May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders.…
May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders.…
May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter.…
May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from…
May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football…
May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India.…
May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22.…
May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’…
May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day…
May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market.…
May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment…
May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur.…
May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the…
May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the…
May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of…
May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC).…
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', 'content' => '<p> May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders. According to the organiser, the goal of the event was to ignite an entrepreneurial spirit among the participants and inspire innovation.</p> <p> “The main theme of this startup fest is to create a proper startup ecosystem in Nepal. The International Startup Fest 2019 is a platform dedicated to connecting the growing Nepali startups with community leaders, academia, incubators and accelerators,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We, Butterfly Ventures, aim to accelerate and incubate new ideas and startups into sustainable business model with continuous mentorship, and guidance from team of experts, groom, and connect them to the other VCs and angel investors.”</p> <p> Butterfly ventures said it accelerates, motivates and inspires the young and innovative minds, helps to turn grassroots ideas into solutions, and promote entrepreneurial ecosystem to create jobs and drive economic growth.</p> <p> More than 150 startups pitched their ideas in the Start up Fest 2019, said the organiser.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-26', 'modified' => '2019-05-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10513', 'image' => '20190526032543_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10752', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Century Bank Provides Food Items to Shelter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. ', 'content' => '<div> May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. The bank said in a statement that it supported Hamro Bal Samrakshan Dharohar under its corporate social responsibility. Altogether 26 orphan children residing at the shelter benefitted from the bank’s support.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10503', 'image' => '20190524020827_food.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10750', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Buddha Air Adding Flight to Surkhet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.</p> <p> The airline in a statement said that it will commence two regular flights between Surkhet and Kathmandu from June 16.</p> <p> Currently, Buddha Air has been operating a solo flight to Surkhet at 8 am every morning from Kathmandu during normal weather conditions.</p> <p> The airline had introduced flights to Surkhet from last year with an ATR-42 aircraft. Now, it will operate an additional flight to Surkhet at 4 pm everyday from June 16 onwards.</p> <p> Buddha currently charges Rs 7,830 per passenger for Surkhet flight from Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10501', 'image' => '20190524013847_ATR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10747', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Carlsberg Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.</p> <p> Carlsberg in a statement said that it has been the title sponsor of the popular English football club from Liverpool since the beginning of the English Premier League. </p> <p> According to the English media, the new agreement will take the pair’s relationship to a record 31 years. </p> <p> Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer at Liverpool, informed English media, “Since 1992, we have enjoyed a long and loyal relationship with Carlsberg and this extension is a real testament to the strong and historic link between the club and the iconic beer brand.</p> <p> Jessica Spence, chief commercial officer at Carlsberg, added, “The relationship between Carlsberg and Liverpool is iconic, and we’re extremely proud to have been a part of the family for 27 years.</p> <p> Carlsberg Beer as a worldwide partner of the popular English football club, Liverpool, is popular amongst the fans of the English club around the globe. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10497', 'image' => '20190524010354_aaaaasdf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10746', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Ncell brings ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. ', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. According to the company, the customers can simply take their Ncell SIM card with them to India and use unlimited data at just Rs 100 per day and remain connected with home.</p> <p> Ncell said in a statement that it has launched an attractive ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India that enables Ncell customers travelling to India to remain connected with their friends and families back home with unlimited access to internet at affordable rate.</p> <p> This data pack allows all Ncell prepaid and postpaid customers to enjoy access to daily unlimited roaming data at just Rs 100 excluding taxes (Rs 127.69 including taxes) while roaming in India. To take the benefit from this service, customers can activate the roaming for free prior to leaving Nepal. For roaming activation, they can dial *17129# and follow the instructions.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/bbbbb.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p> After activation of the roaming service, customers can buy the data pack by dialing the same *17129#. Once customers activate the data pack, it will be automatically renewed every mid-night as per the Nepal Standard Time. The charge of data pack will be applied only when customers use data, that means charge will not apply if data is not used. This data pack can be activated prior to leaving Nepal or after reaching India.</p> <p> A large number of Nepalis travel to India frequently for business or as a pilgrim. Ncell believes that this service will ensure availability of data at an affordable rate while roaming to India and helps to remain connected with their friends and families. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10496', 'image' => '20190524124546_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10743', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NBI Organises Conference on Digitization', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. ', 'content' => '<div> May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. </div> <div> </div> <div> The one-day conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dev Kumar Dhakal, executive director at the Payment Systems Department of Nepal Rastra Bank. </div> <div> </div> <div> Speaking at the conference, Dhakal said that digitization is the need of the hour for the access to finance in the country. Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of digitization in terms of enhancing financial inclusion by creating economic activities with opportunities that shall ultimately impact the GDP of the country as a whole.</div> <div> </div> <div> Arif Khan, chief digital officer of National Payments Corporation of India; Narayan Rao, chief operation officer of Suryoday Small Finance Bank; and Abhishek Ananda, associate partner at MicroSave Consulting (MSC) spoke on various topics related to digitization. </div> <div> </div> <div> Altogether 130+ participants attended the program representing banks and financial institutions, regulatory bodies, remittance, IT and software companies. </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-23', 'modified' => '2019-05-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10494', 'image' => '20190523023427_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10736', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Supports ‘Summer in Qatar’ Programme for Global Visitors', 'sub_title' => 'Airline to offer up to 25 per cent discount on airfares from Doha to more than 160 destinations worldwide', 'summary' => 'May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.</p> <p> Those arriving, departing or transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) can also enjoy up to 25 per cent off on Al Maha Service, Qatar Airways’ personalised meet and assist service, the airline said in a statement. Travelers can book the flights online from the company’s website.</p> <p> According to the airline company, this year’s ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme introduces a wide range of exciting indoor activities and outdoor experiences, fun for family and friends.</p> <p> “Entertainment programs will feature regional and international artists, edutainment, sports camps and special promotions on inbound travel, hospitality and shopping. Nine world-class malls across Doha will be participating in the festivities, offering retail savings of up to 70 per cent, and a chance to win up to USD $2 million in prizes, including the grand prize of a McLaren 570S,” the statement added.</p> <p> Qatar Museums will offer authentic experiences, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich heritage and cultural scene, according to the airline.</p> <p> Music enthusiasts can mark their calendars as celebrated names are set to rock Summer in Qatar. These include international and Arab artists as well as a number of Bollywood singers performing at the Bollywood Musical Festival, the statement further said.