Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar,…
Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar,…
Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software…
February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in…
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the…
The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to…
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May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from Counterpoint Research.…
December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z…
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', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px"> March 28: Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Ashok Mittal, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) India and Rashmi Mittal, Pro Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) had presented the award to CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The Professional Excellence Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. Manoj Thapa was felicitated with excellence award in recognition of his professional excellence in technology and telecommunications Value-Added Services (VAS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Manoj Thapa completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lovely Professional University in 2015. He joined Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, in 2022 and has been leading the company by bringing out innovative products in the telecommunications VAS space. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Under his leadership, Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS has grown exponentially and established itself as a leading provider of telecommunications VAS solutions in Nepal. Thapa is widely respected in the information and technology industry for his deep understanding of the market and his ability to translate customer needs into innovative solutions. He has also been recognized for his contribution to the growth of the technology industry in Nepal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">"The excellence award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS. We will continue to innovate and provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions in the telecommunications VAS space,” said CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Lovely Professional University is one of India's leading universities, known for its academic excellence and commitment to fostering innovative thinking. 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New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px">March 10: Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With Rigo ERP Solution, the company has been helping manage the accounting system and human resource department of hundreds of corporate houses and organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The company was established by Nepali chartered accountants and computer engineers in 2010. <br /> Since its inception, Rigo has been providing softwares in latest platforms with local compliance. The softwares are made complying with industry standards. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Rigo has provided Executive Mobile Application along with NFRS and other features through Rigo ERP’s new edition. Rigo has also made Retail POS available targeting retail businesses and small entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“Rigo’s E-billing software is listed on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Nepal,” said Rigo Technologies’ Chief Executive Director Mukund Pokhrel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With the increased use and demand for domestic online accounting system among small and medium entrepreneurs, Rigo has rolled out its latest version to make its services easy and convenient. </span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-03-10', 'modified' => '2023-03-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16973', 'image' => '20230310053705_collage - 2023-03-10T164107.320.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-03-10 17:33:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '17017', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Series in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal. According to the company, the Galaxy S23 series namely the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra was unveiled amid a recent function in Kathmandu by the company’s Vice President Sung June Park, Director of Samsung Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, popular actor of Nepal Anmol KC and Miss Nepal 2022 Priyanka Rani Joshi. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">During the launching ceremony, the Director of Samsung, Pranaya Ratna Sthapit said that the Galaxy S23 series has the power of the most advanced mobile technology to bring the world into sharper focus with the all-new 200-million-pixel camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, making every photo epic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“With the most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for galaxy, the gaming performance in these devices are unbeatable. We are excited to launch the Galaxy S23 series in Nepal which is the ultimate premium smartphone — designed for today and beyond to help people take their passions further,” he said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Issuing a recent statement, Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 smartphones have been designed to re-invent premium experiences like never before. Galaxy S23 series comes with groundbreaking camera capabilities, which allow consumers to capture photos and videos in any lighting condition using both rear and front camera, a future-ready mobile gaming experience and a planet-friendly device using twice the recycled materials than before, added the statement.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Camera</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung Galaxy's most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. According to the company, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a massively upgraded Adaptive Pixel 200-million-pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen makes it easy to take group photos without setting a timer. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Processor</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Series is equipped with the most powerful chipset in any Galaxy device, according to the company. With close collaboration with Qualcomm it offers the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy which unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerfully sustained game play.. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Design and Sustainability</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances Samsung’s sustainability commitment with the more recycled materials of any Galaxy smartphone. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“The S23 Series are UL ECOLOGO certified which implies that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact. To eliminate single use plastics, the Galaxy S23 series comes in a redesigned box made with paper that is 100% recycled as sustainably sourced.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Battery </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company claimed that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ now have bigger battery each while maintaining the sleek design. The Galaxy S23 Ultra powers a 5,000 mAh battery which lets one stream, game, scroll, film and multitask effortlessly.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The latest series are priced between the range of Rs 127,999 to Rs 209,999. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, pre-order offers are valid till February 22 or until the stock lasts.</span></span></span></p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; 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border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price in NPR</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+512 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; 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border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">191,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">3</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; 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', 'content' => '<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">February 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘ INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023’ that kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu on Tuesday, the Minister described the present time as an ‘IT era’, stating that it had significant contribution to the economic prosperity of the country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“The IT sector has been a good source of revenue collection, but the production of human resources at a sufficient level has not been possible as it is yet to fall under the top priority of the State,” said Minister Sharma.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Highlighting the need to increase the use of IT in the delivery of basic services to the people, the Minister said the use of IT had its greater role in maintaining transparency in the public service delivery system.<br /> Minister Sharma assured that government would give priority to make Nepal’s IT sector more competitive by drafting required laws pertaining to the IT. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Meanwhile, Federation of Computer Association Nepal demanded for the formulation of policies that encourage using Nepal-made software in the government offices. <br /> Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 25th edition of INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023, Federation of Computer Association Nepal General Secretary Ranajit Kumar Podar drew the government attention to promote domestic software companies and focus on their capacity building. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“I urge the government to encourage the use of Nepal-made software in the government offices and give emphasis on the capacity building of the human resources,” Podar added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The CAN Infotech includes programs such as branding of various ICT goods and services, product launching, IT career counseling for students. The Infotech is expected to draw around 350,000 visitors. </span></p> <p><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-07', 'modified' => '2023-02-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16697', 'image' => '20230207051620_collage - 2023-02-07T165151.696.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-07 17:10:04', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16856', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'CAN Infotech Exhibition to Be Held from Feb 7', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. ', 'content' => '<h1> </h1> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">January 26: The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Federation of Computer Association Nepal is organizing the event with the objective of exhibiting new technologies developed in the field of information and communication technology. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on Thursday, the federation informed that the preparations for the country’s largest exhibition related to information technology CAN InfoTech-2023 had reached in the final phase. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">This year Nepali innovations, talent and startups will be specially promoted, said General Secretary of CAN Federation Chiranjeevi Adhikari. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The six-day exhibition will also involve branding, product launching, IT career counseling, colleges, startups and software pavilions. The CAN Federation member organizations as well as national and international information and communication technology companies will participate in the exhibition. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The organizers expect a footfall of 350,000 people to the exhibition. An entry fee of Rs 100 has been fixed with a 50 per cent discount for students. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">CAN Federation is also planning to hold similar exhibition in Madhes Province, Sudur Paschim, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces after completion of one in federal capital Kathmandu. </span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-01-26', 'modified' => '2023-01-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16595', 'image' => '20230126070034_collage (92).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-01-26 18:58:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16055', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy A04S in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. The company claims that this mobile will provide the best experience to the users.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company said in a statement that this smartphone with a triple rear camera has a 10 MP main camera, a 2 MP refined macro camera and a 2 MP depth camera. Along with a 5 MP selfie camera, this phone has a 6.5 HD AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, it has a battery of 5000 mAh capacity that lasts for two days with a single charge.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, this smartphone is available in three attractive colors - black, copper and green. The price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM is Rs 21,999 and the price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM is Rs 19,999.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-09-22', 'modified' => '2022-09-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '15796', 'image' => '20220922053802_1663802720.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-09-22 17:36:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '15192', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to provide e-SIM ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. Nepal Telecom has reached an agreement with Monty UK Global to provide e-SIM in the near future. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agreement was signed recently between the chief business officer of Nepal Telecom Sangeeta Pahadi and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Horizon Technologies Private Limited, Aditya Anand. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">As per the agreement, Monty UK Global will provide the necessary platform to distribute e-SIM service to the customers of Nepal Telecom. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Telecom is going to distribute e-SIM in the process of introducing new technology and the necessary work for this will start soon, said Chief Business Officer Pahadi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">With the availability of e-SIM, there is no need for a physically used SIM card. However, customers need a handset that supports e-SIM. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Apart from mobile sets, e-SIM can also be used on other devices and smart watches and various types of wearable devices. Nepal Telecom has stated that all the existing users can use e-SIM while new users can also get such SIM. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-04-29', 'modified' => '2022-04-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14934', 'image' => '20220429074225_Nepal-Telecom-(NTC-Building).jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-04-29 19:41:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14701', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Nepal Launches Redmi Note 11', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market. The company has upgraded camera, system, charging speed, display and others features of the smartphone as well.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sourabh Kothari, Country General Manager of Xiaomi Nepal, the all new Redmi Note 11 has a Snapdragon 680 processor with excellent camera and a 5000 mAh battery. This phone set has a 50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra wide camera, 2 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth camera.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 has screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch with FHD Plus AMOLED dot display, flat edge body design, dual super linear speakers and more.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 is available in Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue colors in the Nepali market. The company informed that the 4 to 64 GB set has been priced at Rs 22,999, the 4 to 128 GB set has been priced at Rs 24,999 and the 6 to 18 GB set has been priced at Rs 26,999. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-02-01', 'modified' => '2022-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14444', 'image' => '20220201060204_Untitled_1_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-02-01 18:01:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '13370', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => '‘Realme becomes Europe’s Breakthrough Smartphone Brand’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from Counterpoint Research. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, the company said citing data from Counterpoint Research. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The brand claims to have maintained its position as one of the top five players in 13 countries worldwide. The company said in a statement that it was among the top four vendors in three European countries in terms of number of shipments in accordance to the Q1 2021 Canalys global smartphone shipments report<span style="font-family:宋体">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Since expanding into the European market in 2019, realme said it has rapidly emerged to become the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with 183 percent YoY growth in Q1 2021. The company is ranked by Canalys as fourth in both the Czech Republic and Greece by shipment, with Q1 annual growth rates of 4104 percent and 477 percent, respectively. Realme is also fourth in Slovenia and retains its strong growth momentum in Russia as the fifth biggest player, growing 682 percent YoY. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In Southeast Asia, realme regained its top spot in the Philippines with a 23 percent market share and a 95 percent annual YoY growth, the statement added. Meanwhile, in India, the company consolidated its overall fifth position with a 12 percent market share. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to Canalys’ Q1 2021 global shipments report, realme is ranked as one of the top five smartphone brands by shipment in the following 13 countries: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Czech Republic, Greece and Slovenia. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-05-10', 'modified' => '2021-05-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13115', 'image' => '20210510050749_ImgW.ashx.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-05-10 17:06:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12819', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy M51 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, Galaxy M51 is Nepal’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery, the company claimed. Galaxy M51 comes with best-in-segment 6.7” SAMOLED Plus Infinity-O display for immersive viewing experience and segment-leading Sony 64MP Quad Camera with Single Take feature, reads a statement issued by Samsung.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M series is becoming one of the largest and fastest growing smartphone brand franchises in Nepal.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">We understand excitement of Samsung M- series lovers. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With the only 7000mAh battery industry-wide, and the host of other spectacular features, the Galaxy M51 rightfully lays claims to its marketing campaign tagline of the “Meanest Monster Ever</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">” said </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Business Head of Samsung Mobile Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">According to the company, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M Series is known for its power-packed features, including monster battery for long-lasting performance. Since the launch of M series in early 2019, Galaxy M smartphones were the first Samsung devices to come with segment-leading 5000mAh and 6000mAh battery to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Galaxy M51, Samsung is taking its monster battery proposition to a whole new level, the statement added. Galaxy M51 also comes with an in-box Type C 25W superfast charger that recharges Galaxy M51’s monster 7000mAh battery in less than 2 hours. Galaxy M51 also has reverse charging and comes with a Type C to Type C cable, allowing millennials to share their power on the go.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M51 is available in two </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">memory variants – 6/128GB and 8/128GB – and will be available in two colors – Electric Blue and Celestial Black.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Galaxy M51 is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 6/128GB variant while 8/128GB </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will be available for Rs 43,999 in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">M51</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is available in Nepali market from December 15, 2020 across Samsung brand shops and retail stores all over the country. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-17', 'modified' => '2020-12-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12567', 'image' => '20201217031012_M51 kv(1).JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-17 15:09:35', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12814', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nokia Launches C1 Plus with Face Unlock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 16: Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">December 16:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. According to the company, the new Nokia C1 Plus is the lowest cost 3G+ 4G smartphone available in the market. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The C-series mission is to bring affordable smartphone experiences to everyone, says a statement issued by the company. The Nokia C1 Plus, brings 4G connectivity to the introductory level of the C-series, offering wider experiences to even more users around the world. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“With the Nokia </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">C1 Plus</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, fans can enjoy sharp content throughout – energising selfies and videos, apps and texts that pop, and immersive entertainment delivered to you crisp and clean,” said the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The smartphone comes with a 2,500 mAh battery that gives power for a whole day. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For added security and convenience, face unlock will give the access to everything at a glance</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. According to the company, the new series also has improved storage.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Nokia C1 Plus launched on December 15 in Nepal in 1GB+16BG storage variants are priced at Rs 8,399 and are available in blue and red colours.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-16', 'modified' => '2020-12-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12560', 'image' => '20201216035043_Pic 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-16 15:49:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12789', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Announces ‘O-Fans Festival’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 11: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 1</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">1: Chinese smartphone brand </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. According to the company, the campaign is intended to appreciate and express the brand’s gratitude towards its customers for their overwhelming love and support towards the brand since its initial phase.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The campaign which commenced from December 1 offers the customers of OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> with an amazing opportunity to win numerous attractive gifts on the purchase of OPPO devices.</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> The campaign will remain in effect till the January 10, 2021, the company said in a statement. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"Being a global company, OPPO has always believed in localization. Nepal is one of the priority markets for us. Its richness in cultures, traditions, and simplicity in diversity has always inspired us,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, adding, “Hence, intending to express our sincere gratitude towards our fans for their overwhelming love and support since our initial days we have introduced "O-Fans Festival" SMS campaign to share the happiness along with our valuable fans here in Nepal."</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Throughout the campaign period, with every purchase of OPPO devices, customers can participate in the campaign by sending SMS as Ofans <Space> IMEI to “37001” for OPPO phones to get attractive prizes. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the purchase of its recent addition of IoT devices, customers need to type Ofans <Space> CMEI or DC Code and send them to "37001". </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">One lucky winner will be chosen every week and will be awarded a special gift hamper, said OPPO.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Winners will be announced at the end of each week via OPPO Nepal's official social media platforms, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The participants who were not chosen as winners will still stand a chance to participate in upcoming consecutive lucky draws automatically. Therefore, once participation is done they will stand a chance to win till the very last lucky draw. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-11', 'modified' => '2020-12-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12535', 'image' => '20201211112737_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-11 11:26:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12697', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => ' Xiaomi Bounces Back to ‘Number 1 Position’ in Smartphone Market of Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal, as per the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker Report (Q3 2020) of the leading market research firm, IDC. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">This is the second time that the brand has climbed to the number one position after becoming the market leader in smartphones for Nepal in Q1 2020, says a statement issued by the company. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Currently holding a market share of 34.1% based on unit shipment, the brand has bagged the top position in Nepal for the smartphone category riding on the successful launch of a series of smartphones across Mi and Redmi, the statement added. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sourabh Kothari, country general manager of Xiaomi for Nepal, said, “We are ecstatic to be the #1 smartphone brand in Nepal again as per IDC report for Q3 2020. We are humbled by the love and support that we have received from our Mi Fans and it has helped us come closer to our mission of providing innovation for all. We shall continue to work towards our commitment of gaining our users’ sustained trust and appreciation through constant innovation across our products, business model and infrastructure.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, the brand witnessed significant growth in the market with the launch of a series of great smartphones offering top of the line specifications at multiple price points starting from Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Xiaomi said it has been working with its online selling partners Daraz.com and Sastodeal in Nepal contributing massively to the brand’s wide reach in the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“The offline expansion added to the overall growth with Xiaomi setting up more than 1600+ offline partner stores with 350+ Mi Preferred Partner stores across the country, strengthening their presence in Nepal. The company currently holds a strong distribution network across locations. They have also fortified their position in the market with robust after sales service through exclusive authorized service centers as well a dedicated service warehouse to fulfill customer requirements in Nepal,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12444', 'image' => '20201122044621_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 16:42:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12530', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Rolls Out F17 Pro in Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'The New Model Features AI-powered Portrait Photography, Ultra-Sleek Design and Fast Performance', 'summary' => 'September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, OPPO F17 Pro introduces fashionable technology in an ultra-sleek smartphone body. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“This means users will get to witness cutting-edge AI portrait photography features packed into a truly premium design, with functions that makes life more efficient,” reads a statement issued by OPPO. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“The F Series has been designed so that the trendsetting generation can attain a quality smartphone that suits both their life and personal sense of style, with a sleek design,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> <span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sleek with a Premium Design</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Designed with a 7.48mm ultra-sleek body that easily slides into a pocket and jacket without the bulge, or tucks neatly into a small bag or clutch OPPO F17 Pro gives you the premium experience like no others. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO said in the statement that the F17 Pro uses an industry-leading design to optimize and fit the mainboard, battery and other components into its slim design with 7.48mm ultra-thin and 164g ultra-lightweight<em> </em>body.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro introduces a thin 220 degree edge, the company added.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro’s 6.43’’ dual punch-hole display comes with a FHD+ Super AMOLED Display with a large 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The display uses Mini Dual-Punch Holes that boast the industry’s smallest camera diameter of only 3.7mm, the statement further said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, the F17 Pro comes with a suite of six AI portrait cameras along with video stabilization features.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology allows fast charging facility for the F17 Pro.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro even introduces ways to optimize the phone’s battery life during the day or while sleeping.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The AI Night Charging option uses AI Learning to learn the user’s sleeping habits and charges the phone exactly to 100% upon the moment they wake up from sleep. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Meanwhile, the Super Power Saving Mode optimizes the last 5% of the battery life by turning the display black and white, while running just six predetermined apps, says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Market Availability</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">F17 Pro will be available throughout Nepal starting from October 1 and will come in two colors Magic Blue and Matte Black. Both colors will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded to support up to 512GB through a 3-Card Slot. F17 Pro is priced at Rs 43,990.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Alongside F17 Pro, OPPO also launched its latest iterations on its IOT devices in Nepal, Enco W51 and OPPO Watch. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO Watch will be available in two variants 41mm and 46mm priced at Rs 24,990 and Rs 34,990 respectively. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Similarly, OPPO Enco W51 is priced at Rs 8,990. OPPO F17 Pro, OPPO watch and Enco W51 will all be available from October 1. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The preorder for F17 Pro and watch will start from September 28 to 30.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-28', 'modified' => '2020-09-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12277', 'image' => '20200928061824_selfie in live_F17 Pro.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-28 18:16:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11786', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F15 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal. The company said in a statement that it launched the product through its first ever online launch event in the country on March 16.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, the OPPO F15 offers a refreshing professional photography experience at the customers fingertips with a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam and super sleek design.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“F Series is designed to help the young generation chase for better visual expression and strive for quality, trendiness and a better life, and has won tremendous customers’ love in the past,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the statement, the OPPO F15 combines many innovative and trendy technologies, to appeal to the younger generation.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OPPO F15 features a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam, which the company claimed is the camera of the highest capacity among products of similar price, to deliver ultra-professional shots.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Using its four-in-one-pixel combination technology, its 48MP rear camera sensors are designed to capture sharper images with greater detail, the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When in wide-angle mode, the users can directly autofocus using Macro as close as 3 cm.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“This improves the image quality for a variety of applications, ie food photos appear more appetizing, text and documents can be captured faster at close range,” the statement said.</span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppoo.jpg" style="height:490px; width:800px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) with an internal gyroscope, OPPO F15 comes with OPPO’s leading Anti-Shake Video. Shooting videos on OPPO F15 under shaky conditions appear clearer, sharper and more stable.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On top of that, the Night Portrait Mode can help the users discover a new world of portrait photography in the dark. Compared to the previous generation, the Night Portrait Mode on OPPO F15 is further enhanced under specific scenarios such as dark streets, restaurants, parks, etc, according to the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The slim design means OPPO F15 can easily slide into the pockets without feeling bulky.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Moreover, the In-Display Fingerprint Unlock 3.0 enables users to unlock the device in 0.32s, which is 45 percent faster than the previous generation, claimed the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Packing a massive 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, OPPO F15 enables a smooth experience and ample storage. Equipped with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, OPPO F15 can gain a 10 percent charge in just 5 minutes, and 50 percent in 30 minutes, which is 26 percent faster than VOOC 2.0.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Priced at Rs 39,990, OPPO F15 will be available in two colors - Lightning Black and Unicorn White. It will go on sale from March 23.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company also launched OPPO Reno3 and OPPO Enco Free during the same event. The Reno3 is priced at Rs 46,990 and OPPO Enco Free at Rs 9,990. 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', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px"> March 28: Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Ashok Mittal, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) India and Rashmi Mittal, Pro Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) had presented the award to CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The Professional Excellence Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. Manoj Thapa was felicitated with excellence award in recognition of his professional excellence in technology and telecommunications Value-Added Services (VAS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Manoj Thapa completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lovely Professional University in 2015. He joined Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, in 2022 and has been leading the company by bringing out innovative products in the telecommunications VAS space. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Under his leadership, Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS has grown exponentially and established itself as a leading provider of telecommunications VAS solutions in Nepal. Thapa is widely respected in the information and technology industry for his deep understanding of the market and his ability to translate customer needs into innovative solutions. He has also been recognized for his contribution to the growth of the technology industry in Nepal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">"The excellence award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS. We will continue to innovate and provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions in the telecommunications VAS space,” said CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Lovely Professional University is one of India's leading universities, known for its academic excellence and commitment to fostering innovative thinking. 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New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px">March 10: Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With Rigo ERP Solution, the company has been helping manage the accounting system and human resource department of hundreds of corporate houses and organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The company was established by Nepali chartered accountants and computer engineers in 2010. <br /> Since its inception, Rigo has been providing softwares in latest platforms with local compliance. The softwares are made complying with industry standards. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Rigo has provided Executive Mobile Application along with NFRS and other features through Rigo ERP’s new edition. Rigo has also made Retail POS available targeting retail businesses and small entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“Rigo’s E-billing software is listed on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Nepal,” said Rigo Technologies’ Chief Executive Director Mukund Pokhrel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With the increased use and demand for domestic online accounting system among small and medium entrepreneurs, Rigo has rolled out its latest version to make its services easy and convenient. </span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-03-10', 'modified' => '2023-03-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16973', 'image' => '20230310053705_collage - 2023-03-10T164107.320.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-03-10 17:33:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '17017', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Series in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal. According to the company, the Galaxy S23 series namely the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra was unveiled amid a recent function in Kathmandu by the company’s Vice President Sung June Park, Director of Samsung Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, popular actor of Nepal Anmol KC and Miss Nepal 2022 Priyanka Rani Joshi. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">During the launching ceremony, the Director of Samsung, Pranaya Ratna Sthapit said that the Galaxy S23 series has the power of the most advanced mobile technology to bring the world into sharper focus with the all-new 200-million-pixel camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, making every photo epic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“With the most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for galaxy, the gaming performance in these devices are unbeatable. We are excited to launch the Galaxy S23 series in Nepal which is the ultimate premium smartphone — designed for today and beyond to help people take their passions further,” he said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Issuing a recent statement, Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 smartphones have been designed to re-invent premium experiences like never before. Galaxy S23 series comes with groundbreaking camera capabilities, which allow consumers to capture photos and videos in any lighting condition using both rear and front camera, a future-ready mobile gaming experience and a planet-friendly device using twice the recycled materials than before, added the statement.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Camera</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung Galaxy's most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. According to the company, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a massively upgraded Adaptive Pixel 200-million-pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen makes it easy to take group photos without setting a timer. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Processor</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Series is equipped with the most powerful chipset in any Galaxy device, according to the company. With close collaboration with Qualcomm it offers the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy which unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerfully sustained game play.. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Design and Sustainability</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances Samsung’s sustainability commitment with the more recycled materials of any Galaxy smartphone. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“The S23 Series are UL ECOLOGO certified which implies that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact. To eliminate single use plastics, the Galaxy S23 series comes in a redesigned box made with paper that is 100% recycled as sustainably sourced.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Battery </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company claimed that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ now have bigger battery each while maintaining the sleek design. The Galaxy S23 Ultra powers a 5,000 mAh battery which lets one stream, game, scroll, film and multitask effortlessly.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The latest series are priced between the range of Rs 127,999 to Rs 209,999. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, pre-order offers are valid till February 22 or until the stock lasts.</span></span></span></p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; 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border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price in NPR</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+512 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Phantom Black, Cream</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">209,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">2</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">191,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">3</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Plus (8+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Lavender</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">151,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">4</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Base (8+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Cream</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">127,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-14', 'modified' => '2023-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16756', 'image' => '20230214012108_Galaxy Unpacked Event for PR Low Res.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-14 13:20:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16960', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Minister Sharma Says State Will Have to Promote IT Sector ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. ', 'content' => '<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">February 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘ INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023’ that kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu on Tuesday, the Minister described the present time as an ‘IT era’, stating that it had significant contribution to the economic prosperity of the country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“The IT sector has been a good source of revenue collection, but the production of human resources at a sufficient level has not been possible as it is yet to fall under the top priority of the State,” said Minister Sharma.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Highlighting the need to increase the use of IT in the delivery of basic services to the people, the Minister said the use of IT had its greater role in maintaining transparency in the public service delivery system.<br /> Minister Sharma assured that government would give priority to make Nepal’s IT sector more competitive by drafting required laws pertaining to the IT. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Meanwhile, Federation of Computer Association Nepal demanded for the formulation of policies that encourage using Nepal-made software in the government offices. <br /> Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 25th edition of INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023, Federation of Computer Association Nepal General Secretary Ranajit Kumar Podar drew the government attention to promote domestic software companies and focus on their capacity building. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“I urge the government to encourage the use of Nepal-made software in the government offices and give emphasis on the capacity building of the human resources,” Podar added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The CAN Infotech includes programs such as branding of various ICT goods and services, product launching, IT career counseling for students. The Infotech is expected to draw around 350,000 visitors. </span></p> <p><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-07', 'modified' => '2023-02-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16697', 'image' => '20230207051620_collage - 2023-02-07T165151.696.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-07 17:10:04', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16856', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'CAN Infotech Exhibition to Be Held from Feb 7', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. ', 'content' => '<h1> </h1> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">January 26: The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Federation of Computer Association Nepal is organizing the event with the objective of exhibiting new technologies developed in the field of information and communication technology. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on Thursday, the federation informed that the preparations for the country’s largest exhibition related to information technology CAN InfoTech-2023 had reached in the final phase. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">This year Nepali innovations, talent and startups will be specially promoted, said General Secretary of CAN Federation Chiranjeevi Adhikari. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The six-day exhibition will also involve branding, product launching, IT career counseling, colleges, startups and software pavilions. The CAN Federation member organizations as well as national and international information and communication technology companies will participate in the exhibition. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The organizers expect a footfall of 350,000 people to the exhibition. An entry fee of Rs 100 has been fixed with a 50 per cent discount for students. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">CAN Federation is also planning to hold similar exhibition in Madhes Province, Sudur Paschim, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces after completion of one in federal capital Kathmandu. </span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-01-26', 'modified' => '2023-01-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16595', 'image' => '20230126070034_collage (92).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-01-26 18:58:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16055', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy A04S in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. The company claims that this mobile will provide the best experience to the users.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company said in a statement that this smartphone with a triple rear camera has a 10 MP main camera, a 2 MP refined macro camera and a 2 MP depth camera. Along with a 5 MP selfie camera, this phone has a 6.5 HD AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, it has a battery of 5000 mAh capacity that lasts for two days with a single charge.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, this smartphone is available in three attractive colors - black, copper and green. The price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM is Rs 21,999 and the price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM is Rs 19,999.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-09-22', 'modified' => '2022-09-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '15796', 'image' => '20220922053802_1663802720.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-09-22 17:36:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '15192', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to provide e-SIM ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. Nepal Telecom has reached an agreement with Monty UK Global to provide e-SIM in the near future. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agreement was signed recently between the chief business officer of Nepal Telecom Sangeeta Pahadi and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Horizon Technologies Private Limited, Aditya Anand. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">As per the agreement, Monty UK Global will provide the necessary platform to distribute e-SIM service to the customers of Nepal Telecom. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Telecom is going to distribute e-SIM in the process of introducing new technology and the necessary work for this will start soon, said Chief Business Officer Pahadi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">With the availability of e-SIM, there is no need for a physically used SIM card. However, customers need a handset that supports e-SIM. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Apart from mobile sets, e-SIM can also be used on other devices and smart watches and various types of wearable devices. Nepal Telecom has stated that all the existing users can use e-SIM while new users can also get such SIM. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-04-29', 'modified' => '2022-04-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14934', 'image' => '20220429074225_Nepal-Telecom-(NTC-Building).jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-04-29 19:41:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14701', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Nepal Launches Redmi Note 11', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market. The company has upgraded camera, system, charging speed, display and others features of the smartphone as well.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sourabh Kothari, Country General Manager of Xiaomi Nepal, the all new Redmi Note 11 has a Snapdragon 680 processor with excellent camera and a 5000 mAh battery. This phone set has a 50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra wide camera, 2 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth camera.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 has screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch with FHD Plus AMOLED dot display, flat edge body design, dual super linear speakers and more.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 is available in Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue colors in the Nepali market. The company informed that the 4 to 64 GB set has been priced at Rs 22,999, the 4 to 128 GB set has been priced at Rs 24,999 and the 6 to 18 GB set has been priced at Rs 26,999. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-02-01', 'modified' => '2022-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14444', 'image' => '20220201060204_Untitled_1_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-02-01 18:01:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '13370', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => '‘Realme becomes Europe’s Breakthrough Smartphone Brand’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from Counterpoint Research. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, the company said citing data from Counterpoint Research. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The brand claims to have maintained its position as one of the top five players in 13 countries worldwide. The company said in a statement that it was among the top four vendors in three European countries in terms of number of shipments in accordance to the Q1 2021 Canalys global smartphone shipments report<span style="font-family:宋体">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Since expanding into the European market in 2019, realme said it has rapidly emerged to become the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with 183 percent YoY growth in Q1 2021. The company is ranked by Canalys as fourth in both the Czech Republic and Greece by shipment, with Q1 annual growth rates of 4104 percent and 477 percent, respectively. Realme is also fourth in Slovenia and retains its strong growth momentum in Russia as the fifth biggest player, growing 682 percent YoY. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In Southeast Asia, realme regained its top spot in the Philippines with a 23 percent market share and a 95 percent annual YoY growth, the statement added. Meanwhile, in India, the company consolidated its overall fifth position with a 12 percent market share. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to Canalys’ Q1 2021 global shipments report, realme is ranked as one of the top five smartphone brands by shipment in the following 13 countries: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Czech Republic, Greece and Slovenia. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-05-10', 'modified' => '2021-05-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13115', 'image' => '20210510050749_ImgW.ashx.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-05-10 17:06:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12819', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy M51 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, Galaxy M51 is Nepal’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery, the company claimed. Galaxy M51 comes with best-in-segment 6.7” SAMOLED Plus Infinity-O display for immersive viewing experience and segment-leading Sony 64MP Quad Camera with Single Take feature, reads a statement issued by Samsung.