December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates.…
December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates.…
December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1).…
November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises…
November 26: Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport.…
November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic.…
November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color…
November 22: Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19…
November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”.…
October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises.…
September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil…
September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country.…
September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19…
April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against…
March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance…
March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic…
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, the two voice packs are coming into effect from December 3 (Thursday). Under this offer, prepaid subscribers can now enjoy an hourly voice pack and a 3-day voice pack. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under the 1-hour voice pack, customers can enjoy 60 minutes of on-net talk time at Rs 17 (including applicable taxes), Ncell said in a statement. This means customers can take Ncell voice service at 28 paisa per minute against the standard rate of Rs 2.54 per minute.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The 60 minutes validity starts from the time of activation of the mentioned voice pack. According to Ncell, customers can easily buy this pack by dialing *17118*8# .</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Likewise, in the 3-day pack, customers get 225 minutes of on-net talk-time valid for 3 days at Rs 48 (including applicable taxes). Under this pack, customers can enjoy 75 minutes of talk time every day until midnight for 3 days, enabling customers to benefit from voice service at 21 paisa per minute. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Customers can activate this 3-day voice pack by dialing in *17118*6*2#.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell informed that the voice packs have been launched as a part of the company’s commitment to providing quality services at affordable rates. It believes that the packs will add great value for customers who need voice service to stay connected.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-03', 'modified' => '2020-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12496', 'image' => '20201203124845_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-03 12:47:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12745', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Priyanka Karki Inaugurates Toni and Guy Saloon in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). The high end salon is located on the 3rd floor of Durbar Mall in Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Toni and Guy is a multi-award winning hairdressing brand with more than 50 years of experience in education, superior client service and haircare expertise, reads a statement issued by the outlet. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Providing high-end services to all its customers around the world, Toni and Guy gets its first set of Nepalese clients, during its week-long soft opening starting from today,”says the statement released on December 1. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Toni and Guy is a brand originated from London and now has around 450 salon outlets across the globe. It maintains its standards all around the world with highly skilled hairdressers and stylists who undergo a rigorous training program created and held by Toni and Guy. 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According to the bank, the Sarathi program will enable SME sellers active on Daraz to navigate through the hardships and restrictions presented by COVID-19.</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:"Futura LT Book"">This SME lending program is a new merit-based approach with credit scoring, considering data points from Daraz and scorecard model of Nabil Bank. That means sellers who perform well on Daraz shall get better credit offering, said the bank.</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:"Futura LT Book"">“Under the Sarathi Program, SME sellers can get financing under different categories. They will also be able to avail the SME Loan up to Rs 10 million, especially designed for Daraz sellers at attractive interest rates.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">Sujit Kumar Shakya, deputy CEO of Nabil Bank, and Lino Ahlering, managing director of Daraz Nepal Pvt Ltd, had signed the agreement during a special ceremony. </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:"Futura LT Book"">Speaking about the launch, Deputy CEO of Nabil Bank Shakya said, “This collaboration will remain as a milestone for the development of digital marketplace in Nepal. One of our top priorities is to provide support to SMEs in Nepal to enhance their business through value chain financing for which we have collaborated with Daraz for the Sarathi Program. We believe this financing arrangement shall help them to navigate through the hardships due to COVID-19 and revive their businesses for long term stability and growth.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">According to the bank, the benefits of the program include loan decision within 72 hours (after complete document submission), attractive interest rates, discount on loan admin fee (as per performance on Daraz marketplace) and various loan solutions specially designed for SMEs</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:"Futura LT Book"">On top of the credit facilities, the bank informed that the program offers a variety of benefits/services to existing as well as new SMEs on Daraz, which will help them to facilitate their business both online and offline.</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:"Futura LT Book"">SMEs interested in creating their online presence can visit the website of Daraz for more details.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-29', 'modified' => '2020-11-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12481', 'image' => '20201129034237_MOU signing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-29 15:41:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12729', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Ncell Centre at TIA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 26: Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 26</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">: </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. </span></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:Arial">According to the company, the new centre has taken all safety measures for operation as per the government-mandated health and safety guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.</span></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:Arial">The new centre provides multiple customer services from a single touch-point giving customers a world-class customer service experience, Ncel said in a statement on Thursday (November 26). </span></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:Arial">“Customers visiting the centre can acquire all services, ranging from the general inquiry on products and services to SIM subscription to internet setting to various enterprise services,” the statement added.</span></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:Arial">Ncell further said that the center also supports in the upgrading of SIM cards to 4G, change of SIM and mobile number, modification of CUG numbers, biz plans, international roaming, bill payments, balance recharge, and transfer, among many other services.</span></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:Arial">“Ncell believes that this new service outlet brought into operation in line with its endeavour to provide world-class quality service to valued customers will add a great value to travelers/customers landing in Kathmandu from abroad.”</span></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:Arial">The centre provides customer service from 9 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week.</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">Ncell said it operates 32 Ncell centers across the country as a part of the company’s effort to reach out to the customers and cater to their needs locally for enhancing the customer experience.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-27', 'modified' => '2020-11-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12476', 'image' => '20201127030301_Ncell Centre_TIA_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-27 15:02:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12717', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Daraz ‘Breaks’ 11.11. Record Despite COVID-19 Crisis', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Daraz 11.11, which the company says is the biggest online sale day in the country, is a 24-hour online shopping campaign organized annually across all Alibaba markets on November 11.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Within the first hour of the campaign launch, Daraz said it registered sales worth Rs 2.52 crores, a 60 percent increase from last year’s first hour. In addition, Daraz reported 520,000 users during the entire one day campaign. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">The campaign also reported significantly higher numbers in online pre-payment via wallet and bank card taking up 45 percent of the total sales, Daraz said in a statement after the event.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“Overall, 7000+ sellers participated in 11.11, selling to 27 different cities across the country, exceeding sales numbers significantly compared to last year’s 11.11. Amongst the </span><span style="font-family:Montserrat">notable highlights of the campaign were the Poco C1 and M2 selling out within the first hour of campaign launch,” the statement said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">As the markets remain down due to the pandemic, 11.11. proved to be a boon of success for many businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SME), says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“In fact, 23% of total orders during 11.11 were generated by SMEs who went online during the pandemic facilitated by Daraz’s Sahayatri stimulus package.”</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-25', 'modified' => '2020-11-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12464', 'image' => '20201125034454_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-25 15:44:02', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12711', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Berger Paints Nepal announces winners of 'Berger Color Splash 2076’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The scheme was launched in the festive season of Dashain and Tihar 2076 where the customers purchasing selected Berger products won 100 sq ft of Silk Illusion Designers Finish as sure shot reward and also got chance to win exciting prizes through lucky draw and digital contest.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The company said in a statement that 178 winners out of 6000+ participants were announced through a live lucky draw. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, Jay Nath Sapkota of Biratnagar won the bumper prize of Rs 500,000.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Similarly, Purna Man Gurung of Birtamode and Ramesh Shrestha of Kathmandu both won the first prize which includes a trip to London.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Other 25 winners bagged 32” Samsung Television as second prize, while 50 winners received domestic trip as third prize. The company said that 100 winners got Samsung M20 as consolation prize during the lucky draw.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Among the winners from the Digital Contest, Durga Lammichanne and Suresh Lammichhane has won Rs 100,000 each in exterior category whereas Manoj Sitaula and Chanu Khadka Bhandari has won Rs 100,000 each in interior category as first prize. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Aim Bahadur Basnet and Sarala Adhikari has won Rs 50,000 each in exterior category whereas Raju Lama and Hem Prasad Dhakal won Rs 50,000 each in interior category as second prize. Basanta Kumar Basnet and Lila Khadka has won Rs 25,000 in exterior category whereas, Ghadendra Rai and Dhan Bahadur Basnet won Rs 25,000 each in interior category as third prize. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-24', 'modified' => '2020-11-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12458', 'image' => '20201124061704_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-24 18:16:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12699', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NRCS and Coca-Cola Nepal begin Second Phase of Distributing Health Equipment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 22: </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola said in a statement that the total value of the equipment to be handed over to the Government of Nepal for use in various hospitals is approximately Rs 14 million. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under this partnership, ventilators will be handed over to the major hospitals in all the seven provinces of the country and personal safety equipment (PPE) will be handed over to the health workers and volunteers, the company added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The second phase of the safety gears and equipment distribution campaign kicked off on November 19 in the presence of Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal at the Ministry of Health and Population. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Appreciating the joint efforts for the second phase, Minister Dhakal expressed his commitment to distribute ventilators provided by the Red Cross in collaboration with Coca-Cola. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, Minister Dhakal handed over the equipment provided by NRCS and Coca-Cola to Sagar Rajkarnikar, director of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Teku. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The company had provided 100 sets of safety glasses, 120 boxes of surgical mask, 150 sets of PPE, 50 boxes of gloves and 200 sets of KN -95 masks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Similarly, 48,000 units of surgical masks, 1,600 units of KN-95 masks, 550 sets of PPE, 400 pairs of safety glasses and 10,000 pairs of gloves along with one ventilator each will be handed over to the designated hospitals in seven provinces within the next two weeks, the statement further said. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Arrangements have been made to handover the equipment to Koshi Zonal Hospital in Morang, Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital in Parsa, Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan, Pokhara Health Science Hospital of Kaski, Bheri Zonal Hospital in Banke, Midwest Regional Hospital in Surkhet and Seti Zonal Hospital in Kailali.