</p> <p> Movie buffs will have a chance to attend the glittering South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). Comedy fans can anticipate the return of the Doha Comedy Festival, while the little ones can enjoy numerous stage shows including ‘Hello Kitty’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Smurfs’.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10487', 'image' => '20190522034152_Qatar-Airways.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10735', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'MetLife’s Head of Strategic Growth Markets Visits Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Rebecca Tadikonda inaugurates MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area', 'summary' => 'May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit along with MetLife’s Chairman for Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, M Nurul Islam and Head of Strategy for Strategic Growth Markets, Asia, M Ala Uddin Ahmad. </p> <p> During the three-day visit, which commenced on May 21, Tadikonda inaugurated MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area called ‘One Customer Place’ (OCP) in the company’s corporate office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur.</p> <p> According to the company, OCP provides a central location to give customers a more structured and best-in-class experience for their needs including making loan or policy changes, paying premiums, and understanding their product features and benefits.</p> <p> The company said in a statement that Tadikonda oversees MetLife’s businesses in the high-growth markets in Asia, like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam, and new market entry.</p> <p> “MetLife Nepal has done tremendous work as a pioneer in the insurance industry in this market, bringing a number of first-in-market solutions and digital innovations. It is wonderful to be here to meet our dedicated associates and discuss how we can continue to meet the evolving needs of Nepalese consumers by driving many best-practice initiatives in Nepal and across our strategic growth markets,” said Tadikonda.</p> <p> Tadikonda is scheduled to visit various MetLife offices across Nepal until May 23.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10486', 'image' => '20190522032907_MetLife Launch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal Launches Real Mixed Fruit Masala', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. ', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. The company which produces a variety of products as well as juices under the brand of Real juice said that the introduction of the new product is a “move to further widen its consumer offering”.</p> <p> Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the new flavour is targeted at the consumers preferring spicy masala flavor.</p> <p> “Under this Real Masala range, Mixed Masala is the first variant being launched to delight the consumers,” the statement said.</p> <p> The Real Mixed Masala comes in tetra packs of 1 litre as well as 200ml priced at Rs 200 and Rs 25 respectively.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10485', 'image' => '20190522031547_real (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10720', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NCHL Launches Offer for New Users', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.</p> <p> The company said it will first transfer Rs 30 to the bank account after verification of the users’ mobile number and e-mail. And upon successfully linking the first bank account, including bank verification, the user will be eligible for additional Rs 70, NCHL said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the company, the offer which started on May 15 will be valid for a limited period and will be applicable for the first linked bank account only.</p> <p> “The user can participate from www.connectips.com or use its mobile app available on android and iOS,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10472', 'image' => '20190520034816_MnemonicFull-07.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10712', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bhatbhateni Supermarket Opens its 16th Outlet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. ', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. According to the company, it is the 16<sup>th</sup> outlet of Bhatbhateni Supermarket spread across the country.</p> <p> Min Bahadur Gurung, chairman and managing director of the Bhatbhateni Group, inaugurated the new outlet amid a recent event.</p> <p> The newly-opened outlet offered 10 percent discount on various goods to mark the inauguration.</p> <p> Bhatbhateni Group in a statement said that the newly opened outlet in Satobado had offered 10 percent discount on kitchen wares, readymade garments, footwear, electronic and cosmetic products during the inauguration day.</p> <p> Due to the availability of daily consumables items, garments and groceries under a single building and at affordable prices, the popularity of Bhatbhatini in recent time has increased swiftly. </p> <p> The supermarket which initiated its service from near the Bhatbhateni Temple currently runs its outlets in Chuchhepati, Bhaktapur, Koteshwar, Maharajgunj, Kalanki, Anamnagar, Tripureswar, Pulchowk and Balaju in the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, the supermarket is also operating its outlets in Dharan, Narayanghat, Pokhara, Butwal and Biratnagar outside the capital valley.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10465', 'image' => '20190519012249_BB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10721', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Universal Peace Federation Nepal Signs MoU with its American Counterpart', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.</p> <p> UPF Nepal’s President Ek Nath Dhakal and UPF USA Chairman Dr Michael Jenkins signed the MoU at the USA-based office of UPF in New York, USA on May 19.</p> <p> “The MOU will bring people of the two friendly nations, Nepal and USA, closer for mutual benefit” said Santosh Paudel, vice president of UPF Nepal who was also present at the signing ceremony.</p> <p> UPF is an international and inter-religious network of individuals and organizations, including representatives from diverse sector dedicated to achieving world peace. UPF said in a statement that it supports and promotes the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10464', 'image' => '20190520040225_upf eng.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10710', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Switch On Franchise Meet-2019 held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital. Switch On said in a statement that its partners from all across the country participated in the three-day meet where they were given training on products, soft skills and accounting for improved performance and enhanced customer experience.</p> <p> The Franchise Meet attended by renowned brands like Samsung, Himstar, Bajaj, Ahuja, Timex, Osram among others was intended to help the franchise partners to gain competitive advantages through these skills, according to the statement.</p> <p> Addressing the Franchise Meet, managing director of Switch On, Seema Golchha, said, “Switch On provides an opportunity to promote small-scale retailers to be a part of a nation-wide brand.”</p> <p> Switch On said it has 22 franchise partners all across the country and is supplying home appliances like television, refrigerators, washing machine, coolers, LED lights, speakers, watches etc. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10461', 'image' => '20190519123516_switch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10708', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Everest Bank hand overs Toilet and Drinking Water Facility to Mahalaxmi School', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha. Everest Bank said in a statement that it has been helping government and community school in sanitation and drinking water facility to ensure that no child drops out from school in the lack of proper toilet and drinking water.</p> <p> The bank said that the handover was done in the presence of Mayor Shree Rajan Raj Pant, Ward Chairperson Shree Kul Bahadur Kunwar, DGM of the bank Rajiv Jain.</p> <p> “Everest Bank has always focused on customers’ benefit and satisfaction with its theme ‘Service with Smile’,” the statement added.</p> <p> EBL currently has a customer base of over 1 million and is providing banking services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 116 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10459', 'image' => '20190519121346_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10703', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bira 91 is Official Partner for the ICC World Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). ', 'content' => '<p> May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership, which runs through 2023, confirms Bira 91 as the official sponsor of ICC global tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s World Cup, the company said in a statement.</p> <p> Speaking of the partnership, Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bira 91, said, “The ICC partnership is a key moment for Bira 91 as we embark on creating the first global consumer brand to come out of India. A generational ‘change of guard’ in beer is underway as consumers shift towards beers with more color and flavor. World cricket is undergoing a similar generational change as it expands to more dynamic formats, newer geographies and consumers. We are excited to be part of the ‘greatest celebrations of cricket’ on the international stage and adding consumer experience driven activations by our innovative and delicious beers.”</p> <p> At the back of ICC partnership, Bira 91 is running ‘Fly to World Cup’ promotion in May, 2019 wherein consumers stand a chance to win all-expense paid trip to England and witness a world cup match firsthand.