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M series is becoming one of the largest and fastest growing smartphone brand franchises in Nepal.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">We understand excitement of Samsung M- series lovers. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With the only 7000mAh battery industry-wide, and the host of other spectacular features, the Galaxy M51 rightfully lays claims to its marketing campaign tagline of the “Meanest Monster Ever</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">” said </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Business Head of Samsung Mobile Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">According to the company, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M Series is known for its power-packed features, including monster battery for long-lasting performance. Since the launch of M series in early 2019, Galaxy M smartphones were the first Samsung devices to come with segment-leading 5000mAh and 6000mAh battery to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Galaxy M51, Samsung is taking its monster battery proposition to a whole new level, the statement added. Galaxy M51 also comes with an in-box Type C 25W superfast charger that recharges Galaxy M51’s monster 7000mAh battery in less than 2 hours. Galaxy M51 also has reverse charging and comes with a Type C to Type C cable, allowing millennials to share their power on the go.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M51 is available in two </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">memory variants – 6/128GB and 8/128GB – and will be available in two colors – Electric Blue and Celestial Black.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Galaxy M51 is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 6/128GB variant while 8/128GB </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will be available for Rs 43,999 in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">M51</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is available in Nepali market from December 15, 2020 across Samsung brand shops and retail stores all over the country. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-17', 'modified' => '2020-12-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12567', 'image' => '20201217031012_M51 kv(1).JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-17 15:09:35', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12814', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nokia Launches C1 Plus with Face Unlock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 16: Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">December 16:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. According to the company, the new Nokia C1 Plus is the lowest cost 3G+ 4G smartphone available in the market. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The C-series mission is to bring affordable smartphone experiences to everyone, says a statement issued by the company. The Nokia C1 Plus, brings 4G connectivity to the introductory level of the C-series, offering wider experiences to even more users around the world. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“With the Nokia </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">C1 Plus</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, fans can enjoy sharp content throughout – energising selfies and videos, apps and texts that pop, and immersive entertainment delivered to you crisp and clean,” said the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The smartphone comes with a 2,500 mAh battery that gives power for a whole day. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For added security and convenience, face unlock will give the access to everything at a glance</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. According to the company, the new series also has improved storage.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Nokia C1 Plus launched on December 15 in Nepal in 1GB+16BG storage variants are priced at Rs 8,399 and are available in blue and red colours.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-16', 'modified' => '2020-12-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12560', 'image' => '20201216035043_Pic 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-16 15:49:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12789', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Announces ‘O-Fans Festival’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 11: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 1</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">1: Chinese smartphone brand </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. According to the company, the campaign is intended to appreciate and express the brand’s gratitude towards its customers for their overwhelming love and support towards the brand since its initial phase.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The campaign which commenced from December 1 offers the customers of OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> with an amazing opportunity to win numerous attractive gifts on the purchase of OPPO devices.</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> The campaign will remain in effect till the January 10, 2021, the company said in a statement. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"Being a global company, OPPO has always believed in localization. Nepal is one of the priority markets for us. Its richness in cultures, traditions, and simplicity in diversity has always inspired us,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, adding, “Hence, intending to express our sincere gratitude towards our fans for their overwhelming love and support since our initial days we have introduced "O-Fans Festival" SMS campaign to share the happiness along with our valuable fans here in Nepal."</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Throughout the campaign period, with every purchase of OPPO devices, customers can participate in the campaign by sending SMS as Ofans <Space> IMEI to “37001” for OPPO phones to get attractive prizes. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the purchase of its recent addition of IoT devices, customers need to type Ofans <Space> CMEI or DC Code and send them to "37001". </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">One lucky winner will be chosen every week and will be awarded a special gift hamper, said OPPO.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Winners will be announced at the end of each week via OPPO Nepal's official social media platforms, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The participants who were not chosen as winners will still stand a chance to participate in upcoming consecutive lucky draws automatically. Therefore, once participation is done they will stand a chance to win till the very last lucky draw. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-11', 'modified' => '2020-12-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12535', 'image' => '20201211112737_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-11 11:26:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12697', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => ' Xiaomi Bounces Back to ‘Number 1 Position’ in Smartphone Market of Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal, as per the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker Report (Q3 2020) of the leading market research firm, IDC. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">This is the second time that the brand has climbed to the number one position after becoming the market leader in smartphones for Nepal in Q1 2020, says a statement issued by the company. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Currently holding a market share of 34.1% based on unit shipment, the brand has bagged the top position in Nepal for the smartphone category riding on the successful launch of a series of smartphones across Mi and Redmi, the statement added. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sourabh Kothari, country general manager of Xiaomi for Nepal, said, “We are ecstatic to be the #1 smartphone brand in Nepal again as per IDC report for Q3 2020. We are humbled by the love and support that we have received from our Mi Fans and it has helped us come closer to our mission of providing innovation for all. We shall continue to work towards our commitment of gaining our users’ sustained trust and appreciation through constant innovation across our products, business model and infrastructure.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, the brand witnessed significant growth in the market with the launch of a series of great smartphones offering top of the line specifications at multiple price points starting from Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Xiaomi said it has been working with its online selling partners Daraz.com and Sastodeal in Nepal contributing massively to the brand’s wide reach in the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“The offline expansion added to the overall growth with Xiaomi setting up more than 1600+ offline partner stores with 350+ Mi Preferred Partner stores across the country, strengthening their presence in Nepal. The company currently holds a strong distribution network across locations. They have also fortified their position in the market with robust after sales service through exclusive authorized service centers as well a dedicated service warehouse to fulfill customer requirements in Nepal,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12444', 'image' => '20201122044621_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 16:42:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12530', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Rolls Out F17 Pro in Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'The New Model Features AI-powered Portrait Photography, Ultra-Sleek Design and Fast Performance', 'summary' => 'September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, OPPO F17 Pro introduces fashionable technology in an ultra-sleek smartphone body. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“This means users will get to witness cutting-edge AI portrait photography features packed into a truly premium design, with functions that makes life more efficient,” reads a statement issued by OPPO. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“The F Series has been designed so that the trendsetting generation can attain a quality smartphone that suits both their life and personal sense of style, with a sleek design,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> <span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sleek with a Premium Design</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Designed with a 7.48mm ultra-sleek body that easily slides into a pocket and jacket without the bulge, or tucks neatly into a small bag or clutch OPPO F17 Pro gives you the premium experience like no others. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO said in the statement that the F17 Pro uses an industry-leading design to optimize and fit the mainboard, battery and other components into its slim design with 7.48mm ultra-thin and 164g ultra-lightweight<em> </em>body.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro introduces a thin 220 degree edge, the company added.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro’s 6.43’’ dual punch-hole display comes with a FHD+ Super AMOLED Display with a large 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The display uses Mini Dual-Punch Holes that boast the industry’s smallest camera diameter of only 3.7mm, the statement further said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, the F17 Pro comes with a suite of six AI portrait cameras along with video stabilization features.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology allows fast charging facility for the F17 Pro.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro even introduces ways to optimize the phone’s battery life during the day or while sleeping.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The AI Night Charging option uses AI Learning to learn the user’s sleeping habits and charges the phone exactly to 100% upon the moment they wake up from sleep. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Meanwhile, the Super Power Saving Mode optimizes the last 5% of the battery life by turning the display black and white, while running just six predetermined apps, says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Market Availability</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">F17 Pro will be available throughout Nepal starting from October 1 and will come in two colors Magic Blue and Matte Black. Both colors will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded to support up to 512GB through a 3-Card Slot. F17 Pro is priced at Rs 43,990.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Alongside F17 Pro, OPPO also launched its latest iterations on its IOT devices in Nepal, Enco W51 and OPPO Watch. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO Watch will be available in two variants 41mm and 46mm priced at Rs 24,990 and Rs 34,990 respectively. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Similarly, OPPO Enco W51 is priced at Rs 8,990. 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The company said in a statement that it launched the product through its first ever online launch event in the country on March 16.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, the OPPO F15 offers a refreshing professional photography experience at the customers fingertips with a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam and super sleek design.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“F Series is designed to help the young generation chase for better visual expression and strive for quality, trendiness and a better life, and has won tremendous customers’ love in the past,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the statement, the OPPO F15 combines many innovative and trendy technologies, to appeal to the younger generation.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OPPO F15 features a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam, which the company claimed is the camera of the highest capacity among products of similar price, to deliver ultra-professional shots.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Using its four-in-one-pixel combination technology, its 48MP rear camera sensors are designed to capture sharper images with greater detail, the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When in wide-angle mode, the users can directly autofocus using Macro as close as 3 cm.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“This improves the image quality for a variety of applications, ie food photos appear more appetizing, text and documents can be captured faster at close range,” the statement said.</span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppoo.jpg" style="height:490px; width:800px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) with an internal gyroscope, OPPO F15 comes with OPPO’s leading Anti-Shake Video. Shooting videos on OPPO F15 under shaky conditions appear clearer, sharper and more stable.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On top of that, the Night Portrait Mode can help the users discover a new world of portrait photography in the dark. Compared to the previous generation, the Night Portrait Mode on OPPO F15 is further enhanced under specific scenarios such as dark streets, restaurants, parks, etc, according to the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The slim design means OPPO F15 can easily slide into the pockets without feeling bulky.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Moreover, the In-Display Fingerprint Unlock 3.0 enables users to unlock the device in 0.32s, which is 45 percent faster than the previous generation, claimed the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Packing a massive 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, OPPO F15 enables a smooth experience and ample storage. Equipped with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, OPPO F15 can gain a 10 percent charge in just 5 minutes, and 50 percent in 30 minutes, which is 26 percent faster than VOOC 2.0.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Priced at Rs 39,990, OPPO F15 will be available in two colors - Lightning Black and Unicorn White. It will go on sale from March 23.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company also launched OPPO Reno3 and OPPO Enco Free during the same event. The Reno3 is priced at Rs 46,990 and OPPO Enco Free at Rs 9,990. 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', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px"> March 28: Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Ashok Mittal, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) India and Rashmi Mittal, Pro Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) had presented the award to CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The Professional Excellence Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. Manoj Thapa was felicitated with excellence award in recognition of his professional excellence in technology and telecommunications Value-Added Services (VAS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Manoj Thapa completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lovely Professional University in 2015. He joined Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, in 2022 and has been leading the company by bringing out innovative products in the telecommunications VAS space. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Under his leadership, Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS has grown exponentially and established itself as a leading provider of telecommunications VAS solutions in Nepal. Thapa is widely respected in the information and technology industry for his deep understanding of the market and his ability to translate customer needs into innovative solutions. He has also been recognized for his contribution to the growth of the technology industry in Nepal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">"The excellence award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS. We will continue to innovate and provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions in the telecommunications VAS space,” said CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Lovely Professional University is one of India's leading universities, known for its academic excellence and commitment to fostering innovative thinking. The university is reputed for producing talented leaders in different fields. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-03-28', 'modified' => '2023-03-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17127', 'image' => '20230328045422_collage - 2023-03-28T164931.676.