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">“As Nepal fights to contain COV1D-19, we all need to ensure there is ample support provided to the Government. Coca-Cola’s partnership with Nepal Red Cross provides </span><span style="font-family:Arial">safety gear for front line workers and ventilators for the treatment of patients,” said Pradip Pandey, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited, that produces Coca-Cola in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"This partnership between Nepal Red Cross Society and Coca-Cola in Nepal is an effort to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus and protect frontline health workers and patients," Nepal Red Cross Society’s Acting Chairperson Sarmila Karki said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12446', 'image' => '20201122053459_Picture 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 17:34:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12654', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Radisson Hotel Reopens Rooftop Restaurant', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel made the announcement in a recent statement.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the hotel, the “Terrace Garden” offers sumptuous dishes and spectacular outdoor view where visitors can indulge in light dishes, snacks, and drinks while surrounded by the lush rooftop garden.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel has invited guests to join them for the “safest” dine-in experience.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The Terrace Garden will be open from 12 in the afternoon till 8pm, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-08', 'modified' => '2020-11-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12401', 'image' => '20201108060629_Re-Opening_TG.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-08 18:05:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12567', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hotel Yak & Yeti Reopens Spice Room Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We gladly announced that we are ready to safely welcome guests to dine at our Indian Fine Dining Restaurant, Spice Room,” the five-star hotel wrote in a press statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel is operating<strong> </strong>the restaurant between 1700 hours and 2200 hours every day.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“The health and safety of our guests and associates will always be our top-most priority. We have fully embraced the notion that our restaurants and hotel operation standards need to change with regards to the current situation,” the statement adds.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Over the past few months, Hotel Yak and Yeti team has invested the requisite time and effort to adopt rigorously procedures and redefine cleanliness standards as the hotel re-opens its doors and step into the new normal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel has been adopting European standard disinfectants approved by the WHO and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) during its routine cleaning of all hotel areas to ensure public safety.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Likewise, the administration also has been adopting contact tracing and temperature screening process of both guests and associates before entering hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Additionally, wearing a mask at public spaces has been made mandatory for all guests and associates within the hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Food & Beverage Safety Guidelines are adopted<strong> </strong>to ensure health and hygiene standard is maintained from procurement of raw materials, to receiving of procured goods, to preparation, to guest service, and sanitization of outlets and kitchen areas. Likewise, spaced table seating and thorough cleaning between seating is maintained in our dining areas,” the statement reads.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-10-07', 'modified' => '2020-10-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12314', 'image' => '20201007055145_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-10-07 17:50:05', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12541', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags National Award for Environment Friendly Approach', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">st </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Soaltee Hotel, which is renowned for its high-end tourism products in Nepal since 1960, has taken another step by setting up Nepal’s state-of-the art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the five-star hotel, Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel claimed that its outlet in Nepalgunj is designed in an eco-friendly way to reduce pollution and set very high standard for energy-saving. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The Soaltee Westend sets a new reference point for what hotels in Nepal should be. With additional measures like insulation, temperature calibration, elevators with regen-technology, the hotel manages its electricity, temperature, water and waste that are ecological,” the hotel said in a statement, adding, “The hotel has several plants installed which helps in reducing its carbon footprint.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12288', 'image' => '20200930040801_SWP1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 16:07:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12540', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Shangri-La Village Resort Ready to Welcome Guests', 'sub_title' => 'Announces Package of 2 Nights and 3 Days for Rs 12,999', 'summary' => 'September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, which is five minutes’ drive fro Pokhara Airport, they have introduced the Staycation Package of two nights and three days for guests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We are ready to welcome our guests back with the new normal, where guest’s hygiene and wellbeing will be our top most priority,” said the resort in a statement, adding that the accommodation will be in deluxe rooms with complimentary health drink on arrival. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Furthermore, considering the safety of our guests we do provide safety kit which includes mask and sanitizer in the room.”</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, the package will include breakfast followed by lunch or dinner as per the guests’ choice at a net price of Rs 12,999 for double occupancy and Rs 9,999 for single occupancy. </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12287', 'image' => '20200930034809_Shangrila Pokhara 2500x1406 size.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 15:47:18', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12511', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Reopens Rox Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.', 'content' => '<p><em>Rox Restaurant. Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu</em></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel said in a statement that its restaurant will open adhering to international standard guidelines on safety and hygiene.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">General Manager of the hotel Rajesh Ramdas informed that they will ensure safety and hygiene of the guests as they begin phase-wise reopening of all services. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The situation of the business is uncertain with the current effects of COVID-19, however we as a hotel are confident to operate in phase wise options moving ahead with the norms and guidelines established by concerned authorities. We will be mindful to ensure that safety and hygiene for our guests and associates will be of paramount importance in our endeavor to extend the hospitality that we are known for.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the statement, Rox Restaurant will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily, and will be offering a multi-cuisine, á la carte menu starting from September 25. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/DSC_1644.jpg" style="height:480px; width:564px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“A classic blend of slate and wood, the décor at Rox Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu spells individuality — a totally different experience from other dining options in the country. The restaurant is set with both indoor and alfresco seating options that will allow our guests to dine in a cosy and tranquil environment while maintaining safe physical distance and allowing for contactless payment,” the statement further said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to Hyatt Regency, the Rox Restaurant menu showcases the best seasonal and sustainable </span></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">ingredients in </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Bhanu Bhakta Aryal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Featured dishes include sushi maki rolls, New Zealand lamb chops, Beetroot tartar and turmeric chips, served with crispy buckwheat to name a few with focus on Hyatt’s new concept of “Food as Medicine”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The dessert menu introduces savory and sweet items such as hot chocolate pot, mango delight, and Regency truffle. To complement the menu, Rox Restaurant features a selection of beverages and premium wines, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/KATHM_P115_RoxTerrace3.jpg" style="height:600px; width:419px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-24', 'modified' => '2020-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12258', 'image' => '20200924125405_KATHM_P112_Rox_Interior.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-24 12:52:13', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11970', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Foodmandu Purchases Insurance Policy for its Employees against COVID-19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus. All the staffers involved in field work have been insured against coronaries, the company said in a statement.<br /> A total of 19 staffers of Foodmandu have been insured against COVID-19. The company said it has purchased insurance policy worth Rs 100,000 for the employees who deliver food to the customers.<br /> Foodmandu, which delivers food at the doorsteps of the customers, has been delivering fresh groceries during the lockdown.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-04-22', 'modified' => '2020-04-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11720', 'image' => '20200422010536_Foodmandu_Covid-19-Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-04-22 13:04:54', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11829', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to Provide 100 Percent Bonus', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The state-owned telecom company took a decision to this effect to facilitate its customers who are facing trouble to top-up their balance due to the lockdown imposed by the government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The government had imposed a nationwide lockdown for a week starting from Tuesday to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus facility will be available starting from Wednesday midnight. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Nepal Telecom Authority had instructed the Nepal Telecom on Tuesday to provide the bonus amount considering the problems faced by the customers in getting out of their homes for top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus amount can also be utilized for data and SMS services. However, the charge for telephone calls and SMS outside Nepal Telecom’s network will be deducted from the main balance.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-26', 'modified' => '2020-03-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11580', 'image' => '20200326081545_NTC-launches-4G-in-Rara-Lake.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-26 08:15:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11793', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Official Launch of Tesla Diagnostic Clinic Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services. On the occasion of launch, Tesla Diagnostic Clinic has announced 25 percent discount on all services along with 50 pecent discount on health packages. According to a statement issued by the clinic, the official launch was held on Wednesday, March 18.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The statement further says that the clinic was founded in 2019 by a group of experienced healthcare professionals whose aim was to establish an innovative diagnostic, research and wellness clinic providing the highest quality medical services with the latest technology at an affordable rate.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic is housed in modern facilities with a total area of 7,000 square feet in Baluwatar and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, the statement further said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tesla claimed it has been offering services with the most advanced and high-end technology.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic offers full radiology services like 3 Tesla MRI, 64-Slice CT SCAN, Digital X-ray, Digital Mammmography, Dental OPG-CBCT, Ultrasound and Colour Doppler. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Pathology Lab fulfills all basic pathology needs. Other diagnostics like EchoCardiography, ABP, Holter, ECG, PFT, Urea Breath Test and BMD are also available. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Clinic said it also has the only pharmacy in Nepal to follow the Guidelines for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles. Following the mission to provide patient centric service, the pharmacy offers counseling service regarding the medicines and medication practice. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Along with this, the pharmacy operates in a controlled environment to ensure the safety and protection of the medicines.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic said it also operates a patient transport facility which handles the transportation needs of the clinic’s patients. The opening hour is from 7am to 8pm. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Radiology and Imaging consultant doctors are available throughout the opening hours. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, the two voice packs are coming into effect from December 3 (Thursday). Under this offer, prepaid subscribers can now enjoy an hourly voice pack and a 3-day voice pack. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under the 1-hour voice pack, customers can enjoy 60 minutes of on-net talk time at Rs 17 (including applicable taxes), Ncell said in a statement. This means customers can take Ncell voice service at 28 paisa per minute against the standard rate of Rs 2.54 per minute.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The 60 minutes validity starts from the time of activation of the mentioned voice pack. According to Ncell, customers can easily buy this pack by dialing *17118*8# .</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Likewise, in the 3-day pack, customers get 225 minutes of on-net talk-time valid for 3 days at Rs 48 (including applicable taxes). Under this pack, customers can enjoy 75 minutes of talk time every day until midnight for 3 days, enabling customers to benefit from voice service at 21 paisa per minute. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Customers can activate this 3-day voice pack by dialing in *17118*6*2#.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell informed that the voice packs have been launched as a part of the company’s commitment to providing quality services at affordable rates. It believes that the packs will add great value for customers who need voice service to stay connected.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-03', 'modified' => '2020-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12496', 'image' => '20201203124845_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-03 12:47:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12745', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Priyanka Karki Inaugurates Toni and Guy Saloon in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). The high end salon is located on the 3rd floor of Durbar Mall in Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Toni and Guy is a multi-award winning hairdressing brand with more than 50 years of experience in education, superior client service and haircare expertise, reads a statement issued by the outlet. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Providing high-end services to all its customers around the world, Toni and Guy gets its first set of Nepalese clients, during its week-long soft opening starting from today,”says the statement released on December 1. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Toni and Guy is a brand originated from London and now has around 450 salon outlets across the globe. It maintains its standards all around the world with highly skilled hairdressers and stylists who undergo a rigorous training program created and held by Toni and Guy. Its international quality service is provided in the best of environments where they follow the Gold Standard Hygiene Code for precaution against COVID-19.”</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-02', 'modified' => '2020-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12493', 'image' => '20201202045638_20201201112656__MGA0198.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-02 16:55:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Daraz Launch Sarathi Programme to Support SMEs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Futura LT Book"">November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).</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:"Futura LT Book"">Under this strategic partnership, SME selling via Daraz online shopping marketplace will be able to obtain a wide range of credit facilities and benefits which they can use to grow their businesses, the bank 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:"Futura LT Book"">The bank noted that the ongoing economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has had a severe effect on the overall economy, particularly on SMEs. According to the bank, the Sarathi program will enable SME sellers active on Daraz to navigate through the hardships and restrictions presented by COVID-19.</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:"Futura LT Book"">This SME lending program is a new merit-based approach with credit scoring, considering data points from Daraz and scorecard model of Nabil Bank. That means sellers who perform well on Daraz shall get better credit offering, said the bank.</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:"Futura LT Book"">“Under the Sarathi Program, SME sellers can get financing under different categories. They will also be able to avail the SME Loan up to Rs 10 million, especially designed for Daraz sellers at attractive interest rates.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">Sujit Kumar Shakya, deputy CEO of Nabil Bank, and Lino Ahlering, managing director of Daraz Nepal Pvt Ltd, had signed the agreement during a special ceremony. </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:"Futura LT Book"">Speaking about the launch, Deputy CEO of Nabil Bank Shakya said, “This collaboration will remain as a milestone for the development of digital marketplace in Nepal. One of our top priorities is to provide support to SMEs in Nepal to enhance their business through value chain financing for which we have collaborated with Daraz for the Sarathi Program. We believe this financing arrangement shall help them to navigate through the hardships due to COVID-19 and revive their businesses for long term stability and growth.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">According to the bank, the benefits of the program include loan decision within 72 hours (after complete document submission), attractive interest rates, discount on loan admin fee (as per performance on Daraz marketplace) and various loan solutions specially designed for SMEs</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:"Futura LT Book"">On top of the credit facilities, the bank informed that the program offers a variety of benefits/services to existing as well as new SMEs on Daraz, which will help them to facilitate their business both online and offline.</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:"Futura LT Book"">SMEs interested in creating their online presence can visit the website of Daraz for more details.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-29', 'modified' => '2020-11-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12481', 'image' => '20201129034237_MOU signing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-29 15:41:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12729', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Ncell Centre at TIA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 26: Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 26</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">: </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. </span></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:Arial">According to the company, the new centre has taken all safety measures for operation as per the government-mandated health and safety guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.</span></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:Arial">The new centre provides multiple customer services from a single touch-point giving customers a world-class customer service experience, Ncel said in a statement on Thursday (November 26). </span></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:Arial">“Customers visiting the centre can acquire all services, ranging from the general inquiry on products and services to SIM subscription to internet setting to various enterprise services,” the statement added.</span></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:Arial">Ncell further said that the center also supports in the upgrading of SIM cards to 4G, change of SIM and mobile number, modification of CUG numbers, biz plans, international roaming, bill payments, balance recharge, and transfer, among many other services.</span></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:Arial">“Ncell believes that this new service outlet brought into operation in line with its endeavour to provide world-class quality service to valued customers will add a great value to travelers/customers landing in Kathmandu from abroad.”</span></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:Arial">The centre provides customer service from 9 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week.</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">Ncell said it operates 32 Ncell centers across the country as a part of the company’s effort to reach out to the customers and cater to their needs locally for enhancing the customer experience.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-27', 'modified' => '2020-11-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12476', 'image' => '20201127030301_Ncell Centre_TIA_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-27 15:02:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12717', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Daraz ‘Breaks’ 11.11. Record Despite COVID-19 Crisis', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Daraz 11.11, which the company says is the biggest online sale day in the country, is a 24-hour online shopping campaign organized annually across all Alibaba markets on November 11.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Within the first hour of the campaign launch, Daraz said it registered sales worth Rs 2.52 crores, a 60 percent increase from last year’s first hour. In addition, Daraz reported 520,000 users during the entire one day campaign. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">The campaign also reported significantly higher numbers in online pre-payment via wallet and bank card taking up 45 percent of the total sales, Daraz said in a statement after the event.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“Overall, 7000+ sellers participated in 11.11, selling to 27 different cities across the country, exceeding sales numbers significantly compared to last year’s 11.11. Amongst the </span><span style="font-family:Montserrat">notable highlights of the campaign were the Poco C1 and M2 selling out within the first hour of campaign launch,” the statement said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">As the markets remain down due to the pandemic, 11.11. proved to be a boon of success for many businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SME), says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“In fact, 23% of total orders during 11.11 were generated by SMEs who went online during the pandemic facilitated by Daraz’s Sahayatri stimulus package.”</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-25', 'modified' => '2020-11-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12464', 'image' => '20201125034454_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-25 15:44:02', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12711', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Berger Paints Nepal announces winners of 'Berger Color Splash 2076’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The scheme was launched in the festive season of Dashain and Tihar 2076 where the customers purchasing selected Berger products won 100 sq ft of Silk Illusion Designers Finish as sure shot reward and also got chance to win exciting prizes through lucky draw and digital contest.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The company said in a statement that 178 winners out of 6000+ participants were announced through a live lucky draw. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, Jay Nath Sapkota of Biratnagar won the bumper prize of Rs 500,000.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Similarly, Purna Man Gurung of Birtamode and Ramesh Shrestha of Kathmandu both won the first prize which includes a trip to London.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Other 25 winners bagged 32” Samsung Television as second prize, while 50 winners received domestic trip as third prize. The company said that 100 winners got Samsung M20 as consolation prize during the lucky draw.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Among the winners from the Digital Contest, Durga Lammichanne and Suresh Lammichhane has won Rs 100,000 each in exterior category whereas Manoj Sitaula and Chanu Khadka Bhandari has won Rs 100,000 each in interior category as first prize. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Aim Bahadur Basnet and Sarala Adhikari has won Rs 50,000 each in exterior category whereas Raju Lama and Hem Prasad Dhakal won Rs 50,000 each in interior category as second prize. Basanta Kumar Basnet and Lila Khadka has won Rs 25,000 in exterior category whereas, Ghadendra Rai and Dhan Bahadur Basnet won Rs 25,000 each in interior category as third prize. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-24', 'modified' => '2020-11-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12458', 'image' => '20201124061704_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-24 18:16:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12699', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NRCS and Coca-Cola Nepal begin Second Phase of Distributing Health Equipment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 22: </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola said in a statement that the total value of the equipment to be handed over to the Government of Nepal for use in various hospitals is approximately Rs 14 million. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under this partnership, ventilators will be handed over to the major hospitals in all the seven provinces of the country and personal safety equipment (PPE) will be handed over to the health workers and volunteers, the company added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The second phase of the safety gears and equipment distribution campaign kicked off on November 19 in the presence of Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal at the Ministry of Health and Population. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Appreciating the joint efforts for the second phase, Minister Dhakal expressed his commitment to distribute ventilators provided by the Red Cross in collaboration with Coca-Cola. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, Minister Dhakal handed over the equipment provided by NRCS and Coca-Cola to Sagar Rajkarnikar, director of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Teku. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The company had provided 100 sets of safety glasses, 120 boxes of surgical mask, 150 sets of PPE, 50 boxes of gloves and 200 sets of KN -95 masks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Similarly, 48,000 units of surgical masks, 1,600 units of KN-95 masks, 550 sets of PPE, 400 pairs of safety glasses and 10,000 pairs of gloves along with one ventilator each will be handed over to the designated hospitals in seven provinces within the next two weeks, the statement further said. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Arrangements have been made to handover the equipment to Koshi Zonal Hospital in Morang, Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital in Parsa, Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan, Pokhara Health Science Hospital of Kaski, Bheri Zonal Hospital in Banke, Midwest Regional Hospital in Surkhet and Seti Zonal Hospital in Kailali.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">“As Nepal fights to contain COV1D-19, we all need to ensure there is ample support provided to the Government. Coca-Cola’s partnership with Nepal Red Cross provides </span><span style="font-family:Arial">safety gear for front line workers and ventilators for the treatment of patients,” said Pradip Pandey, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited, that produces Coca-Cola in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"This partnership between Nepal Red Cross Society and Coca-Cola in Nepal is an effort to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus and protect frontline health workers and patients," Nepal Red Cross Society’s Acting Chairperson Sarmila Karki said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12446', 'image' => '20201122053459_Picture 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 17:34:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12654', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Radisson Hotel Reopens Rooftop Restaurant', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel made the announcement in a recent statement.