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-17', 'modified' => '2019-05-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10454', 'image' => '20190517031215_Bira91_ICC_OfficalBeer_Blonde2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders. According to the organiser, the goal of the event was to ignite an entrepreneurial spirit among the participants and inspire innovation.</p> <p> “The main theme of this startup fest is to create a proper startup ecosystem in Nepal. The International Startup Fest 2019 is a platform dedicated to connecting the growing Nepali startups with community leaders, academia, incubators and accelerators,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We, Butterfly Ventures, aim to accelerate and incubate new ideas and startups into sustainable business model with continuous mentorship, and guidance from team of experts, groom, and connect them to the other VCs and angel investors.”</p> <p> Butterfly ventures said it accelerates, motivates and inspires the young and innovative minds, helps to turn grassroots ideas into solutions, and promote entrepreneurial ecosystem to create jobs and drive economic growth.</p> <p> More than 150 startups pitched their ideas in the Start up Fest 2019, said the organiser.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-26', 'modified' => '2019-05-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10513', 'image' => '20190526032543_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10752', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Century Bank Provides Food Items to Shelter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. ', 'content' => '<div> May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. The bank said in a statement that it supported Hamro Bal Samrakshan Dharohar under its corporate social responsibility. Altogether 26 orphan children residing at the shelter benefitted from the bank’s support.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10503', 'image' => '20190524020827_food.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10750', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Buddha Air Adding Flight to Surkhet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.</p> <p> The airline in a statement said that it will commence two regular flights between Surkhet and Kathmandu from June 16.</p> <p> Currently, Buddha Air has been operating a solo flight to Surkhet at 8 am every morning from Kathmandu during normal weather conditions.</p> <p> The airline had introduced flights to Surkhet from last year with an ATR-42 aircraft. Now, it will operate an additional flight to Surkhet at 4 pm everyday from June 16 onwards.</p> <p> Buddha currently charges Rs 7,830 per passenger for Surkhet flight from Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10501', 'image' => '20190524013847_ATR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10747', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Carlsberg Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.</p> <p> Carlsberg in a statement said that it has been the title sponsor of the popular English football club from Liverpool since the beginning of the English Premier League. </p> <p> According to the English media, the new agreement will take the pair’s relationship to a record 31 years. </p> <p> Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer at Liverpool, informed English media, “Since 1992, we have enjoyed a long and loyal relationship with Carlsberg and this extension is a real testament to the strong and historic link between the club and the iconic beer brand.</p> <p> Jessica Spence, chief commercial officer at Carlsberg, added, “The relationship between Carlsberg and Liverpool is iconic, and we’re extremely proud to have been a part of the family for 27 years.</p> <p> Carlsberg Beer as a worldwide partner of the popular English football club, Liverpool, is popular amongst the fans of the English club around the globe. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10497', 'image' => '20190524010354_aaaaasdf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10746', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Ncell brings ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. ', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. According to the company, the customers can simply take their Ncell SIM card with them to India and use unlimited data at just Rs 100 per day and remain connected with home.</p> <p> Ncell said in a statement that it has launched an attractive ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India that enables Ncell customers travelling to India to remain connected with their friends and families back home with unlimited access to internet at affordable rate.</p> <p> This data pack allows all Ncell prepaid and postpaid customers to enjoy access to daily unlimited roaming data at just Rs 100 excluding taxes (Rs 127.69 including taxes) while roaming in India. To take the benefit from this service, customers can activate the roaming for free prior to leaving Nepal. For roaming activation, they can dial *17129# and follow the instructions.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/bbbbb.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p> After activation of the roaming service, customers can buy the data pack by dialing the same *17129#. Once customers activate the data pack, it will be automatically renewed every mid-night as per the Nepal Standard Time. The charge of data pack will be applied only when customers use data, that means charge will not apply if data is not used. This data pack can be activated prior to leaving Nepal or after reaching India.</p> <p> A large number of Nepalis travel to India frequently for business or as a pilgrim. Ncell believes that this service will ensure availability of data at an affordable rate while roaming to India and helps to remain connected with their friends and families. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10496', 'image' => '20190524124546_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10743', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NBI Organises Conference on Digitization', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. ', 'content' => '<div> May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. </div> <div> </div> <div> The one-day conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dev Kumar Dhakal, executive director at the Payment Systems Department of Nepal Rastra Bank. </div> <div> </div> <div> Speaking at the conference, Dhakal said that digitization is the need of the hour for the access to finance in the country. Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of digitization in terms of enhancing financial inclusion by creating economic activities with opportunities that shall ultimately impact the GDP of the country as a whole.</div> <div> </div> <div> Arif Khan, chief digital officer of National Payments Corporation of India; Narayan Rao, chief operation officer of Suryoday Small Finance Bank; and Abhishek Ananda, associate partner at MicroSave Consulting (MSC) spoke on various topics related to digitization. </div> <div> </div> <div> Altogether 130+ participants attended the program representing banks and financial institutions, regulatory bodies, remittance, IT and software companies. </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-23', 'modified' => '2019-05-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10494', 'image' => '20190523023427_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10736', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Supports ‘Summer in Qatar’ Programme for Global Visitors', 'sub_title' => 'Airline to offer up to 25 per cent discount on airfares from Doha to more than 160 destinations worldwide', 'summary' => 'May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.</p> <p> Those arriving, departing or transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) can also enjoy up to 25 per cent off on Al Maha Service, Qatar Airways’ personalised meet and assist service, the airline said in a statement. Travelers can book the flights online from the company’s website.</p> <p> According to the airline company, this year’s ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme introduces a wide range of exciting indoor activities and outdoor experiences, fun for family and friends.</p> <p> “Entertainment programs will feature regional and international artists, edutainment, sports camps and special promotions on inbound travel, hospitality and shopping. Nine world-class malls across Doha will be participating in the festivities, offering retail savings of up to 70 per cent, and a chance to win up to USD $2 million in prizes, including the grand prize of a McLaren 570S,” the statement added.</p> <p> Qatar Museums will offer authentic experiences, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich heritage and cultural scene, according to the airline.</p> <p> Music enthusiasts can mark their calendars as celebrated names are set to rock Summer in Qatar. These include international and Arab artists as well as a number of Bollywood singers performing at the Bollywood Musical Festival, the statement further said.</p> <p> Movie buffs will have a chance to attend the glittering South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). Comedy fans can anticipate the return of the Doha Comedy Festival, while the little ones can enjoy numerous stage shows including ‘Hello Kitty’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Smurfs’.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10487', 'image' => '20190522034152_Qatar-Airways.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10735', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'MetLife’s Head of Strategic Growth Markets Visits Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Rebecca Tadikonda inaugurates MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area', 'summary' => 'May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit along with MetLife’s Chairman for Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, M Nurul Islam and Head of Strategy for Strategic Growth Markets, Asia, M Ala Uddin Ahmad. </p> <p> During the three-day visit, which commenced on May 21, Tadikonda inaugurated MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area called ‘One Customer Place’ (OCP) in the company’s corporate office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur.</p> <p> According to the company, OCP provides a central location to give customers a more structured and best-in-class experience for their needs including making loan or policy changes, paying premiums, and understanding their product features and benefits.</p> <p> The company said in a statement that Tadikonda oversees MetLife’s businesses in the high-growth markets in Asia, like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam, and new market entry.</p> <p> “MetLife Nepal has done tremendous work as a pioneer in the insurance industry in this market, bringing a number of first-in-market solutions and digital innovations. It is wonderful to be here to meet our dedicated associates and discuss how we can continue to meet the evolving needs of Nepalese consumers by driving many best-practice initiatives in Nepal and across our strategic growth markets,” said Tadikonda.</p> <p> Tadikonda is scheduled to visit various MetLife offices across Nepal until May 23.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10486', 'image' => '20190522032907_MetLife Launch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal Launches Real Mixed Fruit Masala', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. ', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. The company which produces a variety of products as well as juices under the brand of Real juice said that the introduction of the new product is a “move to further widen its consumer offering”.</p> <p> Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the new flavour is targeted at the consumers preferring spicy masala flavor.</p> <p> “Under this Real Masala range, Mixed Masala is the first variant being launched to delight the consumers,” the statement said.</p> <p> The Real Mixed Masala comes in tetra packs of 1 litre as well as 200ml priced at Rs 200 and Rs 25 respectively.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10485', 'image' => '20190522031547_real (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10720', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NCHL Launches Offer for New Users', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.</p> <p> The company said it will first transfer Rs 30 to the bank account after verification of the users’ mobile number and e-mail. And upon successfully linking the first bank account, including bank verification, the user will be eligible for additional Rs 70, NCHL said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the company, the offer which started on May 15 will be valid for a limited period and will be applicable for the first linked bank account only.</p> <p> “The user can participate from www.connectips.com or use its mobile app available on android and iOS,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10472', 'image' => '20190520034816_MnemonicFull-07.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10712', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bhatbhateni Supermarket Opens its 16th Outlet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. ', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. According to the company, it is the 16<sup>th</sup> outlet of Bhatbhateni Supermarket spread across the country.</p> <p> Min Bahadur Gurung, chairman and managing director of the Bhatbhateni Group, inaugurated the new outlet amid a recent event.</p> <p> The newly-opened outlet offered 10 percent discount on various goods to mark the inauguration.</p> <p> Bhatbhateni Group in a statement said that the newly opened outlet in Satobado had offered 10 percent discount on kitchen wares, readymade garments, footwear, electronic and cosmetic products during the inauguration day.</p> <p> Due to the availability of daily consumables items, garments and groceries under a single building and at affordable prices, the popularity of Bhatbhatini in recent time has increased swiftly. </p> <p> The supermarket which initiated its service from near the Bhatbhateni Temple currently runs its outlets in Chuchhepati, Bhaktapur, Koteshwar, Maharajgunj, Kalanki, Anamnagar, Tripureswar, Pulchowk and Balaju in the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, the supermarket is also operating its outlets in Dharan, Narayanghat, Pokhara, Butwal and Biratnagar outside the capital valley.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10465', 'image' => '20190519012249_BB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10721', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Universal Peace Federation Nepal Signs MoU with its American Counterpart', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.</p> <p> UPF Nepal’s President Ek Nath Dhakal and UPF USA Chairman Dr Michael Jenkins signed the MoU at the USA-based office of UPF in New York, USA on May 19.</p> <p> “The MOU will bring people of the two friendly nations, Nepal and USA, closer for mutual benefit” said Santosh Paudel, vice president of UPF Nepal who was also present at the signing ceremony.</p> <p> UPF is an international and inter-religious network of individuals and organizations, including representatives from diverse sector dedicated to achieving world peace. UPF said in a statement that it supports and promotes the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10464', 'image' => '20190520040225_upf eng.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10710', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Switch On Franchise Meet-2019 held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital. Switch On said in a statement that its partners from all across the country participated in the three-day meet where they were given training on products, soft skills and accounting for improved performance and enhanced customer experience.</p> <p> The Franchise Meet attended by renowned brands like Samsung, Himstar, Bajaj, Ahuja, Timex, Osram among others was intended to help the franchise partners to gain competitive advantages through these skills, according to the statement.</p> <p> Addressing the Franchise Meet, managing director of Switch On, Seema Golchha, said, “Switch On provides an opportunity to promote small-scale retailers to be a part of a nation-wide brand.”</p> <p> Switch On said it has 22 franchise partners all across the country and is supplying home appliances like television, refrigerators, washing machine, coolers, LED lights, speakers, watches etc. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10461', 'image' => '20190519123516_switch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10708', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Everest Bank hand overs Toilet and Drinking Water Facility to Mahalaxmi School', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha. Everest Bank said in a statement that it has been helping government and community school in sanitation and drinking water facility to ensure that no child drops out from school in the lack of proper toilet and drinking water.</p> <p> The bank said that the handover was done in the presence of Mayor Shree Rajan Raj Pant, Ward Chairperson Shree Kul Bahadur Kunwar, DGM of the bank Rajiv Jain.</p> <p> “Everest Bank has always focused on customers’ benefit and satisfaction with its theme ‘Service with Smile’,” the statement added.</p> <p> EBL currently has a customer base of over 1 million and is providing banking services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 116 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10459', 'image' => '20190519121346_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10703', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bira 91 is Official Partner for the ICC World Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). ', 'content' => '<p> May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership, which runs through 2023, confirms Bira 91 as the official sponsor of ICC global tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s World Cup, the company said in a statement.</p> <p> Speaking of the partnership, Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bira 91, said, “The ICC partnership is a key moment for Bira 91 as we embark on creating the first global consumer brand to come out of India. A generational ‘change of guard’ in beer is underway as consumers shift towards beers with more color and flavor. World cricket is undergoing a similar generational change as it expands to more dynamic formats, newer geographies and consumers. We are excited to be part of the ‘greatest celebrations of cricket’ on the international stage and adding consumer experience driven activations by our innovative and delicious beers.”</p> <p> At the back of ICC partnership, Bira 91 is running ‘Fly to World Cup’ promotion in May, 2019 wherein consumers stand a chance to win all-expense paid trip to England and witness a world cup match firsthand.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-17', 'modified' => '2019-05-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10454', 'image' => '20190517031215_Bira91_ICC_OfficalBeer_Blonde2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders. According to the organiser, the goal of the event was to ignite an entrepreneurial spirit among the participants and inspire innovation.</p> <p> “The main theme of this startup fest is to create a proper startup ecosystem in Nepal. The International Startup Fest 2019 is a platform dedicated to connecting the growing Nepali startups with community leaders, academia, incubators and accelerators,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We, Butterfly Ventures, aim to accelerate and incubate new ideas and startups into sustainable business model with continuous mentorship, and guidance from team of experts, groom, and connect them to the other VCs and angel investors.”</p> <p> Butterfly ventures said it accelerates, motivates and inspires the young and innovative minds, helps to turn grassroots ideas into solutions, and promote entrepreneurial ecosystem to create jobs and drive economic growth.