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-03-28 16:46:51', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '17235', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Rigo Accounting Software Getting Popular In Nepal ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px">March 10: Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With Rigo ERP Solution, the company has been helping manage the accounting system and human resource department of hundreds of corporate houses and organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The company was established by Nepali chartered accountants and computer engineers in 2010. <br /> Since its inception, Rigo has been providing softwares in latest platforms with local compliance. The softwares are made complying with industry standards. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Rigo has provided Executive Mobile Application along with NFRS and other features through Rigo ERP’s new edition. Rigo has also made Retail POS available targeting retail businesses and small entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“Rigo’s E-billing software is listed on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Nepal,” said Rigo Technologies’ Chief Executive Director Mukund Pokhrel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With the increased use and demand for domestic online accounting system among small and medium entrepreneurs, Rigo has rolled out its latest version to make its services easy and convenient. </span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-03-10', 'modified' => '2023-03-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16973', 'image' => '20230310053705_collage - 2023-03-10T164107.320.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-03-10 17:33:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '17017', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Series in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal. According to the company, the Galaxy S23 series namely the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra was unveiled amid a recent function in Kathmandu by the company’s Vice President Sung June Park, Director of Samsung Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, popular actor of Nepal Anmol KC and Miss Nepal 2022 Priyanka Rani Joshi. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">During the launching ceremony, the Director of Samsung, Pranaya Ratna Sthapit said that the Galaxy S23 series has the power of the most advanced mobile technology to bring the world into sharper focus with the all-new 200-million-pixel camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, making every photo epic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“With the most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for galaxy, the gaming performance in these devices are unbeatable. We are excited to launch the Galaxy S23 series in Nepal which is the ultimate premium smartphone — designed for today and beyond to help people take their passions further,” he said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Issuing a recent statement, Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 smartphones have been designed to re-invent premium experiences like never before. Galaxy S23 series comes with groundbreaking camera capabilities, which allow consumers to capture photos and videos in any lighting condition using both rear and front camera, a future-ready mobile gaming experience and a planet-friendly device using twice the recycled materials than before, added the statement.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Camera</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung Galaxy's most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. According to the company, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a massively upgraded Adaptive Pixel 200-million-pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen makes it easy to take group photos without setting a timer. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Processor</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Series is equipped with the most powerful chipset in any Galaxy device, according to the company. With close collaboration with Qualcomm it offers the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy which unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerfully sustained game play.. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Design and Sustainability</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances Samsung’s sustainability commitment with the more recycled materials of any Galaxy smartphone. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“The S23 Series are UL ECOLOGO certified which implies that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact. To eliminate single use plastics, the Galaxy S23 series comes in a redesigned box made with paper that is 100% recycled as sustainably sourced.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Battery </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company claimed that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ now have bigger battery each while maintaining the sleek design. The Galaxy S23 Ultra powers a 5,000 mAh battery which lets one stream, game, scroll, film and multitask effortlessly.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The latest series are priced between the range of Rs 127,999 to Rs 209,999. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, pre-order offers are valid till February 22 or until the stock lasts.</span></span></span></p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; 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border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price in NPR</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+512 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Phantom Black, Cream</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">209,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">2</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">191,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">3</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; 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', 'content' => '<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">February 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘ INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023’ that kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu on Tuesday, the Minister described the present time as an ‘IT era’, stating that it had significant contribution to the economic prosperity of the country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“The IT sector has been a good source of revenue collection, but the production of human resources at a sufficient level has not been possible as it is yet to fall under the top priority of the State,” said Minister Sharma.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Highlighting the need to increase the use of IT in the delivery of basic services to the people, the Minister said the use of IT had its greater role in maintaining transparency in the public service delivery system.<br /> Minister Sharma assured that government would give priority to make Nepal’s IT sector more competitive by drafting required laws pertaining to the IT. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Meanwhile, Federation of Computer Association Nepal demanded for the formulation of policies that encourage using Nepal-made software in the government offices. <br /> Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 25th edition of INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023, Federation of Computer Association Nepal General Secretary Ranajit Kumar Podar drew the government attention to promote domestic software companies and focus on their capacity building. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“I urge the government to encourage the use of Nepal-made software in the government offices and give emphasis on the capacity building of the human resources,” Podar added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The CAN Infotech includes programs such as branding of various ICT goods and services, product launching, IT career counseling for students. The Infotech is expected to draw around 350,000 visitors. </span></p> <p><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-07', 'modified' => '2023-02-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16697', 'image' => '20230207051620_collage - 2023-02-07T165151.696.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-07 17:10:04', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16856', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'CAN Infotech Exhibition to Be Held from Feb 7', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. ', 'content' => '<h1> </h1> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">January 26: The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Federation of Computer Association Nepal is organizing the event with the objective of exhibiting new technologies developed in the field of information and communication technology. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on Thursday, the federation informed that the preparations for the country’s largest exhibition related to information technology CAN InfoTech-2023 had reached in the final phase. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">This year Nepali innovations, talent and startups will be specially promoted, said General Secretary of CAN Federation Chiranjeevi Adhikari. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The six-day exhibition will also involve branding, product launching, IT career counseling, colleges, startups and software pavilions. The CAN Federation member organizations as well as national and international information and communication technology companies will participate in the exhibition. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The organizers expect a footfall of 350,000 people to the exhibition. An entry fee of Rs 100 has been fixed with a 50 per cent discount for students. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">CAN Federation is also planning to hold similar exhibition in Madhes Province, Sudur Paschim, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces after completion of one in federal capital Kathmandu. </span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-01-26', 'modified' => '2023-01-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16595', 'image' => '20230126070034_collage (92).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-01-26 18:58:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16055', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy A04S in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. The company claims that this mobile will provide the best experience to the users.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company said in a statement that this smartphone with a triple rear camera has a 10 MP main camera, a 2 MP refined macro camera and a 2 MP depth camera. Along with a 5 MP selfie camera, this phone has a 6.5 HD AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, it has a battery of 5000 mAh capacity that lasts for two days with a single charge.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, this smartphone is available in three attractive colors - black, copper and green. The price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM is Rs 21,999 and the price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM is Rs 19,999.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-09-22', 'modified' => '2022-09-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '15796', 'image' => '20220922053802_1663802720.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-09-22 17:36:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '15192', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to provide e-SIM ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. Nepal Telecom has reached an agreement with Monty UK Global to provide e-SIM in the near future. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agreement was signed recently between the chief business officer of Nepal Telecom Sangeeta Pahadi and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Horizon Technologies Private Limited, Aditya Anand. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">As per the agreement, Monty UK Global will provide the necessary platform to distribute e-SIM service to the customers of Nepal Telecom. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Telecom is going to distribute e-SIM in the process of introducing new technology and the necessary work for this will start soon, said Chief Business Officer Pahadi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">With the availability of e-SIM, there is no need for a physically used SIM card. However, customers need a handset that supports e-SIM. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Apart from mobile sets, e-SIM can also be used on other devices and smart watches and various types of wearable devices. Nepal Telecom has stated that all the existing users can use e-SIM while new users can also get such SIM. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-04-29', 'modified' => '2022-04-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14934', 'image' => '20220429074225_Nepal-Telecom-(NTC-Building).jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-04-29 19:41:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14701', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Nepal Launches Redmi Note 11', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market. The company has upgraded camera, system, charging speed, display and others features of the smartphone as well.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sourabh Kothari, Country General Manager of Xiaomi Nepal, the all new Redmi Note 11 has a Snapdragon 680 processor with excellent camera and a 5000 mAh battery. This phone set has a 50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra wide camera, 2 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth camera.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 has screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch with FHD Plus AMOLED dot display, flat edge body design, dual super linear speakers and more.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 is available in Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue colors in the Nepali market. The company informed that the 4 to 64 GB set has been priced at Rs 22,999, the 4 to 128 GB set has been priced at Rs 24,999 and the 6 to 18 GB set has been priced at Rs 26,999. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-02-01', 'modified' => '2022-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14444', 'image' => '20220201060204_Untitled_1_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-02-01 18:01:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '13370', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => '‘Realme becomes Europe’s Breakthrough Smartphone Brand’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from Counterpoint Research. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, the company said citing data from Counterpoint Research. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The brand claims to have maintained its position as one of the top five players in 13 countries worldwide. The company said in a statement that it was among the top four vendors in three European countries in terms of number of shipments in accordance to the Q1 2021 Canalys global smartphone shipments report<span style="font-family:宋体">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Since expanding into the European market in 2019, realme said it has rapidly emerged to become the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with 183 percent YoY growth in Q1 2021. The company is ranked by Canalys as fourth in both the Czech Republic and Greece by shipment, with Q1 annual growth rates of 4104 percent and 477 percent, respectively. Realme is also fourth in Slovenia and retains its strong growth momentum in Russia as the fifth biggest player, growing 682 percent YoY. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In Southeast Asia, realme regained its top spot in the Philippines with a 23 percent market share and a 95 percent annual YoY growth, the statement added. Meanwhile, in India, the company consolidated its overall fifth position with a 12 percent market share. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to Canalys’ Q1 2021 global shipments report, realme is ranked as one of the top five smartphone brands by shipment in the following 13 countries: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Czech Republic, Greece and Slovenia. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-05-10', 'modified' => '2021-05-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13115', 'image' => '20210510050749_ImgW.ashx.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-05-10 17:06:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12819', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy M51 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, Galaxy M51 is Nepal’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery, the company claimed. Galaxy M51 comes with best-in-segment 6.7” SAMOLED Plus Infinity-O display for immersive viewing experience and segment-leading Sony 64MP Quad Camera with Single Take feature, reads a statement issued by Samsung.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M series is becoming one of the largest and fastest growing smartphone brand franchises in Nepal.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">We understand excitement of Samsung M- series lovers. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With the only 7000mAh battery industry-wide, and the host of other spectacular features, the Galaxy M51 rightfully lays claims to its marketing campaign tagline of the “Meanest Monster Ever</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">” said </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Business Head of Samsung Mobile Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">According to the company, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M Series is known for its power-packed features, including monster battery for long-lasting performance. Since the launch of M series in early 2019, Galaxy M smartphones were the first Samsung devices to come with segment-leading 5000mAh and 6000mAh battery to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Galaxy M51, Samsung is taking its monster battery proposition to a whole new level, the statement added. Galaxy M51 also comes with an in-box Type C 25W superfast charger that recharges Galaxy M51’s monster 7000mAh battery in less than 2 hours. Galaxy M51 also has reverse charging and comes with a Type C to Type C cable, allowing millennials to share their power on the go.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M51 is available in two </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">memory variants – 6/128GB and 8/128GB – and will be available in two colors – Electric Blue and Celestial Black.