Offer of Lalitpur Mobile Expo', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the organiser.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. 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STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, it is bearing the huge loss as salt is being sold at a lower price than its imported price. "As the loss is increasing yearly, STC has proposed for raising the salt price by Rs 7 per packet (one kg)," said Surya Prasad Shrestha, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Supplies.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">If the government approves the proposed price, the salt will cost Rs 25 per packet in the domestic market. It costs Rs. 18 in the market now.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, the per-packet of salt costs Rs 21 at present while importing from India. However, the STC sells the salt at Rs 16.50 per packet to dealers resulting in a loss of Rs 5 per packet.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"Even though salt comes with an increased price from India, the government does not approve raise in salt price which has caused huge loss to STC," said Kumar Rajbhandari, General Manager of the Salt Trading Ltd. "We proposed an increase in price of 'Aayo Nun'( iodized salt) three years back, but the government kept mum about the matter."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">STC has clarified that if the government provides a grant equivalent to the loss of Rs 350 million, the proposed raise in salt price will be withdrawn. According to a source, STC will make a profit of Rs 1.50 if it increases the price at the moment. However, the corporation might close down due to accumulated loss if the price remains the same.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In order to raise the salt price, Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary of the Supply Ministry has to take a decision. According to Rajbhandari, a team of the Ministry is analyzing the issue. The STC transacts salt amounting to Rs. 2 billion annually.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Ministry Spokesperson Shrestha says that a serious study is needed before rising rice as salt is an essential commodity.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5095', 'image' => '20170206025842_stc.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur 'School Immuno Champ 2016' Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The program announced Galaxy Public School, Reliance International Academy, Nepal APF School, Holyvision School, DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwo Bharati School and Premier International School of Kathmandu as the winners. The winner schools were provided prizes by representatives of Dabur Nepal and Vayodha Hospital. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5094', 'image' => '20170206115621_dabur nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Share Brokers Companies Operating in Biratnagar Reaches 5', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the securities board of Nepal (SEBON) gave approval to share brokers to expand their remote working station (RWS), the broker companies are prioritising expansion of their branches in Biratnagar. Among the total share broker companies, 41 companies have obtained approval to operate RWS outside the capital.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Biratnagar, Broker no 50 'crystal Kanchenjunga Securities', Broker no 28 'Srikrishna Securities' and Broker no 10 'Pragyan Securities' are preparing to start their branches. Previously, Agrawal Securities and Nepal Investment and Securities Trading have been giving their services in the area.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Earlier, when share broker companies were centralised in Kathmandu, investors from outside valley were compelled to visit the capital during each share transaction which was more of the hassles to the investors. However, after the decentralisation of share broker companies, increase in investment along with end of dominant practices of limited big investors is expected in the domestic share market. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5093', 'image' => '20170206112655_stock brokers.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Celebrates 13th Anniversary', 'sub_title' => 'Major challenge in protecting market share', 'summary' => 'February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13th year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13<sup>th</sup> year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At the anniversary programme organised on February 4, Minister for Information and Communications Surendra Karki suggested that NT should take necessary strategy so that the customers can use more and more data and calls. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Digambar Jha, chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) at the programme said that it was a matter of pride that being a government company, NT has arrived in the present stage through competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the challenges in the upcoming days will be that the company has to move ahead in the market by introducing new technology by maintaining its quality. “There is no situation to stay satisfied by looking at the income of the previous year,” he said, adding, “The market of the company is decreasing and the company should be alert on it.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As an alternative for the government-owned companies which need to compete commercially, the government has made arrangement for a system to make our own procurement regulations on as an alternative to the public procurement Act in government offices. Jha suggested that NT that the company take benefit from this kind of regulation and move ahead for a strong competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is providing fix-line, mobile, VSAT, internet and other value added services. Likewise, the company has also recently started 4G service for the first time in the country.