Corporate announcements

Laxmi Bank, Laxmi Cares organize fund raiser

Sep 19, 2019 0 1 minutes 29 seconds to read

September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep…

Century Bank Lends Support to School

Sep 18, 2019 0 37 seconds to read

September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26.…

Ncell Announces Attractive ‘Mero Plan’

Sep 18, 2019 0 3 minutes 0 seconds to read

September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme ‘Mero Plan’ for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates.…

Coca-Cola is Title Sponsor of “Nepal Idol Season 3”

Sep 18, 2019 0 35 seconds to read

eptember 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition “Nepal Idol” Season…

Subisu Announces Dashain-Tihar Offer

Sep 18, 2019 0 1 minutes 14 seconds to read

September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers.…

Chocofun Rolls hit the market

Sep 16, 2019 0 1 minutes 29 seconds to read

September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the…

OYO Empowering Hotel Owners in Nepal to Cultivate their Entrepreneurial Spirit

Sep 15, 2019 0 2 minutes 2 seconds to read

September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the…

MoneyGram Awards Contest Winners, Announces New Promotion This Dashain

Sep 15, 2019 0 1 minutes 35 seconds to read

September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to…

Nabil Bank and ECAN sign MOU

Sep 11, 2019 0 1 minutes 13 seconds to read

September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and…

Himalayan Bank received TFP Award 2019

Sep 11, 2019 0 1 minutes 17 seconds to read

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Zonta Club builds toilet in Nawalparasi School

Sep 05, 2019 0 59 seconds to read

September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15,…

Himalayan Art Festival in Late September

Sep 05, 2019 0 1 minutes 53 seconds to read

September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and…

BMW Motorrad Showcases its bikes at NADA Auto Show

Sep 03, 2019 0 52 seconds to read

September 3: The renowned German premium brand BMW Motorrad showcased its BMW G 310 GS and BMW G 310 R motorcycles for the first time during the recently held NADA Auto show.…

Asian Paints Nepal launches Royale Health Shield

Aug 22, 2019 0 1 minutes 21 seconds to read

August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its…

Everest Bank signs MoU with National PABSAN

Aug 22, 2019 0 1 minutes 7 seconds to read

August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National…

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the bank, the charity event included guests from various walks of life with a common interest to support Nepali music and to contribute to a social cause.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The company claimed that the funds raised from the event will be used to place two electric vehicles at a heritage sites that will provide free of cost service to elderly citizens and people with special needs.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The event was held recently at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The organizers stated that this year&rsquo;s program was the start of the series and is planning to organize it annually as a flagship event of Laxmi Cares.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank&rsquo;s marketing manager Shekhar Bastakoti and the head of Gandaki Province Ramesh Banjara handed over the tank to the school&rsquo;s principal and its management committee members amid a recent function.</span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;Ncell customers can now stay connected anytime, anywhere and enjoy exclusive data service without any worry of main balance deduction on data usage,&rdquo; Ncell said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can subscribe Plan 199 at Rs 254.10 (including tax), which has 1GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.28 (including tax) per minute. If data volume under this plan is consumed before the end of validity period then customers can easily subscribe additional data pack of 1GB at just Rs. 89.38 (including tax). </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Plan 299 comes with 3GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.15 per minute. Customers can subscribe this pack at Rs 381.79 and after their initial data volume is consumed, they can enjoy additional data pack of 2GB at just Rs 127.69<strong>. </strong></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Mero Plan enable customers to choose any of the five monthly plans as per their service requirements. Customers can subscribe Plan 499 and Plan 799 at Rs. 637.17 and Rs 1020.24 respectively. Under the Plan 499, subscribers get 6 GB data volume and net calls at Rs 1.02 per minute. Once the assigned data volume under this plan is consumed, customers can subscribe 3GB data at Rs. 191.54. Similarly under Plan 799, customers can enjoy 15 GB data and net call at 89 paisa per minute. If a customer subscribing to this plan consumes data volume before the expiry of the plan, user can subscribe additional pack of 7GB at Rs 383.07.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Keeping in mind the requirements of those customers whose monthly data requirement are high, Ncell has also introduced monthly Plan 999 under which customers subscribing to this plan can take benefit from 25 GB data volume and make on net calls at just 64 Paisa per minute. This plan costs Rs 1275.62. If the data volume under the plan is consumed prior to expiry of the Plan, customers can buy additional data pack of 10GB at just Rs. 510.76.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can dial *302# and follow instructions to subscribe to any of the listed five monthly plans. For buying additional data packs, customers can dial *17123# and follow instructions. </span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Coca-Cola is Title Sponsor of “Nepal Idol Season 3”',
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			'summary' => 'eptember 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition “Nepal Idol” Season 3".',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coca-Cola said in a statement it has always been associating itself with music and for the first time in Nepal, Coca-Cola Nepal has sponsored a singing reality show. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. Under this offer, customers can subscribe Internet or clear TV for one month at just Rs 99. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This scheme also offers offer customers 30 Mbps Internet service at Rs 99 inclusive of VAT for one month or, in the same price customers will be served with clear TV premium package for one month which includes 275+ digital channels including 75+ HD channels. </span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This offer is valid for a limited time only and certain terms and conditions will be applicable, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Chocofun Rolls hit the market',
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			'summary' => 'September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company claimed that Chocofun Rolls is the country&rsquo;s first baked wafer rolls that are baked to crisp outside and creamy at the core. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, it is filled with rich and flavorful cream. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A statement issued by the company says that Chocofun Rolls are available in strawberry, vanilla and coconut cream flavors. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;These indulging rolls are crunchy on the outside and luscious delectable creamy flavor inside. Every bite will melt in your mouth. It&rsquo;s delicious creamy taste is simply irresistible,&rdquo; the statement said. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, these light wafer rolls go well with tea, coffee, desserts, ice cream ect.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The statement further said that Chocofun Rolls are manufactured using the world&rsquo;s latest state-of-the-art technology, in extreme hygienic condition. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chocofun Rolls are available in 100gm box at an affordable price of Rs 120.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd, an ISO certified subsidiary of Laxmi Group, has been manufacturing and marketing confectionery products since last four decades.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'OYO Empowering Hotel Owners in Nepal to Cultivate their Entrepreneurial Spirit',
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			'summary' => 'September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a press statement issued by the brand, the operational assistance and management services through the Co-OYO app for asset owners provide complete visibility on all business and customer metrics by providing them with the information of their cash flow, business performance, pricing, customer reviews, and recommendations.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Additionally, the company claimed that the app also helps to enhance the&nbsp;quality of standalone hotels and improves occupancy from 25 percent to 65 percent on average, increasing the yield on underutilized assets for the owners.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The press statement also included reviews of some OYO partner hotel owners. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Prajwal Shrestha, who owns OYO 174 Shiv Shanker Hotel, said in the statement &ldquo;the staff training provided by OYO has helped us understand guest requirements and be conscious about small things that make an impact to them.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, Sujan Kumar Khadka, owner of OYO 160 Hotel Sharaddha Palace, also revealed that OYO has helped him retain his customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We are honoured to play a big part in helping so many people throughout Nepal send money to their loved ones both here and abroad,&rdquo; said Sheshagiri Malliah, regional head for Indian Sub-Continent, Indo China and Malaysia at MoneyGram. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that we could present the 24 winners of our earlier promotion with twice the amount of money they had received. We look forward to keeping this promotion going and celebrating with everyone throughout Dashain.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meanwhile, the company said the new promotion started from September 1 and ends on November 30. All people who are recipients of a MoneyGram transaction during this time will be eligible for lucky draw to win double the amount that they received. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve run this promotion before and it always creates a lot of excitement,&rdquo; said Sabrina Chan, regional head of marketing for Asia Pacific, South Asia and Middle East. &ldquo;Every week, we draw a new winner and it makes you feel good to see how happy this makes them. The joy that adding value to our customers&rsquo; lives brings is encouraging, and we&rsquo;re grateful to be able to connect with so many people through this campaign and others like it in the future.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
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			'summary' => 'September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students. </span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">The bank said it will provide services like education loan, inward and outward remittances, credit cards, online fee payments and all other banking services at subsidized rate. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Anil Keshary Shah, CEO of Nabil Bank ,said &ldquo;MOU with ECAN is the commitment of Nabil to provide the best financial services to the students of Nepal who are the future of the country.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Bishnu Hari Pandey, president of ECAN, said &ldquo;We are proud to have a reputed bank like Nabil as the official banker for ECAN and receive the firm commitment from the bank to provide specialized and focused services to our students and members.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

