
January 5: E-commerce company Nepbay has recently organised a programme to exchange business…
January 5: E-commerce company Nepbay has recently organised a programme to exchange business…
January 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to expand WiMAX internet service to earthquake affected districts. The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two…
January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the…
January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend. The bank's recently concluded 15th annual general meeting endorsed a board of directors' proposal of distributing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its…
January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility.…
January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali…
January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and…
January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC, PPC and PSP cements from its two industries-- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Earlier, Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was provided NS Quality Award twice by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department.…
January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14…
January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market…
January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January…
January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders…
January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing…
January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the…
January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions.…
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The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to expand WiMAX internet service to earthquake affected districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, broadband internet service will be expanded in Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhuli and Kavre.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It has been learned that Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) and NT will sign an agreement within a few days for the purpose.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “We have already done correspondence with NT regarding the expansion of broadband service in the districts,” informed Purushottam Khanal, Director at the NTA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Rural Telecommunication Fund will bear expenditure for the expansion of internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT, in the second phase, will be expanding WiMAX internet in Gorkha, Dolakha, Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “NT will bear the expenditure for the expansion of internet,” said Keshav Sharma, Engineer at the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, the broadband internet will be expanded in the additional four districts by mobilising its own source.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Similarly, Prathbha Vaidya, spokesperson at the NT, said that the company is preparing for detail plan to expand the broadband internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Around two kilometers from the base station of WiMAX service, high speed internet can be easily used as hotspot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Though the company has currently started 4G internet service in Kathmandu and Pokhara, besides that places WiMAX is only an option for the high speed internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is also believed that the expansion of WiMAX service will help in the reconstruction work as well.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Likewise, broadband internet will be expanded thorough internet service providers in Gorkha, Dhading, Makwanpur, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga,</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NTA has already called a notice for tender for the same.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The internet will accomplish the earthquake affected districts by installing broadband access equipment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The broadband internet will be installed in public campuses, higher secondary schools, health posts and Village Development Community (VDC) of the districts. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4884', 'image' => '20170105014853_Nepal_Telecom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5078', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikash Bank in 11th year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The blood donation program was inaugurated by handing over a blood-bag to the first blood donor Chudamani Kandel, BOD member by Pitambar Sharma, Chief Guest and Promoter Shareholder of the bank. On the occasion of the anniversary, the bank also organised Firke-Bulaundi cleaning program, Pokhara cleaning campaign along with financial literacy programs in various schools. Moreover, the bank supported 30 suggestions box to 29 wards and offices of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4883', 'image' => '20170105121951_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5077', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Swabalamban Microfinance to Distribute Bonus Share and Cash Dividend', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend. The bank's recently concluded 15th annual general meeting endorsed a board of directors' proposal of distributing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders. The distribution proposal was approved by the recently held 15<sup>th</sup> AGM of the bank. In the AGM, it was reported that the bank earned Rs 323.2 million net profit in the FY 2072/73. The meeting also approved the balance sheet, profit and loss account and financial report for FY 2072/73. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4882', 'image' => '20170105115436_swabalamban.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5076', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Prabhu Bank Organises Eye Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4881', 'image' => '20170105114749_prabhu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5075', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'InFocus M680 Enters Nepali Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The phone that comes with a 5.50 inch full HD display is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. The phone comes with 2 GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. It has a 13 megapixel rear and front camera.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the company, the phone also supports 4G SIM. The InFocus M680 runs Android 6.0 operating system and is powered by a 2600mAh battery. The phone is priced Rs 19,990 in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4880', 'image' => '20170105113536_infocus.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5074', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford Endeavour Bags Full-Size SUV of the Year Award ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the new generation Endeavour SUV is based on Ford's T6 platform. The front-end sports a massive chrome grille with projector head-lamps and DRLs giving it that signature American SUV look. The bold bumper design comprises a very prominent silver skid plate that extends to house the LED fog-lamps as well. The flared wheel arches are wide and high to accommodate those massive 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 265/60 all-terrain tyres. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The SUV also comes with a well-equipped cabin featuring bucket-seats at the front, LED lamps, multi-information display, remote key entry, one-touch power rain sensing wiper, dual-zone AC-automatic climate control, cruise control, power folding 3rd-row seat, terrain management system, and more," reads the statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4879', 'image' => '20170105111206_ford.