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Galaxy M51 is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 6/128GB variant while 8/128GB </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will be available for Rs 43,999 in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">M51</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is available in Nepali market from December 15, 2020 across Samsung brand shops and retail stores all over the country. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-17', 'modified' => '2020-12-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12567', 'image' => '20201217031012_M51 kv(1).JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-17 15:09:35', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12814', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nokia Launches C1 Plus with Face Unlock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 16: Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">December 16:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. According to the company, the new Nokia C1 Plus is the lowest cost 3G+ 4G smartphone available in the market. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The C-series mission is to bring affordable smartphone experiences to everyone, says a statement issued by the company. The Nokia C1 Plus, brings 4G connectivity to the introductory level of the C-series, offering wider experiences to even more users around the world. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“With the Nokia </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">C1 Plus</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, fans can enjoy sharp content throughout – energising selfies and videos, apps and texts that pop, and immersive entertainment delivered to you crisp and clean,” said the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The smartphone comes with a 2,500 mAh battery that gives power for a whole day. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For added security and convenience, face unlock will give the access to everything at a glance</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. According to the company, the new series also has improved storage.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Nokia C1 Plus launched on December 15 in Nepal in 1GB+16BG storage variants are priced at Rs 8,399 and are available in blue and red colours.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-16', 'modified' => '2020-12-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12560', 'image' => '20201216035043_Pic 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-16 15:49:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12789', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Announces ‘O-Fans Festival’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 11: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 1</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">1: Chinese smartphone brand </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. According to the company, the campaign is intended to appreciate and express the brand’s gratitude towards its customers for their overwhelming love and support towards the brand since its initial phase.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The campaign which commenced from December 1 offers the customers of OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> with an amazing opportunity to win numerous attractive gifts on the purchase of OPPO devices.</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> The campaign will remain in effect till the January 10, 2021, the company said in a statement. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"Being a global company, OPPO has always believed in localization. Nepal is one of the priority markets for us. Its richness in cultures, traditions, and simplicity in diversity has always inspired us,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, adding, “Hence, intending to express our sincere gratitude towards our fans for their overwhelming love and support since our initial days we have introduced "O-Fans Festival" SMS campaign to share the happiness along with our valuable fans here in Nepal."</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Throughout the campaign period, with every purchase of OPPO devices, customers can participate in the campaign by sending SMS as Ofans <Space> IMEI to “37001” for OPPO phones to get attractive prizes. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the purchase of its recent addition of IoT devices, customers need to type Ofans <Space> CMEI or DC Code and send them to "37001". </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">One lucky winner will be chosen every week and will be awarded a special gift hamper, said OPPO.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Winners will be announced at the end of each week via OPPO Nepal's official social media platforms, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The participants who were not chosen as winners will still stand a chance to participate in upcoming consecutive lucky draws automatically. Therefore, once participation is done they will stand a chance to win till the very last lucky draw. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-11', 'modified' => '2020-12-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12535', 'image' => '20201211112737_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-11 11:26:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12697', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => ' Xiaomi Bounces Back to ‘Number 1 Position’ in Smartphone Market of Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal, as per the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker Report (Q3 2020) of the leading market research firm, IDC. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">This is the second time that the brand has climbed to the number one position after becoming the market leader in smartphones for Nepal in Q1 2020, says a statement issued by the company. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Currently holding a market share of 34.1% based on unit shipment, the brand has bagged the top position in Nepal for the smartphone category riding on the successful launch of a series of smartphones across Mi and Redmi, the statement added. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sourabh Kothari, country general manager of Xiaomi for Nepal, said, “We are ecstatic to be the #1 smartphone brand in Nepal again as per IDC report for Q3 2020. We are humbled by the love and support that we have received from our Mi Fans and it has helped us come closer to our mission of providing innovation for all. We shall continue to work towards our commitment of gaining our users’ sustained trust and appreciation through constant innovation across our products, business model and infrastructure.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, the brand witnessed significant growth in the market with the launch of a series of great smartphones offering top of the line specifications at multiple price points starting from Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Xiaomi said it has been working with its online selling partners Daraz.com and Sastodeal in Nepal contributing massively to the brand’s wide reach in the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“The offline expansion added to the overall growth with Xiaomi setting up more than 1600+ offline partner stores with 350+ Mi Preferred Partner stores across the country, strengthening their presence in Nepal. The company currently holds a strong distribution network across locations. They have also fortified their position in the market with robust after sales service through exclusive authorized service centers as well a dedicated service warehouse to fulfill customer requirements in Nepal,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12444', 'image' => '20201122044621_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 16:42:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12530', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Rolls Out F17 Pro in Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'The New Model Features AI-powered Portrait Photography, Ultra-Sleek Design and Fast Performance', 'summary' => 'September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, OPPO F17 Pro introduces fashionable technology in an ultra-sleek smartphone body. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“This means users will get to witness cutting-edge AI portrait photography features packed into a truly premium design, with functions that makes life more efficient,” reads a statement issued by OPPO. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“The F Series has been designed so that the trendsetting generation can attain a quality smartphone that suits both their life and personal sense of style, with a sleek design,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> <span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sleek with a Premium Design</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Designed with a 7.48mm ultra-sleek body that easily slides into a pocket and jacket without the bulge, or tucks neatly into a small bag or clutch OPPO F17 Pro gives you the premium experience like no others. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO said in the statement that the F17 Pro uses an industry-leading design to optimize and fit the mainboard, battery and other components into its slim design with 7.48mm ultra-thin and 164g ultra-lightweight<em> </em>body.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro introduces a thin 220 degree edge, the company added.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro’s 6.43’’ dual punch-hole display comes with a FHD+ Super AMOLED Display with a large 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The display uses Mini Dual-Punch Holes that boast the industry’s smallest camera diameter of only 3.7mm, the statement further said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, the F17 Pro comes with a suite of six AI portrait cameras along with video stabilization features.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology allows fast charging facility for the F17 Pro.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro even introduces ways to optimize the phone’s battery life during the day or while sleeping.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The AI Night Charging option uses AI Learning to learn the user’s sleeping habits and charges the phone exactly to 100% upon the moment they wake up from sleep. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Meanwhile, the Super Power Saving Mode optimizes the last 5% of the battery life by turning the display black and white, while running just six predetermined apps, says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Market Availability</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">F17 Pro will be available throughout Nepal starting from October 1 and will come in two colors Magic Blue and Matte Black. Both colors will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded to support up to 512GB through a 3-Card Slot. F17 Pro is priced at Rs 43,990.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Alongside F17 Pro, OPPO also launched its latest iterations on its IOT devices in Nepal, Enco W51 and OPPO Watch. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO Watch will be available in two variants 41mm and 46mm priced at Rs 24,990 and Rs 34,990 respectively. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Similarly, OPPO Enco W51 is priced at Rs 8,990. OPPO F17 Pro, OPPO watch and Enco W51 will all be available from October 1. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The preorder for F17 Pro and watch will start from September 28 to 30.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-28', 'modified' => '2020-09-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12277', 'image' => '20200928061824_selfie in live_F17 Pro.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-28 18:16:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11786', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F15 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal. The company said in a statement that it launched the product through its first ever online launch event in the country on March 16.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, the OPPO F15 offers a refreshing professional photography experience at the customers fingertips with a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam and super sleek design.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“F Series is designed to help the young generation chase for better visual expression and strive for quality, trendiness and a better life, and has won tremendous customers’ love in the past,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the statement, the OPPO F15 combines many innovative and trendy technologies, to appeal to the younger generation.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OPPO F15 features a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam, which the company claimed is the camera of the highest capacity among products of similar price, to deliver ultra-professional shots.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Using its four-in-one-pixel combination technology, its 48MP rear camera sensors are designed to capture sharper images with greater detail, the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When in wide-angle mode, the users can directly autofocus using Macro as close as 3 cm.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“This improves the image quality for a variety of applications, ie food photos appear more appetizing, text and documents can be captured faster at close range,” the statement said.</span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppoo.jpg" style="height:490px; width:800px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) with an internal gyroscope, OPPO F15 comes with OPPO’s leading Anti-Shake Video. Shooting videos on OPPO F15 under shaky conditions appear clearer, sharper and more stable.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On top of that, the Night Portrait Mode can help the users discover a new world of portrait photography in the dark. Compared to the previous generation, the Night Portrait Mode on OPPO F15 is further enhanced under specific scenarios such as dark streets, restaurants, parks, etc, according to the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The slim design means OPPO F15 can easily slide into the pockets without feeling bulky.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Moreover, the In-Display Fingerprint Unlock 3.0 enables users to unlock the device in 0.32s, which is 45 percent faster than the previous generation, claimed the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Packing a massive 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, OPPO F15 enables a smooth experience and ample storage. Equipped with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, OPPO F15 can gain a 10 percent charge in just 5 minutes, and 50 percent in 30 minutes, which is 26 percent faster than VOOC 2.0.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Priced at Rs 39,990, OPPO F15 will be available in two colors - Lightning Black and Unicorn White. It will go on sale from March 23.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company also launched OPPO Reno3 and OPPO Enco Free during the same event. The Reno3 is priced at Rs 46,990 and OPPO Enco Free at Rs 9,990. Both the products are available in the Nepali market from the March 17.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppooo.jpg" style="height:378px; width:800px" /></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-18', 'modified' => '2020-03-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11537', 'image' => '20200318120130_oppo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-18 11:59:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $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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', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px"> March 28: Chief Executive Officer Manoj Thapa at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, was felicitated with the Professional Excellence Award on the premises of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Ashok Mittal, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) India and Rashmi Mittal, Pro Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) had presented the award to CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The Professional Excellence Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. Manoj Thapa was felicitated with excellence award in recognition of his professional excellence in technology and telecommunications Value-Added Services (VAS).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Manoj Thapa completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lovely Professional University in 2015. He joined Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS, in 2022 and has been leading the company by bringing out innovative products in the telecommunications VAS space. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Under his leadership, Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS has grown exponentially and established itself as a leading provider of telecommunications VAS solutions in Nepal. Thapa is widely respected in the information and technology industry for his deep understanding of the market and his ability to translate customer needs into innovative solutions. He has also been recognized for his contribution to the growth of the technology industry in Nepal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">"The excellence award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Janaki Technology, SPARROW SMS. We will continue to innovate and provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions in the telecommunications VAS space,” said CEO Thapa. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Lovely Professional University is one of India's leading universities, known for its academic excellence and commitment to fostering innovative thinking. 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New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.', 'content' => '<p><br /> <span style="font-size:18px">March 10: Rigo, a premium Human Resources and Accounting Software Development Company in Nepal, has rolled out a new edition of accounting system. New edition of the accounting system has occupied a remarkable position in the Nepali accounting software market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With Rigo ERP Solution, the company has been helping manage the accounting system and human resource department of hundreds of corporate houses and organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The company was established by Nepali chartered accountants and computer engineers in 2010. <br /> Since its inception, Rigo has been providing softwares in latest platforms with local compliance. The softwares are made complying with industry standards. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Rigo has provided Executive Mobile Application along with NFRS and other features through Rigo ERP’s new edition. Rigo has also made Retail POS available targeting retail businesses and small entrepreneurs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“Rigo’s E-billing software is listed on the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Nepal,” said Rigo Technologies’ Chief Executive Director Mukund Pokhrel. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">With the increased use and demand for domestic online accounting system among small and medium entrepreneurs, Rigo has rolled out its latest version to make its services easy and convenient. </span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-03-10', 'modified' => '2023-03-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16973', 'image' => '20230310053705_collage - 2023-03-10T164107.320.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-03-10 17:33:29', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '17017', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy S23 Series in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">February 14: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Nepal. According to the company, the Galaxy S23 series namely the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra was unveiled amid a recent function in Kathmandu by the company’s Vice President Sung June Park, Director of Samsung Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, popular actor of Nepal Anmol KC and Miss Nepal 2022 Priyanka Rani Joshi. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">During the launching ceremony, the Director of Samsung, Pranaya Ratna Sthapit said that the Galaxy S23 series has the power of the most advanced mobile technology to bring the world into sharper focus with the all-new 200-million-pixel camera in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, making every photo epic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“With the most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for galaxy, the gaming performance in these devices are unbeatable. We are excited to launch the Galaxy S23 series in Nepal which is the ultimate premium smartphone — designed for today and beyond to help people take their passions further,” he said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Issuing a recent statement, Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 smartphones have been designed to re-invent premium experiences like never before. Galaxy S23 series comes with groundbreaking camera capabilities, which allow consumers to capture photos and videos in any lighting condition using both rear and front camera, a future-ready mobile gaming experience and a planet-friendly device using twice the recycled materials than before, added the statement.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Camera</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung Galaxy's most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. According to the company, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a massively upgraded Adaptive Pixel 200-million-pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen makes it easy to take group photos without setting a timer. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Processor</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Series is equipped with the most powerful chipset in any Galaxy device, according to the company. With close collaboration with Qualcomm it offers the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy which unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerfully sustained game play.. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Design and Sustainability</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Samsung said that the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances Samsung’s sustainability commitment with the more recycled materials of any Galaxy smartphone. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“The S23 Series are UL ECOLOGO certified which implies that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact. To eliminate single use plastics, the Galaxy S23 series comes in a redesigned box made with paper that is 100% recycled as sustainably sourced.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Battery </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company claimed that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ now have bigger battery each while maintaining the sleek design. The Galaxy S23 Ultra powers a 5,000 mAh battery which lets one stream, game, scroll, film and multitask effortlessly.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The latest series are priced between the range of Rs 127,999 to Rs 209,999. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, pre-order offers are valid till February 22 or until the stock lasts.</span></span></span></p> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; 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border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Price in NPR</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">1</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+512 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td rowspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Phantom Black, Cream</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">209,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">2</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Ultra (12+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">191,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">3</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Plus (8+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Lavender</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">151,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:36px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">4</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:276px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Galaxy S23 Base (8+256 GB)</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Green, Cream</span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px"> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">127,999</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-14', 'modified' => '2023-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16756', 'image' => '20230214012108_Galaxy Unpacked Event for PR Low Res.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-14 13:20:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16960', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Minister Sharma Says State Will Have to Promote IT Sector ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. ', 'content' => '<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">February 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, stressed the need to protect and promote the IT sector by the State. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘ INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023’ that kicked off at Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu on Tuesday, the Minister described the present time as an ‘IT era’, stating that it had significant contribution to the economic prosperity of the country. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“The IT sector has been a good source of revenue collection, but the production of human resources at a sufficient level has not been possible as it is yet to fall under the top priority of the State,” said Minister Sharma.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Highlighting the need to increase the use of IT in the delivery of basic services to the people, the Minister said the use of IT had its greater role in maintaining transparency in the public service delivery system.<br /> Minister Sharma assured that government would give priority to make Nepal’s IT sector more competitive by drafting required laws pertaining to the IT. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Meanwhile, Federation of Computer Association Nepal demanded for the formulation of policies that encourage using Nepal-made software in the government offices. <br /> Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 25th edition of INFO Developers CAN Infotech-2023, Federation of Computer Association Nepal General Secretary Ranajit Kumar Podar drew the government attention to promote domestic software companies and focus on their capacity building. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">“I urge the government to encourage the use of Nepal-made software in the government offices and give emphasis on the capacity building of the human resources,” Podar added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The CAN Infotech includes programs such as branding of various ICT goods and services, product launching, IT career counseling for students. The Infotech is expected to draw around 350,000 visitors. </span></p> <p><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-02-07', 'modified' => '2023-02-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16697', 'image' => '20230207051620_collage - 2023-02-07T165151.696.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-02-07 17:10:04', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16856', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'CAN Infotech Exhibition to Be Held from Feb 7', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. ', 'content' => '<h1> </h1> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">January 26: The 28th edition of CAN InfoTech Exhibition will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from February 7 to 12. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Federation of Computer Association Nepal is organizing the event with the objective of exhibiting new technologies developed in the field of information and communication technology. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on Thursday, the federation informed that the preparations for the country’s largest exhibition related to information technology CAN InfoTech-2023 had reached in the final phase. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">This year Nepali innovations, talent and startups will be specially promoted, said General Secretary of CAN Federation Chiranjeevi Adhikari. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The six-day exhibition will also involve branding, product launching, IT career counseling, colleges, startups and software pavilions. The CAN Federation member organizations as well as national and international information and communication technology companies will participate in the exhibition. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">The organizers expect a footfall of 350,000 people to the exhibition. An entry fee of Rs 100 has been fixed with a 50 per cent discount for students. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">CAN Federation is also planning to hold similar exhibition in Madhes Province, Sudur Paschim, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces after completion of one in federal capital Kathmandu. </span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-01-26', 'modified' => '2023-01-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '16595', 'image' => '20230126070034_collage (92).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-01-26 18:58:17', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '16055', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy A04S in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">September 22: South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has launched the Galaxy A04S smartphone with new functions and features in the Nepali market. The company claims that this mobile will provide the best experience to the users.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The company said in a statement that this smartphone with a triple rear camera has a 10 MP main camera, a 2 MP refined macro camera and a 2 MP depth camera. Along with a 5 MP selfie camera, this phone has a 6.5 HD AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. In addition, it has a battery of 5000 mAh capacity that lasts for two days with a single charge.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to the company, this smartphone is available in three attractive colors - black, copper and green. The price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM is Rs 21,999 and the price of the mobile set with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM is Rs 19,999.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-09-22', 'modified' => '2022-09-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '15796', 'image' => '20220922053802_1663802720.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-09-22 17:36:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '15192', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to provide e-SIM ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">April 29: The state-owned Nepal Telecom (NT) is set to distribute e-SIM to its subscribers. Nepal Telecom has reached an agreement with Monty UK Global to provide e-SIM in the near future. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agreement was signed recently between the chief business officer of Nepal Telecom Sangeeta Pahadi and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Horizon Technologies Private Limited, Aditya Anand. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">As per the agreement, Monty UK Global will provide the necessary platform to distribute e-SIM service to the customers of Nepal Telecom. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Nepal Telecom is going to distribute e-SIM in the process of introducing new technology and the necessary work for this will start soon, said Chief Business Officer Pahadi. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">With the availability of e-SIM, there is no need for a physically used SIM card. However, customers need a handset that supports e-SIM. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Apart from mobile sets, e-SIM can also be used on other devices and smart watches and various types of wearable devices. Nepal Telecom has stated that all the existing users can use e-SIM while new users can also get such SIM. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-04-29', 'modified' => '2022-04-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14934', 'image' => '20220429074225_Nepal-Telecom-(NTC-Building).jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-04-29 19:41:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '14701', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Xiaomi Nepal Launches Redmi Note 11', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">January 31: Xiaomi Nepal has launched Redmi Note 11 under the Redmi note series in the Nepali market. The company has upgraded camera, system, charging speed, display and others features of the smartphone as well.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">According to Sourabh Kothari, Country General Manager of Xiaomi Nepal, the all new Redmi Note 11 has a Snapdragon 680 processor with excellent camera and a 5000 mAh battery. This phone set has a 50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra wide camera, 2 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth camera.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 has screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch with FHD Plus AMOLED dot display, flat edge body design, dual super linear speakers and more.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Redmi Note 11 is available in Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue colors in the Nepali market. The company informed that the 4 to 64 GB set has been priced at Rs 22,999, the 4 to 128 GB set has been priced at Rs 24,999 and the 6 to 18 GB set has been priced at Rs 26,999. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2022-02-01', 'modified' => '2022-02-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '14444', 'image' => '20220201060204_Untitled_1_3.jpg', 'article_date' => '2022-02-01 18:01:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '13370', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => '‘Realme becomes Europe’s Breakthrough Smartphone Brand’ ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, according to data from Counterpoint Research. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">May 10: Realme, a global emerging consumer technology, shipped 12.8 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2021, the company said citing data from Counterpoint Research. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The brand claims to have maintained its position as one of the top five players in 13 countries worldwide. The company said in a statement that it was among the top four vendors in three European countries in terms of number of shipments in accordance to the Q1 2021 Canalys global smartphone shipments report<span style="font-family:宋体">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Since expanding into the European market in 2019, realme said it has rapidly emerged to become the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with 183 percent YoY growth in Q1 2021. The company is ranked by Canalys as fourth in both the Czech Republic and Greece by shipment, with Q1 annual growth rates of 4104 percent and 477 percent, respectively. Realme is also fourth in Slovenia and retains its strong growth momentum in Russia as the fifth biggest player, growing 682 percent YoY. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In Southeast Asia, realme regained its top spot in the Philippines with a 23 percent market share and a 95 percent annual YoY growth, the statement added. Meanwhile, in India, the company consolidated its overall fifth position with a 12 percent market share. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to Canalys’ Q1 2021 global shipments report, realme is ranked as one of the top five smartphone brands by shipment in the following 13 countries: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Egypt, Israel, Czech Republic, Greece and Slovenia. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2021-05-10', 'modified' => '2021-05-10', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '13115', 'image' => '20210510050749_ImgW.ashx.jpg', 'article_date' => '2021-05-10 17:06:25', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12819', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Samsung Launches Galaxy M51 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">December 17: Samsung, one of the most popular smartphone brands in Nepal, has announced the launch of Galaxy M51, a premium M-series smartphone for the tech savvy millennials and Gen Z consumers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, Galaxy M51 is Nepal’s first smartphone with 7000mAh battery, the company claimed. Galaxy M51 comes with best-in-segment 6.7” SAMOLED Plus Infinity-O display for immersive viewing experience and segment-leading Sony 64MP Quad Camera with Single Take feature, reads a statement issued by Samsung.