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:638px"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Discount in NT Service</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> On the occasion of the 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary, Nepal Telecom has provided discount on different services. For the new GSM pre-paid customers, the company is providing 400 Mb data for four days with 100 Mb per day. Similarly, for GSM network customers, the company has provided 100 Mb Facebook data package on Rs 20 valid for five days.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Likewise, NT will provide GSM night data package at Rs 40 on 500 Mb for seven days and 1200 Mb data on Rs 85 valid for 15 days. In the same way under GSM data offer, the company has provided 200 Mb data for seven days at Rs 130 and on 500 Mb data package for 15 days at Rs 300 and the company is providing same data package as bonus offer. Meanwhile, under CDMA data offer, NT is providing 200 Mb at Rs 75 valid for seven days and 500 Mb data at Rs 175 for 15 days. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> The company has re-started CRBT service and has provided free service for 15 days with one song per day. In the same way, on NTPro service, the company is giving 50 percent discount on incoming call keeping the rate at Rs three per minute from February 4.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Also, the company is providing 10 percent bonus on the recharge of Rs 50, Rs. 100 and Rs. 200 and 15 percent bonus on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 from February 5.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is implementing new rate on few services valid from February 12 under which unlimited ADSL package will be available with additional bandwidth on existing monthly rate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The additional bandwidth will be made available 256 Kbps for at Rs 900 instead of 192 Kbps, 512 Kbps at Rs 1,500 instead of 384 Kbps and 768 Kbps for Rs 2,700 instead of available 512. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, the monthly port charge of internet and intranet lease service has been decreased from Rs 500 to Rs 100, copper lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 200 from Rs 500 and optical lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 300 from Rs 1,000.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides this, 25 free calls are provided in landline service from February 12 to March 13.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5092', 'image' => '20170205044120_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chaudhary Group and Nimbus Group to Incubate Startups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.</p> <p>They were speaking at a programme entitled 'Finance Your Dream' organised here on February 3 by the Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI), a non-profit organisation that runs social innovation and business incubation hubs in Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.</p> <p>At the programme, Nirvana Chaudhary shared his thoughts on young entrepreneur's challenges in access of finance. Along with that, he also shared about CG's commitment to support young startups with information technology bent.</p> <p>"Being an entrepreneur, we feel more responsible towards improving the entrepreneurial eco-system, so, we are making a large chunk of money available for such young entrepreneurs," he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Anand Bagaria spoke about the importance of incubation hubs which create an environment where entrepreneurship ideas are brought into the business world.</p> <p>"The core idea for a business startup can come both ways. We generally think it comes from the entrepreneur and then get supported by investors. However, many a times, it also comes from investors and picked up by the young entrepreneurial talents," he added.</p> <p>Prashant Singh, Founder of HCI, while opening the event said, "The biggest social imperative of the day in Nepal is to create a large number of employment opportunities for the country's youth that are leaving us for abroad. It is possible only through creating an enabling atmosphere for setting up businesses that create most employments."</p> <p>The programme was participated in by around 400 young entrepreneurs. The organizers of the programme shared that the event expected to attract many entrepreneurial ideas that would be further shaped at HCI incubation hubs. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5091', 'image' => '20170205042402_cg2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government rolls out Capital Market Expansion Strategy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address th', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address the problems related with capital market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government is adapting sectorial diversification promotion strategy to promote currently uniform and sluggishly developed capital market. It is also formulating improved law and regulatory practices for merchandise market. The strategy also mentions of easing investment from domestic and international institutional investors in Nepali securities market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In a due process, the government will restructure Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), encourage good governance in NEPSE and listed companies and improve legal and regulatory structure for CDS and clearing. The government, citing lack of good governance and management in NEPSE and ineffective supervision of SEBON on NEPSE and CDS due to their capital structure, has formulated the policies. It is directed toward minimising or extracting government ownership in NEPSE and CDS.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the government is rolling out the strategy of expanding securities traders' service sector, encourage participations of general people and improve regulatory and supervisory practices of capital market. The ministry said that the Nepali capital market is still trapped in its initial phase.