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			'title' => ' Himalayan Bank received TFP Award 2019',
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 11: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded the Leading Partner Bank in Nepal under the TFP Award 2019 to Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) for the highest number of transaction recorded with Trade Finance Programme (TFP). The TFP awards partner banks for their role in supporting trade in Asia and the Pacific region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to Himalayan Bank, the ADB awarded the TFP award to the bank for the highest number of transactions recorded during the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The award is given in recognition of its role in promoting trade finance in Asia and the Pacific.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General Manager, Sushiel Joshi, and Chief Manager, Satish Raj Joshi, of the bank received the award amid the award ceremony organized by ADB in Singapore on September 3. The bank further said it&rsquo;s the third time that the bank has been award recurrently.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">__________________</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sital Koirala</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Press and Public Relation Officer</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date: 10<sup>th</sup> September, 2019</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Zonta Club builds toilet in Nawalparasi School',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the club, Prabhat Upreti, deputy manager of Everest Bank&rsquo;s Narayanghat Branch and Seema Golchha, president-elect of Zonta Club Kathmandu, visited the school to hand over the toilet to the chairperson of the School Management Committee.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">They also revealed that the lack of toilets in schools is one of the reasons for girls to drop out of school. The club said building a toilet was their way of preventing girls from dropping out of school.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Himalayan Art Festival in Late September',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer said in a statement that the main objective of the gallery is to promote Nepali art in the global market. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The latest edition of the festival, which was initiated in 2017, embraces a comprehensive, inclusive and holistic approach towards contemporary Nepali art by presenting works of more than one hundred different artists that represent a multitude of genres including paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramic, as well as live performances.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer aims to create an annual event in the form of arts festival and to attract different sectors towards the aesthetic value of art.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The five-day long festival will be held from September 29 to October 3.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The event will feature various art activities such as musical performances, art talks/panel discussion, artists performance, kids art education program, experimental kathak dance performance and ceramic firing workshop, the organizer said in a statement. </span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'BMW Motorrad Showcases its bikes at NADA Auto Show',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the exhibition, the company offered Rs 30,000 cash discount to the customers in addition to one-year full vehicle insurance. Other facilities provided by the company during the NADA Auto Show included Rs 5000 discount on AGV helmet, free servicing for the first time and off-road training from Professional BMW Motorrad certified trainers.<br />
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			'title' => 'Asian Paints Nepal launches Royale Health Shield',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the company, the paint is a revolutionary product with extraordinary features that enable to kill germs and help purify air by absorbing bad odour at homes. The paint also emits a pleasant floral fragrance, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The company claimed that the product includes &ldquo;silver ion technology&rdquo; which kills up to 99 percent of infection-causing bacteria when they hit the wall. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The paint also purifies air through its innovative &ldquo;formaldehyde abatement property&rdquo;.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers in Nepal can obtain additional information regarding the product by sending an SMS to 36677 by typing &ldquo;RHS&rdquo;. </span></span></span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank signs MoU with National PABSAN',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools&rsquo; Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, National PABSAN shall support to promote products and services of Everest Bank within its member schools, reads a statement issued by the bank. In return, the bank has agreed to provide SME loan at 10.62 percent rate (BR+2.50 percent) to schools affiliated to National PABSAN with the recommendation from the district wing of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Someshwor Seth, CEO of Everest Bank, and Ritu Raj Sapkota, president of National PABSAN, signed the MoU amid a recent function. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Everest Bank said it currently has a customer base of over one million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Bank has been providing its services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 120 ATMs across the country.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank,  Laxmi Cares organize fund raiser',
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			'summary' => 'September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep Shrestha.',
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the bank, the charity event included guests from various walks of life with a common interest to support Nepali music and to contribute to a social cause.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The company claimed that the funds raised from the event will be used to place two electric vehicles at a heritage sites that will provide free of cost service to elderly citizens and people with special needs.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The event was held recently at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The organizers stated that this year&rsquo;s program was the start of the series and is planning to organize it annually as a flagship event of Laxmi Cares.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'id' => '11427',
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			'title' => 'Century Bank Lends Support to School',
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. The helped in constructing a water tank at the school under its corporate social responsibility.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank&rsquo;s marketing manager Shekhar Bastakoti and the head of Gandaki Province Ramesh Banjara handed over the tank to the school&rsquo;s principal and its management committee members amid a recent function.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the bank, it has been contributing in different sectors including education, health, and environment under its CSR activities.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Ncell Announces Attractive ‘Mero Plan’',
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme ‘Mero Plan’ for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme &lsquo;Mero Plan&rsquo; for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates. Under this scheme, which has come into effect from Wednesday (September 18), Ncell has launched five monthly plans--Plan 199, Plan 299, Plan 499, Plan 799 and Plan 999 which allow customers to use data service at more affordable rates as long as their data volume assigned under each plan is available. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;Ncell customers can now stay connected anytime, anywhere and enjoy exclusive data service without any worry of main balance deduction on data usage,&rdquo; Ncell said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can subscribe Plan 199 at Rs 254.10 (including tax), which has 1GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.28 (including tax) per minute. If data volume under this plan is consumed before the end of validity period then customers can easily subscribe additional data pack of 1GB at just Rs. 89.38 (including tax). </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Plan 299 comes with 3GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.15 per minute. Customers can subscribe this pack at Rs 381.79 and after their initial data volume is consumed, they can enjoy additional data pack of 2GB at just Rs 127.69<strong>. </strong></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Mero Plan enable customers to choose any of the five monthly plans as per their service requirements. Customers can subscribe Plan 499 and Plan 799 at Rs. 637.17 and Rs 1020.24 respectively. Under the Plan 499, subscribers get 6 GB data volume and net calls at Rs 1.02 per minute. Once the assigned data volume under this plan is consumed, customers can subscribe 3GB data at Rs. 191.54. Similarly under Plan 799, customers can enjoy 15 GB data and net call at 89 paisa per minute. If a customer subscribing to this plan consumes data volume before the expiry of the plan, user can subscribe additional pack of 7GB at Rs 383.07.