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">“</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M series is becoming one of the largest and fastest growing smartphone brand franchises in Nepal.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">We understand excitement of Samsung M- series lovers. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With the only 7000mAh battery industry-wide, and the host of other spectacular features, the Galaxy M51 rightfully lays claims to its marketing campaign tagline of the “Meanest Monster Ever</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">” said </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Business Head of Samsung Mobile Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">According to the company, </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M Series is known for its power-packed features, including monster battery for long-lasting performance. Since the launch of M series in early 2019, Galaxy M smartphones were the first Samsung devices to come with segment-leading 5000mAh and 6000mAh battery to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Galaxy M51, Samsung is taking its monster battery proposition to a whole new level, the statement added. Galaxy M51 also comes with an in-box Type C 25W superfast charger that recharges Galaxy M51’s monster 7000mAh battery in less than 2 hours. Galaxy M51 also has reverse charging and comes with a Type C to Type C cable, allowing millennials to share their power on the go.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy M51 is available in two </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">memory variants – 6/128GB and 8/128GB – and will be available in two colors – Electric Blue and Celestial Black.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Galaxy M51 is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 6/128GB variant while 8/128GB </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will be available for Rs 43,999 in Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Galaxy </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">M51</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is available in Nepali market from December 15, 2020 across Samsung brand shops and retail stores all over the country. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-17', 'modified' => '2020-12-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12567', 'image' => '20201217031012_M51 kv(1).JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-17 15:09:35', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12814', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'Nokia Launches C1 Plus with Face Unlock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 16: Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">December 16:</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Building on the success of the previous C-series phones, HMD Global, a marketing company, announced a new addition to the Nokia series phones. According to the company, the new Nokia C1 Plus is the lowest cost 3G+ 4G smartphone available in the market. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The C-series mission is to bring affordable smartphone experiences to everyone, says a statement issued by the company. The Nokia C1 Plus, brings 4G connectivity to the introductory level of the C-series, offering wider experiences to even more users around the world. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“With the Nokia </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">C1 Plus</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, fans can enjoy sharp content throughout – energising selfies and videos, apps and texts that pop, and immersive entertainment delivered to you crisp and clean,” said the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The smartphone comes with a 2,500 mAh battery that gives power for a whole day. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For added security and convenience, face unlock will give the access to everything at a glance</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. According to the company, the new series also has improved storage.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Nokia C1 Plus launched on December 15 in Nepal in 1GB+16BG storage variants are priced at Rs 8,399 and are available in blue and red colours.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-16', 'modified' => '2020-12-16', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12560', 'image' => '20201216035043_Pic 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-12-16 15:49:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12789', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Announces ‘O-Fans Festival’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 11: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 1</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">1: Chinese smartphone brand </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> has launched its "O-Fans Festival" campaign. According to the company, the campaign is intended to appreciate and express the brand’s gratitude towards its customers for their overwhelming love and support towards the brand since its initial phase.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The campaign which commenced from December 1 offers the customers of OPPO</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> with an amazing opportunity to win numerous attractive gifts on the purchase of OPPO devices.</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"> The campaign will remain in effect till the January 10, 2021, the company said in a statement. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"Being a global company, OPPO has always believed in localization. Nepal is one of the priority markets for us. Its richness in cultures, traditions, and simplicity in diversity has always inspired us,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal, adding, “Hence, intending to express our sincere gratitude towards our fans for their overwhelming love and support since our initial days we have introduced "O-Fans Festival" SMS campaign to share the happiness along with our valuable fans here in Nepal."</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Throughout the campaign period, with every purchase of OPPO devices, customers can participate in the campaign by sending SMS as Ofans <Space> IMEI to “37001” for OPPO phones to get attractive prizes. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">For the purchase of its recent addition of IoT devices, customers need to type Ofans <Space> CMEI or DC Code and send them to "37001". </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">One lucky winner will be chosen every week and will be awarded a special gift hamper, said OPPO.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Winners will be announced at the end of each week via OPPO Nepal's official social media platforms, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The participants who were not chosen as winners will still stand a chance to participate in upcoming consecutive lucky draws automatically. Therefore, once participation is done they will stand a chance to win till the very last lucky draw. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-11', 'modified' => '2020-12-11', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12535', 'image' => '20201211112737_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-11 11:26:42', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12697', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => ' Xiaomi Bounces Back to ‘Number 1 Position’ in Smartphone Market of Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 22: Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi announced that it has yet again become the number one smartphone brand in Nepal, as per the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker Report (Q3 2020) of the leading market research firm, IDC. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">This is the second time that the brand has climbed to the number one position after becoming the market leader in smartphones for Nepal in Q1 2020, says a statement issued by the company. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Currently holding a market share of 34.1% based on unit shipment, the brand has bagged the top position in Nepal for the smartphone category riding on the successful launch of a series of smartphones across Mi and Redmi, the statement added. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sourabh Kothari, country general manager of Xiaomi for Nepal, said, “We are ecstatic to be the #1 smartphone brand in Nepal again as per IDC report for Q3 2020. We are humbled by the love and support that we have received from our Mi Fans and it has helped us come closer to our mission of providing innovation for all. We shall continue to work towards our commitment of gaining our users’ sustained trust and appreciation through constant innovation across our products, business model and infrastructure.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, the brand witnessed significant growth in the market with the launch of a series of great smartphones offering top of the line specifications at multiple price points starting from Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Xiaomi said it has been working with its online selling partners Daraz.com and Sastodeal in Nepal contributing massively to the brand’s wide reach in the country. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“The offline expansion added to the overall growth with Xiaomi setting up more than 1600+ offline partner stores with 350+ Mi Preferred Partner stores across the country, strengthening their presence in Nepal. The company currently holds a strong distribution network across locations. They have also fortified their position in the market with robust after sales service through exclusive authorized service centers as well a dedicated service warehouse to fulfill customer requirements in Nepal,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12444', 'image' => '20201122044621_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 16:42:45', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12530', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Rolls Out F17 Pro in Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'The New Model Features AI-powered Portrait Photography, Ultra-Sleek Design and Fast Performance', 'summary' => 'September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">September 28: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F17 Pro in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, OPPO F17 Pro introduces fashionable technology in an ultra-sleek smartphone body. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“This means users will get to witness cutting-edge AI portrait photography features packed into a truly premium design, with functions that makes life more efficient,” reads a statement issued by OPPO. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“The F Series has been designed so that the trendsetting generation can attain a quality smartphone that suits both their life and personal sense of style, with a sleek design,” said Bobby Zhao, CEO of OPPO Nepal.</span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> <span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sleek with a Premium Design</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Designed with a 7.48mm ultra-sleek body that easily slides into a pocket and jacket without the bulge, or tucks neatly into a small bag or clutch OPPO F17 Pro gives you the premium experience like no others. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO said in the statement that the F17 Pro uses an industry-leading design to optimize and fit the mainboard, battery and other components into its slim design with 7.48mm ultra-thin and 164g ultra-lightweight<em> </em>body.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro introduces a thin 220 degree edge, the company added.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro’s 6.43’’ dual punch-hole display comes with a FHD+ Super AMOLED Display with a large 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The display uses Mini Dual-Punch Holes that boast the industry’s smallest camera diameter of only 3.7mm, the statement further said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">According to the company, the F17 Pro comes with a suite of six AI portrait cameras along with video stabilization features.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology allows fast charging facility for the F17 Pro.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The F17 Pro even introduces ways to optimize the phone’s battery life during the day or while sleeping.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The AI Night Charging option uses AI Learning to learn the user’s sleeping habits and charges the phone exactly to 100% upon the moment they wake up from sleep. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Meanwhile, the Super Power Saving Mode optimizes the last 5% of the battery life by turning the display black and white, while running just six predetermined apps, says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Market Availability</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">F17 Pro will be available throughout Nepal starting from October 1 and will come in two colors Magic Blue and Matte Black. Both colors will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded to support up to 512GB through a 3-Card Slot. F17 Pro is priced at Rs 43,990.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Alongside F17 Pro, OPPO also launched its latest iterations on its IOT devices in Nepal, Enco W51 and OPPO Watch. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">OPPO Watch will be available in two variants 41mm and 46mm priced at Rs 24,990 and Rs 34,990 respectively. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Similarly, OPPO Enco W51 is priced at Rs 8,990. OPPO F17 Pro, OPPO watch and Enco W51 will all be available from October 1. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The preorder for F17 Pro and watch will start from September 28 to 30.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-28', 'modified' => '2020-09-28', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12277', 'image' => '20200928061824_selfie in live_F17 Pro.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-28 18:16:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11786', 'article_category_id' => '237', 'title' => 'OPPO Launches F15 in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">March 18: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has launched its latest handset OPPO F15 in Nepal. The company said in a statement that it launched the product through its first ever online launch event in the country on March 16.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, the OPPO F15 offers a refreshing professional photography experience at the customers fingertips with a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam and super sleek design.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“F Series is designed to help the young generation chase for better visual expression and strive for quality, trendiness and a better life, and has won tremendous customers’ love in the past,” the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the statement, the OPPO F15 combines many innovative and trendy technologies, to appeal to the younger generation.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OPPO F15 features a 48MP ultra-wide angle Macro Quadcam, which the company claimed is the camera of the highest capacity among products of similar price, to deliver ultra-professional shots.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Using its four-in-one-pixel combination technology, its 48MP rear camera sensors are designed to capture sharper images with greater detail, the statement added.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When in wide-angle mode, the users can directly autofocus using Macro as close as 3 cm.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“This improves the image quality for a variety of applications, ie food photos appear more appetizing, text and documents can be captured faster at close range,” the statement said.</span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppoo.jpg" style="height:490px; width:800px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) with an internal gyroscope, OPPO F15 comes with OPPO’s leading Anti-Shake Video. Shooting videos on OPPO F15 under shaky conditions appear clearer, sharper and more stable.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">On top of that, the Night Portrait Mode can help the users discover a new world of portrait photography in the dark. Compared to the previous generation, the Night Portrait Mode on OPPO F15 is further enhanced under specific scenarios such as dark streets, restaurants, parks, etc, according to the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The slim design means OPPO F15 can easily slide into the pockets without feeling bulky.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Moreover, the In-Display Fingerprint Unlock 3.0 enables users to unlock the device in 0.32s, which is 45 percent faster than the previous generation, claimed the company.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Packing a massive 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, OPPO F15 enables a smooth experience and ample storage. Equipped with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, OPPO F15 can gain a 10 percent charge in just 5 minutes, and 50 percent in 30 minutes, which is 26 percent faster than VOOC 2.0.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Priced at Rs 39,990, OPPO F15 will be available in two colors - Lightning Black and Unicorn White. It will go on sale from March 23.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company also launched OPPO Reno3 and OPPO Enco Free during the same event. The Reno3 is priced at Rs 46,990 and OPPO Enco Free at Rs 9,990. Both the products are available in the Nepali market from the March 17.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/oppooo.jpg" style="height:378px; width:800px" /></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-18', 'modified' => '2020-03-18', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11537', 'image' => '20200318120130_oppo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-18 11:59:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $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