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5073', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagdamba Bags Best Industry 2073 Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC, PPC and PSP cements from its two industries-- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Earlier, Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was provided NS Quality Award twice by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC and PPC cements from its two industries -- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was awarded NS Quality Award twice in the past by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4878', 'image' => '20170105104709_jagadamba.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5072', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 2.28 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.83 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 343.1 million and Rs 114.3 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 December 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.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4877', 'image' => '20170105102901_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5071', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Establish Industrial Research Centre', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, the required modality has been prepared for the research centre. As per the modality, the proposed centre will be operated with the engagement the private sector. Speaking in a regular press briefing on January 3 at the ministry, Industry Minister Nabindra Raj Joshi said that the centre will help Nepali and foreign investors to identify investment potentials in various sectors. The proposed Industrial Research Center will have information centers in all seven states and 75 districts of the country in order to facilitate large industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Licenses of inactive mines to be cancelled</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Joshi also informed that the ministry is in a process to improve laws related to mining. According to him, the ministry is preparing to cancel the licenses of inactive mines. "Permission will be only given to those who can optimally utilise mines,” he said, adding, "Permission should be given as per the technical abilities of the operators to operate mines." According to him, a draft of National Mineral Policy has also been prepared for the utilization of mine areas.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Special Economic Zone in seven states</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government has started preparations to construct Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in all seven states of the country. The proposed SEZs will be established in Biratnagar of Province Number One, Simara of Province Number Two, Panchkhal of Province Number Three, Gorakha of Province Number Four, Bhairawaha of Province Number Five, Jumla of Province Number Six and Dhanghadi of Province Number Seven. According to Joshi, the construction works of three SEZ has already started. Among them, Bhairahawa SEZ has already done agreement with 21 industries and it is in the last stage to start its operation. Joshi informed that the works for Simara SEZ is also going rapidly. The government also has plans to move ahead with the construction works of Industrial Development Estates. He informed that proposal for construction of some industrial estates will be presented to the council of ministers for approval.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Political Commitment for Economic Development</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Minister Joshi said that the International Investors Conference which is scheduled for March 2 and March 3 will give a positive message about the investment environment in Nepal to foreign investors. The ministry is preparing to receive commitment from political parties for economic development in order to assure the international investors regarding the security of investments in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4876', 'image' => '20170104032045_MoE.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5070', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mobile App for Passport Form Submission', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Service seekers, apart from paying fees, submitting photo and finger code and authentication of the citizenship, can fulfil all other process from the mobile app. The aforementioned tasks need to be fulfilled physically by the service seekers in the DoP. The service seekers need to download the app from play store, download the application form and fill out the required personal details and submit to the DoP. While submitting, the app generates a barcode which the service seekers can save in their mobile phone or take its print out. Then the service seeker needs to visit the DoP to carry out final processing of the passport application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, the facility will be available in Doha, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, London , Washington DC and New York. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4875', 'image' => '20170104021707_pp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5069', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Newroad Mobile Expo Concludes with Rs 230 mn Transactions', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the organisers, 4G compatible smart phones were the most sought phones in the expo. "Since the recent introduction of 4G service in Nepal from Sunday, people were keen to know and purchase 4G phones," informed Basnet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The expo witnessed the participation of the entire existing mobile brands in Nepal along with new brands like Zopo and Leagoo. Companies had offered free gift hampers and special discounts with most of the purchases. During the expo, mobile network operator Ncell offered an Ncell sim along with 100MB data with every purchase of any smart phone. "This expo was a historic success," says Basnet, adding," We plan to come up with different gift hampers to the customers in the coming days."<br /> <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4874', 'image' => '20170104125516_mobile expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5068', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Establish Industry, I will provide Electricity: Energy Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing ene', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing energy from under-developed hydro projects of that time or from other sources as well," he added. Minister Sharma clarified of being ready to provide 1000 MW of electricity if only industrialists come with plans of establishing industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Kush Kumar Joshi, Former President of FNCCI criticised Nepal Electricity Authority for favouring international companies while purchasing electrical equipments. According to him, NEA always invites international bidding to purchase electrical equipments and do not prioritise domestic products. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4873', 'image' => '20170104124818_energy minister.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5067', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vibor Society Bags 'Best Enterprise' Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank was provided 'Manager of the year' award by the ceremony. According to the bank, the award was given for contribution made by the bank to increase financial accessibility to general public through efficient management. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4872', 'image' => '20170104112646_vibor.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5066', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha and Himalayan in Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. 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The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to expand WiMAX internet service to earthquake affected districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, broadband internet service will be expanded in Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhuli and Kavre.