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Keeping in mind the requirements of those customers whose monthly data requirement are high, Ncell has also introduced monthly Plan 999 under which customers subscribing to this plan can take benefit from 25 GB data volume and make on net calls at just 64 Paisa per minute. This plan costs Rs 1275.62. If the data volume under the plan is consumed prior to expiry of the Plan, customers can buy additional data pack of 10GB at just Rs. 510.76.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can dial *302# and follow instructions to subscribe to any of the listed five monthly plans. For buying additional data packs, customers can dial *17123# and follow instructions. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Coca-Cola is Title Sponsor of “Nepal Idol Season 3”',
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			'summary' => 'eptember 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition “Nepal Idol” Season 3".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition &ldquo;Nepal Idol&rdquo; Season 3. Nepal Idol has recently announced the auditions in various cities of the country. The hit show is a Nepali franchise of the Pop Idol that airs in AP1 TV and provides a platform for aspiring and talented singers all over Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coca-Cola said in a statement it has always been associating itself with music and for the first time in Nepal, Coca-Cola Nepal has sponsored a singing reality show. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Subisu Announces Dashain-Tihar Offer',
			'sub_title' => 'Internet or clear TV service available at just Rs 99',
			'summary' => 'September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. Under this offer, customers can subscribe Internet or clear TV for one month at just Rs 99. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This scheme also offers offer customers 30 Mbps Internet service at Rs 99 inclusive of VAT for one month or, in the same price customers will be served with clear TV premium package for one month which includes 275+ digital channels including 75+ HD channels. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Furthermore, customers can get Internet and Clear TV Combo package at Rs 198. The combo pack includes 25 Mbps of Internet and Clear TV Premium Pack.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This offer is valid for a limited time only and certain terms and conditions will be applicable, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11413',
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			'title' => 'Chocofun Rolls hit the market',
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			'summary' => 'September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company claimed that Chocofun Rolls is the country&rsquo;s first baked wafer rolls that are baked to crisp outside and creamy at the core. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, it is filled with rich and flavorful cream. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A statement issued by the company says that Chocofun Rolls are available in strawberry, vanilla and coconut cream flavors. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;These indulging rolls are crunchy on the outside and luscious delectable creamy flavor inside. Every bite will melt in your mouth. It&rsquo;s delicious creamy taste is simply irresistible,&rdquo; the statement said. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, these light wafer rolls go well with tea, coffee, desserts, ice cream ect.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The statement further said that Chocofun Rolls are manufactured using the world&rsquo;s latest state-of-the-art technology, in extreme hygienic condition. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chocofun Rolls are available in 100gm box at an affordable price of Rs 120.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd, an ISO certified subsidiary of Laxmi Group, has been manufacturing and marketing confectionery products since last four decades.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11407',
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			'title' => 'OYO Empowering Hotel Owners in Nepal to Cultivate their Entrepreneurial Spirit',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a press statement issued by the brand, the operational assistance and management services through the Co-OYO app for asset owners provide complete visibility on all business and customer metrics by providing them with the information of their cash flow, business performance, pricing, customer reviews, and recommendations.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Additionally, the company claimed that the app also helps to enhance the&nbsp;quality of standalone hotels and improves occupancy from 25 percent to 65 percent on average, increasing the yield on underutilized assets for the owners.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The press statement also included reviews of some OYO partner hotel owners. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Prajwal Shrestha, who owns OYO 174 Shiv Shanker Hotel, said in the statement &ldquo;the staff training provided by OYO has helped us understand guest requirements and be conscious about small things that make an impact to them.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, Sujan Kumar Khadka, owner of OYO 160 Hotel Sharaddha Palace, also revealed that OYO has helped him retain his customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'MoneyGram Awards Contest Winners, Announces New Promotion This Dashain',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to July.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to July. The company has also announced the launch of a new special promotion during the festive season of Dashain. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We are honoured to play a big part in helping so many people throughout Nepal send money to their loved ones both here and abroad,&rdquo; said Sheshagiri Malliah, regional head for Indian Sub-Continent, Indo China and Malaysia at MoneyGram. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that we could present the 24 winners of our earlier promotion with twice the amount of money they had received. We look forward to keeping this promotion going and celebrating with everyone throughout Dashain.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meanwhile, the company said the new promotion started from September 1 and ends on November 30. All people who are recipients of a MoneyGram transaction during this time will be eligible for lucky draw to win double the amount that they received. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve run this promotion before and it always creates a lot of excitement,&rdquo; said Sabrina Chan, regional head of marketing for Asia Pacific, South Asia and Middle East. &ldquo;Every week, we draw a new winner and it makes you feel good to see how happy this makes them. The joy that adding value to our customers&rsquo; lives brings is encouraging, and we&rsquo;re grateful to be able to connect with so many people through this campaign and others like it in the future.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and ECAN sign MOU',
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			'summary' => 'September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">As per the MOU, Nabil Bank will be the official banker of ECAN, its members and their service seeking students. Nabil Bank said in a statement that it will provide specialized services to the students and ECAN members.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">The bank said it will provide services like education loan, inward and outward remittances, credit cards, online fee payments and all other banking services at subsidized rate. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Anil Keshary Shah, CEO of Nabil Bank ,said &ldquo;MOU with ECAN is the commitment of Nabil to provide the best financial services to the students of Nepal who are the future of the country.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Bishnu Hari Pandey, president of ECAN, said &ldquo;We are proud to have a reputed bank like Nabil as the official banker for ECAN and receive the firm commitment from the bank to provide specialized and focused services to our students and members.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11385',