</p> <p> More than 150 startups pitched their ideas in the Start up Fest 2019, said the organiser.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-26', 'modified' => '2019-05-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10513', 'image' => '20190526032543_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10752', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Century Bank Provides Food Items to Shelter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. ', 'content' => '<div> May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. The bank said in a statement that it supported Hamro Bal Samrakshan Dharohar under its corporate social responsibility. Altogether 26 orphan children residing at the shelter benefitted from the bank’s support.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10503', 'image' => '20190524020827_food.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10750', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Buddha Air Adding Flight to Surkhet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.</p> <p> The airline in a statement said that it will commence two regular flights between Surkhet and Kathmandu from June 16.</p> <p> Currently, Buddha Air has been operating a solo flight to Surkhet at 8 am every morning from Kathmandu during normal weather conditions.</p> <p> The airline had introduced flights to Surkhet from last year with an ATR-42 aircraft. Now, it will operate an additional flight to Surkhet at 4 pm everyday from June 16 onwards.</p> <p> Buddha currently charges Rs 7,830 per passenger for Surkhet flight from Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10501', 'image' => '20190524013847_ATR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10747', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Carlsberg Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.</p> <p> Carlsberg in a statement said that it has been the title sponsor of the popular English football club from Liverpool since the beginning of the English Premier League. </p> <p> According to the English media, the new agreement will take the pair’s relationship to a record 31 years. </p> <p> Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer at Liverpool, informed English media, “Since 1992, we have enjoyed a long and loyal relationship with Carlsberg and this extension is a real testament to the strong and historic link between the club and the iconic beer brand.</p> <p> Jessica Spence, chief commercial officer at Carlsberg, added, “The relationship between Carlsberg and Liverpool is iconic, and we’re extremely proud to have been a part of the family for 27 years.</p> <p> Carlsberg Beer as a worldwide partner of the popular English football club, Liverpool, is popular amongst the fans of the English club around the globe. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10497', 'image' => '20190524010354_aaaaasdf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10746', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Ncell brings ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. ', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. According to the company, the customers can simply take their Ncell SIM card with them to India and use unlimited data at just Rs 100 per day and remain connected with home.</p> <p> Ncell said in a statement that it has launched an attractive ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India that enables Ncell customers travelling to India to remain connected with their friends and families back home with unlimited access to internet at affordable rate.</p> <p> This data pack allows all Ncell prepaid and postpaid customers to enjoy access to daily unlimited roaming data at just Rs 100 excluding taxes (Rs 127.69 including taxes) while roaming in India. To take the benefit from this service, customers can activate the roaming for free prior to leaving Nepal. For roaming activation, they can dial *17129# and follow the instructions.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/bbbbb.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p> After activation of the roaming service, customers can buy the data pack by dialing the same *17129#. Once customers activate the data pack, it will be automatically renewed every mid-night as per the Nepal Standard Time. The charge of data pack will be applied only when customers use data, that means charge will not apply if data is not used. This data pack can be activated prior to leaving Nepal or after reaching India.</p> <p> A large number of Nepalis travel to India frequently for business or as a pilgrim. Ncell believes that this service will ensure availability of data at an affordable rate while roaming to India and helps to remain connected with their friends and families. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10496', 'image' => '20190524124546_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10743', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NBI Organises Conference on Digitization', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. ', 'content' => '<div> May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. </div> <div> </div> <div> The one-day conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dev Kumar Dhakal, executive director at the Payment Systems Department of Nepal Rastra Bank. </div> <div> </div> <div> Speaking at the conference, Dhakal said that digitization is the need of the hour for the access to finance in the country. Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of digitization in terms of enhancing financial inclusion by creating economic activities with opportunities that shall ultimately impact the GDP of the country as a whole.</div> <div> </div> <div> Arif Khan, chief digital officer of National Payments Corporation of India; Narayan Rao, chief operation officer of Suryoday Small Finance Bank; and Abhishek Ananda, associate partner at MicroSave Consulting (MSC) spoke on various topics related to digitization. </div> <div> </div> <div> Altogether 130+ participants attended the program representing banks and financial institutions, regulatory bodies, remittance, IT and software companies. </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-23', 'modified' => '2019-05-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10494', 'image' => '20190523023427_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10736', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Supports ‘Summer in Qatar’ Programme for Global Visitors', 'sub_title' => 'Airline to offer up to 25 per cent discount on airfares from Doha to more than 160 destinations worldwide', 'summary' => 'May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.</p> <p> Those arriving, departing or transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) can also enjoy up to 25 per cent off on Al Maha Service, Qatar Airways’ personalised meet and assist service, the airline said in a statement. Travelers can book the flights online from the company’s website.</p> <p> According to the airline company, this year’s ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme introduces a wide range of exciting indoor activities and outdoor experiences, fun for family and friends.</p> <p> “Entertainment programs will feature regional and international artists, edutainment, sports camps and special promotions on inbound travel, hospitality and shopping. Nine world-class malls across Doha will be participating in the festivities, offering retail savings of up to 70 per cent, and a chance to win up to USD $2 million in prizes, including the grand prize of a McLaren 570S,” the statement added.</p> <p> Qatar Museums will offer authentic experiences, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich heritage and cultural scene, according to the airline.</p> <p> Music enthusiasts can mark their calendars as celebrated names are set to rock Summer in Qatar. These include international and Arab artists as well as a number of Bollywood singers performing at the Bollywood Musical Festival, the statement further said.</p> <p> Movie buffs will have a chance to attend the glittering South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). Comedy fans can anticipate the return of the Doha Comedy Festival, while the little ones can enjoy numerous stage shows including ‘Hello Kitty’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Smurfs’.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10487', 'image' => '20190522034152_Qatar-Airways.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10735', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'MetLife’s Head of Strategic Growth Markets Visits Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Rebecca Tadikonda inaugurates MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area', 'summary' => 'May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit along with MetLife’s Chairman for Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, M Nurul Islam and Head of Strategy for Strategic Growth Markets, Asia, M Ala Uddin Ahmad. </p> <p> During the three-day visit, which commenced on May 21, Tadikonda inaugurated MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area called ‘One Customer Place’ (OCP) in the company’s corporate office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur.</p> <p> According to the company, OCP provides a central location to give customers a more structured and best-in-class experience for their needs including making loan or policy changes, paying premiums, and understanding their product features and benefits.</p> <p> The company said in a statement that Tadikonda oversees MetLife’s businesses in the high-growth markets in Asia, like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam, and new market entry.</p> <p> “MetLife Nepal has done tremendous work as a pioneer in the insurance industry in this market, bringing a number of first-in-market solutions and digital innovations. It is wonderful to be here to meet our dedicated associates and discuss how we can continue to meet the evolving needs of Nepalese consumers by driving many best-practice initiatives in Nepal and across our strategic growth markets,” said Tadikonda.