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the implementation of the policy, daily transaction amount of securities market is expected to reach Rs 2 billion. Similarly, investors with D-mat account will be increased to 500,000. Moreover, participations from all sectors of the economy in the capital market will be mechanised. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5090', 'image' => '20170205013612_sebon.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 1.57 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.26 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 236.9 million and Rs 78.9 million as FD in 'B' listed and 'C' listed BFIs. The bank has applied 11 conditions to invest the fund in the listed BFIs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The NRB has issued a notice in which the interested BFIs are asked to submitted a duly sealed price quotation form with the specified amount the BFIs willing to take as FD by February 5 1500 hours. The BFIs willing to take the FD must have come into operation for two years and should have minimum capital fund. The BFIs must fulfil the categories including the non-performing loan should be less than 5 per cent of total loan extension, net liquid assets should meet 20 per cent or more of the total domestic deposits will be eligible. According to NRB, the BFIs must have maintained the loan, domestic deposit and primary capital proportion as per the timely set standard by the central bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the BFIs earning operating profit in last FY and having real estate investment not exceeding NRB set limit can also participate in the FD plan. However, BFIs leaded by Directors, CEO or Executive Directors against whom NRB has taken action will not get an opportunity to participate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, BFIs completing minimum of 6 months from the Prompt Corrective Action taken by NRB can also apply for the deposit. NRB has also set a condition where the BFIs must have issued the shares allocated to general public.<br /> Likewise, the BFIs which are not announced problematic or completed 6 months since announced problem free are also allowed to apply for the fixed deposit of NRB. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5089', 'image' => '20170205120113_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Army and NIBL honour Microfinance Entrepreneur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation le', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation letter as the best entrepreneur. The duo honoured Bam in the Far-Western Former Army Conference organise by Nepal Army Welfare Board in Dhangadi. Bam uplifted her livelihood through livestock farming by taking microfinance loan from the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5088', 'image' => '20170205115012_nibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Force Motors Organises Customers Meet Program in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the same occasion, Niran KC, Branch Manager of Aayam for Pokhara said that ten more buses have been booked for Bhimad Aaram Trasport. Aayam Intercontinental is the authorised distributor of light vehicles of Force brand as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5087', 'image' => '20170205112718_force motors.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV Transmission Line Inaugurated', 'sub_title' => 'Electrification main base of development: PM', 'summary' => 'February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development. Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khimti-Dhalkebar line is the first transmission line of the country with the largest capacity of 220 KV so far. Before this, there were only 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV transmission lines. The construction of the Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV double circuit transmission line was started 17 years ago and is 74 kilometers long.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Energy Minister Janardan Sharma informed that through Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line, the electricity generated from different hydropower projects of the country can be transmitted in an integrated manner. “All national pride hydropower projects from now onwards will be constructed with the investment of the people of the concerned provinces,” he added.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), informed that the project was completed with an investment of Rs 213.2 million. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5086', 'image' => '20170203044255_khimti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Supports Hospitals on the Occasion of Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13th anniversary on February 2.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary on February 2.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion, NT provided 15 special wheelchairs to Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Sanga, Kavre. Similarly, the company provided 150 units and 100 units of blankets for infants to Maternity Hospital and Patan Hospital respectively. Moreover, it also handed over 100 blankets each and one mobile charging station each to Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal Heart Centre, informed the company in a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kamini Rajbhandari, Managing Director along with Deputy Managing Director, Director and other senior Officers handed over the materials to the hospitals. "NT distributed the materials to the hospitals as per the corporate social responsibility of the company," said Rajbhandari. The NT is celebrating its anniversary by organising various programs on February 4. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5085', 'image' => '20170203012708_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OTTO Launched in Nepal with Flagship Model OTTO Mark', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the OTTO MARK is designed in Singapore which comes with a cinematic 6 inch wide and 2.5D curved HD IPS Display. It has full metal back panel and thin bezels. Besides, it has a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB. The camera offers 13MP Auto-focus on the rear and 8MP in front. It has fast charging 3845mAh battery. The OTTO MARK is powered by Mediatek MT6735, 64 bit Quad-core processor and is integrated with Android Marshmallow 6.0 system. It adapts Dual SIM, Dual Stand-by modes and supports 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, and GSM networks. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The OTTO MARK also offers 360 degree fast finger recognition on the rear and dedicated hardware Gyroscope sensor which enhances user experience in gaming and virtual reality applications. Furthermore, it has special control networking system which enables users to restrict usage of data by unwanted applications. It also has FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) where users can update their handset firmware over the carrier network," reads the statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> The company said that the smartphone has been priced at Rs 19,996 in the Nepali market. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/otto.jpg" style="height:533px; width:800px" /></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5084', 'image' => '20170203010503_otto 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC New Aircraft 'Gauthali' Lands In Kathmandu on Feb 1', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC received its second aircraft as a part of an aircraft deal between Nepal and China, informed NAC.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the agreement carried out between Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chinese manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer shall provide maintenance and spare parts services in Nepal upon any technical difficulties in the aircrafts. The ministry has also finalised insurance amount related issues with the Chinese counterparts. The aircraft will make a flight to rural mountainous areas of Nepal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5083', 'image' => '20170203124147_nac.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khatiwada Wins Mahindra Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Agni Moto Inc provided Rs 500,000 cash prize to Hari Khatiwada under the scheme. Khatiwada had bought Mahindra scooter from Sai Automobile Plaza, Jhapa. He won the prize through scratch card offer under the scheme. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5082', 'image' => '20170203114850_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Offer of Lalitpur Mobile Expo', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the organiser.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. 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STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">February 6: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has proposed to the government for increasing the price of salt. STC has proposed for a price rise citing that the corporation is bearing a loss of Rs 350 million annually on its sale of salt.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, it is bearing the huge loss as salt is being sold at a lower price than its imported price. "As the loss is increasing yearly, STC has proposed for raising the salt price by Rs 7 per packet (one kg)," said Surya Prasad Shrestha, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Supplies.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">If the government approves the proposed price, the salt will cost Rs 25 per packet in the domestic market. It costs Rs. 18 in the market now.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">According to the STC, the per-packet of salt costs Rs 21 at present while importing from India. However, the STC sells the salt at Rs 16.50 per packet to dealers resulting in a loss of Rs 5 per packet.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">"Even though salt comes with an increased price from India, the government does not approve raise in salt price which has caused huge loss to STC," said Kumar Rajbhandari, General Manager of the Salt Trading Ltd. "We proposed an increase in price of 'Aayo Nun'( iodized salt) three years back, but the government kept mum about the matter."</p> <p style="text-align:justify">STC has clarified that if the government provides a grant equivalent to the loss of Rs 350 million, the proposed raise in salt price will be withdrawn. According to a source, STC will make a profit of Rs 1.50 if it increases the price at the moment. However, the corporation might close down due to accumulated loss if the price remains the same.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In order to raise the salt price, Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary of the Supply Ministry has to take a decision. According to Rajbhandari, a team of the Ministry is analyzing the issue. The STC transacts salt amounting to Rs. 2 billion annually.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Ministry Spokesperson Shrestha says that a serious study is needed before rising rice as salt is an essential commodity.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5095', 'image' => '20170206025842_stc.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5293', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Dabur 'School Immuno Champ 2016' Concludes', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: 'School Immuno Champ 2016' organised by Dabur Chyawanprash, a product of Dabur Nepal has concluded in Kathmandu. Under the program, six schools of Kathmandu valley were declared winners, said the company issuing a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The program announced Galaxy Public School, Reliance International Academy, Nepal APF School, Holyvision School, DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwo Bharati School and Premier International School of Kathmandu as the winners. The winner schools were provided prizes by representatives of Dabur Nepal and Vayodha Hospital. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5094', 'image' => '20170206115621_dabur nepal.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5292', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Share Brokers Companies Operating in Biratnagar Reaches 5', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 6: The number of share brokers operating in Biratnagar has reached five. The capital centred share broker companies are gradually being attracted to outside valley. As a result, the number of share brokers in Biratnagar has increased in recent time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the securities board of Nepal (SEBON) gave approval to share brokers to expand their remote working station (RWS), the broker companies are prioritising expansion of their branches in Biratnagar. Among the total share broker companies, 41 companies have obtained approval to operate RWS outside the capital.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In Biratnagar, Broker no 50 'crystal Kanchenjunga Securities', Broker no 28 'Srikrishna Securities' and Broker no 10 'Pragyan Securities' are preparing to start their branches. Previously, Agrawal Securities and Nepal Investment and Securities Trading have been giving their services in the area.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Earlier, when share broker companies were centralised in Kathmandu, investors from outside valley were compelled to visit the capital during each share transaction which was more of the hassles to the investors. However, after the decentralisation of share broker companies, increase in investment along with end of dominant practices of limited big investors is expected in the domestic share market. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-06', 'modified' => '2017-02-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5093', 'image' => '20170206112655_stock brokers.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-06 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5291', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Celebrates 13th Anniversary', 'sub_title' => 'Major challenge in protecting market share', 'summary' => 'February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13th year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The country’s biggest telecommunication company, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered in its 13<sup>th</sup> year of service. The company has a market share of 48 percent in telephone and 54.78 percent in internet. NT finds it more challenging to keep intact its existing market share.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At the anniversary programme organised on February 4, Minister for Information and Communications Surendra Karki suggested that NT should take necessary strategy so that the customers can use more and more data and calls. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Digambar Jha, chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) at the programme said that it was a matter of pride that being a government company, NT has arrived in the present stage through competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to him, the challenges in the upcoming days will be that the company has to move ahead in the market by introducing new technology by maintaining its quality. “There is no situation to stay satisfied by looking at the income of the previous year,” he said, adding, “The market of the company is decreasing and the company should be alert on it.”</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As an alternative for the government-owned companies which need to compete commercially, the government has made arrangement for a system to make our own procurement regulations on as an alternative to the public procurement Act in government offices. Jha suggested that NT that the company take benefit from this kind of regulation and move ahead for a strong competition.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is providing fix-line, mobile, VSAT, internet and other value added services. Likewise, the company has also recently started 4G service for the first time in the country.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:638px"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Discount in NT Service</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> On the occasion of the 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary, Nepal Telecom has provided discount on different services. For the new GSM pre-paid customers, the company is providing 400 Mb data for four days with 100 Mb per day. Similarly, for GSM network customers, the company has provided 100 Mb Facebook data package on Rs 20 valid for five days.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Likewise, NT will provide GSM night data package at Rs 40 on 500 Mb for seven days and 1200 Mb data on Rs 85 valid for 15 days. In the same way under GSM data offer, the company has provided 200 Mb data for seven days at Rs 130 and on 500 Mb data package for 15 days at Rs 300 and the company is providing same data package as bonus offer. Meanwhile, under CDMA data offer, NT is providing 200 Mb at Rs 75 valid for seven days and 500 Mb data at Rs 175 for 15 days. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> The company has re-started CRBT service and has provided free service for 15 days with one song per day. In the same way, on NTPro service, the company is giving 50 percent discount on incoming call keeping the rate at Rs three per minute from February 4.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Also, the company is providing 10 percent bonus on the recharge of Rs 50, Rs. 100 and Rs. 200 and 15 percent bonus on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 from February 5.