			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => ' Himalayan Bank received TFP Award 2019',
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 11: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded the Leading Partner Bank in Nepal under the TFP Award 2019 to Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) for the highest number of transaction recorded with Trade Finance Programme (TFP). The TFP awards partner banks for their role in supporting trade in Asia and the Pacific region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to Himalayan Bank, the ADB awarded the TFP award to the bank for the highest number of transactions recorded during the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The award is given in recognition of its role in promoting trade finance in Asia and the Pacific.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General Manager, Sushiel Joshi, and Chief Manager, Satish Raj Joshi, of the bank received the award amid the award ceremony organized by ADB in Singapore on September 3. The bank further said it&rsquo;s the third time that the bank has been award recurrently.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">__________________</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sital Koirala</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Press and Public Relation Officer</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date: 10<sup>th</sup> September, 2019</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Zonta Club builds toilet in Nawalparasi School',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the club, Prabhat Upreti, deputy manager of Everest Bank&rsquo;s Narayanghat Branch and Seema Golchha, president-elect of Zonta Club Kathmandu, visited the school to hand over the toilet to the chairperson of the School Management Committee.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">They also revealed that the lack of toilets in schools is one of the reasons for girls to drop out of school. The club said building a toilet was their way of preventing girls from dropping out of school.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Himalayan Art Festival in Late September',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer said in a statement that the main objective of the gallery is to promote Nepali art in the global market. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The latest edition of the festival, which was initiated in 2017, embraces a comprehensive, inclusive and holistic approach towards contemporary Nepali art by presenting works of more than one hundred different artists that represent a multitude of genres including paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramic, as well as live performances.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer aims to create an annual event in the form of arts festival and to attract different sectors towards the aesthetic value of art.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The five-day long festival will be held from September 29 to October 3.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The event will feature various art activities such as musical performances, art talks/panel discussion, artists performance, kids art education program, experimental kathak dance performance and ceramic firing workshop, the organizer said in a statement. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The festival will be held in collaboration with leading organizations of Nepali artists.</span></span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'September 3: The renowned German premium brand BMW Motorrad showcased its BMW G 310 GS and BMW G 310 R motorcycles for the first time during the recently held NADA Auto show. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the exhibition, the company offered Rs 30,000 cash discount to the customers in addition to one-year full vehicle insurance. Other facilities provided by the company during the NADA Auto Show included Rs 5000 discount on AGV helmet, free servicing for the first time and off-road training from Professional BMW Motorrad certified trainers.<br />
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			'title' => 'Asian Paints Nepal launches Royale Health Shield',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the company, the paint is a revolutionary product with extraordinary features that enable to kill germs and help purify air by absorbing bad odour at homes. The paint also emits a pleasant floral fragrance, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The company claimed that the product includes &ldquo;silver ion technology&rdquo; which kills up to 99 percent of infection-causing bacteria when they hit the wall. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The paint also purifies air through its innovative &ldquo;formaldehyde abatement property&rdquo;.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers in Nepal can obtain additional information regarding the product by sending an SMS to 36677 by typing &ldquo;RHS&rdquo;. </span></span></span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank signs MoU with National PABSAN',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools&rsquo; Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, National PABSAN shall support to promote products and services of Everest Bank within its member schools, reads a statement issued by the bank. In return, the bank has agreed to provide SME loan at 10.62 percent rate (BR+2.50 percent) to schools affiliated to National PABSAN with the recommendation from the district wing of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Someshwor Seth, CEO of Everest Bank, and Ritu Raj Sapkota, president of National PABSAN, signed the MoU amid a recent function. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Everest Bank said it currently has a customer base of over one million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Bank has been providing its services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 120 ATMs across the country.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank,  Laxmi Cares organize fund raiser',
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			'summary' => 'September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep Shrestha.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep Shrestha.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the bank, the charity event included guests from various walks of life with a common interest to support Nepali music and to contribute to a social cause.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The company claimed that the funds raised from the event will be used to place two electric vehicles at a heritage sites that will provide free of cost service to elderly citizens and people with special needs.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The event was held recently at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The organizers stated that this year&rsquo;s program was the start of the series and is planning to organize it annually as a flagship event of Laxmi Cares.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'summary' => 'September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank&rsquo;s marketing manager Shekhar Bastakoti and the head of Gandaki Province Ramesh Banjara handed over the tank to the school&rsquo;s principal and its management committee members amid a recent function.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the bank, it has been contributing in different sectors including education, health, and environment under its CSR activities.</span></span></p>
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme ‘Mero Plan’ for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;Ncell customers can now stay connected anytime, anywhere and enjoy exclusive data service without any worry of main balance deduction on data usage,&rdquo; Ncell said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can subscribe Plan 199 at Rs 254.10 (including tax), which has 1GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.28 (including tax) per minute. If data volume under this plan is consumed before the end of validity period then customers can easily subscribe additional data pack of 1GB at just Rs. 89.38 (including tax). </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Plan 299 comes with 3GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.15 per minute. Customers can subscribe this pack at Rs 381.79 and after their initial data volume is consumed, they can enjoy additional data pack of 2GB at just Rs 127.69<strong>. </strong></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Mero Plan enable customers to choose any of the five monthly plans as per their service requirements. Customers can subscribe Plan 499 and Plan 799 at Rs. 637.17 and Rs 1020.24 respectively. Under the Plan 499, subscribers get 6 GB data volume and net calls at Rs 1.02 per minute. Once the assigned data volume under this plan is consumed, customers can subscribe 3GB data at Rs. 191.54. Similarly under Plan 799, customers can enjoy 15 GB data and net call at 89 paisa per minute. If a customer subscribing to this plan consumes data volume before the expiry of the plan, user can subscribe additional pack of 7GB at Rs 383.07.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Keeping in mind the requirements of those customers whose monthly data requirement are high, Ncell has also introduced monthly Plan 999 under which customers subscribing to this plan can take benefit from 25 GB data volume and make on net calls at just 64 Paisa per minute. This plan costs Rs 1275.62. If the data volume under the plan is consumed prior to expiry of the Plan, customers can buy additional data pack of 10GB at just Rs. 510.76.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can dial *302# and follow instructions to subscribe to any of the listed five monthly plans. For buying additional data packs, customers can dial *17123# and follow instructions. </span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Coca-Cola is Title Sponsor of “Nepal Idol Season 3”',