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It has been learned that Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) and NT will sign an agreement within a few days for the purpose.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “We have already done correspondence with NT regarding the expansion of broadband service in the districts,” informed Purushottam Khanal, Director at the NTA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Rural Telecommunication Fund will bear expenditure for the expansion of internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT, in the second phase, will be expanding WiMAX internet in Gorkha, Dolakha, Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “NT will bear the expenditure for the expansion of internet,” said Keshav Sharma, Engineer at the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, the broadband internet will be expanded in the additional four districts by mobilising its own source.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Similarly, Prathbha Vaidya, spokesperson at the NT, said that the company is preparing for detail plan to expand the broadband internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Around two kilometers from the base station of WiMAX service, high speed internet can be easily used as hotspot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Though the company has currently started 4G internet service in Kathmandu and Pokhara, besides that places WiMAX is only an option for the high speed internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is also believed that the expansion of WiMAX service will help in the reconstruction work as well.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Likewise, broadband internet will be expanded thorough internet service providers in Gorkha, Dhading, Makwanpur, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga,</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NTA has already called a notice for tender for the same.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The internet will accomplish the earthquake affected districts by installing broadband access equipment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The broadband internet will be installed in public campuses, higher secondary schools, health posts and Village Development Community (VDC) of the districts. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4884', 'image' => '20170105014853_Nepal_Telecom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5078', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikash Bank in 11th year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The blood donation program was inaugurated by handing over a blood-bag to the first blood donor Chudamani Kandel, BOD member by Pitambar Sharma, Chief Guest and Promoter Shareholder of the bank. On the occasion of the anniversary, the bank also organised Firke-Bulaundi cleaning program, Pokhara cleaning campaign along with financial literacy programs in various schools. Moreover, the bank supported 30 suggestions box to 29 wards and offices of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4883', 'image' => '20170105121951_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5077', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Swabalamban Microfinance to Distribute Bonus Share and Cash Dividend', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend. The bank's recently concluded 15th annual general meeting endorsed a board of directors' proposal of distributing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders. The distribution proposal was approved by the recently held 15<sup>th</sup> AGM of the bank. In the AGM, it was reported that the bank earned Rs 323.2 million net profit in the FY 2072/73. The meeting also approved the balance sheet, profit and loss account and financial report for FY 2072/73. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4882', 'image' => '20170105115436_swabalamban.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5076', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Prabhu Bank Organises Eye Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4881', 'image' => '20170105114749_prabhu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5075', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'InFocus M680 Enters Nepali Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The phone that comes with a 5.50 inch full HD display is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. The phone comes with 2 GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. It has a 13 megapixel rear and front camera.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the company, the phone also supports 4G SIM. The InFocus M680 runs Android 6.0 operating system and is powered by a 2600mAh battery. The phone is priced Rs 19,990 in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4880', 'image' => '20170105113536_infocus.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5074', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford Endeavour Bags Full-Size SUV of the Year Award ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the new generation Endeavour SUV is based on Ford's T6 platform. The front-end sports a massive chrome grille with projector head-lamps and DRLs giving it that signature American SUV look. The bold bumper design comprises a very prominent silver skid plate that extends to house the LED fog-lamps as well. The flared wheel arches are wide and high to accommodate those massive 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 265/60 all-terrain tyres. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The SUV also comes with a well-equipped cabin featuring bucket-seats at the front, LED lamps, multi-information display, remote key entry, one-touch power rain sensing wiper, dual-zone AC-automatic climate control, cruise control, power folding 3rd-row seat, terrain management system, and more," reads the statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4879', 'image' => '20170105111206_ford.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5073', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagdamba Bags Best Industry 2073 Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC, PPC and PSP cements from its two industries-- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Earlier, Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was provided NS Quality Award twice by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC and PPC cements from its two industries -- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was awarded NS Quality Award twice in the past by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4878', 'image' => '20170105104709_jagadamba.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5072', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 2.28 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.83 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 343.1 million and Rs 114.3 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 December 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.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4877', 'image' => '20170105102901_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5071', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Establish Industrial Research Centre', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, the required modality has been prepared for the research centre. As per the modality, the proposed centre will be operated with the engagement the private sector. Speaking in a regular press briefing on January 3 at the ministry, Industry Minister Nabindra Raj Joshi said that the centre will help Nepali and foreign investors to identify investment potentials in various sectors. The proposed Industrial Research Center will have information centers in all seven states and 75 districts of the country in order to facilitate large industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Licenses of inactive mines to be cancelled</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Joshi also informed that the ministry is in a process to improve laws related to mining. According to him, the ministry is preparing to cancel the licenses of inactive mines. "Permission will be only given to those who can optimally utilise mines,” he said, adding, "Permission should be given as per the technical abilities of the operators to operate mines." According to him, a draft of National Mineral Policy has also been prepared for the utilization of mine areas.