</p> <p> Tadikonda is scheduled to visit various MetLife offices across Nepal until May 23.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10486', 'image' => '20190522032907_MetLife Launch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal Launches Real Mixed Fruit Masala', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. ', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. The company which produces a variety of products as well as juices under the brand of Real juice said that the introduction of the new product is a “move to further widen its consumer offering”.</p> <p> Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the new flavour is targeted at the consumers preferring spicy masala flavor.</p> <p> “Under this Real Masala range, Mixed Masala is the first variant being launched to delight the consumers,” the statement said.</p> <p> The Real Mixed Masala comes in tetra packs of 1 litre as well as 200ml priced at Rs 200 and Rs 25 respectively.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10485', 'image' => '20190522031547_real (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10720', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NCHL Launches Offer for New Users', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.</p> <p> The company said it will first transfer Rs 30 to the bank account after verification of the users’ mobile number and e-mail. And upon successfully linking the first bank account, including bank verification, the user will be eligible for additional Rs 70, NCHL said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the company, the offer which started on May 15 will be valid for a limited period and will be applicable for the first linked bank account only.</p> <p> “The user can participate from www.connectips.com or use its mobile app available on android and iOS,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10472', 'image' => '20190520034816_MnemonicFull-07.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10712', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bhatbhateni Supermarket Opens its 16th Outlet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. ', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. According to the company, it is the 16<sup>th</sup> outlet of Bhatbhateni Supermarket spread across the country.</p> <p> Min Bahadur Gurung, chairman and managing director of the Bhatbhateni Group, inaugurated the new outlet amid a recent event.</p> <p> The newly-opened outlet offered 10 percent discount on various goods to mark the inauguration.</p> <p> Bhatbhateni Group in a statement said that the newly opened outlet in Satobado had offered 10 percent discount on kitchen wares, readymade garments, footwear, electronic and cosmetic products during the inauguration day.</p> <p> Due to the availability of daily consumables items, garments and groceries under a single building and at affordable prices, the popularity of Bhatbhatini in recent time has increased swiftly. </p> <p> The supermarket which initiated its service from near the Bhatbhateni Temple currently runs its outlets in Chuchhepati, Bhaktapur, Koteshwar, Maharajgunj, Kalanki, Anamnagar, Tripureswar, Pulchowk and Balaju in the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, the supermarket is also operating its outlets in Dharan, Narayanghat, Pokhara, Butwal and Biratnagar outside the capital valley.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10465', 'image' => '20190519012249_BB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10721', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Universal Peace Federation Nepal Signs MoU with its American Counterpart', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.</p> <p> UPF Nepal’s President Ek Nath Dhakal and UPF USA Chairman Dr Michael Jenkins signed the MoU at the USA-based office of UPF in New York, USA on May 19.</p> <p> “The MOU will bring people of the two friendly nations, Nepal and USA, closer for mutual benefit” said Santosh Paudel, vice president of UPF Nepal who was also present at the signing ceremony.</p> <p> UPF is an international and inter-religious network of individuals and organizations, including representatives from diverse sector dedicated to achieving world peace. UPF said in a statement that it supports and promotes the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10464', 'image' => '20190520040225_upf eng.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10710', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Switch On Franchise Meet-2019 held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital. Switch On said in a statement that its partners from all across the country participated in the three-day meet where they were given training on products, soft skills and accounting for improved performance and enhanced customer experience.</p> <p> The Franchise Meet attended by renowned brands like Samsung, Himstar, Bajaj, Ahuja, Timex, Osram among others was intended to help the franchise partners to gain competitive advantages through these skills, according to the statement.</p> <p> Addressing the Franchise Meet, managing director of Switch On, Seema Golchha, said, “Switch On provides an opportunity to promote small-scale retailers to be a part of a nation-wide brand.”</p> <p> Switch On said it has 22 franchise partners all across the country and is supplying home appliances like television, refrigerators, washing machine, coolers, LED lights, speakers, watches etc. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10461', 'image' => '20190519123516_switch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10708', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Everest Bank hand overs Toilet and Drinking Water Facility to Mahalaxmi School', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha. Everest Bank said in a statement that it has been helping government and community school in sanitation and drinking water facility to ensure that no child drops out from school in the lack of proper toilet and drinking water.</p> <p> The bank said that the handover was done in the presence of Mayor Shree Rajan Raj Pant, Ward Chairperson Shree Kul Bahadur Kunwar, DGM of the bank Rajiv Jain.</p> <p> “Everest Bank has always focused on customers’ benefit and satisfaction with its theme ‘Service with Smile’,” the statement added.</p> <p> EBL currently has a customer base of over 1 million and is providing banking services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 116 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10459', 'image' => '20190519121346_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10703', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bira 91 is Official Partner for the ICC World Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). ', 'content' => '<p> May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership, which runs through 2023, confirms Bira 91 as the official sponsor of ICC global tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s World Cup, the company said in a statement.</p> <p> Speaking of the partnership, Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bira 91, said, “The ICC partnership is a key moment for Bira 91 as we embark on creating the first global consumer brand to come out of India. A generational ‘change of guard’ in beer is underway as consumers shift towards beers with more color and flavor. World cricket is undergoing a similar generational change as it expands to more dynamic formats, newer geographies and consumers. We are excited to be part of the ‘greatest celebrations of cricket’ on the international stage and adding consumer experience driven activations by our innovative and delicious beers.”</p> <p> At the back of ICC partnership, Bira 91 is running ‘Fly to World Cup’ promotion in May, 2019 wherein consumers stand a chance to win all-expense paid trip to England and witness a world cup match firsthand.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-17', 'modified' => '2019-05-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10454', 'image' => '20190517031215_Bira91_ICC_OfficalBeer_Blonde2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p> May 26: Butterfly Ventures on Saturday organised the “International Startup Fest 2019” in the capital with a motive to connect the growing Nepali startups with community leaders. According to the organiser, the goal of the event was to ignite an entrepreneurial spirit among the participants and inspire innovation.</p> <p> “The main theme of this startup fest is to create a proper startup ecosystem in Nepal. The International Startup Fest 2019 is a platform dedicated to connecting the growing Nepali startups with community leaders, academia, incubators and accelerators,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We, Butterfly Ventures, aim to accelerate and incubate new ideas and startups into sustainable business model with continuous mentorship, and guidance from team of experts, groom, and connect them to the other VCs and angel investors.”</p> <p> Butterfly ventures said it accelerates, motivates and inspires the young and innovative minds, helps to turn grassroots ideas into solutions, and promote entrepreneurial ecosystem to create jobs and drive economic growth.</p> <p> More than 150 startups pitched their ideas in the Start up Fest 2019, said the organiser.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-26', 'modified' => '2019-05-26', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10513', 'image' => '20190526032543_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-26 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10752', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Century Bank Provides Food Items to Shelter', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. ', 'content' => '<div> May 24: Century Commercial Bank has provided food items to children residing in a shelter. The bank said in a statement that it supported Hamro Bal Samrakshan Dharohar under its corporate social responsibility. Altogether 26 orphan children residing at the shelter benefitted from the bank’s support.