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			'summary' => 'eptember 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition “Nepal Idol” Season 3".',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coca-Cola said in a statement it has always been associating itself with music and for the first time in Nepal, Coca-Cola Nepal has sponsored a singing reality show. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Subisu Announces Dashain-Tihar Offer',
			'sub_title' => 'Internet or clear TV service available at just Rs 99',
			'summary' => 'September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. Under this offer, customers can subscribe Internet or clear TV for one month at just Rs 99. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This scheme also offers offer customers 30 Mbps Internet service at Rs 99 inclusive of VAT for one month or, in the same price customers will be served with clear TV premium package for one month which includes 275+ digital channels including 75+ HD channels. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Furthermore, customers can get Internet and Clear TV Combo package at Rs 198. The combo pack includes 25 Mbps of Internet and Clear TV Premium Pack.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This offer is valid for a limited time only and certain terms and conditions will be applicable, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11413',
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			'title' => 'Chocofun Rolls hit the market',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company claimed that Chocofun Rolls is the country&rsquo;s first baked wafer rolls that are baked to crisp outside and creamy at the core. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, it is filled with rich and flavorful cream. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A statement issued by the company says that Chocofun Rolls are available in strawberry, vanilla and coconut cream flavors. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;These indulging rolls are crunchy on the outside and luscious delectable creamy flavor inside. Every bite will melt in your mouth. It&rsquo;s delicious creamy taste is simply irresistible,&rdquo; the statement said. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, these light wafer rolls go well with tea, coffee, desserts, ice cream ect.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The statement further said that Chocofun Rolls are manufactured using the world&rsquo;s latest state-of-the-art technology, in extreme hygienic condition. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chocofun Rolls are available in 100gm box at an affordable price of Rs 120.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd, an ISO certified subsidiary of Laxmi Group, has been manufacturing and marketing confectionery products since last four decades.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11407',
			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => 'OYO Empowering Hotel Owners in Nepal to Cultivate their Entrepreneurial Spirit',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a press statement issued by the brand, the operational assistance and management services through the Co-OYO app for asset owners provide complete visibility on all business and customer metrics by providing them with the information of their cash flow, business performance, pricing, customer reviews, and recommendations.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Additionally, the company claimed that the app also helps to enhance the&nbsp;quality of standalone hotels and improves occupancy from 25 percent to 65 percent on average, increasing the yield on underutilized assets for the owners.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The press statement also included reviews of some OYO partner hotel owners. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Prajwal Shrestha, who owns OYO 174 Shiv Shanker Hotel, said in the statement &ldquo;the staff training provided by OYO has helped us understand guest requirements and be conscious about small things that make an impact to them.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, Sujan Kumar Khadka, owner of OYO 160 Hotel Sharaddha Palace, also revealed that OYO has helped him retain his customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => 'MoneyGram Awards Contest Winners, Announces New Promotion This Dashain',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to July.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to July. The company has also announced the launch of a new special promotion during the festive season of Dashain. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We are honoured to play a big part in helping so many people throughout Nepal send money to their loved ones both here and abroad,&rdquo; said Sheshagiri Malliah, regional head for Indian Sub-Continent, Indo China and Malaysia at MoneyGram. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that we could present the 24 winners of our earlier promotion with twice the amount of money they had received. We look forward to keeping this promotion going and celebrating with everyone throughout Dashain.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meanwhile, the company said the new promotion started from September 1 and ends on November 30. All people who are recipients of a MoneyGram transaction during this time will be eligible for lucky draw to win double the amount that they received. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve run this promotion before and it always creates a lot of excitement,&rdquo; said Sabrina Chan, regional head of marketing for Asia Pacific, South Asia and Middle East. &ldquo;Every week, we draw a new winner and it makes you feel good to see how happy this makes them. The joy that adding value to our customers&rsquo; lives brings is encouraging, and we&rsquo;re grateful to be able to connect with so many people through this campaign and others like it in the future.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
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			'id' => '11386',
			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and ECAN sign MOU',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">As per the MOU, Nabil Bank will be the official banker of ECAN, its members and their service seeking students. Nabil Bank said in a statement that it will provide specialized services to the students and ECAN members.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">The bank said it will provide services like education loan, inward and outward remittances, credit cards, online fee payments and all other banking services at subsidized rate. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Anil Keshary Shah, CEO of Nabil Bank ,said &ldquo;MOU with ECAN is the commitment of Nabil to provide the best financial services to the students of Nepal who are the future of the country.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Bishnu Hari Pandey, president of ECAN, said &ldquo;We are proud to have a reputed bank like Nabil as the official banker for ECAN and receive the firm commitment from the bank to provide specialized and focused services to our students and members.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'sortorder' => '11136',
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			'id' => '11385',