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Special Economic Zone in seven states</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government has started preparations to construct Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in all seven states of the country. The proposed SEZs will be established in Biratnagar of Province Number One, Simara of Province Number Two, Panchkhal of Province Number Three, Gorakha of Province Number Four, Bhairawaha of Province Number Five, Jumla of Province Number Six and Dhanghadi of Province Number Seven. According to Joshi, the construction works of three SEZ has already started. Among them, Bhairahawa SEZ has already done agreement with 21 industries and it is in the last stage to start its operation. Joshi informed that the works for Simara SEZ is also going rapidly. The government also has plans to move ahead with the construction works of Industrial Development Estates. He informed that proposal for construction of some industrial estates will be presented to the council of ministers for approval.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Political Commitment for Economic Development</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Minister Joshi said that the International Investors Conference which is scheduled for March 2 and March 3 will give a positive message about the investment environment in Nepal to foreign investors. The ministry is preparing to receive commitment from political parties for economic development in order to assure the international investors regarding the security of investments in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4876', 'image' => '20170104032045_MoE.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5070', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mobile App for Passport Form Submission', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Service seekers, apart from paying fees, submitting photo and finger code and authentication of the citizenship, can fulfil all other process from the mobile app. The aforementioned tasks need to be fulfilled physically by the service seekers in the DoP. The service seekers need to download the app from play store, download the application form and fill out the required personal details and submit to the DoP. While submitting, the app generates a barcode which the service seekers can save in their mobile phone or take its print out. Then the service seeker needs to visit the DoP to carry out final processing of the passport application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, the facility will be available in Doha, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, London , Washington DC and New York. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4875', 'image' => '20170104021707_pp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5069', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Newroad Mobile Expo Concludes with Rs 230 mn Transactions', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the organisers, 4G compatible smart phones were the most sought phones in the expo. "Since the recent introduction of 4G service in Nepal from Sunday, people were keen to know and purchase 4G phones," informed Basnet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The expo witnessed the participation of the entire existing mobile brands in Nepal along with new brands like Zopo and Leagoo. Companies had offered free gift hampers and special discounts with most of the purchases. During the expo, mobile network operator Ncell offered an Ncell sim along with 100MB data with every purchase of any smart phone. "This expo was a historic success," says Basnet, adding," We plan to come up with different gift hampers to the customers in the coming days."<br /> <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4874', 'image' => '20170104125516_mobile expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5068', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Establish Industry, I will provide Electricity: Energy Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing ene', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing energy from under-developed hydro projects of that time or from other sources as well," he added. Minister Sharma clarified of being ready to provide 1000 MW of electricity if only industrialists come with plans of establishing industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Kush Kumar Joshi, Former President of FNCCI criticised Nepal Electricity Authority for favouring international companies while purchasing electrical equipments. According to him, NEA always invites international bidding to purchase electrical equipments and do not prioritise domestic products. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4873', 'image' => '20170104124818_energy minister.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5067', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vibor Society Bags 'Best Enterprise' Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank was provided 'Manager of the year' award by the ceremony. According to the bank, the award was given for contribution made by the bank to increase financial accessibility to general public through efficient management. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4872', 'image' => '20170104112646_vibor.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5066', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha and Himalayan in Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. 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The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to expand WiMAX internet service to earthquake affected districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, broadband internet service will be expanded in Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhuli and Kavre.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It has been learned that Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) and NT will sign an agreement within a few days for the purpose.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “We have already done correspondence with NT regarding the expansion of broadband service in the districts,” informed Purushottam Khanal, Director at the NTA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Rural Telecommunication Fund will bear expenditure for the expansion of internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT, in the second phase, will be expanding WiMAX internet in Gorkha, Dolakha, Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “NT will bear the expenditure for the expansion of internet,” said Keshav Sharma, Engineer at the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, the broadband internet will be expanded in the additional four districts by mobilising its own source.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Similarly, Prathbha Vaidya, spokesperson at the NT, said that the company is preparing for detail plan to expand the broadband internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Around two kilometers from the base station of WiMAX service, high speed internet can be easily used as hotspot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Though the company has currently started 4G internet service in Kathmandu and Pokhara, besides that places WiMAX is only an option for the high speed internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is also believed that the expansion of WiMAX service will help in the reconstruction work as well.