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT is implementing new rate on few services valid from February 12 under which unlimited ADSL package will be available with additional bandwidth on existing monthly rate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The additional bandwidth will be made available 256 Kbps for at Rs 900 instead of 192 Kbps, 512 Kbps at Rs 1,500 instead of 384 Kbps and 768 Kbps for Rs 2,700 instead of available 512. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, the monthly port charge of internet and intranet lease service has been decreased from Rs 500 to Rs 100, copper lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 200 from Rs 500 and optical lease access charge has been decreased to Rs 300 from Rs 1,000.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides this, 25 free calls are provided in landline service from February 12 to March 13.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5092', 'image' => '20170205044120_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5290', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Chaudhary Group and Nimbus Group to Incubate Startups', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p>February 5: Entrepreneur Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp) and Anand Bagaria, Managing Director of Nimbus Group have declared their personal and corporate commitment to help incubate startups in Nepal.</p> <p>They were speaking at a programme entitled 'Finance Your Dream' organised here on February 3 by the Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI), a non-profit organisation that runs social innovation and business incubation hubs in Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.</p> <p>At the programme, Nirvana Chaudhary shared his thoughts on young entrepreneur's challenges in access of finance. Along with that, he also shared about CG's commitment to support young startups with information technology bent.</p> <p>"Being an entrepreneur, we feel more responsible towards improving the entrepreneurial eco-system, so, we are making a large chunk of money available for such young entrepreneurs," he said.</p> <p>Likewise, Anand Bagaria spoke about the importance of incubation hubs which create an environment where entrepreneurship ideas are brought into the business world.</p> <p>"The core idea for a business startup can come both ways. We generally think it comes from the entrepreneur and then get supported by investors. However, many a times, it also comes from investors and picked up by the young entrepreneurial talents," he added.</p> <p>Prashant Singh, Founder of HCI, while opening the event said, "The biggest social imperative of the day in Nepal is to create a large number of employment opportunities for the country's youth that are leaving us for abroad. It is possible only through creating an enabling atmosphere for setting up businesses that create most employments."</p> <p>The programme was participated in by around 400 young entrepreneurs. The organizers of the programme shared that the event expected to attract many entrepreneurial ideas that would be further shaped at HCI incubation hubs. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5091', 'image' => '20170205042402_cg2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5289', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Government rolls out Capital Market Expansion Strategy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address th', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The government is preparing to provide sovereignty to Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in order to minimise problems of domestic capital market as per international practices. The Financial Sector Development Strategy 2073/74 announced by Finance Ministry mentioned about the fact. The ministry announced the strategy in a bid to address the problems related with capital market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government is adapting sectorial diversification promotion strategy to promote currently uniform and sluggishly developed capital market. It is also formulating improved law and regulatory practices for merchandise market. The strategy also mentions of easing investment from domestic and international institutional investors in Nepali securities market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In a due process, the government will restructure Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), encourage good governance in NEPSE and listed companies and improve legal and regulatory structure for CDS and clearing. The government, citing lack of good governance and management in NEPSE and ineffective supervision of SEBON on NEPSE and CDS due to their capital structure, has formulated the policies. It is directed toward minimising or extracting government ownership in NEPSE and CDS.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the government is rolling out the strategy of expanding securities traders' service sector, encourage participations of general people and improve regulatory and supervisory practices of capital market. The ministry said that the Nepali capital market is still trapped in its initial phase.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">After the implementation of the policy, daily transaction amount of securities market is expected to reach Rs 2 billion. Similarly, investors with D-mat account will be increased to 500,000. Moreover, participations from all sectors of the economy in the capital market will be mechanised. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5090', 'image' => '20170205013612_sebon.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5288', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 1.57 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 1.57 billion on 'A' listed commercial banks, 'B' listed national level development banks and 'C' listed national level finance companies. The central bank is investing the funds accumulated in its various trusts as fixed deposits (FD) in the aforementioned banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from February 12 2017 to February 12 2018.