			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => ' Himalayan Bank received TFP Award 2019',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => '',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 11: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded the Leading Partner Bank in Nepal under the TFP Award 2019 to Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) for the highest number of transaction recorded with Trade Finance Programme (TFP). The TFP awards partner banks for their role in supporting trade in Asia and the Pacific region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to Himalayan Bank, the ADB awarded the TFP award to the bank for the highest number of transactions recorded during the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The award is given in recognition of its role in promoting trade finance in Asia and the Pacific.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General Manager, Sushiel Joshi, and Chief Manager, Satish Raj Joshi, of the bank received the award amid the award ceremony organized by ADB in Singapore on September 3. The bank further said it&rsquo;s the third time that the bank has been award recurrently.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">__________________</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sital Koirala</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Press and Public Relation Officer</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date: 10<sup>th</sup> September, 2019</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11352',
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			'title' => 'Zonta Club builds toilet in Nawalparasi School',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the club, Prabhat Upreti, deputy manager of Everest Bank&rsquo;s Narayanghat Branch and Seema Golchha, president-elect of Zonta Club Kathmandu, visited the school to hand over the toilet to the chairperson of the School Management Committee.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">They also revealed that the lack of toilets in schools is one of the reasons for girls to drop out of school. The club said building a toilet was their way of preventing girls from dropping out of school.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '11349',
			'article_category_id' => '266',
			'title' => 'Himalayan Art Festival in Late September',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer said in a statement that the main objective of the gallery is to promote Nepali art in the global market. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The latest edition of the festival, which was initiated in 2017, embraces a comprehensive, inclusive and holistic approach towards contemporary Nepali art by presenting works of more than one hundred different artists that represent a multitude of genres including paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramic, as well as live performances.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer aims to create an annual event in the form of arts festival and to attract different sectors towards the aesthetic value of art.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The five-day long festival will be held from September 29 to October 3.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The event will feature various art activities such as musical performances, art talks/panel discussion, artists performance, kids art education program, experimental kathak dance performance and ceramic firing workshop, the organizer said in a statement. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The festival will be held in collaboration with leading organizations of Nepali artists.</span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'BMW Motorrad Showcases its bikes at NADA Auto Show',
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			'summary' => 'September 3: The renowned German premium brand BMW Motorrad showcased its BMW G 310 GS and BMW G 310 R motorcycles for the first time during the recently held NADA Auto show. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the exhibition, the company offered Rs 30,000 cash discount to the customers in addition to one-year full vehicle insurance. Other facilities provided by the company during the NADA Auto Show included Rs 5000 discount on AGV helmet, free servicing for the first time and off-road training from Professional BMW Motorrad certified trainers.<br />
<br />
The &nbsp;price of G 310 R Racing Red has been fixed at Rs 950,000, G 310 R Cosmic Black atRs &nbsp;950,000, G 310 R White Metallic at Rs &nbsp;975,000, G 310 GS Racing Red at Rs 1.09 million, G 310 GS Cosmic Black at Rs 1.09 million, and G 310 GS White Metallic at 1.11 million.</span></span></p>
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			'id' => '11263',
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			'title' => 'Asian Paints Nepal launches Royale Health Shield',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the company, the paint is a revolutionary product with extraordinary features that enable to kill germs and help purify air by absorbing bad odour at homes. The paint also emits a pleasant floral fragrance, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The company claimed that the product includes &ldquo;silver ion technology&rdquo; which kills up to 99 percent of infection-causing bacteria when they hit the wall. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The paint also purifies air through its innovative &ldquo;formaldehyde abatement property&rdquo;.</span></span></span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Everest Bank signs MoU with National PABSAN',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN.',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, National PABSAN shall support to promote products and services of Everest Bank within its member schools, reads a statement issued by the bank. In return, the bank has agreed to provide SME loan at 10.62 percent rate (BR+2.50 percent) to schools affiliated to National PABSAN with the recommendation from the district wing of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Someshwor Seth, CEO of Everest Bank, and Ritu Raj Sapkota, president of National PABSAN, signed the MoU amid a recent function. </span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Bank has been providing its services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 120 ATMs across the country.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank,  Laxmi Cares organize fund raiser',
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			'summary' => 'September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep Shrestha.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">September 19: Laxmi Bank and Laxmi Cares jointly organized a fund raiser gala dinner to commemorate the 50 glorious years of the musical journey of legendary singer Deep Shrestha.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the bank, the charity event included guests from various walks of life with a common interest to support Nepali music and to contribute to a social cause.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The company claimed that the funds raised from the event will be used to place two electric vehicles at a heritage sites that will provide free of cost service to elderly citizens and people with special needs.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The event was held recently at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The organizers stated that this year&rsquo;s program was the start of the series and is planning to organize it annually as a flagship event of Laxmi Cares.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Century Bank Lends Support to School',
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 18: Century Commercial Bank has lent support to Laxmi Secondary School of Pokhara Metropolitan City-26. The helped in constructing a water tank at the school under its corporate social responsibility.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bank&rsquo;s marketing manager Shekhar Bastakoti and the head of Gandaki Province Ramesh Banjara handed over the tank to the school&rsquo;s principal and its management committee members amid a recent function.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the bank, it has been contributing in different sectors including education, health, and environment under its CSR activities.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Ncell Announces Attractive ‘Mero Plan’',