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the hotel, the “Terrace Garden” offers sumptuous dishes and spectacular outdoor view where visitors can indulge in light dishes, snacks, and drinks while surrounded by the lush rooftop garden.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel has invited guests to join them for the “safest” dine-in experience.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The Terrace Garden will be open from 12 in the afternoon till 8pm, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-08', 'modified' => '2020-11-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12401', 'image' => '20201108060629_Re-Opening_TG.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-08 18:05:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12567', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hotel Yak & Yeti Reopens Spice Room Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We gladly announced that we are ready to safely welcome guests to dine at our Indian Fine Dining Restaurant, Spice Room,” the five-star hotel wrote in a press statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel is operating<strong> </strong>the restaurant between 1700 hours and 2200 hours every day.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“The health and safety of our guests and associates will always be our top-most priority. We have fully embraced the notion that our restaurants and hotel operation standards need to change with regards to the current situation,” the statement adds.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Over the past few months, Hotel Yak and Yeti team has invested the requisite time and effort to adopt rigorously procedures and redefine cleanliness standards as the hotel re-opens its doors and step into the new normal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel has been adopting European standard disinfectants approved by the WHO and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) during its routine cleaning of all hotel areas to ensure public safety.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Likewise, the administration also has been adopting contact tracing and temperature screening process of both guests and associates before entering hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Additionally, wearing a mask at public spaces has been made mandatory for all guests and associates within the hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Food & Beverage Safety Guidelines are adopted<strong> </strong>to ensure health and hygiene standard is maintained from procurement of raw materials, to receiving of procured goods, to preparation, to guest service, and sanitization of outlets and kitchen areas. Likewise, spaced table seating and thorough cleaning between seating is maintained in our dining areas,” the statement reads.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-10-07', 'modified' => '2020-10-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12314', 'image' => '20201007055145_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-10-07 17:50:05', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12541', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags National Award for Environment Friendly Approach', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">st </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Soaltee Hotel, which is renowned for its high-end tourism products in Nepal since 1960, has taken another step by setting up Nepal’s state-of-the art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the five-star hotel, Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel claimed that its outlet in Nepalgunj is designed in an eco-friendly way to reduce pollution and set very high standard for energy-saving. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The Soaltee Westend sets a new reference point for what hotels in Nepal should be. With additional measures like insulation, temperature calibration, elevators with regen-technology, the hotel manages its electricity, temperature, water and waste that are ecological,” the hotel said in a statement, adding, “The hotel has several plants installed which helps in reducing its carbon footprint.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12288', 'image' => '20200930040801_SWP1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 16:07:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12540', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Shangri-La Village Resort Ready to Welcome Guests', 'sub_title' => 'Announces Package of 2 Nights and 3 Days for Rs 12,999', 'summary' => 'September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, which is five minutes’ drive fro Pokhara Airport, they have introduced the Staycation Package of two nights and three days for guests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We are ready to welcome our guests back with the new normal, where guest’s hygiene and wellbeing will be our top most priority,” said the resort in a statement, adding that the accommodation will be in deluxe rooms with complimentary health drink on arrival. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Furthermore, considering the safety of our guests we do provide safety kit which includes mask and sanitizer in the room.”</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, the package will include breakfast followed by lunch or dinner as per the guests’ choice at a net price of Rs 12,999 for double occupancy and Rs 9,999 for single occupancy. </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12287', 'image' => '20200930034809_Shangrila Pokhara 2500x1406 size.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 15:47:18', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12511', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Reopens Rox Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.', 'content' => '<p><em>Rox Restaurant. Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu</em></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel said in a statement that its restaurant will open adhering to international standard guidelines on safety and hygiene.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">General Manager of the hotel Rajesh Ramdas informed that they will ensure safety and hygiene of the guests as they begin phase-wise reopening of all services. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The situation of the business is uncertain with the current effects of COVID-19, however we as a hotel are confident to operate in phase wise options moving ahead with the norms and guidelines established by concerned authorities. We will be mindful to ensure that safety and hygiene for our guests and associates will be of paramount importance in our endeavor to extend the hospitality that we are known for.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the statement, Rox Restaurant will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily, and will be offering a multi-cuisine, á la carte menu starting from September 25. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/DSC_1644.jpg" style="height:480px; width:564px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“A classic blend of slate and wood, the décor at Rox Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu spells individuality — a totally different experience from other dining options in the country. The restaurant is set with both indoor and alfresco seating options that will allow our guests to dine in a cosy and tranquil environment while maintaining safe physical distance and allowing for contactless payment,” the statement further said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to Hyatt Regency, the Rox Restaurant menu showcases the best seasonal and sustainable </span></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">ingredients in </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Bhanu Bhakta Aryal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Featured dishes include sushi maki rolls, New Zealand lamb chops, Beetroot tartar and turmeric chips, served with crispy buckwheat to name a few with focus on Hyatt’s new concept of “Food as Medicine”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The dessert menu introduces savory and sweet items such as hot chocolate pot, mango delight, and Regency truffle. To complement the menu, Rox Restaurant features a selection of beverages and premium wines, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/KATHM_P115_RoxTerrace3.jpg" style="height:600px; width:419px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-24', 'modified' => '2020-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12258', 'image' => '20200924125405_KATHM_P112_Rox_Interior.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-24 12:52:13', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11970', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Foodmandu Purchases Insurance Policy for its Employees against COVID-19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus. All the staffers involved in field work have been insured against coronaries, the company said in a statement.<br /> A total of 19 staffers of Foodmandu have been insured against COVID-19. The company said it has purchased insurance policy worth Rs 100,000 for the employees who deliver food to the customers.<br /> Foodmandu, which delivers food at the doorsteps of the customers, has been delivering fresh groceries during the lockdown.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-04-22', 'modified' => '2020-04-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11720', 'image' => '20200422010536_Foodmandu_Covid-19-Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-04-22 13:04:54', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11829', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to Provide 100 Percent Bonus', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The state-owned telecom company took a decision to this effect to facilitate its customers who are facing trouble to top-up their balance due to the lockdown imposed by the government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The government had imposed a nationwide lockdown for a week starting from Tuesday to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus facility will be available starting from Wednesday midnight. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Nepal Telecom Authority had instructed the Nepal Telecom on Tuesday to provide the bonus amount considering the problems faced by the customers in getting out of their homes for top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus amount can also be utilized for data and SMS services. However, the charge for telephone calls and SMS outside Nepal Telecom’s network will be deducted from the main balance.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-26', 'modified' => '2020-03-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11580', 'image' => '20200326081545_NTC-launches-4G-in-Rara-Lake.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-26 08:15:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11793', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Official Launch of Tesla Diagnostic Clinic Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services. On the occasion of launch, Tesla Diagnostic Clinic has announced 25 percent discount on all services along with 50 pecent discount on health packages. According to a statement issued by the clinic, the official launch was held on Wednesday, March 18.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The statement further says that the clinic was founded in 2019 by a group of experienced healthcare professionals whose aim was to establish an innovative diagnostic, research and wellness clinic providing the highest quality medical services with the latest technology at an affordable rate.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic is housed in modern facilities with a total area of 7,000 square feet in Baluwatar and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, the statement further said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tesla claimed it has been offering services with the most advanced and high-end technology.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic offers full radiology services like 3 Tesla MRI, 64-Slice CT SCAN, Digital X-ray, Digital Mammmography, Dental OPG-CBCT, Ultrasound and Colour Doppler. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Pathology Lab fulfills all basic pathology needs. Other diagnostics like EchoCardiography, ABP, Holter, ECG, PFT, Urea Breath Test and BMD are also available. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Clinic said it also has the only pharmacy in Nepal to follow the Guidelines for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles. Following the mission to provide patient centric service, the pharmacy offers counseling service regarding the medicines and medication practice. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Along with this, the pharmacy operates in a controlled environment to ensure the safety and protection of the medicines.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic said it also operates a patient transport facility which handles the transportation needs of the clinic’s patients. The opening hour is from 7am to 8pm. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Radiology and Imaging consultant doctors are available throughout the opening hours. Other OPD services are also available as per the weekly schedule.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-19', 'modified' => '2020-03-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11544', 'image' => '20200319113204_tesla.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-19 11:31:16', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, the two voice packs are coming into effect from December 3 (Thursday). Under this offer, prepaid subscribers can now enjoy an hourly voice pack and a 3-day voice pack. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under the 1-hour voice pack, customers can enjoy 60 minutes of on-net talk time at Rs 17 (including applicable taxes), Ncell said in a statement. This means customers can take Ncell voice service at 28 paisa per minute against the standard rate of Rs 2.54 per minute.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The 60 minutes validity starts from the time of activation of the mentioned voice pack. According to Ncell, customers can easily buy this pack by dialing *17118*8# .</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Likewise, in the 3-day pack, customers get 225 minutes of on-net talk-time valid for 3 days at Rs 48 (including applicable taxes). Under this pack, customers can enjoy 75 minutes of talk time every day until midnight for 3 days, enabling customers to benefit from voice service at 21 paisa per minute. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Customers can activate this 3-day voice pack by dialing in *17118*6*2#.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell informed that the voice packs have been launched as a part of the company’s commitment to providing quality services at affordable rates. It believes that the packs will add great value for customers who need voice service to stay connected.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-03', 'modified' => '2020-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12496', 'image' => '20201203124845_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-03 12:47:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12745', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Priyanka Karki Inaugurates Toni and Guy Saloon in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). The high end salon is located on the 3rd floor of Durbar Mall in Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Toni and Guy is a multi-award winning hairdressing brand with more than 50 years of experience in education, superior client service and haircare expertise, reads a statement issued by the outlet. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Providing high-end services to all its customers around the world, Toni and Guy gets its first set of Nepalese clients, during its week-long soft opening starting from today,”says the statement released on December 1. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Toni and Guy is a brand originated from London and now has around 450 salon outlets across the globe. It maintains its standards all around the world with highly skilled hairdressers and stylists who undergo a rigorous training program created and held by Toni and Guy. Its international quality service is provided in the best of environments where they follow the Gold Standard Hygiene Code for precaution against COVID-19.”</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-02', 'modified' => '2020-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12493', 'image' => '20201202045638_20201201112656__MGA0198.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-02 16:55:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Daraz Launch Sarathi Programme to Support SMEs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Futura LT Book"">November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).</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:"Futura LT Book"">Under this strategic partnership, SME selling via Daraz online shopping marketplace will be able to obtain a wide range of credit facilities and benefits which they can use to grow their businesses, the bank 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:"Futura LT Book"">The bank noted that the ongoing economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has had a severe effect on the overall economy, particularly on SMEs. According to the bank, the Sarathi program will enable SME sellers active on Daraz to navigate through the hardships and restrictions presented by COVID-19.</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:"Futura LT Book"">This SME lending program is a new merit-based approach with credit scoring, considering data points from Daraz and scorecard model of Nabil Bank. That means sellers who perform well on Daraz shall get better credit offering, said the bank.</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:"Futura LT Book"">“Under the Sarathi Program, SME sellers can get financing under different categories. They will also be able to avail the SME Loan up to Rs 10 million, especially designed for Daraz sellers at attractive interest rates.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">Sujit Kumar Shakya, deputy CEO of Nabil Bank, and Lino Ahlering, managing director of Daraz Nepal Pvt Ltd, had signed the agreement during a special ceremony. </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:"Futura LT Book"">Speaking about the launch, Deputy CEO of Nabil Bank Shakya said, “This collaboration will remain as a milestone for the development of digital marketplace in Nepal. One of our top priorities is to provide support to SMEs in Nepal to enhance their business through value chain financing for which we have collaborated with Daraz for the Sarathi Program. We believe this financing arrangement shall help them to navigate through the hardships due to COVID-19 and revive their businesses for long term stability and growth.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">According to the bank, the benefits of the program include loan decision within 72 hours (after complete document submission), attractive interest rates, discount on loan admin fee (as per performance on Daraz marketplace) and various loan solutions specially designed for SMEs</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:"Futura LT Book"">On top of the credit facilities, the bank informed that the program offers a variety of benefits/services to existing as well as new SMEs on Daraz, which will help them to facilitate their business both online and offline.</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:"Futura LT Book"">SMEs interested in creating their online presence can visit the website of Daraz for more details.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-29', 'modified' => '2020-11-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12481', 'image' => '20201129034237_MOU signing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-29 15:41:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12729', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Ncell Centre at TIA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 26: Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 26</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">: </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. </span></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:Arial">According to the company, the new centre has taken all safety measures for operation as per the government-mandated health and safety guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.</span></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:Arial">The new centre provides multiple customer services from a single touch-point giving customers a world-class customer service experience, Ncel said in a statement on Thursday (November 26). </span></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:Arial">“Customers visiting the centre can acquire all services, ranging from the general inquiry on products and services to SIM subscription to internet setting to various enterprise services,” the statement added.</span></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:Arial">Ncell further said that the center also supports in the upgrading of SIM cards to 4G, change of SIM and mobile number, modification of CUG numbers, biz plans, international roaming, bill payments, balance recharge, and transfer, among many other services.</span></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:Arial">“Ncell believes that this new service outlet brought into operation in line with its endeavour to provide world-class quality service to valued customers will add a great value to travelers/customers landing in Kathmandu from abroad.”</span></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:Arial">The centre provides customer service from 9 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week.</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">Ncell said it operates 32 Ncell centers across the country as a part of the company’s effort to reach out to the customers and cater to their needs locally for enhancing the customer experience.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-27', 'modified' => '2020-11-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12476', 'image' => '20201127030301_Ncell Centre_TIA_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-27 15:02:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12717', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Daraz ‘Breaks’ 11.11. Record Despite COVID-19 Crisis', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Daraz 11.11, which the company says is the biggest online sale day in the country, is a 24-hour online shopping campaign organized annually across all Alibaba markets on November 11.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Within the first hour of the campaign launch, Daraz said it registered sales worth Rs 2.52 crores, a 60 percent increase from last year’s first hour. In addition, Daraz reported 520,000 users during the entire one day campaign. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">The campaign also reported significantly higher numbers in online pre-payment via wallet and bank card taking up 45 percent of the total sales, Daraz said in a statement after the event.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“Overall, 7000+ sellers participated in 11.11, selling to 27 different cities across the country, exceeding sales numbers significantly compared to last year’s 11.11. Amongst the </span><span style="font-family:Montserrat">notable highlights of the campaign were the Poco C1 and M2 selling out within the first hour of campaign launch,” the statement said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">As the markets remain down due to the pandemic, 11.11. proved to be a boon of success for many businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SME), says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“In fact, 23% of total orders during 11.11 were generated by SMEs who went online during the pandemic facilitated by Daraz’s Sahayatri stimulus package.”</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-25', 'modified' => '2020-11-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12464', 'image' => '20201125034454_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-25 15:44:02', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12711', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Berger Paints Nepal announces winners of 'Berger Color Splash 2076’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The scheme was launched in the festive season of Dashain and Tihar 2076 where the customers purchasing selected Berger products won 100 sq ft of Silk Illusion Designers Finish as sure shot reward and also got chance to win exciting prizes through lucky draw and digital contest.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The company said in a statement that 178 winners out of 6000+ participants were announced through a live lucky draw. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, Jay Nath Sapkota of Biratnagar won the bumper prize of Rs 500,000.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Similarly, Purna Man Gurung of Birtamode and Ramesh Shrestha of Kathmandu both won the first prize which includes a trip to London.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Other 25 winners bagged 32” Samsung Television as second prize, while 50 winners received domestic trip as third prize. The company said that 100 winners got Samsung M20 as consolation prize during the lucky draw.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Among the winners from the Digital Contest, Durga Lammichanne and Suresh Lammichhane has won Rs 100,000 each in exterior category whereas Manoj Sitaula and Chanu Khadka Bhandari has won Rs 100,000 each in interior category as first prize. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Aim Bahadur Basnet and Sarala Adhikari has won Rs 50,000 each in exterior category whereas Raju Lama and Hem Prasad Dhakal won Rs 50,000 each in interior category as second prize. Basanta Kumar Basnet and Lila Khadka has won Rs 25,000 in exterior category whereas, Ghadendra Rai and Dhan Bahadur Basnet won Rs 25,000 each in interior category as third prize. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-24', 'modified' => '2020-11-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12458', 'image' => '20201124061704_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-24 18:16:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12699', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NRCS and Coca-Cola Nepal begin Second Phase of Distributing Health Equipment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 22: </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola said in a statement that the total value of the equipment to be handed over to the Government of Nepal for use in various hospitals is approximately Rs 14 million. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under this partnership, ventilators will be handed over to the major hospitals in all the seven provinces of the country and personal safety equipment (PPE) will be handed over to the health workers and volunteers, the company added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The second phase of the safety gears and equipment distribution campaign kicked off on November 19 in the presence of Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal at the Ministry of Health and Population. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Appreciating the joint efforts for the second phase, Minister Dhakal expressed his commitment to distribute ventilators provided by the Red Cross in collaboration with Coca-Cola. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, Minister Dhakal handed over the equipment provided by NRCS and Coca-Cola to Sagar Rajkarnikar, director of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Teku. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The company had provided 100 sets of safety glasses, 120 boxes of surgical mask, 150 sets of PPE, 50 boxes of gloves and 200 sets of KN -95 masks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Similarly, 48,000 units of surgical masks, 1,600 units of KN-95 masks, 550 sets of PPE, 400 pairs of safety glasses and 10,000 pairs of gloves along with one ventilator each will be handed over to the designated hospitals in seven provinces within the next two weeks, the statement further said. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Arrangements have been made to handover the equipment to Koshi Zonal Hospital in Morang, Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital in Parsa, Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan, Pokhara Health Science Hospital of Kaski, Bheri Zonal Hospital in Banke, Midwest Regional Hospital in Surkhet and Seti Zonal Hospital in Kailali.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">“As Nepal fights to contain COV1D-19, we all need to ensure there is ample support provided to the Government. Coca-Cola’s partnership with Nepal Red Cross provides </span><span style="font-family:Arial">safety gear for front line workers and ventilators for the treatment of patients,” said Pradip Pandey, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited, that produces Coca-Cola in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"This partnership between Nepal Red Cross Society and Coca-Cola in Nepal is an effort to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus and protect frontline health workers and patients," Nepal Red Cross Society’s Acting Chairperson Sarmila Karki said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12446', 'image' => '20201122053459_Picture 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 17:34:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12654', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Radisson Hotel Reopens Rooftop Restaurant', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel made the announcement in a recent statement.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the hotel, the “Terrace Garden” offers sumptuous dishes and spectacular outdoor view where visitors can indulge in light dishes, snacks, and drinks while surrounded by the lush rooftop garden.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel has invited guests to join them for the “safest” dine-in experience.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The Terrace Garden will be open from 12 in the afternoon till 8pm, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-08', 'modified' => '2020-11-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12401', 'image' => '20201108060629_Re-Opening_TG.