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.26 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 236.9 million and Rs 78.9 million as FD in 'B' listed and 'C' listed BFIs. The bank has applied 11 conditions to invest the fund in the listed BFIs.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The NRB has issued a notice in which the interested BFIs are asked to submitted a duly sealed price quotation form with the specified amount the BFIs willing to take as FD by February 5 1500 hours. The BFIs willing to take the FD must have come into operation for two years and should have minimum capital fund. The BFIs must fulfil the categories including the non-performing loan should be less than 5 per cent of total loan extension, net liquid assets should meet 20 per cent or more of the total domestic deposits will be eligible. According to NRB, the BFIs must have maintained the loan, domestic deposit and primary capital proportion as per the timely set standard by the central bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, the BFIs earning operating profit in last FY and having real estate investment not exceeding NRB set limit can also participate in the FD plan. However, BFIs leaded by Directors, CEO or Executive Directors against whom NRB has taken action will not get an opportunity to participate.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, BFIs completing minimum of 6 months from the Prompt Corrective Action taken by NRB can also apply for the deposit. NRB has also set a condition where the BFIs must have issued the shares allocated to general public.<br /> Likewise, the BFIs which are not announced problematic or completed 6 months since announced problem free are also allowed to apply for the fixed deposit of NRB. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5089', 'image' => '20170205120113_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5287', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Nepal Army and NIBL honour Microfinance Entrepreneur', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation le', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: The best entrepreneur associated with the microfinance program jointly operated by Nepal Army Welfare Board and Nepal Investment Bank has been honoured. General Rajendra Khatri, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army and Jyoti Prakash Pandey, CEO of NIBL jointly honoured Janaki Devi Bam with a silver coin and appreciation letter as the best entrepreneur. The duo honoured Bam in the Far-Western Former Army Conference organise by Nepal Army Welfare Board in Dhangadi. Bam uplifted her livelihood through livestock farming by taking microfinance loan from the bank. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5088', 'image' => '20170205115012_nibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5286', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Force Motors Organises Customers Meet Program in Pokhara', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 5: Aayam Intercontinental, the authorised distributor of Force Motors for Nepal has organised a meet program in Pokhara. On the occasion, customers were handed over keys of Force passenger bus. The keys of 'Traveller 13' a 13 seated bus of Force brand were handed over to its purchaser Gobinda Ranabhat and Bhuwan Poudel. Dhurba Bahadur Thapa, Chairman of Aayam and Sunil, Assistant Marketing Manager of Force Motors India handed over the keys to the purchasers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the same occasion, Niran KC, Branch Manager of Aayam for Pokhara said that ten more buses have been booked for Bhimad Aaram Trasport. Aayam Intercontinental is the authorised distributor of light vehicles of Force brand as well. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-05', 'modified' => '2017-02-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5087', 'image' => '20170205112718_force motors.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5285', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV Transmission Line Inaugurated', 'sub_title' => 'Electrification main base of development: PM', 'summary' => 'February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development. Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that electricity is the main foundation of Nepal’s development.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Inaugurating the 220 KV Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line on February 2, Prime Minister Dahal said that vested interests have obstructed the pace of construction of the development projects.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Khimti-Dhalkebar line is the first transmission line of the country with the largest capacity of 220 KV so far. Before this, there were only 11 KV, 33 KV and 132 KV transmission lines. The construction of the Khimti-Dhalkebar 220KV double circuit transmission line was started 17 years ago and is 74 kilometers long.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Energy Minister Janardan Sharma informed that through Khimti-Dhalkebar transmission line, the electricity generated from different hydropower projects of the country can be transmitted in an integrated manner. “All national pride hydropower projects from now onwards will be constructed with the investment of the people of the concerned provinces,” he added.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kulman Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), informed that the project was completed with an investment of Rs 213.2 million. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5086', 'image' => '20170203044255_khimti.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5284', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NT Supports Hospitals on the Occasion of Anniversary', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13th anniversary on February 2.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Telecom (NT) has provided its support to various hospitals on the occasion of its 13<sup>th</sup> anniversary on February 2.