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Likewise, broadband internet will be expanded thorough internet service providers in Gorkha, Dhading, Makwanpur, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga,</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NTA has already called a notice for tender for the same.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The internet will accomplish the earthquake affected districts by installing broadband access equipment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The broadband internet will be installed in public campuses, higher secondary schools, health posts and Village Development Community (VDC) of the districts. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4884', 'image' => '20170105014853_Nepal_Telecom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5078', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikash Bank in 11th year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The blood donation program was inaugurated by handing over a blood-bag to the first blood donor Chudamani Kandel, BOD member by Pitambar Sharma, Chief Guest and Promoter Shareholder of the bank. On the occasion of the anniversary, the bank also organised Firke-Bulaundi cleaning program, Pokhara cleaning campaign along with financial literacy programs in various schools. Moreover, the bank supported 30 suggestions box to 29 wards and offices of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4883', 'image' => '20170105121951_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5077', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Swabalamban Microfinance to Distribute Bonus Share and Cash Dividend', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend. The bank's recently concluded 15th annual general meeting endorsed a board of directors' proposal of distributing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders. The distribution proposal was approved by the recently held 15<sup>th</sup> AGM of the bank. In the AGM, it was reported that the bank earned Rs 323.2 million net profit in the FY 2072/73. The meeting also approved the balance sheet, profit and loss account and financial report for FY 2072/73. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4882', 'image' => '20170105115436_swabalamban.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5076', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Prabhu Bank Organises Eye Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4881', 'image' => '20170105114749_prabhu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5075', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'InFocus M680 Enters Nepali Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The phone that comes with a 5.50 inch full HD display is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. The phone comes with 2 GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. It has a 13 megapixel rear and front camera.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the company, the phone also supports 4G SIM. The InFocus M680 runs Android 6.0 operating system and is powered by a 2600mAh battery. The phone is priced Rs 19,990 in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4880', 'image' => '20170105113536_infocus.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5074', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford Endeavour Bags Full-Size SUV of the Year Award ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the new generation Endeavour SUV is based on Ford's T6 platform. The front-end sports a massive chrome grille with projector head-lamps and DRLs giving it that signature American SUV look. The bold bumper design comprises a very prominent silver skid plate that extends to house the LED fog-lamps as well. The flared wheel arches are wide and high to accommodate those massive 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 265/60 all-terrain tyres. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The SUV also comes with a well-equipped cabin featuring bucket-seats at the front, LED lamps, multi-information display, remote key entry, one-touch power rain sensing wiper, dual-zone AC-automatic climate control, cruise control, power folding 3rd-row seat, terrain management system, and more," reads the statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4879', 'image' => '20170105111206_ford.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5073', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagdamba Bags Best Industry 2073 Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC, PPC and PSP cements from its two industries-- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Earlier, Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was provided NS Quality Award twice by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC and PPC cements from its two industries -- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was awarded NS Quality Award twice in the past by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4878', 'image' => '20170105104709_jagadamba.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5072', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 2.28 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.83 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 343.1 million and Rs 114.3 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 December 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.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4877', 'image' => '20170105102901_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5071', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Establish Industrial Research Centre', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, the required modality has been prepared for the research centre. As per the modality, the proposed centre will be operated with the engagement the private sector. Speaking in a regular press briefing on January 3 at the ministry, Industry Minister Nabindra Raj Joshi said that the centre will help Nepali and foreign investors to identify investment potentials in various sectors. The proposed Industrial Research Center will have information centers in all seven states and 75 districts of the country in order to facilitate large industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Licenses of inactive mines to be cancelled</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Joshi also informed that the ministry is in a process to improve laws related to mining. According to him, the ministry is preparing to cancel the licenses of inactive mines. "Permission will be only given to those who can optimally utilise mines,” he said, adding, "Permission should be given as per the technical abilities of the operators to operate mines." According to him, a draft of National Mineral Policy has also been prepared for the utilization of mine areas.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Special Economic Zone in seven states</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government has started preparations to construct Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in all seven states of the country. The proposed SEZs will be established in Biratnagar of Province Number One, Simara of Province Number Two, Panchkhal of Province Number Three, Gorakha of Province Number Four, Bhairawaha of Province Number Five, Jumla of Province Number Six and Dhanghadi of Province Number Seven. According to Joshi, the construction works of three SEZ has already started. Among them, Bhairahawa SEZ has already done agreement with 21 industries and it is in the last stage to start its operation. Joshi informed that the works for Simara SEZ is also going rapidly. The government also has plans to move ahead with the construction works of Industrial Development Estates. He informed that proposal for construction of some industrial estates will be presented to the council of ministers for approval.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Political Commitment for Economic Development</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Minister Joshi said that the International Investors Conference which is scheduled for March 2 and March 3 will give a positive message about the investment environment in Nepal to foreign investors. The ministry is preparing to receive commitment from political parties for economic development in order to assure the international investors regarding the security of investments in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4876', 'image' => '20170104032045_MoE.