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-08 18:05:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12567', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hotel Yak & Yeti Reopens Spice Room Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We gladly announced that we are ready to safely welcome guests to dine at our Indian Fine Dining Restaurant, Spice Room,” the five-star hotel wrote in a press statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel is operating<strong> </strong>the restaurant between 1700 hours and 2200 hours every day.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“The health and safety of our guests and associates will always be our top-most priority. We have fully embraced the notion that our restaurants and hotel operation standards need to change with regards to the current situation,” the statement adds.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Over the past few months, Hotel Yak and Yeti team has invested the requisite time and effort to adopt rigorously procedures and redefine cleanliness standards as the hotel re-opens its doors and step into the new normal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel has been adopting European standard disinfectants approved by the WHO and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) during its routine cleaning of all hotel areas to ensure public safety.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Likewise, the administration also has been adopting contact tracing and temperature screening process of both guests and associates before entering hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Additionally, wearing a mask at public spaces has been made mandatory for all guests and associates within the hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Food & Beverage Safety Guidelines are adopted<strong> </strong>to ensure health and hygiene standard is maintained from procurement of raw materials, to receiving of procured goods, to preparation, to guest service, and sanitization of outlets and kitchen areas. Likewise, spaced table seating and thorough cleaning between seating is maintained in our dining areas,” the statement reads.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-10-07', 'modified' => '2020-10-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12314', 'image' => '20201007055145_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-10-07 17:50:05', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12541', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags National Award for Environment Friendly Approach', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">st </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Soaltee Hotel, which is renowned for its high-end tourism products in Nepal since 1960, has taken another step by setting up Nepal’s state-of-the art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the five-star hotel, Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel claimed that its outlet in Nepalgunj is designed in an eco-friendly way to reduce pollution and set very high standard for energy-saving. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The Soaltee Westend sets a new reference point for what hotels in Nepal should be. With additional measures like insulation, temperature calibration, elevators with regen-technology, the hotel manages its electricity, temperature, water and waste that are ecological,” the hotel said in a statement, adding, “The hotel has several plants installed which helps in reducing its carbon footprint.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12288', 'image' => '20200930040801_SWP1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 16:07:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12540', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Shangri-La Village Resort Ready to Welcome Guests', 'sub_title' => 'Announces Package of 2 Nights and 3 Days for Rs 12,999', 'summary' => 'September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, which is five minutes’ drive fro Pokhara Airport, they have introduced the Staycation Package of two nights and three days for guests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We are ready to welcome our guests back with the new normal, where guest’s hygiene and wellbeing will be our top most priority,” said the resort in a statement, adding that the accommodation will be in deluxe rooms with complimentary health drink on arrival. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Furthermore, considering the safety of our guests we do provide safety kit which includes mask and sanitizer in the room.”</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, the package will include breakfast followed by lunch or dinner as per the guests’ choice at a net price of Rs 12,999 for double occupancy and Rs 9,999 for single occupancy. </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12287', 'image' => '20200930034809_Shangrila Pokhara 2500x1406 size.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 15:47:18', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12511', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Reopens Rox Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.', 'content' => '<p><em>Rox Restaurant. Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu</em></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel said in a statement that its restaurant will open adhering to international standard guidelines on safety and hygiene.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">General Manager of the hotel Rajesh Ramdas informed that they will ensure safety and hygiene of the guests as they begin phase-wise reopening of all services. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The situation of the business is uncertain with the current effects of COVID-19, however we as a hotel are confident to operate in phase wise options moving ahead with the norms and guidelines established by concerned authorities. We will be mindful to ensure that safety and hygiene for our guests and associates will be of paramount importance in our endeavor to extend the hospitality that we are known for.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the statement, Rox Restaurant will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily, and will be offering a multi-cuisine, á la carte menu starting from September 25. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/DSC_1644.jpg" style="height:480px; width:564px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“A classic blend of slate and wood, the décor at Rox Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu spells individuality — a totally different experience from other dining options in the country. The restaurant is set with both indoor and alfresco seating options that will allow our guests to dine in a cosy and tranquil environment while maintaining safe physical distance and allowing for contactless payment,” the statement further said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to Hyatt Regency, the Rox Restaurant menu showcases the best seasonal and sustainable </span></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">ingredients in </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Bhanu Bhakta Aryal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Featured dishes include sushi maki rolls, New Zealand lamb chops, Beetroot tartar and turmeric chips, served with crispy buckwheat to name a few with focus on Hyatt’s new concept of “Food as Medicine”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The dessert menu introduces savory and sweet items such as hot chocolate pot, mango delight, and Regency truffle. To complement the menu, Rox Restaurant features a selection of beverages and premium wines, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/KATHM_P115_RoxTerrace3.jpg" style="height:600px; width:419px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-24', 'modified' => '2020-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12258', 'image' => '20200924125405_KATHM_P112_Rox_Interior.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-24 12:52:13', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11970', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Foodmandu Purchases Insurance Policy for its Employees against COVID-19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus. All the staffers involved in field work have been insured against coronaries, the company said in a statement.<br /> A total of 19 staffers of Foodmandu have been insured against COVID-19. The company said it has purchased insurance policy worth Rs 100,000 for the employees who deliver food to the customers.<br /> Foodmandu, which delivers food at the doorsteps of the customers, has been delivering fresh groceries during the lockdown.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-04-22', 'modified' => '2020-04-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11720', 'image' => '20200422010536_Foodmandu_Covid-19-Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-04-22 13:04:54', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11829', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to Provide 100 Percent Bonus', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The state-owned telecom company took a decision to this effect to facilitate its customers who are facing trouble to top-up their balance due to the lockdown imposed by the government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The government had imposed a nationwide lockdown for a week starting from Tuesday to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus facility will be available starting from Wednesday midnight. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Nepal Telecom Authority had instructed the Nepal Telecom on Tuesday to provide the bonus amount considering the problems faced by the customers in getting out of their homes for top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus amount can also be utilized for data and SMS services. However, the charge for telephone calls and SMS outside Nepal Telecom’s network will be deducted from the main balance.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-26', 'modified' => '2020-03-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11580', 'image' => '20200326081545_NTC-launches-4G-in-Rara-Lake.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-26 08:15:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11793', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Official Launch of Tesla Diagnostic Clinic Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services. On the occasion of launch, Tesla Diagnostic Clinic has announced 25 percent discount on all services along with 50 pecent discount on health packages. According to a statement issued by the clinic, the official launch was held on Wednesday, March 18.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The statement further says that the clinic was founded in 2019 by a group of experienced healthcare professionals whose aim was to establish an innovative diagnostic, research and wellness clinic providing the highest quality medical services with the latest technology at an affordable rate.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic is housed in modern facilities with a total area of 7,000 square feet in Baluwatar and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, the statement further said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tesla claimed it has been offering services with the most advanced and high-end technology.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic offers full radiology services like 3 Tesla MRI, 64-Slice CT SCAN, Digital X-ray, Digital Mammmography, Dental OPG-CBCT, Ultrasound and Colour Doppler. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Pathology Lab fulfills all basic pathology needs. Other diagnostics like EchoCardiography, ABP, Holter, ECG, PFT, Urea Breath Test and BMD are also available. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Clinic said it also has the only pharmacy in Nepal to follow the Guidelines for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles. Following the mission to provide patient centric service, the pharmacy offers counseling service regarding the medicines and medication practice. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Along with this, the pharmacy operates in a controlled environment to ensure the safety and protection of the medicines.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic said it also operates a patient transport facility which handles the transportation needs of the clinic’s patients. The opening hour is from 7am to 8pm. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Radiology and Imaging consultant doctors are available throughout the opening hours. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">December 3: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched two new voice packs, allowing its prepaid subscribers to enjoy voice calls with their friends and families at more affordable rates. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, the two voice packs are coming into effect from December 3 (Thursday). Under this offer, prepaid subscribers can now enjoy an hourly voice pack and a 3-day voice pack. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under the 1-hour voice pack, customers can enjoy 60 minutes of on-net talk time at Rs 17 (including applicable taxes), Ncell said in a statement. This means customers can take Ncell voice service at 28 paisa per minute against the standard rate of Rs 2.54 per minute.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The 60 minutes validity starts from the time of activation of the mentioned voice pack. According to Ncell, customers can easily buy this pack by dialing *17118*8# .</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Likewise, in the 3-day pack, customers get 225 minutes of on-net talk-time valid for 3 days at Rs 48 (including applicable taxes). Under this pack, customers can enjoy 75 minutes of talk time every day until midnight for 3 days, enabling customers to benefit from voice service at 21 paisa per minute. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Customers can activate this 3-day voice pack by dialing in *17118*6*2#.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell informed that the voice packs have been launched as a part of the company’s commitment to providing quality services at affordable rates. It believes that the packs will add great value for customers who need voice service to stay connected.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-03', 'modified' => '2020-12-03', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12496', 'image' => '20201203124845_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-03 12:47:32', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12745', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Priyanka Karki Inaugurates Toni and Guy Saloon in Kathmandu', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">December 2: Nepal’s leading actress Priyanka Karki inaugurated the Toni and Guy Salon in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday (December 1). The high end salon is located on the 3rd floor of Durbar Mall in Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Toni and Guy is a multi-award winning hairdressing brand with more than 50 years of experience in education, superior client service and haircare expertise, reads a statement issued by the outlet. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Providing high-end services to all its customers around the world, Toni and Guy gets its first set of Nepalese clients, during its week-long soft opening starting from today,”says the statement released on December 1. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">“Toni and Guy is a brand originated from London and now has around 450 salon outlets across the globe. It maintains its standards all around the world with highly skilled hairdressers and stylists who undergo a rigorous training program created and held by Toni and Guy. Its international quality service is provided in the best of environments where they follow the Gold Standard Hygiene Code for precaution against COVID-19.”</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-12-02', 'modified' => '2020-12-02', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12493', 'image' => '20201202045638_20201201112656__MGA0198.jpeg', 'article_date' => '2020-12-02 16:55:11', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nabil Bank and Daraz Launch Sarathi Programme to Support SMEs', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Futura LT Book"">November 29: Nabil Bank has collaborated with Daraz, an online market portal, to jointly launch a programme called ‘Sarathi’ to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).</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:"Futura LT Book"">Under this strategic partnership, SME selling via Daraz online shopping marketplace will be able to obtain a wide range of credit facilities and benefits which they can use to grow their businesses, the bank 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:"Futura LT Book"">The bank noted that the ongoing economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has had a severe effect on the overall economy, particularly on SMEs. According to the bank, the Sarathi program will enable SME sellers active on Daraz to navigate through the hardships and restrictions presented by COVID-19.</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:"Futura LT Book"">This SME lending program is a new merit-based approach with credit scoring, considering data points from Daraz and scorecard model of Nabil Bank. That means sellers who perform well on Daraz shall get better credit offering, said the bank.</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:"Futura LT Book"">“Under the Sarathi Program, SME sellers can get financing under different categories. They will also be able to avail the SME Loan up to Rs 10 million, especially designed for Daraz sellers at attractive interest rates.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">Sujit Kumar Shakya, deputy CEO of Nabil Bank, and Lino Ahlering, managing director of Daraz Nepal Pvt Ltd, had signed the agreement during a special ceremony. </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:"Futura LT Book"">Speaking about the launch, Deputy CEO of Nabil Bank Shakya said, “This collaboration will remain as a milestone for the development of digital marketplace in Nepal. One of our top priorities is to provide support to SMEs in Nepal to enhance their business through value chain financing for which we have collaborated with Daraz for the Sarathi Program. We believe this financing arrangement shall help them to navigate through the hardships due to COVID-19 and revive their businesses for long term stability and growth.”</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:"Futura LT Book"">According to the bank, the benefits of the program include loan decision within 72 hours (after complete document submission), attractive interest rates, discount on loan admin fee (as per performance on Daraz marketplace) and various loan solutions specially designed for SMEs</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:"Futura LT Book"">On top of the credit facilities, the bank informed that the program offers a variety of benefits/services to existing as well as new SMEs on Daraz, which will help them to facilitate their business both online and offline.</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:"Futura LT Book"">SMEs interested in creating their online presence can visit the website of Daraz for more details.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-29', 'modified' => '2020-11-29', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12481', 'image' => '20201129034237_MOU signing.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-29 15:41:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12729', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Ncell Centre at TIA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 26: Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 26</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri">: </span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Ncell Axiata Limited has started providing service from its newly opened Ncell Centre at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. </span></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:Arial">According to the company, the new centre has taken all safety measures for operation as per the government-mandated health and safety guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.</span></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:Arial">The new centre provides multiple customer services from a single touch-point giving customers a world-class customer service experience, Ncel said in a statement on Thursday (November 26). </span></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:Arial">“Customers visiting the centre can acquire all services, ranging from the general inquiry on products and services to SIM subscription to internet setting to various enterprise services,” the statement added.</span></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:Arial">Ncell further said that the center also supports in the upgrading of SIM cards to 4G, change of SIM and mobile number, modification of CUG numbers, biz plans, international roaming, bill payments, balance recharge, and transfer, among many other services.</span></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:Arial">“Ncell believes that this new service outlet brought into operation in line with its endeavour to provide world-class quality service to valued customers will add a great value to travelers/customers landing in Kathmandu from abroad.”</span></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:Arial">The centre provides customer service from 9 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week.</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">Ncell said it operates 32 Ncell centers across the country as a part of the company’s effort to reach out to the customers and cater to their needs locally for enhancing the customer experience.</span></span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-27', 'modified' => '2020-11-27', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12476', 'image' => '20201127030301_Ncell Centre_TIA_2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-27 15:02:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12717', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Daraz ‘Breaks’ 11.11. Record Despite COVID-19 Crisis', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">November 25: Darax, one of the leading online marketplaces of Nepal, has claimed to have broken all previous 11.11 records despite COVID-19 pandemic. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Daraz 11.11, which the company says is the biggest online sale day in the country, is a 24-hour online shopping campaign organized annually across all Alibaba markets on November 11.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">Within the first hour of the campaign launch, Daraz said it registered sales worth Rs 2.52 crores, a 60 percent increase from last year’s first hour. In addition, Daraz reported 520,000 users during the entire one day campaign. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">The campaign also reported significantly higher numbers in online pre-payment via wallet and bank card taking up 45 percent of the total sales, Daraz said in a statement after the event.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“Overall, 7000+ sellers participated in 11.11, selling to 27 different cities across the country, exceeding sales numbers significantly compared to last year’s 11.11. Amongst the </span><span style="font-family:Montserrat">notable highlights of the campaign were the Poco C1 and M2 selling out within the first hour of campaign launch,” the statement said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">As the markets remain down due to the pandemic, 11.11. proved to be a boon of success for many businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SME), says the statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="font-family:Montserrat">“In fact, 23% of total orders during 11.11 were generated by SMEs who went online during the pandemic facilitated by Daraz’s Sahayatri stimulus package.”</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-25', 'modified' => '2020-11-25', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12464', 'image' => '20201125034454_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-25 15:44:02', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12711', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Berger Paints Nepal announces winners of 'Berger Color Splash 2076’', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">November 24: Berger Paints Nepal, manufacturer of decorative paints in Nepal since 2000, has announced the winners of its consumer offer 'Berger Color Splash'.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The scheme was launched in the festive season of Dashain and Tihar 2076 where the customers purchasing selected Berger products won 100 sq ft of Silk Illusion Designers Finish as sure shot reward and also got chance to win exciting prizes through lucky draw and digital contest.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The company said in a statement that 178 winners out of 6000+ participants were announced through a live lucky draw. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">According to the company, Jay Nath Sapkota of Biratnagar won the bumper prize of Rs 500,000.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Similarly, Purna Man Gurung of Birtamode and Ramesh Shrestha of Kathmandu both won the first prize which includes a trip to London.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Other 25 winners bagged 32” Samsung Television as second prize, while 50 winners received domestic trip as third prize. The company said that 100 winners got Samsung M20 as consolation prize during the lucky draw.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Among the winners from the Digital Contest, Durga Lammichanne and Suresh Lammichhane has won Rs 100,000 each in exterior category whereas Manoj Sitaula and Chanu Khadka Bhandari has won Rs 100,000 each in interior category as first prize. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Aim Bahadur Basnet and Sarala Adhikari has won Rs 50,000 each in exterior category whereas Raju Lama and Hem Prasad Dhakal won Rs 50,000 each in interior category as second prize. Basanta Kumar Basnet and Lila Khadka has won Rs 25,000 in exterior category whereas, Ghadendra Rai and Dhan Bahadur Basnet won Rs 25,000 each in interior category as third prize. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-24', 'modified' => '2020-11-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12458', 'image' => '20201124061704_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-11-24 18:16:12', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12699', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NRCS and Coca-Cola Nepal begin Second Phase of Distributing Health Equipment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 22: Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 22: </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) have commenced the second phase of handing over of safety gears and equipment to various hospitals and volunteers to enhance the safety of health workers, patients and volunteers working in the frontline against Covid-19 pandemic.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Coca-Cola said in a statement that the total value of the equipment to be handed over to the Government of Nepal for use in various hospitals is approximately Rs 14 million. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Under this partnership, ventilators will be handed over to the major hospitals in all the seven provinces of the country and personal safety equipment (PPE) will be handed over to the health workers and volunteers, the company added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The second phase of the safety gears and equipment distribution campaign kicked off on November 19 in the presence of Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal at the Ministry of Health and Population. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Appreciating the joint efforts for the second phase, Minister Dhakal expressed his commitment to distribute ventilators provided by the Red Cross in collaboration with Coca-Cola. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the company, Minister Dhakal handed over the equipment provided by NRCS and Coca-Cola to Sagar Rajkarnikar, director of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital, Teku. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The company had provided 100 sets of safety glasses, 120 boxes of surgical mask, 150 sets of PPE, 50 boxes of gloves and 200 sets of KN -95 masks.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Similarly, 48,000 units of surgical masks, 1,600 units of KN-95 masks, 550 sets of PPE, 400 pairs of safety glasses and 10,000 pairs of gloves along with one ventilator each will be handed over to the designated hospitals in seven provinces within the next two weeks, the statement further said. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Arrangements have been made to handover the equipment to Koshi Zonal Hospital in Morang, Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital in Parsa, Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan, Pokhara Health Science Hospital of Kaski, Bheri Zonal Hospital in Banke, Midwest Regional Hospital in Surkhet and Seti Zonal Hospital in Kailali.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">“As Nepal fights to contain COV1D-19, we all need to ensure there is ample support provided to the Government. Coca-Cola’s partnership with Nepal Red Cross provides </span><span style="font-family:Arial">safety gear for front line workers and ventilators for the treatment of patients,” said Pradip Pandey, managing director of Bottlers Nepal Limited, that produces Coca-Cola in Nepal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">"This partnership between Nepal Red Cross Society and Coca-Cola in Nepal is an effort to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus and protect frontline health workers and patients," Nepal Red Cross Society’s Acting Chairperson Sarmila Karki said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-22', 'modified' => '2020-11-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12446', 'image' => '20201122053459_Picture 1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-22 17:34:10', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12654', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Radisson Hotel Reopens Rooftop Restaurant', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 8: Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its rooftop restaurant “Terrace Garden”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel made the announcement in a recent statement.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">According to the hotel, the “Terrace Garden” offers sumptuous dishes and spectacular outdoor view where visitors can indulge in light dishes, snacks, and drinks while surrounded by the lush rooftop garden.