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion, NT provided 15 special wheelchairs to Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Sanga, Kavre. Similarly, the company provided 150 units and 100 units of blankets for infants to Maternity Hospital and Patan Hospital respectively. Moreover, it also handed over 100 blankets each and one mobile charging station each to Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal Heart Centre, informed the company in a press statement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Kamini Rajbhandari, Managing Director along with Deputy Managing Director, Director and other senior Officers handed over the materials to the hospitals. "NT distributed the materials to the hospitals as per the corporate social responsibility of the company," said Rajbhandari. The NT is celebrating its anniversary by organising various programs on February 4. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5085', 'image' => '20170203012708_nt.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5283', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'OTTO Launched in Nepal with Flagship Model OTTO Mark', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: A new smartphone 'OTTO Mark' has entered the Nepali market. Digital Electronics, the authorized distributor of OTTO brand for Nepal unveiled the brand. Issuing a press statement, the company informed that the brand was launched by artists of LOOT-2, Haku (Actor Saugat Malla) and Gofle (Actor Dahayang Rai) along with the representatives from the distributor in Nepal, Jaima Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (JIPL) amid a function in Tamrakar Complex, Newroad. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the OTTO MARK is designed in Singapore which comes with a cinematic 6 inch wide and 2.5D curved HD IPS Display. It has full metal back panel and thin bezels. Besides, it has a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB. The camera offers 13MP Auto-focus on the rear and 8MP in front. It has fast charging 3845mAh battery. The OTTO MARK is powered by Mediatek MT6735, 64 bit Quad-core processor and is integrated with Android Marshmallow 6.0 system. It adapts Dual SIM, Dual Stand-by modes and supports 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, and GSM networks. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The OTTO MARK also offers 360 degree fast finger recognition on the rear and dedicated hardware Gyroscope sensor which enhances user experience in gaming and virtual reality applications. Furthermore, it has special control networking system which enables users to restrict usage of data by unwanted applications. It also has FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) where users can update their handset firmware over the carrier network," reads the statement. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> The company said that the smartphone has been priced at Rs 19,996 in the Nepali market. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/otto.jpg" style="height:533px; width:800px" /></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5084', 'image' => '20170203010503_otto 2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5282', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NAC New Aircraft 'Gauthali' Lands In Kathmandu on Feb 1', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has added a new aircraft Y-12e to its fleet. The 17-seater plane named 'Gauthali' landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday, February 1. Earlier, MA 60, an aircraft among four being imported from China arrived Kathmandu on January 26. With the arrival of the aircraft, NAC received its second aircraft as a part of an aircraft deal between Nepal and China, informed NAC.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the agreement carried out between Ministry of Civil Aviation and Chinese manufacturer, the aircraft manufacturer shall provide maintenance and spare parts services in Nepal upon any technical difficulties in the aircrafts. The ministry has also finalised insurance amount related issues with the Chinese counterparts. The aircraft will make a flight to rural mountainous areas of Nepal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5083', 'image' => '20170203124147_nac.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5281', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khatiwada Wins Mahindra Festive Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: Mahindra two-wheelers has announced the winner of its festive offer 'Mahindra ma Yespali, Lakhpati Banaun Due Tali'. Agni Moto Inc, the authorised distributor of Mahindra for Nepal announced the winner of scheme launched during Dashain-Tihar festive season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Agni Moto Inc provided Rs 500,000 cash prize to Hari Khatiwada under the scheme. Khatiwada had bought Mahindra scooter from Sai Automobile Plaza, Jhapa. He won the prize through scratch card offer under the scheme. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5082', 'image' => '20170203114850_mahindra.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5280', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'New Offer of Lalitpur Mobile Expo', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the organiser.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">February 3: 'Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2017' which is being organised in Mobile Complex, Lagankhel from January 27 has launched a new offer for the expo period. The organiser launched 'Bring 3G Smartphone, Get 4G Smartphone' throughout the expo period. "Under the offer, customers can bring their 3G smartphone and exchange with 4G smartphone during the expo," informed the organiser.</p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-02-03', 'modified' => '2017-02-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '5081', 'image' => '20170203113817_mobile expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-02-03 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25