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme ‘Mero Plan’ for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 18: Ncell Private Limited has launched a new scheme &lsquo;Mero Plan&rsquo; for its prepaid customers under which Ncell customers can now enjoy data, voice and SMS services at discounted rates. Under this scheme, which has come into effect from Wednesday (September 18), Ncell has launched five monthly plans--Plan 199, Plan 299, Plan 499, Plan 799 and Plan 999 which allow customers to use data service at more affordable rates as long as their data volume assigned under each plan is available. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&ldquo;Ncell customers can now stay connected anytime, anywhere and enjoy exclusive data service without any worry of main balance deduction on data usage,&rdquo; Ncell said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can subscribe Plan 199 at Rs 254.10 (including tax), which has 1GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.28 (including tax) per minute. If data volume under this plan is consumed before the end of validity period then customers can easily subscribe additional data pack of 1GB at just Rs. 89.38 (including tax). </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Plan 299 comes with 3GB data and net voice service at Rs 1.15 per minute. Customers can subscribe this pack at Rs 381.79 and after their initial data volume is consumed, they can enjoy additional data pack of 2GB at just Rs 127.69<strong>. </strong></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Mero Plan enable customers to choose any of the five monthly plans as per their service requirements. Customers can subscribe Plan 499 and Plan 799 at Rs. 637.17 and Rs 1020.24 respectively. Under the Plan 499, subscribers get 6 GB data volume and net calls at Rs 1.02 per minute. Once the assigned data volume under this plan is consumed, customers can subscribe 3GB data at Rs. 191.54. Similarly under Plan 799, customers can enjoy 15 GB data and net call at 89 paisa per minute. If a customer subscribing to this plan consumes data volume before the expiry of the plan, user can subscribe additional pack of 7GB at Rs 383.07.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Keeping in mind the requirements of those customers whose monthly data requirement are high, Ncell has also introduced monthly Plan 999 under which customers subscribing to this plan can take benefit from 25 GB data volume and make on net calls at just 64 Paisa per minute. This plan costs Rs 1275.62. If the data volume under the plan is consumed prior to expiry of the Plan, customers can buy additional data pack of 10GB at just Rs. 510.76.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers can dial *302# and follow instructions to subscribe to any of the listed five monthly plans. For buying additional data packs, customers can dial *17123# and follow instructions. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Coca-Cola is Title Sponsor of “Nepal Idol Season 3”',
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			'summary' => 'eptember 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition “Nepal Idol” Season 3".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 18: Soft drink brand Coca-Cola has announced its title sponsorship of the reality television singing competition &ldquo;Nepal Idol&rdquo; Season 3. Nepal Idol has recently announced the auditions in various cities of the country. The hit show is a Nepali franchise of the Pop Idol that airs in AP1 TV and provides a platform for aspiring and talented singers all over Nepal.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coca-Cola said in a statement it has always been associating itself with music and for the first time in Nepal, Coca-Cola Nepal has sponsored a singing reality show. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Subisu Announces Dashain-Tihar Offer',
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			'summary' => 'September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">September 18: Subisu Cablenet, a leading Internet, network and television service provider in Nepal, has launched Dashain Offer to its customers. Under this offer, customers can subscribe Internet or clear TV for one month at just Rs 99. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This scheme also offers offer customers 30 Mbps Internet service at Rs 99 inclusive of VAT for one month or, in the same price customers will be served with clear TV premium package for one month which includes 275+ digital channels including 75+ HD channels. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Furthermore, customers can get Internet and Clear TV Combo package at Rs 198. The combo pack includes 25 Mbps of Internet and Clear TV Premium Pack.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This offer is valid for a limited time only and certain terms and conditions will be applicable, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Chocofun Rolls hit the market',
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			'summary' => 'September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 16: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd recently launched Chocofun Rolls in the market.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The company claimed that Chocofun Rolls is the country&rsquo;s first baked wafer rolls that are baked to crisp outside and creamy at the core. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, it is filled with rich and flavorful cream. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A statement issued by the company says that Chocofun Rolls are available in strawberry, vanilla and coconut cream flavors. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;These indulging rolls are crunchy on the outside and luscious delectable creamy flavor inside. Every bite will melt in your mouth. It&rsquo;s delicious creamy taste is simply irresistible,&rdquo; the statement said. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to the company, these light wafer rolls go well with tea, coffee, desserts, ice cream ect.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The statement further said that Chocofun Rolls are manufactured using the world&rsquo;s latest state-of-the-art technology, in extreme hygienic condition. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chocofun Rolls are available in 100gm box at an affordable price of Rs 120.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd, an ISO certified subsidiary of Laxmi Group, has been manufacturing and marketing confectionery products since last four decades.</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'OYO Empowering Hotel Owners in Nepal to Cultivate their Entrepreneurial Spirit',
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			'summary' => 'September 15: OYO Hotels and Homes, a fast growing chain of hotels, has claimed that it has given the asset owners an opportunity to run a viable business by providing technology, reach, branding, and training to the staff.',
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to a press statement issued by the brand, the operational assistance and management services through the Co-OYO app for asset owners provide complete visibility on all business and customer metrics by providing them with the information of their cash flow, business performance, pricing, customer reviews, and recommendations.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Additionally, the company claimed that the app also helps to enhance the&nbsp;quality of standalone hotels and improves occupancy from 25 percent to 65 percent on average, increasing the yield on underutilized assets for the owners.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The press statement also included reviews of some OYO partner hotel owners. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Prajwal Shrestha, who owns OYO 174 Shiv Shanker Hotel, said in the statement &ldquo;the staff training provided by OYO has helped us understand guest requirements and be conscious about small things that make an impact to them.&rdquo;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Similarly, Sujan Kumar Khadka, owner of OYO 160 Hotel Sharaddha Palace, also revealed that OYO has helped him retain his customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'MoneyGram Awards Contest Winners, Announces New Promotion This Dashain',
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			'summary' => 'September 15: MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, recently awarded the winners of its special promotion, which offered customers a chance to double their transaction amounts each week from May to July.',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We are honoured to play a big part in helping so many people throughout Nepal send money to their loved ones both here and abroad,&rdquo; said Sheshagiri Malliah, regional head for Indian Sub-Continent, Indo China and Malaysia at MoneyGram. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that we could present the 24 winners of our earlier promotion with twice the amount of money they had received. We look forward to keeping this promotion going and celebrating with everyone throughout Dashain.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meanwhile, the company said the new promotion started from September 1 and ends on November 30. All people who are recipients of a MoneyGram transaction during this time will be eligible for lucky draw to win double the amount that they received. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve run this promotion before and it always creates a lot of excitement,&rdquo; said Sabrina Chan, regional head of marketing for Asia Pacific, South Asia and Middle East. &ldquo;Every week, we draw a new winner and it makes you feel good to see how happy this makes them. The joy that adding value to our customers&rsquo; lives brings is encouraging, and we&rsquo;re grateful to be able to connect with so many people through this campaign and others like it in the future.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Nabil Bank and ECAN sign MOU',