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10503', 'image' => '20190524020827_food.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10750', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Buddha Air Adding Flight to Surkhet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Buddha Air, one of country’s leading private airliners, is adding an additional flight to Surkhet from Kathmandu.</p> <p> The airline in a statement said that it will commence two regular flights between Surkhet and Kathmandu from June 16.</p> <p> Currently, Buddha Air has been operating a solo flight to Surkhet at 8 am every morning from Kathmandu during normal weather conditions.</p> <p> The airline had introduced flights to Surkhet from last year with an ATR-42 aircraft. Now, it will operate an additional flight to Surkhet at 4 pm everyday from June 16 onwards.</p> <p> Buddha currently charges Rs 7,830 per passenger for Surkhet flight from Kathmandu.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10501', 'image' => '20190524013847_ATR.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10747', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Carlsberg Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Liverpool FC', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Carlsberg and Liverpool Football Club have extended their sponsorship deal until 2023-24 football season.</p> <p> Carlsberg in a statement said that it has been the title sponsor of the popular English football club from Liverpool since the beginning of the English Premier League. </p> <p> According to the English media, the new agreement will take the pair’s relationship to a record 31 years. </p> <p> Billy Hogan, managing director and chief commercial officer at Liverpool, informed English media, “Since 1992, we have enjoyed a long and loyal relationship with Carlsberg and this extension is a real testament to the strong and historic link between the club and the iconic beer brand.</p> <p> Jessica Spence, chief commercial officer at Carlsberg, added, “The relationship between Carlsberg and Liverpool is iconic, and we’re extremely proud to have been a part of the family for 27 years.</p> <p> Carlsberg Beer as a worldwide partner of the popular English football club, Liverpool, is popular amongst the fans of the English club around the globe. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10497', 'image' => '20190524010354_aaaaasdf.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10746', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Ncell brings ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. ', 'content' => '<p> May 24: Ncell has announced roaming data for its customers at affordable rate while traveling to India. According to the company, the customers can simply take their Ncell SIM card with them to India and use unlimited data at just Rs 100 per day and remain connected with home.</p> <p> Ncell said in a statement that it has launched an attractive ‘Unlimited Roaming Data Pack’ for India that enables Ncell customers travelling to India to remain connected with their friends and families back home with unlimited access to internet at affordable rate.</p> <p> This data pack allows all Ncell prepaid and postpaid customers to enjoy access to daily unlimited roaming data at just Rs 100 excluding taxes (Rs 127.69 including taxes) while roaming in India. To take the benefit from this service, customers can activate the roaming for free prior to leaving Nepal. For roaming activation, they can dial *17129# and follow the instructions.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="/app/webroot/userfiles/images/bbbbb.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p> After activation of the roaming service, customers can buy the data pack by dialing the same *17129#. Once customers activate the data pack, it will be automatically renewed every mid-night as per the Nepal Standard Time. The charge of data pack will be applied only when customers use data, that means charge will not apply if data is not used. This data pack can be activated prior to leaving Nepal or after reaching India.</p> <p> A large number of Nepalis travel to India frequently for business or as a pilgrim. Ncell believes that this service will ensure availability of data at an affordable rate while roaming to India and helps to remain connected with their friends and families. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-24', 'modified' => '2019-05-24', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10496', 'image' => '20190524124546_aaaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-24 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10743', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NBI Organises Conference on Digitization', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. ', 'content' => '<div> May 23: National Banking Institute (NBI) organised the Annual Digitization Conference- Innovation in Banking 2019 in Kathmandu on Wednesday, May 22. </div> <div> </div> <div> The one-day conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dev Kumar Dhakal, executive director at the Payment Systems Department of Nepal Rastra Bank. </div> <div> </div> <div> Speaking at the conference, Dhakal said that digitization is the need of the hour for the access to finance in the country. Sanjib Subba, CEO of NBI, in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of digitization in terms of enhancing financial inclusion by creating economic activities with opportunities that shall ultimately impact the GDP of the country as a whole.</div> <div> </div> <div> Arif Khan, chief digital officer of National Payments Corporation of India; Narayan Rao, chief operation officer of Suryoday Small Finance Bank; and Abhishek Ananda, associate partner at MicroSave Consulting (MSC) spoke on various topics related to digitization. </div> <div> </div> <div> Altogether 130+ participants attended the program representing banks and financial institutions, regulatory bodies, remittance, IT and software companies. </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-23', 'modified' => '2019-05-23', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10494', 'image' => '20190523023427_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-23 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10736', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Qatar Airways Supports ‘Summer in Qatar’ Programme for Global Visitors', 'sub_title' => 'Airline to offer up to 25 per cent discount on airfares from Doha to more than 160 destinations worldwide', 'summary' => 'May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from more than 160 destinations worldwide on bookings up to August 15, enabling customers to enjoy fun-filled ‘Summer in Qatar’ activities.</p> <p> Those arriving, departing or transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) can also enjoy up to 25 per cent off on Al Maha Service, Qatar Airways’ personalised meet and assist service, the airline said in a statement. Travelers can book the flights online from the company’s website.</p> <p> According to the airline company, this year’s ‘Summer in Qatar’ programme introduces a wide range of exciting indoor activities and outdoor experiences, fun for family and friends.</p> <p> “Entertainment programs will feature regional and international artists, edutainment, sports camps and special promotions on inbound travel, hospitality and shopping. Nine world-class malls across Doha will be participating in the festivities, offering retail savings of up to 70 per cent, and a chance to win up to USD $2 million in prizes, including the grand prize of a McLaren 570S,” the statement added.</p> <p> Qatar Museums will offer authentic experiences, enabling visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich heritage and cultural scene, according to the airline.</p> <p> Music enthusiasts can mark their calendars as celebrated names are set to rock Summer in Qatar. These include international and Arab artists as well as a number of Bollywood singers performing at the Bollywood Musical Festival, the statement further said.</p> <p> Movie buffs will have a chance to attend the glittering South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). Comedy fans can anticipate the return of the Doha Comedy Festival, while the little ones can enjoy numerous stage shows including ‘Hello Kitty’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Smurfs’.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10487', 'image' => '20190522034152_Qatar-Airways.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10735', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'MetLife’s Head of Strategic Growth Markets Visits Nepal', 'sub_title' => 'Rebecca Tadikonda inaugurates MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area', 'summary' => 'May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit.', 'content' => '<p> May 22: MetLife’s Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Growth Markets for Asia, Rebecca Tadikonda, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday for a three-day visit along with MetLife’s Chairman for Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, M Nurul Islam and Head of Strategy for Strategic Growth Markets, Asia, M Ala Uddin Ahmad. </p> <p> During the three-day visit, which commenced on May 21, Tadikonda inaugurated MetLife Nepal’s new dedicated customer service area called ‘One Customer Place’ (OCP) in the company’s corporate office in Pulchowk, Lalitpur.</p> <p> According to the company, OCP provides a central location to give customers a more structured and best-in-class experience for their needs including making loan or policy changes, paying premiums, and understanding their product features and benefits.</p> <p> The company said in a statement that Tadikonda oversees MetLife’s businesses in the high-growth markets in Asia, like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam, and new market entry.