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5070', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mobile App for Passport Form Submission', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Service seekers, apart from paying fees, submitting photo and finger code and authentication of the citizenship, can fulfil all other process from the mobile app. The aforementioned tasks need to be fulfilled physically by the service seekers in the DoP. The service seekers need to download the app from play store, download the application form and fill out the required personal details and submit to the DoP. While submitting, the app generates a barcode which the service seekers can save in their mobile phone or take its print out. Then the service seeker needs to visit the DoP to carry out final processing of the passport application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, the facility will be available in Doha, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, London , Washington DC and New York. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4875', 'image' => '20170104021707_pp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5069', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Newroad Mobile Expo Concludes with Rs 230 mn Transactions', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the organisers, 4G compatible smart phones were the most sought phones in the expo. "Since the recent introduction of 4G service in Nepal from Sunday, people were keen to know and purchase 4G phones," informed Basnet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The expo witnessed the participation of the entire existing mobile brands in Nepal along with new brands like Zopo and Leagoo. Companies had offered free gift hampers and special discounts with most of the purchases. During the expo, mobile network operator Ncell offered an Ncell sim along with 100MB data with every purchase of any smart phone. "This expo was a historic success," says Basnet, adding," We plan to come up with different gift hampers to the customers in the coming days."<br /> <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4874', 'image' => '20170104125516_mobile expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5068', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Establish Industry, I will provide Electricity: Energy Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing ene', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing energy from under-developed hydro projects of that time or from other sources as well," he added. Minister Sharma clarified of being ready to provide 1000 MW of electricity if only industrialists come with plans of establishing industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Kush Kumar Joshi, Former President of FNCCI criticised Nepal Electricity Authority for favouring international companies while purchasing electrical equipments. According to him, NEA always invites international bidding to purchase electrical equipments and do not prioritise domestic products. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4873', 'image' => '20170104124818_energy minister.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5067', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vibor Society Bags 'Best Enterprise' Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank was provided 'Manager of the year' award by the ceremony. According to the bank, the award was given for contribution made by the bank to increase financial accessibility to general public through efficient management. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4872', 'image' => '20170104112646_vibor.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5066', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha and Himalayan in Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4871', 'image' => '20170104105609_siddharha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - 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
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The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Nepal Telecom (NT) has decided to expand WiMAX internet service to earthquake affected districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The company is providing the broadband internet through WiMAX in eight most affected districts, dividing the project in two phases.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, broadband internet service will be expanded in Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindhuli and Kavre.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It has been learned that Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) and NT will sign an agreement within a few days for the purpose.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “We have already done correspondence with NT regarding the expansion of broadband service in the districts,” informed Purushottam Khanal, Director at the NTA.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Rural Telecommunication Fund will bear expenditure for the expansion of internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NT, in the second phase, will be expanding WiMAX internet in Gorkha, Dolakha, Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> “NT will bear the expenditure for the expansion of internet,” said Keshav Sharma, Engineer at the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> According to him, the broadband internet will be expanded in the additional four districts by mobilising its own source.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Similarly, Prathbha Vaidya, spokesperson at the NT, said that the company is preparing for detail plan to expand the broadband internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Around two kilometers from the base station of WiMAX service, high speed internet can be easily used as hotspot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Though the company has currently started 4G internet service in Kathmandu and Pokhara, besides that places WiMAX is only an option for the high speed internet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is also believed that the expansion of WiMAX service will help in the reconstruction work as well.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Likewise, broadband internet will be expanded thorough internet service providers in Gorkha, Dhading, Makwanpur, Ramechhap, Sindhuli and Okhaldhunga,</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">NTA has already called a notice for tender for the same.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The internet will accomplish the earthquake affected districts by installing broadband access equipment.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The broadband internet will be installed in public campuses, higher secondary schools, health posts and Village Development Community (VDC) of the districts. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4884', 'image' => '20170105014853_Nepal_Telecom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5078', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Muktinath Bikash Bank in 11th year', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Muktinath Bikash Bank has completed its 10th year of operation. On the occasion of its 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary, the bank organised a blood donation program in the central office at Prithvi Chowk Pokhara on January 3. "A total of 70 units of blood were collected in the blood donation program," said Bharat Raj Dhakal, CEO of the bank.