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The hotel has invited guests to join them for the “safest” dine-in experience.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">The Terrace Garden will be open from 12 in the afternoon till 8pm, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-11-08', 'modified' => '2020-11-08', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12401', 'image' => '20201108060629_Re-Opening_TG.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-11-08 18:05:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12567', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hotel Yak & Yeti Reopens Spice Room Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">October 7: Hotel Yak and Yeti has reopened its Indian restaurant outlet, Spice Room, on the hotel premises. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We gladly announced that we are ready to safely welcome guests to dine at our Indian Fine Dining Restaurant, Spice Room,” the five-star hotel wrote in a press statement. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel is operating<strong> </strong>the restaurant between 1700 hours and 2200 hours every day.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“The health and safety of our guests and associates will always be our top-most priority. We have fully embraced the notion that our restaurants and hotel operation standards need to change with regards to the current situation,” the statement adds.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Over the past few months, Hotel Yak and Yeti team has invested the requisite time and effort to adopt rigorously procedures and redefine cleanliness standards as the hotel re-opens its doors and step into the new normal. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">The hotel has been adopting European standard disinfectants approved by the WHO and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) during its routine cleaning of all hotel areas to ensure public safety.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"> <span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Likewise, the administration also has been adopting contact tracing and temperature screening process of both guests and associates before entering hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Additionally, wearing a mask at public spaces has been made mandatory for all guests and associates within the hotel premises.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Food & Beverage Safety Guidelines are adopted<strong> </strong>to ensure health and hygiene standard is maintained from procurement of raw materials, to receiving of procured goods, to preparation, to guest service, and sanitization of outlets and kitchen areas. Likewise, spaced table seating and thorough cleaning between seating is maintained in our dining areas,” the statement reads.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-10-07', 'modified' => '2020-10-07', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12314', 'image' => '20201007055145_My Effect.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-10-07 17:50:05', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12541', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Soaltee Westend Premier Bags National Award for Environment Friendly Approach', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41st World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 30: Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj has been conferred with the “Award for Environment Friendly and Sustainable Development” by the Government of Nepal on the occasion of the 41</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">st </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">World Tourism Day by Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Soaltee Hotel, which is renowned for its high-end tourism products in Nepal since 1960, has taken another step by setting up Nepal’s state-of-the art eco-friendly hotel in Nepalgunj. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the five-star hotel, Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Category hotel in Nepal, certified by the US Green Building Council. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel claimed that its outlet in Nepalgunj is designed in an eco-friendly way to reduce pollution and set very high standard for energy-saving. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The Soaltee Westend sets a new reference point for what hotels in Nepal should be. With additional measures like insulation, temperature calibration, elevators with regen-technology, the hotel manages its electricity, temperature, water and waste that are ecological,” the hotel said in a statement, adding, “The hotel has several plants installed which helps in reducing its carbon footprint.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12288', 'image' => '20200930040801_SWP1.JPG', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 16:07:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12540', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Shangri-La Village Resort Ready to Welcome Guests', 'sub_title' => 'Announces Package of 2 Nights and 3 Days for Rs 12,999', 'summary' => 'September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">September 30: Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara has introduced a new package as it gets ready to welcome guests after the government lifted restrictions across the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, which is five minutes’ drive fro Pokhara Airport, they have introduced the Staycation Package of two nights and three days for guests.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“We are ready to welcome our guests back with the new normal, where guest’s hygiene and wellbeing will be our top most priority,” said the resort in a statement, adding that the accommodation will be in deluxe rooms with complimentary health drink on arrival. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">“Furthermore, considering the safety of our guests we do provide safety kit which includes mask and sanitizer in the room.”</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">According to the resort, the package will include breakfast followed by lunch or dinner as per the guests’ choice at a net price of Rs 12,999 for double occupancy and Rs 9,999 for single occupancy. </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-30', 'modified' => '2020-09-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12287', 'image' => '20200930034809_Shangrila Pokhara 2500x1406 size.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-30 15:47:18', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '12511', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Reopens Rox Restaurant ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.', 'content' => '<p><em>Rox Restaurant. Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu</em></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">September 24: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has announced the reopening of its Rox Restaurant in the first phase of resuming service post Covid-19 crisis.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The hotel said in a statement that its restaurant will open adhering to international standard guidelines on safety and hygiene.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">General Manager of the hotel Rajesh Ramdas informed that they will ensure safety and hygiene of the guests as they begin phase-wise reopening of all services. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“The situation of the business is uncertain with the current effects of COVID-19, however we as a hotel are confident to operate in phase wise options moving ahead with the norms and guidelines established by concerned authorities. We will be mindful to ensure that safety and hygiene for our guests and associates will be of paramount importance in our endeavor to extend the hospitality that we are known for.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to the statement, Rox Restaurant will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily, and will be offering a multi-cuisine, á la carte menu starting from September 25. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/DSC_1644.jpg" style="height:480px; width:564px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">“A classic blend of slate and wood, the décor at Rox Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu spells individuality — a totally different experience from other dining options in the country. The restaurant is set with both indoor and alfresco seating options that will allow our guests to dine in a cosy and tranquil environment while maintaining safe physical distance and allowing for contactless payment,” the statement further said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">According to Hyatt Regency, the Rox Restaurant menu showcases the best seasonal and sustainable </span></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">ingredients in </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Bhanu Bhakta Aryal.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">Featured dishes include sushi maki rolls, New Zealand lamb chops, Beetroot tartar and turmeric chips, served with crispy buckwheat to name a few with focus on Hyatt’s new concept of “Food as Medicine”. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times">The dessert menu introduces savory and sweet items such as hot chocolate pot, mango delight, and Regency truffle. To complement the menu, Rox Restaurant features a selection of beverages and premium wines, the statement added.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/KATHM_P115_RoxTerrace3.jpg" style="height:600px; width:419px" /></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-09-24', 'modified' => '2020-09-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '12258', 'image' => '20200924125405_KATHM_P112_Rox_Interior.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-09-24 12:52:13', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11970', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Foodmandu Purchases Insurance Policy for its Employees against COVID-19', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px">April 22: Foodmandu has purchased insurance policy for its employees against coronavirus. All the staffers involved in field work have been insured against coronaries, the company said in a statement.<br /> A total of 19 staffers of Foodmandu have been insured against COVID-19. The company said it has purchased insurance policy worth Rs 100,000 for the employees who deliver food to the customers.<br /> Foodmandu, which delivers food at the doorsteps of the customers, has been delivering fresh groceries during the lockdown.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-04-22', 'modified' => '2020-04-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11720', 'image' => '20200422010536_Foodmandu_Covid-19-Pic.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-04-22 13:04:54', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11829', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Nepal Telecom to Provide 100 Percent Bonus', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">March 26: Nepal Telecom has decided to provide cent percent bonus to its customers for balance top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The state-owned telecom company took a decision to this effect to facilitate its customers who are facing trouble to top-up their balance due to the lockdown imposed by the government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The government had imposed a nationwide lockdown for a week starting from Tuesday to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus facility will be available starting from Wednesday midnight. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">Nepal Telecom Authority had instructed the Nepal Telecom on Tuesday to provide the bonus amount considering the problems faced by the customers in getting out of their homes for top-up.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Arial">The bonus amount can also be utilized for data and SMS services. However, the charge for telephone calls and SMS outside Nepal Telecom’s network will be deducted from the main balance.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-26', 'modified' => '2020-03-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11580', 'image' => '20200326081545_NTC-launches-4G-in-Rara-Lake.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-26 08:15:01', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '11793', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Official Launch of Tesla Diagnostic Clinic Held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">March 19: Tesla Diagnostic Clinic, a newly established diagnostic clinic located in the heart of Kathmandu, has officially launched all of its diagnostic services. On the occasion of launch, Tesla Diagnostic Clinic has announced 25 percent discount on all services along with 50 pecent discount on health packages. According to a statement issued by the clinic, the official launch was held on Wednesday, March 18.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The statement further says that the clinic was founded in 2019 by a group of experienced healthcare professionals whose aim was to establish an innovative diagnostic, research and wellness clinic providing the highest quality medical services with the latest technology at an affordable rate.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic is housed in modern facilities with a total area of 7,000 square feet in Baluwatar and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, the statement further said. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Tesla claimed it has been offering services with the most advanced and high-end technology.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic offers full radiology services like 3 Tesla MRI, 64-Slice CT SCAN, Digital X-ray, Digital Mammmography, Dental OPG-CBCT, Ultrasound and Colour Doppler. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Pathology Lab fulfills all basic pathology needs. Other diagnostics like EchoCardiography, ABP, Holter, ECG, PFT, Urea Breath Test and BMD are also available. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Clinic said it also has the only pharmacy in Nepal to follow the Guidelines for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) principles. Following the mission to provide patient centric service, the pharmacy offers counseling service regarding the medicines and medication practice. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“Along with this, the pharmacy operates in a controlled environment to ensure the safety and protection of the medicines.” </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The clinic said it also operates a patient transport facility which handles the transportation needs of the clinic’s patients. The opening hour is from 7am to 8pm. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Radiology and Imaging consultant doctors are available throughout the opening hours. Other OPD services are also available as per the weekly schedule.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2020-03-19', 'modified' => '2020-03-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '11544', 'image' => '20200319113204_tesla.jpg', 'article_date' => '2020-03-19 11:31:16', '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