</p> <p> “MetLife Nepal has done tremendous work as a pioneer in the insurance industry in this market, bringing a number of first-in-market solutions and digital innovations. It is wonderful to be here to meet our dedicated associates and discuss how we can continue to meet the evolving needs of Nepalese consumers by driving many best-practice initiatives in Nepal and across our strategic growth markets,” said Tadikonda.</p> <p> Tadikonda is scheduled to visit various MetLife offices across Nepal until May 23.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10486', 'image' => '20190522032907_MetLife Launch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10734', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Dabur Nepal Launches Real Mixed Fruit Masala', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. ', 'content' => '<p> May 22: Dabur Nepal has launched mixed fruit juice in masala flavour in the market. The company which produces a variety of products as well as juices under the brand of Real juice said that the introduction of the new product is a “move to further widen its consumer offering”.</p> <p> Dabur Nepal said in a statement that the new flavour is targeted at the consumers preferring spicy masala flavor.</p> <p> “Under this Real Masala range, Mixed Masala is the first variant being launched to delight the consumers,” the statement said.</p> <p> The Real Mixed Masala comes in tetra packs of 1 litre as well as 200ml priced at Rs 200 and Rs 25 respectively.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-22', 'modified' => '2019-05-22', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10485', 'image' => '20190522031547_real (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-22 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10720', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NCHL Launches Offer for New Users', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) has launched an offer for the users of the connectIPS e-payment system whereby the users will receive up to Rs 100 in their bank accounts for enrolling with the connectIPS e-payment system.</p> <p> The company said it will first transfer Rs 30 to the bank account after verification of the users’ mobile number and e-mail. And upon successfully linking the first bank account, including bank verification, the user will be eligible for additional Rs 70, NCHL said in a statement.</p> <p> According to the company, the offer which started on May 15 will be valid for a limited period and will be applicable for the first linked bank account only.</p> <p> “The user can participate from www.connectips.com or use its mobile app available on android and iOS,” the statement added.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10472', 'image' => '20190520034816_MnemonicFull-07.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10712', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bhatbhateni Supermarket Opens its 16th Outlet', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. ', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Bhatbhateni Supermarket has opened a new outlet in Satobado, Lalitpur. According to the company, it is the 16<sup>th</sup> outlet of Bhatbhateni Supermarket spread across the country.</p> <p> Min Bahadur Gurung, chairman and managing director of the Bhatbhateni Group, inaugurated the new outlet amid a recent event.</p> <p> The newly-opened outlet offered 10 percent discount on various goods to mark the inauguration.</p> <p> Bhatbhateni Group in a statement said that the newly opened outlet in Satobado had offered 10 percent discount on kitchen wares, readymade garments, footwear, electronic and cosmetic products during the inauguration day.</p> <p> Due to the availability of daily consumables items, garments and groceries under a single building and at affordable prices, the popularity of Bhatbhatini in recent time has increased swiftly. </p> <p> The supermarket which initiated its service from near the Bhatbhateni Temple currently runs its outlets in Chuchhepati, Bhaktapur, Koteshwar, Maharajgunj, Kalanki, Anamnagar, Tripureswar, Pulchowk and Balaju in the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, the supermarket is also operating its outlets in Dharan, Narayanghat, Pokhara, Butwal and Biratnagar outside the capital valley.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10465', 'image' => '20190519012249_BB.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10721', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Universal Peace Federation Nepal Signs MoU with its American Counterpart', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.', 'content' => '<p> May 20: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPF USA to strengthen friendship, promote exchanges, share knowledge and cooperation for the mutual benefit of both Nepal and USA chapters of the federation.</p> <p> UPF Nepal’s President Ek Nath Dhakal and UPF USA Chairman Dr Michael Jenkins signed the MoU at the USA-based office of UPF in New York, USA on May 19.</p> <p> “The MOU will bring people of the two friendly nations, Nepal and USA, closer for mutual benefit” said Santosh Paudel, vice president of UPF Nepal who was also present at the signing ceremony.</p> <p> UPF is an international and inter-religious network of individuals and organizations, including representatives from diverse sector dedicated to achieving world peace. UPF said in a statement that it supports and promotes the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-20', 'modified' => '2019-05-20', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10464', 'image' => '20190520040225_upf eng.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-20 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10710', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Switch On Franchise Meet-2019 held', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Switch On, a multi-brand electronic retail chain, organized its first franchise meet from May 15-17 in the capital. Switch On said in a statement that its partners from all across the country participated in the three-day meet where they were given training on products, soft skills and accounting for improved performance and enhanced customer experience.</p> <p> The Franchise Meet attended by renowned brands like Samsung, Himstar, Bajaj, Ahuja, Timex, Osram among others was intended to help the franchise partners to gain competitive advantages through these skills, according to the statement.</p> <p> Addressing the Franchise Meet, managing director of Switch On, Seema Golchha, said, “Switch On provides an opportunity to promote small-scale retailers to be a part of a nation-wide brand.”</p> <p> Switch On said it has 22 franchise partners all across the country and is supplying home appliances like television, refrigerators, washing machine, coolers, LED lights, speakers, watches etc. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10461', 'image' => '20190519123516_switch.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10708', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Everest Bank hand overs Toilet and Drinking Water Facility to Mahalaxmi School', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha.', 'content' => '<p> May 19: Everest Bank recently handed over a toilet and drinking water facility to Mahalaxmi School at Laxmi Bazar of Gorkha. Everest Bank said in a statement that it has been helping government and community school in sanitation and drinking water facility to ensure that no child drops out from school in the lack of proper toilet and drinking water.</p> <p> The bank said that the handover was done in the presence of Mayor Shree Rajan Raj Pant, Ward Chairperson Shree Kul Bahadur Kunwar, DGM of the bank Rajiv Jain.</p> <p> “Everest Bank has always focused on customers’ benefit and satisfaction with its theme ‘Service with Smile’,” the statement added.</p> <p> EBL currently has a customer base of over 1 million and is providing banking services through a network of 94 branches, 28 revenue collection counters, and 116 ATMs.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-19', 'modified' => '2019-05-19', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10459', 'image' => '20190519121346_everest.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-19 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10703', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Bira 91 is Official Partner for the ICC World Cup', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). ', 'content' => '<p> May 17: Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has entered into a five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership, which runs through 2023, confirms Bira 91 as the official sponsor of ICC global tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s World Cup, the company said in a statement.</p> <p> Speaking of the partnership, Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bira 91, said, “The ICC partnership is a key moment for Bira 91 as we embark on creating the first global consumer brand to come out of India. A generational ‘change of guard’ in beer is underway as consumers shift towards beers with more color and flavor. World cricket is undergoing a similar generational change as it expands to more dynamic formats, newer geographies and consumers. We are excited to be part of the ‘greatest celebrations of cricket’ on the international stage and adding consumer experience driven activations by our innovative and delicious beers.”</p> <p> At the back of ICC partnership, Bira 91 is running ‘Fly to World Cup’ promotion in May, 2019 wherein consumers stand a chance to win all-expense paid trip to England and witness a world cup match firsthand.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-05-17', 'modified' => '2019-05-17', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '10454', 'image' => '20190517031215_Bira91_ICC_OfficalBeer_Blonde2.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-05-17 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