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			'summary' => 'September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">September 11: Nabil Bank has signed a MOU with Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) for banking services to ECAN members, its employees and students. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">As per the MOU, Nabil Bank will be the official banker of ECAN, its members and their service seeking students. Nabil Bank said in a statement that it will provide specialized services to the students and ECAN members.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">The bank said it will provide services like education loan, inward and outward remittances, credit cards, online fee payments and all other banking services at subsidized rate. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Anil Keshary Shah, CEO of Nabil Bank ,said &ldquo;MOU with ECAN is the commitment of Nabil to provide the best financial services to the students of Nepal who are the future of the country.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times,serif">Bishnu Hari Pandey, president of ECAN, said &ldquo;We are proud to have a reputed bank like Nabil as the official banker for ECAN and receive the firm commitment from the bank to provide specialized and focused services to our students and members.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => ' Himalayan Bank received TFP Award 2019',
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">September 11: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded the Leading Partner Bank in Nepal under the TFP Award 2019 to Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) for the highest number of transaction recorded with Trade Finance Programme (TFP). The TFP awards partner banks for their role in supporting trade in Asia and the Pacific region.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">According to Himalayan Bank, the ADB awarded the TFP award to the bank for the highest number of transactions recorded during the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The award is given in recognition of its role in promoting trade finance in Asia and the Pacific.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">General Manager, Sushiel Joshi, and Chief Manager, Satish Raj Joshi, of the bank received the award amid the award ceremony organized by ADB in Singapore on September 3. The bank further said it&rsquo;s the third time that the bank has been award recurrently.</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">__________________</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sital Koirala</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Press and Public Relation Officer</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date: 10<sup>th</sup> September, 2019</span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Zonta Club builds toilet in Nawalparasi School',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">September 5: Zonta Club Kathmandu, with support from Everest Bank Ltd, has built a toilet in Balsiddha Basic School, Madhyabindu Municipality Ward No 15, Nawalparasi.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">According to a press statement issued by the club, Prabhat Upreti, deputy manager of Everest Bank&rsquo;s Narayanghat Branch and Seema Golchha, president-elect of Zonta Club Kathmandu, visited the school to hand over the toilet to the chairperson of the School Management Committee.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">They also revealed that the lack of toilets in schools is one of the reasons for girls to drop out of school. The club said building a toilet was their way of preventing girls from dropping out of school.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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			'title' => 'Himalayan Art Festival in Late September',
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			'summary' => 'September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">September 5: E-Arts Nepal, an online art gallery, is organizing the Himalayan Art Festival 2019 at Nepal Art Council later this month in an attempt to raise awareness about Nepali culture and society. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer said in a statement that the main objective of the gallery is to promote Nepali art in the global market. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The latest edition of the festival, which was initiated in 2017, embraces a comprehensive, inclusive and holistic approach towards contemporary Nepali art by presenting works of more than one hundred different artists that represent a multitude of genres including paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramic, as well as live performances.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The organizer aims to create an annual event in the form of arts festival and to attract different sectors towards the aesthetic value of art.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The five-day long festival will be held from September 29 to October 3.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The event will feature various art activities such as musical performances, art talks/panel discussion, artists performance, kids art education program, experimental kathak dance performance and ceramic firing workshop, the organizer said in a statement. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The festival will be held in collaboration with leading organizations of Nepali artists.</span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'BMW Motorrad Showcases its bikes at NADA Auto Show',
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			'summary' => 'September 3: The renowned German premium brand BMW Motorrad showcased its BMW G 310 GS and BMW G 310 R motorcycles for the first time during the recently held NADA Auto show. ',
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the exhibition, the company offered Rs 30,000 cash discount to the customers in addition to one-year full vehicle insurance. Other facilities provided by the company during the NADA Auto Show included Rs 5000 discount on AGV helmet, free servicing for the first time and off-road training from Professional BMW Motorrad certified trainers.<br />
<br />
The &nbsp;price of G 310 R Racing Red has been fixed at Rs 950,000, G 310 R Cosmic Black atRs &nbsp;950,000, G 310 R White Metallic at Rs &nbsp;975,000, G 310 GS Racing Red at Rs 1.09 million, G 310 GS Cosmic Black at Rs 1.09 million, and G 310 GS White Metallic at 1.11 million.</span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Asian Paints Nepal launches Royale Health Shield',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">August 22: Asian Paints Nepal has launched the Royale Health Shield interior emulsion paint considering the need of preventive health care measures for its customers. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">According to the company, the paint is a revolutionary product with extraordinary features that enable to kill germs and help purify air by absorbing bad odour at homes. The paint also emits a pleasant floral fragrance, the company said in a statement.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The company claimed that the product includes &ldquo;silver ion technology&rdquo; which kills up to 99 percent of infection-causing bacteria when they hit the wall. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The paint also purifies air through its innovative &ldquo;formaldehyde abatement property&rdquo;.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Customers in Nepal can obtain additional information regarding the product by sending an SMS to 36677 by typing &ldquo;RHS&rdquo;. </span></span></span></span></p>
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			'title' => 'Everest Bank signs MoU with National PABSAN',
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			'summary' => 'August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">August 22: Everest Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) with National Private and Boarding Schools&rsquo; Association Nepal (National PABSAN) to develop and expand relationship between each other and to promote the product and services of the bank within the member schools of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As per the agreement, National PABSAN shall support to promote products and services of Everest Bank within its member schools, reads a statement issued by the bank. In return, the bank has agreed to provide SME loan at 10.62 percent rate (BR+2.50 percent) to schools affiliated to National PABSAN with the recommendation from the district wing of National PABSAN. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Someshwor Seth, CEO of Everest Bank, and Ritu Raj Sapkota, president of National PABSAN, signed the MoU amid a recent function. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Everest Bank said it currently has a customer base of over one million.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Bank has been providing its services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 120 ATMs across the country.</span></span></p>
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