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The blood donation program was inaugurated by handing over a blood-bag to the first blood donor Chudamani Kandel, BOD member by Pitambar Sharma, Chief Guest and Promoter Shareholder of the bank. On the occasion of the anniversary, the bank also organised Firke-Bulaundi cleaning program, Pokhara cleaning campaign along with financial literacy programs in various schools. Moreover, the bank supported 30 suggestions box to 29 wards and offices of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4883', 'image' => '20170105121951_muktinath.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5077', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Swabalamban Microfinance to Distribute Bonus Share and Cash Dividend', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend. The bank's recently concluded 15th annual general meeting endorsed a board of directors' proposal of distributing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Swabalamban Microfinance Development Bank is providing 34 per cent bonus share and 19.68 per cent cash dividend to its shareholders. The distribution proposal was approved by the recently held 15<sup>th</sup> AGM of the bank. In the AGM, it was reported that the bank earned Rs 323.2 million net profit in the FY 2072/73. The meeting also approved the balance sheet, profit and loss account and financial report for FY 2072/73. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-06', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4882', 'image' => '20170105115436_swabalamban.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5076', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Prabhu Bank Organises Eye Camp', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: Prabhu Bank has organised free eye check-up camp in Kobang of Mustang. The bank organised the three days camp in co-ordination with Tilganga Eye Hospital in which a total of 150 service seekers diagnosed their eyes for free. According to the bank, it will continue such activities in coming days as well under its corporate social responsibility. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4881', 'image' => '20170105114749_prabhu.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5075', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'InFocus M680 Enters Nepali Market', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: American Smartphone InFocus M680 has been launched in the Nepali market on the occasion of New Year 2017. Prism Enterprises, the authorised distributor of the phone for Nepal launched the phone in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The phone that comes with a 5.50 inch full HD display is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. The phone comes with 2 GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. It has a 13 megapixel rear and front camera.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the company, the phone also supports 4G SIM. The InFocus M680 runs Android 6.0 operating system and is powered by a 2600mAh battery. The phone is priced Rs 19,990 in the Nepali market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4880', 'image' => '20170105113536_infocus.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5074', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Ford Endeavour Bags Full-Size SUV of the Year Award ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: The new Ford Endeavour won 'Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017' in the NDTV Car and Bike Award. Issuing a press statement, the company said that Ford Endeavour which is launched at the beginning of this year was able to win the award due to its design, styles, features and mechanicals.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> According to the statement, the new generation Endeavour SUV is based on Ford's T6 platform. The front-end sports a massive chrome grille with projector head-lamps and DRLs giving it that signature American SUV look. The bold bumper design comprises a very prominent silver skid plate that extends to house the LED fog-lamps as well. The flared wheel arches are wide and high to accommodate those massive 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 265/60 all-terrain tyres. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> "The SUV also comes with a well-equipped cabin featuring bucket-seats at the front, LED lamps, multi-information display, remote key entry, one-touch power rain sensing wiper, dual-zone AC-automatic climate control, cruise control, power folding 3rd-row seat, terrain management system, and more," reads the statement.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4879', 'image' => '20170105111206_ford.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5073', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Jagdamba Bags Best Industry 2073 Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC, PPC and PSP cements from its two industries-- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Earlier, Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was provided NS Quality Award twice by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align:justify">January 5: Jagadamba Cement Industries has bagged 'Best Industry 2073' award from Rupandehi Industries Association. Presently, Jagadamba Cement is manufacturing and selling OPC and PPC cements from its two industries -- Jagadamba Cement Industries and Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills). Subha Shree Jagadamba Cement Mills was awarded NS Quality Award twice in the past by Nepal Quality and Measurement Department. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4878', 'image' => '20170105104709_jagadamba.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5072', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'NRB to Invest 2.28 Billion in Fixed Deposit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 5: : Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is investing Rs 2.28 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 January 15 2016 to January 14 2017.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The central bank is investing Rs 1.83 billion as FD in 'A' listed commercial bank. Similarly, the bank is investing Rs 343.1 million and Rs 114.3 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 December 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.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-05', 'modified' => '2017-01-05', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4877', 'image' => '20170105102901_nrb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-05 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5071', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Govt to Establish Industrial Research Centre', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: The government is planning to establish Industrial Research Centre for identifying feasibilities of industrial estates in Nepal. The Ministry of Industry is forming the centre that will analyse matters including suitable industry for investment, availability of raw materials and market research.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the ministry, the required modality has been prepared for the research centre. As per the modality, the proposed centre will be operated with the engagement the private sector. Speaking in a regular press briefing on January 3 at the ministry, Industry Minister Nabindra Raj Joshi said that the centre will help Nepali and foreign investors to identify investment potentials in various sectors. The proposed Industrial Research Center will have information centers in all seven states and 75 districts of the country in order to facilitate large industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Licenses of inactive mines to be cancelled</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Joshi also informed that the ministry is in a process to improve laws related to mining. According to him, the ministry is preparing to cancel the licenses of inactive mines. "Permission will be only given to those who can optimally utilise mines,” he said, adding, "Permission should be given as per the technical abilities of the operators to operate mines." According to him, a draft of National Mineral Policy has also been prepared for the utilization of mine areas.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Special Economic Zone in seven states</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The government has started preparations to construct Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in all seven states of the country. The proposed SEZs will be established in Biratnagar of Province Number One, Simara of Province Number Two, Panchkhal of Province Number Three, Gorakha of Province Number Four, Bhairawaha of Province Number Five, Jumla of Province Number Six and Dhanghadi of Province Number Seven. According to Joshi, the construction works of three SEZ has already started. Among them, Bhairahawa SEZ has already done agreement with 21 industries and it is in the last stage to start its operation. Joshi informed that the works for Simara SEZ is also going rapidly. The government also has plans to move ahead with the construction works of Industrial Development Estates. He informed that proposal for construction of some industrial estates will be presented to the council of ministers for approval.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Political Commitment for Economic Development</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Minister Joshi said that the International Investors Conference which is scheduled for March 2 and March 3 will give a positive message about the investment environment in Nepal to foreign investors. The ministry is preparing to receive commitment from political parties for economic development in order to assure the international investors regarding the security of investments in the country.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4876', 'image' => '20170104032045_MoE.JPG', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5070', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Mobile App for Passport Form Submission', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4- Passport seekers can now apply for it from mobile phone. Department of Passport (DoP) launched the mechanism considering the demand and requirement of the service seekers. The service is made available with the launching of a mobile app from Foreign minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday, January 3.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Service seekers, apart from paying fees, submitting photo and finger code and authentication of the citizenship, can fulfil all other process from the mobile app. The aforementioned tasks need to be fulfilled physically by the service seekers in the DoP. The service seekers need to download the app from play store, download the application form and fill out the required personal details and submit to the DoP. While submitting, the app generates a barcode which the service seekers can save in their mobile phone or take its print out. Then the service seeker needs to visit the DoP to carry out final processing of the passport application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first phase, the facility will be available in Doha, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, London , Washington DC and New York. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4875', 'image' => '20170104021707_pp.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5069', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Newroad Mobile Expo Concludes with Rs 230 mn Transactions', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Newroad Mobile Expo jointly organised by Nepal Mobile Traders Association concluded on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the one week expo which started on December 28 saw transactions worth Rs 230 million during the period."The event logged sales of about 17,000 units of mobile devices, gadgets and accessories," says, Pursottam Basnet, the Chairman of Nepal Mobile Traders Association.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the organisers, 4G compatible smart phones were the most sought phones in the expo. "Since the recent introduction of 4G service in Nepal from Sunday, people were keen to know and purchase 4G phones," informed Basnet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The expo witnessed the participation of the entire existing mobile brands in Nepal along with new brands like Zopo and Leagoo. Companies had offered free gift hampers and special discounts with most of the purchases. During the expo, mobile network operator Ncell offered an Ncell sim along with 100MB data with every purchase of any smart phone. "This expo was a historic success," says Basnet, adding," We plan to come up with different gift hampers to the customers in the coming days."<br /> <br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4874', 'image' => '20170104125516_mobile expo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5068', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Establish Industry, I will provide Electricity: Energy Minister', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing ene', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Energy Minister Janardan Sharma has committed to provide electricity to new industries established by private sector. Minister Sharma committed so in an interaction program organised with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of commerce and Industries (FNCCI) on January 3. He said that electricity will be given by importing for now and by own produced afterwards. "If an industry is set up today, it will take 1-1.5 years to operate. In the due time, electricity will be provided either by bringing energy from under-developed hydro projects of that time or from other sources as well," he added. Minister Sharma clarified of being ready to provide 1000 MW of electricity if only industrialists come with plans of establishing industries.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Kush Kumar Joshi, Former President of FNCCI criticised Nepal Electricity Authority for favouring international companies while purchasing electrical equipments. According to him, NEA always invites international bidding to purchase electrical equipments and do not prioritise domestic products. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4873', 'image' => '20170104124818_energy minister.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5067', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Vibor Society Bags 'Best Enterprise' Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Vibor Society Development Bank has bagged 'Best Enterprise' award in Summit of Leaders 2016, Socrates Award Ceremony recently held in London. The bank was provided the award by European Business Assembly. Sushil Raj Parajuli, Chairman of the bank and Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank received the award in the ceremony.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, Jhalak Prasad Khanal, CEO of the bank was provided 'Manager of the year' award by the ceremony. According to the bank, the award was given for contribution made by the bank to increase financial accessibility to general public through efficient management. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4872', 'image' => '20170104112646_vibor.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '16' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '5066', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Siddhartha and Himalayan in Bancassurance Pact', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. ', 'content' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">January 4: Siddhartha Insurance and Himalayan Bank has made a bankcassurance agreement. Birendra Baidbar Chettri, Acting General Manager of Siddhartha and Ashok Samsher Jabara, CEO of the bank signed the agreement paper regarding the matter amid a program on January 3. According to the agreement, customers can get easy insurance services from the co-operation and the partnership will strengthen the business relation between the two institutions. </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2017-01-04', 'modified' => '2017-01-04', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '4871', 'image' => '20170104105609_siddharha.jpg', 'article_date' => '2017-01-04 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